Irshad al-Sari

Irshad al-Sari fi Sharh Sahih al-Bukhari (Arabic: إرشاد الساري في شرح صحيح البخاري), often called Irshad al-Sari, is a classical commentary on Sahih al-Bukhari written by the Shafi‘i scholar al-Qastallani. He completed the work in 1517 CE, seven years before his death. Unlike earlier commentaries, it explains each word in a clear and concise way, sometimes repeating key points to ensure understanding. This approach makes it accessible to readers of all levels. Historically, it has been considered the third most important commentary on Sahih al-Bukhari, after Fath al-Bari and Umdat al-Qari. In writing it, al-Qastallani relied heavily on Fath al-Bari, occasionally summarizing its explanations.