Contributor(s):Author: Abu Shuja Al-AsfahaniAuthor: Musa FurberTranslator: Musa FurberA translation of Abu Shuja al-Asfahanis introduction to classical Islamic law, Matn al-Ghayat wa al-Taqrib. This enduring classic covers the full range of basic topics within the Shafii school of law. It includes the full Arabic text and notes to point out where later Shafii jurists have differed from the author, Imam al-Nawawis preferences, and minor clarifications and explanations.