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A landmark codification of Hanbali law, presenting the school’s preferred rulings in a precise, streamlined format grounded in the tarjīḥ of later authorities. A cornerstone of advanced study and fatwā issuance, widely taught and meticulously unpacked in commentaries for centuries.

A latter-era masterpiece of Hanbali law—meticulously distilled by Ibn al-Najjār al-Futūḥī into a single, authoritative text. It became the primary reference for rulings, fatwā, and teaching, shaping the school’s legal tradition for generations.

Balancing law, ethics, and belief, Ibn Balbān’s Mukhtaṣar al-Ifādāt offers a concise yet comprehensive guide to Ḥanbalī piety—ideal for everyday Muslims and serious students alike. With its elegant structure and practical clarity, it remains a unique entry point into the heart of Hanbali tradition.