Author(s):
GAMBARI Muhammad Aliyu, gambarialiyu@gmail.com, 08036809195

Abstract: This paper examined the exegetical comments of Ash-Shawkani on the conditions of Hajj in the light of the Qur’ān. It also discussed the legality of Hajj, and its relevance to the contemporary period, as well as forbidden acts and process. This paper focused on Fathul-Qadīr which is an exegetical work authored by Muhammad cAli Ash-Shawkāni. The objective of the paper was to identify the extent of gaminess of Aah-Shawkani's opinions alongside the opinions of other scholars on the requisite conditions to perform pilgrimage in the light of the Qur’ān as far as the contemporary situation is concerned. The research method adopted for this work was exegetical as well as descriptive. Thus, it was discovered that ahadith and other statements of Salaf were used as proofs in Ash-Shawkāni’s exegetical comments on the ability to perform Hajj.This paper identified the submission and suggestions of the researcher based on informed views of Imam Ash-Shawkāni and other scholars. Thus, it is concluded that Imam Shawkāni’s approach to the interpretation of the Qur’ān stems from the perspective of the weight of authenticity that he attaches to the Ayāt al-Ahkām from the Glorious Qur’ān.