منهج الشيخ عبدالقادر المنديلي في التعريف بكتب الفقه الشافعي وتقويمها: دراسة تحليلية لكتاب الخزائن السنية: Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qādir al-Mandīlī’s Methodology in Introducing and Evaluating Shāfi‘ī Jurisprudential Works: An Analytical Study of Khazā’in al-Saniyyah

Muhammad Yosef Niteh; Mohd Musa Sarip; Hamid Mat Isa; Ryan Bianda; Khalid Waehama Tohsamae

doi:10.53840/alirsyad..621

Authors

Muhammad Yosef Niteh Faculty of Syariah & Law, Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS), MALAYSIA https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6743-7561
Mohd Musa Sarip Faculty of Syariah & Law, Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS), MALAYSIA
Hamid Mat Isa Faculty of Syariah & Law, Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS), MALAYSIA
Ryan Bianda Department of Syariah, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Syariah Al Wafa Bogor, INDONESIA
Khalid Waehama Tohsamae College of Shariah and Law, University of Business and Technology (UBT), Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53840/alirsyad..621

Keywords:

‘Abd al-Qādir al-Mandīlī, Shāfi‘ī Madhhab, Khazā’in al-Saniyyah, Islamic Intellectual Heritage, Nusantara Scholars

Abstract

This study aims to examine Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qādir al-Mandīlī’s methodology in introducing and evaluating Shāfi‘ī jurisprudential works through his book Khazā’in al-Saniyyah min Mashāhīr al-Kutub al-Fiqhiyyah al-Shāfi‘iyyah. The significance of this study lies in its focus on an aspect that has received limited attention in previous studies, namely al-Mandīlī’s approach in serving the Shāfi‘ī legal heritage and guiding readers toward authoritative jurisprudential works within the madhhab. The study employed descriptive, analytical, and inductive methods through textual analysis of Khazā’in al-Saniyyah, with particular attention to the author’s method of arranging, documenting, and evaluating Shāfi‘ī legal texts. It also drew on relevant studies on Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qādir al-Mandīlī and the intellectual tradition of Nusantara scholars. The findings of this study indicated that al-Mandīlī was not merely a compiler of jurisprudential titles but rather adopted a systematic scholarly methodology that reflects his awareness of the hierarchy of authoritative texts within the Shāfi‘ī school. This study also revealed his concern for scholarly documentation and the educational dimension in presenting jurisprudential works. Furthermore, this study demonstrated that Khazā’in al-Saniyyah represents a significant scholarly effort in guiding students toward authoritative references within the madhhab and in preserving the Shāfi‘ī legal heritage in the Malay intellectual environment.

Contributions: This study highlights the bibliographical methodology employed by Malay scholars in engaging with Islamic legal heritage and demonstrates Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qādir al-Mandīlī’s role in preserving and sustaining the Shāfi‘ī intellectual tradition in the Malay world.

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Author Biographies

Muhammad Yosef Niteh, Faculty of Syariah & Law, Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS), MALAYSIA

A Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS), Malaysia. He obtained his Ph.D. in Islamic Civilization from the National University of Malaysia (UKM), following a Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). His academic interests encompass Islamic jurisprudence, principles of Islamic law, Islamic civilization, contemporary fiqh issues, and Shariah studies. Dr. Niteh is actively involved in teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and scholarly publication. He has contributed to numerous academic conferences and research projects, particularly in the areas of Islamic law, maqāṣid al-sharīʿah, and contemporary legal issues. Through his academic activities, he seeks to bridge the rich heritage of classical Islamic scholarship with the demands of modern society and to promote the development of Islamic studies at both national and international levels.
Mohd Musa Sarip, Faculty of Syariah & Law, Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS), MALAYSIA

Holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Islamic Civilization, a Master of Islamic Studies (Sharia), and a Bachelor's Degree in Fiqh and Usul. He serves as a lecturer at the Faculty of Sharia and Law, Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS). His research expertise lies in Islamic wealth management, halal consumer fiqh, and fiqh muamalah (Islamic transaction law).
Hamid Mat Isa, Faculty of Syariah & Law, Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS), MALAYSIA

A lecturer at the Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS), Malaysia. He holds a Master of Shariah in Management from Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (KUIS) and an ʿĀliyyah Degree in Shariah from the Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. His academic interests include Islamic jurisprudence, Shariah management, Islamic administration, and contemporary issues in Islamic studies. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he is actively involved in research and academic activities aimed at strengthening the understanding and application of Islamic principles in modern society. He has contributed to various scholarly discussions and educational initiatives that promote the integration of traditional Islamic knowledge with contemporary needs. Through his academic engagement, he seeks to enhance the quality of Islamic education and contribute to the development of Shariah studies in Malaysia and beyond.
Ryan Bianda, Department of Syariah, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Syariah Al Wafa Bogor, INDONESIA

A lecturer at Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Syariah Al Wafa Bogor, Jawa Barat, Indonesia and a Ph.D candidate in Islamiyyat at Selangor Islamic University, Malaysia. His academic specialization lies in fatwa studies, maqāṣid al-sharīʿah, and contemporary Islamic legal thought, with particular emphasis on the fatwas of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI). His doctoral research examines the consideration of individual differences in the formulation of MUI fatwas and analyzes how maqāṣid-based reasoning shapes contemporary Islamic legal responses to social, legal, and governance issues in Indonesia. His broader research interests include uṣūl al-fiqh, contemporary ijtihād, Islamic public policy, and Islamic social finance, especially in relation to the dynamic interaction between Islamic legal authority, state regulation, and societal transformation.
Khalid Waehama Tohsamae, College of Shariah and Law, University of Business and Technology (UBT), Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA

A lecturer of the College of Shariah and Law, University of Business and Technology (UBT), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His academic and professional interests focus on Islamic law, Shariah studies, and contemporary issues related to Islamic jurisprudence and legal thought. He has been actively involved in academic activities and collaborative research initiatives that contribute to the advancement of Shariah and legal studies. Through his engagement in higher education and scholarly endeavors, he seeks to promote a deeper understanding of Islamic legal principles and their application to contemporary challenges. His work reflects a commitment to fostering academic excellence and supporting research that bridges classical Islamic scholarship with modern developments in law and society. He continues to participate in academic cooperation and knowledge dissemination in the field of Shariah and law within both local and international contexts.

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