Nur al-Idah
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| Author | Hasan ibn Ammar al-Shurunbulali |
|---|---|
| Original title | نور الإيضاح ونجاة الأرواح |
| Subject | Hanafi jurisprudence |
Publication date | 17th century |
| Pages | Approx. 310 (varies by edition) |
Nur al-Idah wa Najāt al-Arwāḥ (الإيضاح ونجاة الأرواح), commonly shortened to Nur al-Idah ("Light of Clarification"), is a classical manual on Hanafi Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) authored by the 17th-century Egyptian scholar Hasan ibn Ammar al-Shurunbulali (d. 1069 AH / 1659 CE). The text focuses on matters of worship (ʿibādāt), including purification, prayer, fasting, zakat, and pilgrimage.[1][2]
Author
Hasan ibn Ammar al-Shurunbulali was a leading Hanafi jurist in Ottoman Egypt. He studied and later taught at Al-Azhar University in Cairo. Besides Nur al-Idah, he authored several other legal works, including its detailed commentary Maraqi al-Falah (Steps to Success), which remains a key reference in traditional Islamic seminaries.[3][4]
Contents
Nur al-Idah is organized thematically and includes:
- Purification – rules for ablution (wudu), ritual bathing (ghusl), and removing impurities
- Prayer – conditions, integrals, and types of prayer
- Fasting – obligations and exemptions
- Zakat – charitable giving rules
- Hajj – rituals and conditions of pilgrimage
It emphasizes clear rulings and practical guidelines for worship, making it suitable for students and legal scholars alike.[5]
Commentary and teaching tradition
The most well-known commentary on Nur al-Idah is Maraqi al-Falah, written by the author himself. This expanded work includes deeper discussions, references to earlier authorities, and glosses by later scholars such as al-Tahtawi. Both texts are often printed together in classical curricula across the Hanafi world, including the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia, and parts of the Middle East.[6]
Influence and reception
Nur al-Idah has served as a foundational fiqh manual in the Dars-i Nizami curriculum, particularly in South Asian madrasas. It has been widely taught in Deobandi, Barelvi, and Turkish Hanafi institutions. Its conciseness and reliability contributed to its status as a semi-canonical legal primer for centuries.[7]
Translations and editions
- Arabic editions: Published in Cairo, Damascus, and Beirut, often alongside Maraqi al-Falah and marginal glosses.
- English translation: A well-known translation titled *The Light of Clarification* was published by Imam Ghazali Publishing (2022), translated by Bilal Brown.[8]
Legacy
The work remains a key reference for students of Hanafi jurisprudence and is frequently cited in legal discussions related to ritual obligations. Its continued publication and translation affirm its relevance across centuries.
References
- ↑ "Law: Shurunbulali's Nur al-Idah Explained | SeekersGuidance". academy.seekersguidance.org. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
- ↑ "Law: Shurunbulali's Nur al-Idah Explained | SeekersGuidance". academy.seekersguidance.org. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
- ↑ "Nur al-Idah by Imam al-Shurunbulali". Darul Tahqiq. 18 April 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ↑ "Noor ul Idhaah fil-Fiqh al-Hanafi - Ash-Shurunbulaalee". SifatuSafwa. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
- ↑ "Nur al Idah". Marifah Institute. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
- ↑ "Nur al-Idah and Maraqi al-Falah". Kitaabun. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ↑ Akyol, Mustafa. "Why we need to reform sharia—now". dlv.prospect.gcpp.io. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
- ↑ "The Light of Clarification (Nur al-Idah)". Imam Ghazali Publishing. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
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