What are the contents of the book Sifat al-Mufti wa al-Mustafti published by the Federal Territories Mufti Office?

Summary

The book is a translation of Ibn Hamdan al-Harrani's work on the qualities of the mufti and the person seeking a fatwa. It was chosen because it is among the earlier and most complete works of its kind, even though it belongs to the Hanbali school. It opens with an introduction, translation methodology, a short biography of the author and a primer on fatwa and the mufti. The translated text has seven chapters covering the ruling on issuing fatwas, the conditions and etiquette of the mufti, procedures for seeking and giving fatwas, the qualities of the person seeking a fatwa, knowing the expressions of Imam Ahmad, and knowing the flaws in writing, including the terms used by the Ashab. Footnotes and critical editing notes are added to deepen understanding.

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