Fiqh al-Ibadat ala al-Madhhab al-Maliki
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Fiqh al-Ibadat ala al-Madhhab al-Maliki (Jurisprudence of Acts of Worship According to the Maliki School) is a contemporary manual of Maliki jurisprudence focused on devotional practices, compiled by the Syrian author Kawkab Ubayd and published in 1406 AH (1986 CE) .
Background and Composition
The book was written by Kawkab Ubayd (al-Hajjah Kawkab Ubayd) following her studies in Damascus under Shaykh Ibrahim al-Ya'qubi al-Hasani, where she attended his study circles covering Maliki jurisprudence and legal theory (usul al-fiqh) .
Shaykh Ibrahim al-Ya'qubi provided a written foreword for the book, dated 2 Sha'ban 1405 AH, praising its clear language, systematic organization, and accessible presentation designed for both scholars and students .
Content and Scope
The work is intended as a simplified, practical guide to the jurisprudence of worship (ibadat) according to the school of Imam Malik ibn Anas, phrased in a modern idiom to meet the needs of contemporary Muslims . Ubayd noted that the book serves readers in areas where the Maliki school predominates, particularly North Africa . She highlighted the practical ease of Maliki rulings regarding waters and ritual purity (al-taharah), which provide facility for people living in water-scarce environments and for pilgrims during the overcrowding of the Hajj pilgrimage .
The opening of the book features a biographical overview of Imam Malik ibn Anas (93–179 AH), detailing his lineage, his birth in Dhu al-Marwah, and his upbringing in Medina .
Publication
The first edition of the book was printed in Damascus by Matba'at al-Insha' in 1406 AH / 1986 CE .
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