Ibn Qadi Ayaslugi, One of the Ottoman Jurist and His Work, Commentary on Mecma'i'l-Bahreyn

Ibn Qadi Ayaslugi, One of the Ottoman Jurist and His Work, Commentary on Mecma'i'l-Bahreyn

One of the four main sources known as “mutun-i erbaa” in the Hanafi jurisprudence literature is the book written by Ibn al-Saati (d. 694/1295). Majma'ul-Bahrain This text has been the subject of many studies throughout history, including ta'lîk, annotation, verse, and commentary. One of these studies is the commentary by the Ottoman jurist İbn Kâdî Ayaslûgî (d. 831-850/1427-1446). Majma῾i'l-bahrain This commentary stands out for its extensive scope, its explication of the text, its occasional critique and analysis of the views of the jurists, its inclusion of a broad range of sources, its abundant inclusion of rare narrations alongside authentic opinions, and its near-reflection of the previous acquis, along with its presentation of the author's own views and its examination of the views of scholars from all four schools of thought. Written in the ilm-i hilâf style, this commentary introduces one of the Hanafi jurists and his work; it also explores the juristic vitality within the school of thought during the 8th-9th centuries of the AH; and, within the context of this work, it provides insights into the interaction of the Hanafi school of thought with other schools of thought.

Keywords: Islamic law, Commentary, İbnü's-Sââtî, İbn Kâdî Ayaslûgî, Majma'ul-Bahrain