SPECIAL COURSE
Aqrab al-Masālik of
Imam al-Dirdīr
Course starts: August 2nd 2025
Taught by Shaykh Zuhayr Qazzān
Registration: Click here
Study the chapters on marriage and financial transactions from Imām al-Dirdīrs famous Aqrab al-Masālik li-Madhhab al-Imām Mālik.
About the text
Aqrab Masālik is a distinguished classical work authored by Imam Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad al-Dirdīr, a prominent scholar in the field of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh). This concise yet profound manual serves as a practical guide to the principles and rulings of fiqh, presenting the essential legal concepts in a clear and systematic manner.
Imam al-Dirdīr composed Aqrab Masālik with the intent of simplifying the complex landscape of Islamic legal rulings for students, scholars, and jurists alike. The work covers a broad range of topics related to worship (ibādāt), transactions (muʿāmalāt), and other facets of Islamic law, drawing upon authoritative sources and classical juristic opinions.
Known for its brevity without compromising comprehensiveness, Aqrab Masālik distills the intricate methodologies of deriving rulings and understanding the objectives of Shariah into an accessible format. Its structured approach facilitates memorization and application, making it a favored text in many traditional Islamic seminaries (madāris) and study circles.
Throughout the Islamic scholarly tradition, Aqrab Masālik has been highly valued for its role in strengthening the foundational knowledge of fiqh students, bridging the gap between elementary learning and advanced jurisprudential analysis.
In summary, Aqrab Masālik of Imam al-Dirdīr stands as a vital contribution to the study of Islamic jurisprudence, embodying clarity, precision, and depth—qualities that have ensured its enduring legacy in the transmission of fiqh knowledge.
All classes are recorded for students to study or review. Live participation is not mandatory, but recommended.
