Ismaʿili legal theory: Mukhtaṣar al-uṣūl of ʿAlī b. Muḥammad b. al-Walīd (d. 612/1215)
The post examines Ismaʿili legal theory in "Mukhtaṣar al-uṣūl" by ʿAlī b. Muḥammad b. al-Walīd. It addresses scarcity of Ismaʿili uṣūl al-fiqh works, emphasizes the Imam's role in religious authority, refutes Sunni interpretations, and underscores the significance of seeking guidance from the Imams.