Muhammad bin Ibrahim al-Tuwayjiri
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Muhammad bin Ibrahim al-Tuwayjiri is a contemporary Saudi Islamic scholar and legal writer known for his comprehensive compilations on jurisprudence and spiritual ethics, notably Mawsu'at al-Fiqh al-Islami (Encyclopedia of Islamic Jurisprudence) and Mawsu'at Fiqh al-Qulub (Encyclopedia of the Jurisprudence of Hearts).
Lineage and Background
Al-Tuwayjiri belongs to the Tuwayjiri family of Najd, a branch tracing its lineage through Jubarah of the 'Anazah confederation (descending from Bakr ibn Wa'il of Rabi'ah). The family originally settled in Ushaiqir before branching across various towns in Najd, including al-Majma'ah and settlements throughout al-Qassim.
Scholarly Approach
In his legal compilations, al-Tuwayjiri systematically organized Islamic jurisprudence around direct textual evidence from the Quran and authentic Sunnah, following the understanding of the early generations (al-salaf). In Mawsu'at al-Fiqh al-Islami, he drew rulings across the four major Sunni legal schools—those of Abu Hanifa, Malik ibn Anas, al-Shafi'i, and Ahmad ibn Hanbal—adopting the position supported by the strongest proof and presenting each issue under a single preferred ruling to facilitate comprehension for learners and general readers.
In spiritual theology, his treatise Mawsu'at Fiqh al-Qulub expounds upon the overarching objectives of Islamic law, core doctrines, and the inner actions of the heart, addressing topics such as spiritual tranquility, reverence, humility, and the remedies for spiritual ailments. His stated methodology in this discipline adheres to relying strictly on verified authentic hadith while rejecting weak, fabricated, or anomalous reports.
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List of Works
Mawsuat Fiqh al-Qulub (Encyclopedia of the Jurisprudence of Hearts) is a four-volume Islamic treatise on creed, spirituality, and inner deeds. It expounds upon the actions and conditions of the heart alongside the broader fundamentals of Islamic faith and practice.
Mukhtasar al-Fiqh al-Islami fi Daw al-Quran wa al-Sunna (Abridged Islamic Jurisprudence in the Light of the Quran and Sunnah) is a single-volume manual of Islamic law and belief designed as an accessible general reference on Islamic doctrine, practical jurisprudence, ethics, and outreach.
Mawsuat al-Fiqh al-Islami (Encyclopedia of Islamic Jurisprudence) is a comprehensive legal reference work that presents Islamic rulings across theology, worship, personal status, transactions, and judicial governance, integrating jurisprudence with creed, prophetic biography, ethics, and spiritual practices.