The Imam al-Nawawi, His School of Jurisprudence, and His Writings
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Question:
May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh. Honorable Shaykh, this is a continuation of the question from the brother Abu 'Adil. He asks about some of the renowned scholars in da'wah (calling to Islam) and fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence). He says: In which era did the Imam al-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) live? And which school of jurisprudence did he follow?
Answer:
He followed the Shafi'i school. He is a distinguished Imam, and he has good, beneficial writings. Without a doubt, he is trustworthy in his knowledge and practice, and it is permissible to follow his example. One of his most famous works is *Riyad al-Salihin*. Yes.
May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh. Honorable Shaykh, this is a continuation of the question from the brother Abu 'Adil. He asks about some of the renowned scholars in da'wah (calling to Islam) and fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence). He says: In which era did the Imam al-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) live? And which school of jurisprudence did he follow?
Answer:
He followed the Shafi'i school. He is a distinguished Imam, and he has good, beneficial writings. Without a doubt, he is trustworthy in his knowledge and practice, and it is permissible to follow his example. One of his most famous works is *Riyad al-Salihin*. Yes.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع فضيلة الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7477 — youtube.com (5:18)
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