Islam and Muslims: On the Obligation to Accept the Authority of the Prophet

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On the Obligation to Accept the Authority of the Prophet

Imam Ash-Shaafi`ee

Ar-Risaalah Fee Usool al-Fiqh
Transl. By M. Khadduri
© Islamic Texts Society, UK

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