الکلام الحاوی عن الشیوخ للامام الطحاوی

ABOUT THE BOOK

This important scholarly edition highlights a critical historical discussion regarding Imam Abu Ja‘far al-Tahawi and his academic journey. It clarifies the widely-misreported claim that al-Tahawi switched from studying under his maternal uncle only after the death of Judge Bakār in 270 AH. The editor demonstrates, using stronger and firsthand evidence, that the accepted and authentic position is that Imam al-Tahawi embraced the Hanafi madhhab earlier, after long and rigorous study with leading scholars of both schools.

This valuable work emphasizes that al-Tahawi’s transition was based on deep knowledge, insight, and maturity, not sudden change. The text includes narrations from direct students such as Ibn Sulaymān ibn Zurʿah, providing reliable historical testimony. Readers gain a clearer understanding of al-Tahawi’s scholarly development and his distinguished role in establishing Hanafi legal tradition.

Ideal for students of Islamic history, fiqh development, and Tahawi studies, this book offers important context behind one of the most prominent Sunni scholars in creed and jurisprudence