Explanation of Poem in Hanbali Fiqh (Level 2)

Poem in Ḥanbalī Fiqh, authored by Shaykh ʿĀmir Bahjat, is an introductory poetic text designed for students wishing to master the essential rulings and principles of the Ḥanbalī madhhab. By condensing core legal issues into accessible verses, it provides a structured gateway into the wider corpus of Islamic jurisprudence.

The text surveys fundamental areas of both worship and human interaction, offering clear, reliable guidance on personal devotion, financial dealings, and family law according to classical Ḥanbalī scholarship.

Taught by Shaykh Abu Taymiyyah, the course unpacks each line of the poem in detail, grounding students in sound legal reasoning and the practical application of Ḥanbalī rulings.

Students will learn:

• The fundamental principles of Ḥanbalī fiqh as outlined in the poem

• Key rulings related to purification (ṭahārah), including wuḍūʾ and ghusl

• The valid times, conditions, pillars, and obligatory acts of prayer (ṣalāh)

• The obligations of zakāh, its proper payment, and eligible recipients

• Essential guidance on fasting (ṣawm), its conditions, and valid exemptions

• The rites and regulations governing the performance of Ḥajj and ʿUmrah

• The basics of commercial transactions, contracts, and marriage (nikāḥ)

An ideal course for students seeking a structured, verse-based foundation in Islamic jurisprudence according to the Ḥanbalī school.