Is it more befitting for a student of knowledge to study Fiqh from the Prophetic Hadiths, such as Sahih al-Bukhari, or from Fiqh texts, such as "Zad al-Mustanqa', especially with the intention of joining Al-Azhar Al-Sharif?

A beginner in seeking Islamic knowledge is advised to start with a concise book on fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) to prepare him for understanding the texts of revelation through his knowledge of the Arabic language, fundamental principles, and jurisprudential rules. Then, he should combine the study of fiqh and hadith books, seeking out the evidence for the issues discussed therein, and striving to ascertain which evidence is stronger. For the best approach to studying fiqh al-hadith (jurisprudence of hadith), he should begin with Al-Umdah by Al-Hafiz, then Bulugh al-Maram, then Muntaqa al-Akhbar, and then engage in studying the foundational books of the Sunnah.