Sharh Maani al-Athar (2 Vol. in 1)

Sharh Ma'ani al-Athar by the great Imam Abi Ja'far Ahmad bin Muhammad al-Azdi al-Misri al-Tahawi is an indispensable, encyclopedic work for every serious student and scholar of the Hanafi school of thought. Imam al-Tahawi meticulously examines and compares all relevant Hadith texts concerning various chapters of Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh), analyzing the rulings and positions of the major Madhhab Imams.

This Exceptional Edition Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage (First Volume):
  This single book contains two volumes of the original text, covering Hadith 1–3046, from the chapters of Taharah (Purification) to Janaiz (Funerals).
• Three Layers of Scholarship:
  This edition is enriched with vital annotations (Hashiyah), providing unparalleled depth of understanding:
  • Hashiyah al-Surti — By the respected scholar Allamah al-Muhaddith Wasi Ahmad al-Surti
  • Hashiyah al-Saharanpuri — By Allamah al-Muhaddith Muhammad Ayyub al-Saharanpuri
  • Al-Wafi Fi Hal Nazar al-Tahawi — A beneficial commentary by Shaykh Mua'dh Ahmad Khan
• Biography and Context:
  Includes Al-Hawi Fi Sirah al-Imam Abi Ja'far al-Tahawi by the renowned Shaykh al-Allama Zahid al-Kawthari (Last Shaykh al-Islam of the Ottoman Empire), providing crucial historical and biographical context.
• Premium Quality:
  Published by Maktaba al-Bushra in a durable Hardback (2 Volumes in 1) and featuring a built-in Ribbon Bookmark for ease of study.