For more accessible readings from the same author, these translated works focus on ethics and character: The Refinement of Character Ranks of the Fearful Al-Wasiyya (The Advice) The Refinement Of Character By Imam Ibn Qudamah Al-Maqdisi
The reason for this is practical. Translating classical Islamic legal texts is a Herculean labor. Al-Mughni is not a storybook; it is a legal code. A translator must be a master of classical Arabic, English, Islamic jurisprudence, and the principles of law (Usul al-Fiqh). A single page can take days to translate accurately. To translate the full set is a multi-year, costly project that few publishers have undertaken. almughni ibn qudamah english pdf full