The opinion on the book al-Furu' by Ibn Muflih for the student of knowledge

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner asks and says: What is your opinion on the book al-Furu' by Imam Shams al-Din ibn Muflih for the student of knowledge?

Answer:
The book of dire necessity is a thick volume, but only those jurists who have mastered the subject can reach its level; only one who is well-versed in Islamic jurisprudence can grasp it. It is a reference work. As for a person reading it as a primary text, that is not suitable; rather, one should progress in knowledge gradually, from the abridgments to what is above them, step by step. Specifically, the phrasing and composition of al-Furu' require precision, or rather, a precise understanding. Only one who has mastered Islamic jurisprudence can attain that level. However, there is no harm in referring to it for certain issues if a person wants to verify a ruling and consult the references, as it is among the major reference works.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you