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Classical works organised by school, author and topic.

Hanbali · Fiqh

Al-Mughni

المغني

Ibn Qudama al-Maqdisi · d. 620 AH

A comparative masterpiece: Hanbali positions presented alongside the other schools with their evidences weighed.

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Hanbali · Hadith

Al-Musnad

المسند

Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal · d. 241 AH

One of the largest hadith collections, arranged by Companion rather than by legal topic.

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Hanbali · Fiqh

Al-Rawd al-Murbi'

الروض المربع

Mansur al-Buhuti · d. 1051 AH

The standard late Hanbali commentary on Zad al-Mustaqni', used widely in contemporary study circles.

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Hanbali · Fiqh

Al-Muqni'

المقنع

Imam Muwaffaq al-Din Ibn Qudama · d. 620 AH

Ibn Qudama's mid-length Hanbali manual — the bridge between the beginner's 'Umdat al-Fiqh and the vast Al-Mughni, with the school's chosen positions stated plainly.

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