of his capability in this matter. Perhaps (1) what I have pointed out will lead someone who has read nothing of this learned Imām’s writings except this book to downgrade his stature. Yet such is not the case. The man in question is one of the eminent masters of the various sciences. Consult his works in the speculative disciplines—both the Sharʿī and the rational—and you will find them celebrated far and wide, avidly sought by the discerning scholars of every age. Excellence is prized at all times, and the words of this scholar continue to be pursued by those who agree with him and those who do not. The truth proclaims itself; may Allah, glorified is He, reward his effort, raise his rank among the righteous, benefit him by what he has sent ahead, and make us among those who both speak the truth and act upon it, seeking thereby what lies with Allah Most High…

9 – Printed editions of the book:
1 – Cairo: Maṭbaʿat al-Anwār, 1360 AH / 1941 CE, edited by ʿIzzat al-ʿAṭāʾ al-Ḥusaynī, 134 pages. (1st ed.).
– 2nd ed.: published by Maktabat al-Khanjī, 1414 AH, edited by ʿIzzat al-ʿAṭṭār al-Ḥusaynī, 134 pages.
2 – Beirut: Dār al-Kutub al-ʿIlmiyyah, 1970 CE, 176 pages.
3 – Cairo: Maktabat ʿĀṭif, 1978 CE, 184 pages.