Al-Fiqh Al-Akbar

Al-Fiqh al-Akbar — The Greatest Understanding

Al-Fiqh al-Akbar is one of the earliest and most important texts in Sunni Islamic theology. Studied by scholars for more than twelve centuries, it presents the essential beliefs of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamaʿah with clarity, depth and authority.

Attributed to Imam Abu Hanifah رحمه الله (80–150 AH), the founding imam of the Hanafi school, this concise yet profound work explores the foundations of Islamic creed and the principles of sound belief.

Inside, readers will learn about:

• Belief in Allah ﷻ, His oneness and His attributes  

• The status of the Prophets عليهم السلام, the Companions رضي الله عنهم and the Muslim community  

• Key theological principles of the Hanafi tradition  

• The foundations of Sunni orthodoxy as understood by the early Muslims  

• Essential concepts of tawhid and Islamic belief  

Why choose this book?

• One of the oldest surviving texts on Sunni creed  

• A foundational work in Hanafi seminaries and study circles  

• Clear enough for beginners and valuable for advanced students  

• Connects classical scholarship with the needs of the modern Muslim  

Published by White Thread Press, this English edition is an essential addition to the library of every student of knowledge, teacher and reader wishing to strengthen their understanding of Islamic faith.

ISBN: 9781933764030