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The Accessible Conspectus - A Commentary on Abu Shuja al-Asfahani george makdisi How to Read a BookFor centuries, Abu Shuja al Asfahani's legal primer Matn al Ghayat wa l Taqrib (The Ultimate Conspectus) has been a standard text for introducing students of the Shafii school of Islamic law to the full range of basic legal issues. Students will often start their studies by reading it from a basic commentary with their instructor. Many students will read it again from more advanced commentaries as they progress in their mastery of the subject. This