Is "Reliance of the Traveller" a good resource? How does the Shafi'i madhab differ from other ones?
Question
In question 2483 someone stated that the "Reliance of the Traveller" states gambling is lawful. I bought the book to give me answers on fiqh questions. I cannot find any reference to gambling as being anything other than haram.
Answer
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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