Al-Risala

Al-Risala, authored by the Islamic scholar Al-Shafi'i in the 9th century, is a foundational work in Islamic jurisprudence. It outlines the principles of deriving legal rulings from Islamic texts, particularly the Quran and Hadith. Al-Risala emphasizes the importance of consensus (ijma) and analogy (qiyas) in interpreting laws. This work helped establish the framework for Islamic legal theory and remains influential in shaping Islamic thought and practice today. Al-Shafi'i's ideas laid the groundwork for the development of the four major schools of Islamic law, making it a significant text in both legal and religious studies.