Please comment on the source, validity, and authors of the following books:Reliance of the Traveller Behishti Zevar Are these based on the Hanafi school of thought?
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Please comment on the source, validity, and authors of the following books:Reliance of the Traveller Behishti Zevar Are these based on the Hanafi school of thought?
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The Reliance of the Traveller is a translation of 'Umdat as-Salik by Ibn Naqib, a student of Imam Taqiyy ad-Din as-Subki. It presents the mu'tamad views of the Shafi'i madhhab. It was translated by Shaykh Nuh Hamim Keller. The translation is excellent, and the translator has added several appendices which enhance the value of the book.
On the whole, the book is an orthodox presentation of Shafi'i fiqh, while the appendices might contain material that does not strictly fall under the aegis of fiqh.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Shaykh Taha Karaan
Shaafi'ee Madhab - DARUL ULOOM AL-ARABIYYA AL-ISLAAMIYYA
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