Infamies of the Soul and Their Treatments


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Infamies of the soul (ʿUyūb al-nafs) is one of Islam’s earliest comprehensive theories for the purification of the soul. In this short guide, the hadith narrator, Shāfiʿī legist, and historian of the early sufis, Imam Abū ʿAbd al-Raḥmān al-Sulamī, presents sixty-nine wicked traits and habits of the soul, including anger, laziness, negligence, self-pity, envy, avarice, lying, and pride. Each infamy is described with its common causes and treatments, usually with relevant Prophetic narrations and statements from early Muslim sages. These infamies incline the soul towards evil and self-reproach. Treating them restores its serenity and certainty. With this translation, English readers can now benefit from the simplicity and practicality of Imam al-Sulamī’s classic self-help manual that Arabic readers have utilized for the past millennium.




Shaykh al-Sulami's Wasiyyah: Practical Spiritual Advice for Muslim Self-Care


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The Wasiyyah of Shaykh Abū ʿAbd al-Raḥmān al-Sulamī contains forty-six counsels. Each counsel concerns actions Allah and His Messenger (may Allah bless him and give him peace) have commanded us to perform or avoid. Each of the actions in the counsels impacts one’s physical, moral, and spiritual well-being and development. The book is a lighter, kinder, and gentler companion to his "Infamies of the Soul and Their Treatments." Read together, these two provide a practical toolkit and plan for self-care and development.




Devoted To Allah


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Muslim is actually the name Allah gives to those who adhere to His religion. The basic attribute, referred to in the Qur an that distinguishes Muslims from other people is their awareness of Allah's infinite might. Grasping Allah's might is not only a matter of verbal confirmation. Believers are those who recognise Allah's existence and His greatness, are steadfast in their duty to Him and re-orient all their deeds and conduct in the light of this reality which has become apparent to them. This book provides an explicit picture of a believer devoted to Allah as described in the Qur an. It must be I remembered that Paradise is the abode of those who believe with certainty in Allah and the hereafter and then strive with all due striving in the way of Allah.




Matn Al-ghāyat Wa Al-taqr̄ib


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A translation of Abu Shuja' al-Asfahani's introduction to classical Islamic law, Matn al-Ghayat wa al-Taqrib. This enduring classic covers the full range of basic topics within the Shafi'i school of law. It includes the full Arabic text and notes to point out where later Shafi'i jurists have differed from the author, Imam al-Nawawi's preferences, and minor clarifications and explanations.




Drawing Closer to Allah and His Prophet: A Practical Guide


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In the busy lives we live as modern-day Muslims in mostly secular countries, how can we stop our religion becoming a ritualistic hobby? This book provides the means by which thoughts and behaviours relating to the following, fundamental aspects of religion can be changed: · Purity of self: avoiding sins · Reciting the Qur’an and praying Salah · Following the Sunnah, and sending peace and blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him) · Fasting and giving charity · Accepting the Divine Decree Each chapter introduces the topic using Qur’anic verses and Prophetic Hadith followed by practical advice on how to act upon these, with space to record your progress. Sincere engagement with this process will help you develop lifelong habits of practicing your faith understanding why you are doing what you are doing. The final goal? Drawing closer to Allah and His Prophet (peace be upon him).




Purification of the Heart: Signs, Symptoms and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart


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This exploration of Islamic spirituality delves into the psychological diseases and cures of the heart. Diseases examined include miserliness, envy, hatred, treachery, rancour, malice, ostentation, arrogance, covetousness, lust, and other afflictions that assail people and often control them. The causes and practical cures of these diseases are discussed, offering a penetrating glimpse into how Islam deals with spiritual and psychological problems and demonstrating how all people can benefit from these teachings.




The Ring of the Dove


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Ark of Salvation


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This short booklet present's Shaykh Sālim bin ʿAbd Allāh bin Sumayr al-Ḥaḍramī al-Shāfiʿī's Safīnat al-najā. His text, presented here in both the original Arabic and a contemporary translation, introduces fundamental beliefs and obligations. It is among the early texts read in Yemen, Somalia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and other teaching centers around the world influenced by Ḥaḍramaut's curriculum. The book begins with a presentation of foundational beliefs. It then covers common and frequent acts of worship, including purification, prayer, funerals, zakat, and fasting.




The Accessible Conspectus


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For centuries, Abu Shuja al-Asfahani's legal primer "Matn al-Ghayat wa-l-Taqrib" ("The Ultimate Conspectus") has been a standard text for introducing students of the Shafii school of Islamic law to the full range of basic legal issues. Students will often start their studies by reading it from a basic commentary with their instructor. Many students will read it again from more advanced commentaries as they progress in their mastery of the subject. This volume presents an amiable commentary that makes Abu Shuja's primer accessible to new students. It uses contemporary language and examples to help readers build a sound foundation in Islamic law. "The Accessible Conspectus" is a perfect companion to "The Ultimate Conspectus."