The authentic Ar-Risaalah Al-Mufeedah begins with: "Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi sharrafana bil-iman..." (All praise to Allah who honored us with faith...) If your PDF starts differently, you may have downloaded a different epistle entirely.
A significant portion is dedicated to practical worship, specifically focusing on Shafi'i rulings for:
The text includes a concise biography (Sirah) of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to provide a model for character and ethics. It also covers daily supplications (Duas) for various occasions and the proper etiquette for seeking and sharing knowledge. Al Mufeedah | PDF - Scribd
: It acts as a one-stop manual for the "Absolute Essentials" of Islam, covering (practical rulings), and (character). Shafi'i Fiqh Focus