What is the nature of العلامة Ahmad Muhammad Shakir’s work on Ibn Hazm’s two books, "Al-Muhalla" and "Al-Ihkam," and can you guide me to the most prominent books that refute the Dhahiris in general, and Ibn Hazm in particular, other than "I'lam al-Muwaqqi'in"?
The copy of "Al-Muhalla" published by Dar Al-Fikr in Beirut, which is a photographic reproduction of Al-Matba'a Al-Muniriyya's edition, lacks Sheikh Ahmed Shakir's introduction. Sheikh Shakir's work on the book involved collating and correcting manuscript copies, noting differences, verifying and reviewing Ibn Hazm's hadiths against original sources, authenticating hadiths, and judging the authenticity of some isnads (chains of narration). He also clarified obscure passages, corrected names, debated Ibn Hazm on certain issues, and created indexes for the book's topics. His primary work was to produce a verified edition of the book. To respond to Ibn Hazm, one can refer to Sheikh Muhammad Abu Zahra's book "Ibn Hazm, His Fiqh, and His Views," and Sheikh Abdul Rahim Al-Tahhan's lecture "A Pause with Imam Ibn Hazm." Among the best works on Zahiri jurisprudence is Dr. Nour El-Din Al-Khadimi's book "Evidence According to the Zahiris."
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