Fiqh Made Easy: A Basic Textbook on Fiqh

Fiqh Made Easy presents a clear and structured introduction to the essential rulings of Islamic jurisprudence, designed for students, educators, and general readers seeking an accessible yet academically grounded understanding of fiqh.

Authored by Dr. Saalih Ibn Ghaanim Al-Sadlaan, this work systematically outlines the legal framework governing acts of worship and daily conduct in Islam. The text is rooted firmly in the Qurān and the Sunnah, with attention to juristic method, evidences, and practical application. It reflects the classical tradition of fiqh while presenting its principles in a simplified and pedagogically effective format.

The book covers core areas such as purification, prayer, zakāh, fasting, and pilgrimage, along with selected rulings related to transactions and social conduct. Each topic is presented with clarity, focusing on essential legal rulings without unnecessary complexity, making it suitable for structured learning environments and self-study alike.

This volume serves as both an introductory textbook and a foundational reference, enabling readers to understand the legal obligations of Islam within a coherent and disciplined framework.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Purification (Ṭahārah)

Water and Its Types

Impurities (Najāsah)

Removing Impurities

Ablution (Wuḍū)

Wiping over Footwear

Nullifiers of Wuḍū

Full Ritual Bath (Ghusl)

Dry Ablution (Tayammum)

Chapter 2: Prayer (Ṣalāh)

Obligation of Prayer

Conditions of Prayer

Pillars of Prayer

Obligatory Acts of Prayer

Recommended Acts

Invalidators of Prayer

Congregational Prayer

Friday Prayer

Voluntary Prayers

Funeral Prayer

Chapter 3: Zakāh

Definition and Importance

Conditions of Zakāh

Zakāh on Wealth

Recipients of Zakāh

Chapter 4: Fasting (Ṣawm)

Obligation of Fasting

Conditions of Fasting

Nullifiers of Fasting

Recommended Acts

Expiation and Missed Fasts

Chapter 5: Pilgrimage (Ḥajj and ʿUmrah)

Obligation of Ḥajj

Types of Ḥajj

Rites of Ḥajj

Prohibitions during Ihrām

ʿUmrah

Chapter 6: Transactions (Selected Topics)

General Principles

Lawful and Unlawful Earnings

Chapter 7: Miscellaneous Rulings

Selected Legal Matters