Zujajah al-Masabih

A Hadith Encyclopedia for Hanafi Jurisprudence Authored by the eminent scholar of Hadith, Syed Abdullah Shah Naqshbandi Qadri, The Glass of Lanterns is a monumental five-volume compendium of Prophetic traditions. Modeled after the renowned Mishkat al-Masabih, this work systematically presents and organizes a vast collection of hadiths. However, it distinguishes itself by specifically focusing on the hadiths that form the foundational evidence for the Hanafi school of jurisprudence. The author's meticulous research provides a critical and comprehensive resource for scholars, students, and practitioners of the Hanafi madhhab. First published in 1384 AH (1964 CE) and rigorously authenticated by Abu Sahl Muhammad Sa'd Shaykh Rahmatullah, this edition represents the first complete and verified version of this essential work. The Glass of Lamps is not merely a collection of narrations; it is a scholarly encyclopedia that guides the reader through the intricate relationship between Hadith and Hanafi legal principles, making it an indispensable reference for anyone delving into the rich heritage of Islamic law.