on the teachings of scholars. When conflicting traditions arise and there is no comparison presented by eminent scholars, the author may present his own comparison based on his research. Additionally, if the author understands a new comparison that has not been transmitted by scholars, he may present it. The author generally attributes conversations to their original source, but in the case of Al-Zurqani and Badhl Al-Majhud Fi Hall Abi Dawud, their contributions are often not attributed as the author frequently quotes their sayings and has extensively used their teachings. In fact, the comment "Awjaz al-Masalik ila Muwatta Malik" can be seen as a summary of their teachings. When discussing the men of Hadith transmission mentioned in the work, the author relies on Al-Dhahabi's authentication and criticism method for criticism or approval. Similarly, information on the men of transmission in Jami al-Usul is also transmitted. However, due to space constraints, attribution is often not made explicitly. If criticism or approval is taken from any other book, it is explicitly mentioned in the work. Reception Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi relates that he once heard from Muhammad 'Alawi al-Maliki, a remarkably erudite and open-minded scholar of his time, that upon encountering the definition of Awjaz, he was taken aback by the depth of knowledge and precision exhibited by a legal expert of the Maliki school. He exclaimed, "Had Sheikh Zakariyya not identified himself as a Hanafi, I would have been incredulous of anyone who claimed that he was not a Maliki, given the abundant Maliki details contained in Awjaz al-Masalik that necessitate prolonged inquiry into our own texts." Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi further reports that even the Chief Justice of the United Arab Emirates, Ahmad Abdul Aziz bin Mubarak, a preeminent scholar of the Maliki school, has shown great interest in publishing and disseminating Awjaz al-Masalik ila Muwatta Malik. The fact that scholars from other schools of thought accord respect to and quote its statements and details without sectarian bias is a testament to the author's impartiality and represents a significant accomplishment for the popularity of Awjaz. Abd al-Fattah Abu Ghudda wrote a letter to Zakariyya Kandhlawi praising him for his commentary on the book of Muwatta Imam Malik, saying that it has opened people's hearts and minds and that he has worked hard to benefit those who use it. Abu Ghudda also stated that Zakariyya Kandhlawi's commentary is superior and