Kitab al-Muhallā bi'l Athār is, according to Ibn Hazm himself, is a commentary of a more extensive work. This book, which is now lost, was called al-Mujallā.[citation needed] The book is noted for the author's view that a Muslim is not obliged to fulfill every promise; specifically, that a Muslim who promised to commit a criminal act shouldn't fulfill such a promise.[3]
Receptionedit
It is his commentary on his own al-Mujallā ("The Brilliant Treatise"), and it is considered a masterpiece of fiqh literature.[1]
A site describes it:
This book is a wealth of scholarship, in which Ibn Hazm discusses each question separately. On each question, he cites the views of earlier scholars of high achievement, not restricting himself to the views of the four schools of Fiqh, but also citing the rulings of scholars like al-Hassan al-Basri (d. 110), al-Laith ibn Saad (d. 175), Ata' (d. 114), Sufyan al-Thawri (d. 161), al-Awza'ie (d. 157), etc. He also quotes the evidence they cite in support of their views. He then discusses why he considers their views incorrect, and produces the evidence in support of his own view. This makes for a highly scholarly discussion. Many scholars describe Al-Muhalla as the encyclopaedia of Islamic Fiqh. Indeed, it has preserved many of the views of early scholars whose work was either not documented or lost. The only problem with Al-Muhalla is that Ibn Hazm is often scathing in his criticism of his opponents. Yet there is no doubt that he is an honest defender of what he considers to be the truth. Any scholar who wants to exercise ijtihad, in order to arrive at rulings for questions encountered in present day life cannot overlook Al-Muhalla.[4]
Muhalla has been a significant work for proponents of the Zahirite school of law. During the Almohad Caliphate in particular, learning it was standard for the training of the judiciary. During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria, the Zahiri Revolt was inspired in part by active studying and teaching of the book, in addition to separate political grievances.[5]
In the modern era, this trend has continued with adherents of the school; Pakistani scholar Badi' ud-Din Shah al-Rashidi, for example, gave classes based on the book in Masjid al-Haram, Islam's holiest site, in Mecca.[6] Similarly, Yemeni scholar Muqbil bin Hadi al-Wadi'i taught the book in Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Islam's second holiest site, while in Medina. Abu Abd al-Rahman Ibn Aqil al-Zahiri, a biographer of Ibn Hazm, sought permission to teach the book in Riyadh, though the predominantly Hanbalite religious establishment did't grant approval. The Ahl al-Hadith movement in India and Pakistan frequently use the book as a teaching tool as well.
Ibn Abd al-Salam said: "I did not see, in all the books of knowledge in Islam, anything like Ibn Hazm's al-Muhalla nor like Shaykh Muwaffaq al-Din's Ibn Qudama al-Mughni." Al-Dhahabi comments: "Shaykh `Izz al-Din is right, and the third is Al-Bayhaqi's al-Sunan al-Kubra, and the fourth Ibn 'Abd al-Barr's al-Tamhid. Whoever obtains these volumes, if he is one of the intelligent muftis and perseveres in reading them - he is truly a `alim.[1]
Muhammad Abu Zahra, one of the leading scholars in the twentieth century, describes this book in these words: "It is truly and accurately the pillar of Islamic Fiqh, and it is a highly useful book. Had it not been for the usage of scathing remarks and some phrases that are evidently inappropriate and out of place, it would have been the best book ever on Sunni Fiqh.[4]
Editionsedit
It is published in several editions, sometimes in 9 volumes and sometimes in 12
Beirut: The Commercial Office of Printing and Publishing, no date.[7]
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^Carl Brockelmann, Geschichte der Arabschen Litteratur. Zweite den Supplementbanden ange-passte Auflage. Vol. 1, pg. 400. Leiden: Brill Publishers, 1937–1949.
^Abdullaah Nasir Rehmaani, "A Biography of Shaykh Badee-ud-Deen Shah Rashidee as-Sindhee." Trns. Abu Naasir and Abu Handhala. Prepared by al-Meezaan.com.
^. Archived from the original on 2005-03-12. Retrieved 2006-09-30.
January 01, 1970
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Kitab al Muhalla bi l Athar also known as Al Muhalla The Sweetened or The Adorned Treatise 1 is a book of Islamic law and jurisprudence by Ibn Hazm an 11th century Sunni Islamic scholar 2 It is considered one of the primary sources of the Zahirite lit apparent manifest school within Sunni Islam Contents 1 Description 2 Reception 3 Editions 4 See also 5 ReferencesDescription editKitab al Muhalla bi l Athar is according to Ibn Hazm himself is a commentary of a more extensive work This book which is now lost was called al Mujalla citation needed The book is noted for the author s view that a Muslim is not obliged to fulfill every promise specifically that a Muslim who promised to commit a criminal act shouldn t fulfill such a promise 3 Reception editIt is his commentary on his own al Mujalla The Brilliant Treatise and it is considered a masterpiece of fiqh literature 1 A site describes it This book is a wealth of scholarship in which Ibn Hazm discusses each question separately On each question he cites the views of earlier scholars of high achievement not restricting himself to the views of the four schools of Fiqh but also citing the rulings of scholars like al Hassan al Basri d 110 al Laith ibn Saad d 175 Ata d 114 Sufyan al Thawri d 161 al Awza ie d 157 etc He also quotes the evidence they cite in support of their views He then discusses why he considers their views incorrect and produces the evidence in support of his own view This makes for a highly scholarly discussion Many scholars describe Al Muhalla as the encyclopaedia of Islamic Fiqh Indeed it has preserved many of the views of early scholars whose work was either not documented or lost The only problem with Al Muhalla is that Ibn Hazm is often scathing in his criticism of his opponents Yet there is no doubt that he is an honest defender of what he considers to be the truth Any scholar who wants to exercise ijtihad in order to arrive at rulings for questions encountered in present day life cannot overlook Al Muhalla 4 Muhalla has been a significant work for proponents of the Zahirite school of law During the Almohad Caliphate in particular learning it was standard for the training of the judiciary During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria the Zahiri Revolt was inspired in part by active studying and teaching of the book in addition to separate political grievances 5 In the modern era this trend has continued with adherents of the school Pakistani scholar Badi ud Din Shah al Rashidi for example gave classes based on the book in Masjid al Haram Islam s holiest site in Mecca 6 Similarly Yemeni scholar Muqbil bin Hadi al Wadi i taught the book in Al Masjid an Nabawi Islam s second holiest site while in Medina Abu Abd al Rahman Ibn Aqil al Zahiri a biographer of Ibn Hazm sought permission to teach the book in Riyadh though the predominantly Hanbalite religious establishment did t grant approval The Ahl al Hadith movement in India and Pakistan frequently use the book as a teaching tool as well Ibn Abd al Salam said I did not see in all the books of knowledge in Islam anything like Ibn Hazm s al Muhalla nor like Shaykh Muwaffaq al Din s Ibn Qudama al Mughni Al Dhahabi comments Shaykh Izz al Din is right and the third is Al Bayhaqi s al Sunan al Kubra and the fourth Ibn Abd al Barr s al Tamhid Whoever obtains these volumes if he is one of the intelligent muftis and perseveres in reading them he is truly a alim 1 Muhammad Abu Zahra one of the leading scholars in the twentieth century describes this book in these words It is truly and accurately the pillar of Islamic Fiqh and it is a highly useful book Had it not been for the usage of scathing remarks and some phrases that are evidently inappropriate and out of place it would have been the best book ever on Sunni Fiqh 4 Editions editIt is published in several editions sometimes in 9 volumes and sometimes in 12 Beirut The Commercial Office of Printing and Publishing no date 7 See also editList of Sunni booksReferences 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