Dar al-Gharb al-Islami recently published a little-known book on Hanafi usul al-fiqh by an equally unknown author, Imam Mahmud ibn Zayd al-Lamishi al-Hanafi al-Maturidi, a Transoxianan scholar from the late fifth and early sixth Islamic centuries. Imam Lamishi, despite the value of his books which is apparent to anyone who reads them, is not knownContinue reading "Kitab Fi Usul al-Fiqh by Imam Abu ‘l-Thana’ Mahmud ibn Zayd al-Lamishi"
Summer Suggested Reading List of English Books
At the request of some students and friends, I decided to come up with a list of books that I would suggest them to read this summer. Since the query was regarding English books, I have confined my list accordingly. Understanding that most students will read on average no more than four to five booksContinue reading "Summer Suggested Reading List of English Books"
Athar al-Sunan by ‘Allamah Muhammad ibn ‘Ali Shawq al-Nimawi
A friend and relative recently asked: "Do you know where I can find Athar as Sunan by Allamah Nimawi anywhere online (either PDF or somewhere I can purchase it)? Jazakullah" The pdf version that is found online is an older print and I have uploaded it below. I have also provided a link to aContinue reading "Athar al-Sunan by ‘Allamah Muhammad ibn ‘Ali Shawq al-Nimawi"
Remembrance and Prayer: The Way of the Prophet Muhammad
Translated by Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo Book Review by al-Jumu'ah Magazine Muhammad Al-Ghazali's (d.1996) "Remembrance and Prayer" is an incredibly insightful look into the Prophet's, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, spiritual worldview.While primarily concerned with the Prophet's approach to worship, Al- Ghazali's sometimes subtle criticism of modern decadent cultures underpins the entire work. In a post-traditional world,Continue reading "Remembrance and Prayer: The Way of the Prophet Muhammad"
What is the Best English Translation of the Meanings of the Qur’an?
With the enormous amount of translations of the meanings of the Qur'an available in the market today, it becomes very difficult for the average reader to decide which one to use and which one best suits his/her purpose. While I admittedly have not read through or analyzed all of the translations out there, I haveContinue reading "What is the Best English Translation of the Meanings of the Qur’an?"
Ebu’s-su’ud: The Islamic Legal Tradition by Colin Imber: Book Review by Wael Hallaq
Since the topic of book reviews and Wael Hallaq was being discussed recently, I thought it would be interesting to post a review of Dr. Hallaq on a book published by Colin Imber. Colin Imber, Ebu 's-su'ud: The Islamic Legal Tradition, Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1997. Pp. xii + 288. $49.50 (ISBN 0-8047-2927-1). In theContinue reading "Ebu’s-su’ud: The Islamic Legal Tradition by Colin Imber: Book Review by Wael Hallaq"
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