Adab al-ʿĀlim wa al-Mutaʿallim wa Aḥkâm al-Iftâ by Imam An-Nawawî - آداب العالم والمتعلم وأحكام الإفتاء

This book is an essential work written by the eminent Imam An-Nawawî, rigorously detailing the rules and conditions to be observed for issuing a legal opinion (fatwâ) by the teacher and their student. It emphasizes that this responsibility requires deep knowledge, utmost caution, and strict adherence to legitimate sources.

Every fatwâ must be delivered with seriousness and awareness, avoiding mistakes or approximations that could harm the community.

In fact, this text serves as Imam An-Nawawî’s introduction to his major juridical work al-Majmû‘. Fully vowelized, it is accessible even to beginner students who wish to learn the foundations of scholarly conduct and the ethical requirements tied to the transmission of knowledge.