The Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence According to the Ḥanafī School (Usūl ash-Shāshī)

Uṣūl ash-Shāshī is a foundational text on the principles of Islamic jurisprudence (uṣūl al-fiqh) in the Ḥanafī school. Written over 800 years ago, it remains widely taught in South Asian seminaries and on the Dars-e-Nizāmī syllabus. It deals with the salient themes and contentions in Islamic legal theory, such as the interpretation of primary Islamic sources, the resolution of conflicting Prophetic practices, and the classification of Islamic legal rulings.

This translation by Tahir Mahmood Kiani is notable for its concise explanations, extensive footnotes and relevant examples that highlight the core principles of Ḥanafī jurisprudence. Part of the Beacon Islamic Studies Series, the coursebook has been thoughtfully designed for educational institutions, with features such as lesson break icons, points-to-note boxes and end-of-chapter questions.

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About the translator:

Tahir Mahmood Kiani, son of Haji Muhammad Taj Ali Kiani (1938 –1995), is a distinguished figure in the field of Islamic scholarship. Educated in both Law and Islamic Law, Kiani has dedicated much of his career to teaching the Islamic sciences and translating key Islamic texts from Urdu and classical Arabic into English. His notable translations include: The Easy Quran, Mukhtaṣar al-Qudūrī  and Al-Fawz al-Kabīr by Imam Shah Waliyyullah.