Bulugh Al Maram (Attainment of the Objective)

Bulugh Al‑Maram – Attainment of the Objective is a major English Islamic reference book published by Darussalam Publishers, compiled from the classical hadith work Bulūgh al‑Marām min Adillat al‑Ahkām by Al‑Ḥāfiẓ Ibn Hajar Al‑Asqalani (رحمه الله), one of the foremost hadith scholars of Islamic history. This book is a thematically arranged hadith compilation focusing on traditions of the Prophet ﷺ that form the primary evidences for Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), helping readers understand how rulings in worship, transactions, personal conduct, and social life are derived directly from authentic narrations. It is widely respected among students, scholars, and anyone serious about linking scriptural texts to practical religious obligations. 

• Hadiths tied to rulings: Contains 1,300+ narrations that are direct sources used in deriving legal rulings in worship (prayer, fasting, zakat, hajj) and daily life (transactions, marriage, penal laws), with clear references to their original collections such as Sahih al‑Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan books and Musnad Ahmad.

• Scholarly arrangement and significance: Ibn Hajar records the significance, origins, and variant chains of many traditions and shortens versions to highlight the main purpose of each hadith in its chapter context, making it practical for study and application.

• Essential for fiqh and hadith study: Serves as a bridge between raw hadith texts and legal understanding, helping learners connect scripture to practice in a systematic way. 

Best English hadith collection for connecting Prophetic traditions with Islamic jurisprudence and everyday rulings. Perfect for students of knowledge, mosque libraries, teachers, and serious readers seeking authentic evidence‑based guidance on worship, law, and conduct.