An Introduction to the Hanbali Madhhab (Hardcover, Arabic & English)

An Introduction to the Hanbali Madhhab by ʿAbd al-Qādir ibn Badrān al-Dimashqī is a 900 page comprehensive work that presents the history, principles, and unique features of the Hanbali school of Islamic law. The author explains how the madhhab was founded by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal, its methodology in deriving rulings, and its reliance on the Qur’an, Sunnah, and statements of the early scholars. The book also discusses the spread of the madhhab, its major scholars, and its role in preserving traditional creed and jurisprudence. Serving as both a historical record and a fiqh manual, it provides readers with a clear introduction to the foundations and development of the Hanbali school.