His Books
He learned from very prominent scholars of his time. He became master in Arabic language and Ijtihad and research at a very early age. He used to discuss various topics with his teachers before arriving to any conclusion.
- Al-Aitesaam This famous book of Imam Shatibi is the ultimate encyclopedia on the topic of defining religious innovations. It consists of 10 chapters. The introduction is written by Syed Rasheed Radha Al-Misri. This mammoth book was published by Dar al-Kutb Al-Arabiya (Qairo 1331H / 1913 AC).
- Al-Muwafaqaat fi Usool al-Sharia This is also one of Imam Shatibi's best known books. It is on the topic of Usul al-fiqh - Islamic Jurisprudence and Maqasid Al-Sharia (higher objectives). It was published by Dawlat Al-Tunisia (1302 H Tunisia) in four volumes (translated and published into English as The Reconciliation of the Fundamentals of Islamic Law).
- Shara ala al-Khutasa This book is about Elm-Nahu.
- Al-Itifaq fi Elm al-Ishtiqaq This book was on the topic of Elm-Sarf, but it was lost during his life.
- Kitab al-Majalis This book included commentary on Sahih Bukhari book al-Kitab Al-Biyooh.
- Kitab Al-ifidaat wa Al-inshadaat This book included two volumes on Literature.
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