The Hedaya : Commentary on Islamic Laws

DETAILS : 

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kitab Bhavan
  
• Author : Burhanuddin Abu Bakr Al-Marghiani Ali, Charles Hamilton
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 1994
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 811 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8171511953
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8171511952
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.2 kg

ABOUT THE BOOK 

The Hedaya: Commentary on Islamic Laws is a foundational text of Hanafi Islamic jurisprudence, widely regarded for its depth and authority. The book systematically explains Islamic legal principles covering worship, civil transactions, family law, criminal law, and judicial procedures. This edition presents the classical commentary alongside an English translation, making the text accessible to modern readers. It reflects centuries of legal scholarship and interpretation within the Islamic tradition. An essential reference for students of Islamic law, history, and comparative legal studies.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Burhanuddin Abu Bakr Al-Marghinani was a highly respected Islamic jurist and scholar of the Hanafi school of jurisprudence. His work Al-Hidayah remains one of the most influential legal texts in Sunni Islam.
Charles Hamilton was an 18th-century Orientalist and translator whose English rendering introduced this important legal work to the Western world. His translation played a significant role in the study of Islamic law during the colonial and academic periods. Together, their contributions ensure the text’s enduring global relevance.