Shurayh bin al-Harith’s father dies, his uncle treats him badly, marries his mother and throws him out of the city. Shurayh grows up and works in the dairy business.

Shurayh bin al-Harith converts to Islam after a man comes and talks with him. Shurayh learns about his neighbour beating his son, The boy escapes and goes to Shurayh. The boy admires Islam and Shurayh convinces him to become Muslim. The man finds that his son has changed, so he goes to Shurayh.

Shurayh bin al-Harith goes to Medina and assumes the position of judge. Then a man comes and asks Shurayh to judge between him and Umar ibn al-Khattab. Shurayh rules in his favour, after which al-Faruq appoints him as a judge in Kufa.

Qadi Shurayh bin al-Harith judges a case against his son and hears from all sides, then asks his son, who answers him truthfully. After that, Shurayh orders his son to bear the cost of a part of the spoiled goods, divided between the three parties, and asks him to remain silent as otherwise he wi...

A poor man complains about a rich man who wanted to buy land from him, taking the case to Qadi Shurayh. The poor man tells the Qadi that the rich man has stolen the land deed from him. The Qadi makes his judgement with the proof and witnesses brought before him. After more evidence comes to light...

The man who stole the deed from the poor man regrets it and decides to return what is rightfully his. Shurayh reconciles with his son and teaches him important life lessons. Shurayh’s wife dies and he grieves deeply for her. Plague enters the city and many people die. Shurayh’s grandson asks him ...