Sami Abdullah Ayyub's seminal work delves into the intricate relationship between Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), the state, and the sultanate within the historical context of the Ottoman Empire. The book meticulously explores how the Ottoman state actively contributed to and shaped the development of Islamic law, moving beyond a passive role to one of active patronage and institutionalization. It examines the mechanisms through which the sultans influenced legal thought and practice, and how this dynamic interplay impacted the very fabric of Islamic society and governance during one of its most significant historical periods. This study offers fresh insights into a crucial chapter of Islamic legal history.