Al-Risalah (The Treatise)

Al-Risalah, or "The Treatise," is a foundational text in Islamic theology and law, authored by the prominent scholar Al-Shafi'i in the 9th century. It outlines the principles of Islamic jurisprudence, focusing on how to derive legal rulings from the Quran, the Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad), consensus of scholars, and analogy. Al-Risalah emphasizes the importance of a systematic approach to understanding Islamic law and serves as a critical reference for students, scholars, and practitioners in the field of Islamic studies. Its influence shapes the development of Islamic legal thought to this day.