Al-Risalah Al-Bahirah (The Magnificent Epistle) - Ibn Hazm

This translation introduces this so far unknown work of Ibn Hazm to English speaking readers, and those who do not know Arabic. It can help in explaining the still relevant issue of following the mujtahid imams in matters pertaining to legal decision-making and the issue of what is the correct method of obtaining knowledge. A rare and insightful read for anyone interested in the details of classical Islamic jurisprudence.