Akbsar al-Mukbtasarat by MUSA FURBER

In the name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate

ll praise belongs to Allah, who gives a deep understanding of religion to whomever of His creation He so wishes.

May prayers and greetings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, the trustworthy one who was strengthened with His clear Book, who held fast to His strong rope «..e., Islam or the Quran», and upon his Household and all of his Companions.

o commence:

It crossed my mind to abridge my book titled “Kafi al-Mubtadi” (*The Novice’s Sufficiency”)

on the figh of Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal (the one who was patient in [following] the Originator’s judgment <during persecution»)

to bring it within reach of novices, facilitate its memorization for desirers, and reduce its bulk for seekers.

I named it “Akhsar al-Mukbtasarat” (“The Most Abridged Abridgment”)

since I have not encountered a shorter Hanbali text amassing its topics.

I ask Allah to make it benefit anyone who reads it, memorizes, or ponders it.

For indeed, He does answer supplications.

And [I ask Allah] to make it purely for His noble sake, to draw closer to Him in the luxurious gardens [of Paradise].

My success and protection are through Allah alone.

I rely upon and return to Him.