The Efforts of Bani al-Ahdal Jurists in Fatwas

Abstract

This research aims to introduce the efforts of the jurists of Bani al-Ahdal in fatwas. The approach used in the research is the inductive, documentary approach in verifying the authenticity of these works and attributing them to their authors. I tracked down the copies of every book and its location, and collected information about it, whether it was a manuscript or printed, and I documented the quotations and sayings from their places, and mentioned that in the footnote.

The research is limited to two sections, the first is : the definitions and the study terms. The second is : the efforts of the jurists of Bani al-Ahdal in fatwas and what they were distinguished by and some examples of their fatwas.

The research highlights the efforts of a scientific family famous for science and jurisprudence and introduces them and their most famous books in fatwas in particular.

The research concluded with some results the most prominent of which are :

• That al- Ahdal Family is one of the most famous Yemeni families that have been famous for science and jurisprudence through ages.


• Knowing the jurists of Bani al-Ahdal and their efforts in Fatwas and the things that characterize them.

The research concluds with a set of recommendations and suggestions as edited in the conclusion.