Fiqh According to the Quran and Sunnah Vol 2. By Muhammad Subhi bin Hasan Hallaq

Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) is one of the most practically important sciences in Islam — it governs how a Muslim worships, conducts transactions, handles family affairs, and navigates the duties Allah has placed upon them. Fiqh According to the Qur'an and Sunnah, Volume 2 by Muhammad Subhi bin Hasan Hallaq is the second volume of a comprehensive fiqh reference that takes a clear, evidence-based approach to the rulings of Islamic law — grounded entirely in the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah, with multiple scholarly viewpoints presented and weighed.

What Volume 2 Covers

Hajj — The Fifth Pillar

Volume 2 opens with a detailed treatment of Hajj — its conditions, pillars, obligations, and the rulings governing each stage of the pilgrimage. For any Muslim preparing for Hajj or wanting to understand this pillar of Islam in depth from the evidence, this section is an authoritative reference.

Marriage (An-Nikah) and Family Law

One of the most practically relevant sections, covering the conditions and pillars of the marriage contract, the rights and responsibilities of spouses, and related family matters — all presented with evidence from the Qur'an and Sunnah and comparison of scholarly positions.

Business Transactions (Al-Buyoo') and Financial Rulings

Islamic commercial law is increasingly relevant for Muslims navigating modern financial life. This section covers the fundamentals of halal and prohibited transactions, including the rulings on sales, contracts, and related matters.

Oaths, Vows, Foods, Medicine, and Dress

Rulings on topics that affect everyday Muslim life — what is permissible to eat and drink, the rulings on oaths and vows, what Islam prescribes regarding clothing and adornment, and the Islamic perspective on medicine and treatment.

Wills, Inheritance, Prescribed Punishments, Judicial Rulings, and Jihad

The final sections cover major areas of classical fiqh: how wills and inheritance are to be handled in accordance with the Qur'anic rulings, the prescribed punishments (hudood), the principles of Islamic judiciary and testimony, and the rulings on jihad.

About the Author

This is the English edition of al-Lubab fi Fiqh al-Sunnah wa-al-Kitab by Muhammad Subhi bin Hasan Hallaq. Every ruling presented is traced back to its evidence in the Qur'an and Sunnah, and the author engages with the positions of the major scholars where there is legitimate difference of opinion. Translated by Sameh Strauch. Published by Darussalam Publishers.

Who This Book Is For

Students of Islamic knowledge seeking a well-referenced fiqh text in English, Muslims who want to understand the evidential basis for Islamic rulings rather than just following lists, and anyone building a foundational Islamic library in English.

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For the acts of worship this volume does not cover — purification, prayer, zakah and fasting — see Al-Fiqh al-Muyassar Volume 1 or Dr. Abdul-Azeem Badawi's single-volume Concise Presentation of the Fiqh of the Sunnah. To compare the major fiqh references, see our guide to the best fiqh books on Islamic rulings.