A lecture in English in which Dr. Hatem Al-Haj handles some Islamic principles such as: (1) Deeds are but by their intentions, (2) Certainty is not neglected by doubt, (3) Hardship must bring about causing, (4) No harm and nor reciprocating of harm, (5) Customs given consideration, and (6) Using....

Evolution of Fiqh: (5) Excessiveness - (English)

Hatem Elhagaly
20/10/2022

A lecture in English in which Dr. Hatem Al-Haj shows the real definition of excessiveness which is to always take the stricter opinions just for they are strict and impose them on people.

Evolution of Fiqh: (4) How to Be on the Path of Moderation? - (English)

Hatem Elhagaly
20/10/2022

A lecture in English in which Dr. Hatem Al-Haj handles the issue of moderation. He confirms that all people ask each other to be moderate but at the same time they claim they are moderate. Thus we should have a criterion to know the way of moderation. He confirms that....

Evolution of Fiqh: (3) Popular Students and Our Position towards Mazaheb - (English)

Hatem Elhagaly
20/10/2022

A lecture in English in which Dr. Hatem Al-Haj mentions the direct and indirect students of the four Imams. As for Imam Abu Haneefah, his direct students are such as: (1) Zufar, (2) Abu Yusuf, and (3) Muhammad ibn Al-Hasan and his indirect students are such as (1) Al-Karkhi, (2)....

Evolution of Fiqh: (1) Fiqh - Its Importance, Sources and Schools - (English)

Hatem Elhagaly
20/10/2022

A lecture in English in which Dr. Hatem Al-Haj gives a general introduction to the series and shows the meaning of "Evolution of Fiqh." He begins his lecture with mentioning the meaning of fiqh and its importance. Afterwards, he shows the sources and different schools of fiqh.

Commentary on Umdat al-Fiqh - (English)

Hatem Elhagaly
21/10/2022

A book in English in which Dr. Hatem Al-Hajj Ali explains the book Umdat al-Fiqh (The Reliable Source of Fiqh) in a brief way from the chapter on Purification to the chapter on Funerals. The book was written by Imam Muwaffaq al-Din ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisy (may Allah have mercy on....

Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Abbreviated) - (English)

Hatem Elhagaly
19/10/2022

A great effort from Dr. Hatem Al-Haj to abbreviate the book “Principles of Islamic Fiqh” written by M. H. Kamali to be easier for studying and learning.

Evolution of Fiqh (Abbreviated) - (English)

Bilal Philips
19/10/2022

A great trial from Dr. Hatem to abbreviate the book of Sh. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips "Evolution of Fiqh". The overall purpose of this book is to acquaint the reader with the historical factors behind the formulation of Islamic law (fiqh) in order that he may better understand how and....