URDU-13 An analysis of Makhdoom Abdul Wahid Sevistani`s Methodology, In the light of Biyyaz-e-Wahidi

Abstract

Makhdoom Abdul Wahid Sevistani (1737-1809) was one of the renowned religious scholars and prolific authors of Sindh. He had great expertise in various branches of Islamic knowledge. Beyaz-e-Wahidi is the most monumental book of Makhdoom Abdul Wahid Sevistani. It is the best of all his literary works. In this article, the biography of Makhdoom Abdul Wahid Sevistani and his work in field of Islamic Jurisprudence is mentioned briefly. Furthermore, methodology to explain and address the various topics, questions and problematic issues and differentiations in Jurisprudence is discussed. No doubt, Makhdoom Abdul Wahid Sevistani collected precious Knowledge from Noble Quran, Hadith, reliable and authentic books of Islamic studies. He also analyzed the deferent opinions and explanations of the prominent scholars of hanafi jurisprudence. This article also deals with his sources and other objects like principles of ifta and fatwa. This article is an attempt to explore his comprehensive efforts and importance of this book.