A commentary by Imam Ahmad al-Dardir on the text known as Tuhfat al-Ikhwan, a classical work on Balaghah. Imam Al-Dardir was one of the foremost Egyptian Maliki scholars of the eighteenth century, known for his clarity of exposition and his command of multiple Islamic sciences.

The work reflects Imam al-Dardir's characteristic precision and accessibility as a commentator, making complex material approachable for students while maintaining the standards of classical scholarly engagement.

Who It Is For Students studying the text of Tuhfat al-Ikhwan in a traditional madrasa setting and those who desire a deeper understanding of Balaghah, in particular Ilm al-Bayan.

Its Place in the Tradition Represents the Egyptian Maliki scholarly tradition of commentary writing at its clearest and most precise. The Matn is a foundational text on Ilm al-Bayan studied in the Arab world.

Discipline The Rhetoric of the Arabic Language, in particular Ilm al-Bayan.

Level Intermediate

Imam Ahmad al-Dardir

1127–1201 AH / 1715–1786 CE

Imam Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Dardir (1127–1201 AH / 1715–1786 CE) was a distinguished Egyptian Maliki scholar and spiritual master. Born in Upper Egypt, he studied at Al-Azhar in Cairo and rose to become one of the foremost Maliki authorities of his era. He is best known for his works in Maliki fiqh — including Al-Sharh al-Saghir and Al-Sharh al-Kabir on the text of Khalil ibn Ishaq — and was a leading figure of the Khalwatiyya Sufi order in Egypt.

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