Detailed rulings on ablution ( wudu ), the purificatory bath ( ghusl ), and using the toothstick ( siwak ).

Includes the integrals, conditions, and Sunnas of prayer, as well as specific prayers for travel, rain, and eclipses.

Digital copies of Al-Maqasid are frequently used in online Shafi'i fiqh courses, such as those offered by Qibla (formerly Sunnipath), because the text is "compact enough to be memorized" while remaining comprehensive.

Concise summaries of the remaining pillars of Islam.

The title Al-Maqasid: Ma yajibu ma'rifatuhu min al-din translates to "". Unlike complex legal treatises, this manual focuses on Fard al-Ayn —the knowledge that is personally obligatory for every individual Muslim to understand and practice correctly. Key Contents of the Manual