Akhsar al-Mukhtasarat , the foundational Hanbali fiqh text authored by Ibn Balbānī, forms the basis of this concise yet comprehensive course exploring the rulings and etiquettes of fasting.…
Shaykh Abdulwahid Stephenson
Akhsar al-Mukhtasarat, the foundational Hanbali fiqh text authored by Ibn Balbānī, forms the basis of this concise yet comprehensive course exploring the rulings and etiquettes of fasting. Designed for students at a beginner level, the lessons provide a detailed study of the essential acts of worship during the month of Ramadan and beyond.
Taught by Shaykh Abdulwahid Stephenson, who studied Islamic Jurisprudence at the Islamic University of Madinah, the course focuses on guiding students through the practical legal requirements of Ramadan, spiritual seclusion, charitable obligations, and seasonal celebrations within the Hanbali school.
Students will learn:
• The conditions, pillars, and nullifiers of fasting in Ramadan
• How to handle doubts and common issues that arise during fasting
• The virtues, benefits, and rules of spiritual seclusion (iʿtikāf)
• The wisdom, qualified items, and correct distribution time for zakāt al-fitr
• The Sunnah rulings and etiquettes of celebrating Eid in the Hanbali tradition
An ideal course for anyone seeking a clear, traditional grounding in the jurisprudence of fasting and its associated seasonal observances.
11 lessons
Islamic Jurisprudence, Islamic University of Madinah
AbdulWahid Stephenson has over 15 years teaching experience and has studied Islamic Jurisprudence at the prestigious Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. He is the founder of Madinah College and Insight into Islam. He is also a Khateeb and has delivered talks at several universities and Islamic centres.
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