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This is a historic printing of "Risalat Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Idris Al-Shafi'i Fi Ilm Usul Al-Fiqh," which is considered the first book ever written on the science of Islamic jurisprudence (Usul al-fiqh). Authored by Imam Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i (767-820 CE), founder of the Shafi'i school of Islamic law, the book outlines the principles and methodologies for interpreting Islamic law. This edition is followed by "Kitab Al-Sunan Fi Ilm Al-Hadith," also by Al-Shafi'i, dealing with the science of Hadith (prophetic traditions). This combined volume offers insights into the foundations of Islamic legal thought and the early development of Hadith studies. A valuable resource for students and scholars of Islamic law, theology, and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.