Why should ‘al-Fatāwā al-Riḍawiyya’ be translated into Arabic?
Since the Sharīʿa of Islam is designed to be valid for every time and place, scholars have long assumed the task of responding to people’s inquiries about their daily lives—including matters of worship, transactions, interpersonal relations, and all other issues arising.
- Published: 1447AH
- Supervised by: Dr. Msallm Taibeh and Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq.
The first part, namely Imam Ahmad Rida Khan’s very own introduction, serves as a preamble to the remaining volumes of his work.
In this introduction, he sets out to explain his natural affinity towards the love for Hanafi Fiqh and issuing fatawa. This is epitomised in his exceptional chain of narration [sanad] to the Great Imam, Abu Hanifa (may Allah be pleased with him), linking each generation with masters of this grand tradition. Additionally, this inaugural part contains the principles of issuing fatwa in the Hanafi School.
