What are the specific books in fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) and hadith for the student?

Question : The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, we would like you to direct us to some books in fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) and hadith that would serve as a foundation for us when our capacity falls short of consulting the extensive works.

Answer : And among the best we see, first regarding fiqh, we do not have much expertise in anything other than the Hanbali school of jurisprudence.
And the best we see is *al-Rawd al-Murda' Sharh Zad al-Mustaqni*, because it is a book that combines issues and evidence, to the point that it is said that the issues in *al-Muntaha* are found in *al-Rawd al-Murda'* along with the evidence. Also, this book has been concluded and has multiple marginal notes on it. This is regarding fiqh. Regarding hadith, *al-Mil al-Awsa' Sharh Muntakha al-Akhbar* is among the best I have seen; it is a comprehensive book and speaks well about the hadith Sunnah. In this regard, it is better than the commentaries on *Bulugh al-Maram*. So I advise him with this and that. And if he wants to expand his research into specific issues, he should turn to *al-Mughni*, and to *al-Muhallab*, and to *al-Majmu' Sharh al-Muhadhdhab* by al-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him).

The presenter : May Allah bless you.