Fatawa Radawiyya - A summary

Fatāwa Radawīyya: A Monumental Encyclopedia of Islamic Knowledge

Delve into "al-Ataya al-Nabawiyyah fi al-Fatawa al-Radawiyyah" (Prophetic Gifts in The Religious Edicts of Rida), a comprehensive encyclopedia of Islamic knowledge authored by the renowned Imam of Ahle Sunnah Shaykh Ahmad Rida al-Qādiri (1856-1921 CE) of Bareilly, India. This extraordinary collection, spanning 33 volumes and approximately 22,000 pages, represents the culmination of 54 years of scholarly work, addressing over 6,800 of the most pertinent questions facing the Muslim Ummah in the 19th-century.

Unlock the Definitive Legal and Spiritual Wisdom of the Mujaddid

Authored by one of the towering scholars of the past century, Shaykh al-Islam wa'l Muslimin Al-Imām al-Akbar A'la-Hadrat Imām Ahmad Rīḍā al-Qādirī Bareilwī, this single volume is an essential compilation of legal verdicts (Fatawa) carefully selected for the modern Muslim.

Instead of navigating the original multi-volume magnum opus, this summary presents the most relevant and pressing rulings on daily life, worship, transactions, and core beliefs, all rooted in the Hanafi school of law and presented in an accessible format.

This compilation stands out by integrating the spiritual dimension (Tasawwuf) with jurisprudence (Fiqh). It offers definitive guidance on practices central to the Sunni tradition, ensuring your spiritual journey is grounded in authentic Sharia.

• • Sufi Practices: Obtain clear rulings on the permissibility of seeking help from the Awliya (Saints) and the proper etiquette of visiting their shrines, dispelling common misconceptions.

  • Prophetic Love: Explore the authoritative rulings on the status of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, including his knowledge of the unseen, reaffirming the beliefs central to the spiritual path.

  • The Afterlife: Find peace of mind with detailed guidance on Isale Thawab (dedicating reward), the permissibility of placing greenery on the grave, and the spiritual status of the deceased.

Key Topics Relevant to the General Public

The Fatawa in this summary are meticulously chosen to address the practical questions encountered by Muslims every day:

Category Example Rulings Covered Worship (Salah & Wudu)The validity of prayer in a moving ship or train; what breaks Wudu (e.g., a runny nose); and the status of Witr Salah in Jama'at (congregation).

Finance (Zakat)Rulings on whether money kept in the bank or post office is Zakatable; and the permissibility of giving Zakat to specific institutions or individuals.

Family Law (Nikah)Guidance on the validity of a Nikah (with or without witnesses); the essential Sharī'ah definition of Walima; and the fundamental rights of spouses and children.Core BeliefsClear pronouncements on the parents of the Holy Prophet, the authority of the Ahle Sunnat wa Jamā'at, and a defense of following a school of thought (Taqlīd).

Praised by luminaries such as the renowned poet and philosopher Allamah Iqbal, who likened Imam Ahmad Rĩdã to "the Abu Hanĩfah of his era," (Maqalat e Youm e Raza, 3:10).

In 1325/1907, Imām Ahmad Rĩdã al-Qādiri sent some Arabic Fatāwa from Fatāwa al-Radawiyyah to Hāfiz al-Kutub al-Haram Sayyid Ismā’ĩl Khalĩl who after reading these Fatāwa wrote:

“I swear and say the truth that if Imām Abu-Hanĩfa Nu’mãn were to see these Fatãwa he would have felt happy and would have the writer as his disciple. But I say if it were said about him that he was the Mujaddid (Reviver) of this century, it would be true and correct. For Allãh , it is not difficult to accumulate the entire universe into one person.”

No. of Pages: 888

Book Type: Hardback

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