What are the most important books by Imam Al-Shafi'i?
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The most important books by Imam Al-Shafi'i are: "Al-Risala" on the principles of Islamic jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh), "Al-Umm" on the branches of Islamic jurisprudence (Furu' al-Fiqh), and "Jima' al-Ilm" on prophetic traditions ().
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