The Four Juristic Schools

Their Founders – Development – Methodology – Legacy

All praise be to Allah, the Lord of All the Worlds, and Protector of the Righteous.

We bear witness that there is no God but Allah alone, free from all partners.

And we bear witness that Mohammed is His slave and messenger.

May Allah grant the choicest salutations and peace upon him, his family and companions.
And as to what follows: The Department of Fatwa at the Kuwait Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs has routinely provided works that help students of sacred knowledge develop their understanding of matters pertaining to Islamic Law, as well as strengthen their academic ability.

Furthermore, as it is not possible for the student of knowledge to dispense with the study of the books belonging to the renowned juristic schools – particularly the four well-known schools – and to learn the dominant from the anomalous positions of each school,

The Islamic Research Team at the Department of Fatwa in Kuwait decided to author this work entitled:
The Four Juristic Schools: Their Founders – Development – Methodology – Legacy