تحقيق المخطوط للناطفي حول أحكام المرأة

Editing of the manuscript of Al-Natifi (Jurisprudential Provisions for women)

Abstract

The glorious Islamic history is filled with manuscripts are considered tremendous asset and a valuable source of Islamic knowledge. So, it is important to bring these sources of Islamic knowledge into public access. It was, therefore, necessary that researchers pay attention to revive this preserved knowledge. The research deals with the study and the realization of part of the manuscript of Imam Natifi and this manuscript that deals with special provisions for women such as menstruation, hygiene, wazi, prayer and other important provisions related to women. Al-Natifi is considered one of the fifth century Hijri imams and followers of the Hanafi school of thought. This Study analyzes and investigates the authenticity of Imam Ahmed bin Mohammad bin Omer Al-Natifi's manuscript “Ahkam”. Al-Natifi is one of the fifth Hejri Century Muslim Scholar. This study focuses on the jurisprudential opinions of the provisions related to Women. Having this research in perspective will be a great addition to the Islamic knowledge since it covers a great deal of Islamic provisions related to women's affairs in different Islamic spectrums such as hygiene, religious obligations, marriages, testimonies, etc.