Al-Imam Al-Shafi'i: His Historical Roles and Cultural Phases

Explore the profound legacy of one of Islam’s most influential scholars in Al-Imam Al-Shafi'i: His Historical Roles and Cultural Phases. Authored by Dr. Mohammad Farid Al-Shafi'i, this scholarly work serves as a foundational piece for the Imam Al-Shafi'i Research Centre at Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA). 

The book provides a comprehensive study of Imam Al-Shafi'i’s life, tracking his journey from his roots in Gaza to his intellectual maturation in the great centers of Islamic learning like Mecca, Medina, Baghdad, and Egypt. It meticulously analyzes the historical context of his era and the cultural evolution of his legal thought, which eventually formed the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence—a system that continues to guide over 350 million Muslims worldwide today. 

Key Features

• Historical Analysis: Offers a deep dive into the historical milestones that shaped Imam Al-Shafi'i's methodology.
• Academic Rigor: Written by an expert in Shariah and Law, ensuring a high level of scholarly accuracy.
• Institutional Significance: Marks the "first brick" in the establishment of the Imam Al-Shafi'i Research Centre.
• Comprehensive Scope: Covers his biography, intellectual development, and the cultural impact of his legal synthesis. 

Benefits

• Deepen Your Knowledge: Gain a sophisticated understanding of the Shafi'i Madhhab's origins and its unique integration of textual evidence and rational reasoning.
• Primary Source Insight: Provides context for Imam Al-Shafi'i's seminal works, such as the Risala and Kitab al-Umm.
• Spiritual Inspiration: Learn from the resilience and dedication of an orphan who rose to become the "Father of Muslim Jurisprudence".

Product Details
Title: Al-Imam Al-Shafi'i: His Historical Roles and Cultural Phases (الإمام الشافعي: أدواره التاريخية وأطواره الحضارية)
Author: Dr. Mohammad Farid Al-Shafi'i (Associate Professor, Faculty of Shariah and Law)
Publisher: UNISSA
Edition: 1st Edition, 2011
Language: Arabic (Primary text)
ISBN: 9789777160667