Enlightening Students in the Laws of Religion: Tabṣirat al-mutaʿallimīn fī aḥkām al-dīn

Tabṣirat al-Mutaʿallimīn fī aḥkām al-dīn is a seminal work in Twelver Shia Islamic jurisprudence. It systematically outlines the principles and rulings of Sharia law (fiqh), covering acts of worship, transactions, punishments, and social responsibilities. The text, designed as a mukhtaṣar, demonstrates al-Ḥillī’s mastery in organizing legal thought and his dedication to doctrinal clarity. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the legal framework of Twelver Shia Islam, emphasizing the importance of ethical conduct and sound legal reasoning. Tabṣirat al-Mutaʿallimīn remains a cornerstone of Islamic legal studies and a testament to al-Ḥillī’s scholarly influence.

Introduction

• The Book of Ritual Purity (Kitāb al-Ṭahāra)
• The Book of Prayer (Kitāb al-Ṣalāt)
• The Book of Alms Tax (Kitāb al-Zakāt)
• The Book of Fasting (Kitāb al-Ṣawm)
• The Book of Pilgrimage (Kitāb al-Ḥajj)
• The Book of Struggle and Combat (Kitāb al-Jihād)
• The Book of Trade, Commerce and Transactions (Kitāb al-Mutājir)
• The Book of Hiring, Tenancy and Letting (Kitāb al-Ijāra)
• The Book of Debts (Kitāb al-Diyūn)
• The Book of Charitable Gifts and That Which Follows It (Kitāb al-Hibāt wa-Tawābiʿihi)
• The Book of Marriage (Kitāb al-Nikāḥ)
• The Book of Separation (Kitāb al-Firāq)
• The Book of Manumission (Kitāb al-ʿItq)
• The Book of Oaths (Kitāb al-Aymān)
• The Book of Hunting and Related Matters (Kitāb al-Ṣayd wa-Tawābiʿihi)
• The Book of Inheritance (Kitāb al-Mīrāth)
• The Book of Judiciary Laws, Witnesses and Punishments (Kitāb al-Qaḍāʾ wa-l-Shahādāt wa-l-Ḥudūd)
• The Book of Retributive Punishments and Blood-Money Compensation (Kitāb al-Qiṣāṣ wa-l-Diyāt)
• Bibliography