A Coursebook on Ḥanbalī Fiqh (Dalīl al-Ṭālib)

The Student's Guide is a foundational text in the Hanbalī school, authored by the esteemed Marʿī b. Yūsuf al-Karmī al-Hanbalī (1580-1624). A native of Tulkarm, Palestine, and a distinguished graduate of Al-Azhar, al-Karmī was both a prolific scholar and an influential teacher whose works remain essential in Islamic jurisprudence. This text, which distils core principles of Hanbalī worship and law, serves as a comprehensive guide for students, covering vital areas such as purification, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and pilgrimage.

Known for its clarity and precision, The Student's Guide provides insight into the methodology and worldview of the Hanbalī legal tradition, a school noted for its strict adherence to the Qur'an and Sunnah. As part of the Beacon Islamic Studies Series, this edition is designed with modern students in mind, including structured lesson markers, key points summaries, and end-of-chapter questions to support deep understanding and application.

This essential text, enriched with explanatory footnotes and contemporary examples, offers students and scholars alike a well-rounded introduction to one of Islam's prominent legal schools and a timeless resource from an author whose contributions have left an enduring mark on Islamic scholarship.