By Mohammed Fadel, University of Chicago Introduction Ibn Hajar al-'Asqalani (773-852/1372-1449) was an Egyptian who lived in the late Mamluk period. Although he wrote in many different fields, he earned his scholarly reputation for his works on Prophetic tradition. Perhaps his most famous work is his commentary upon Sahih al-Bukhari, known as Fath al-Bari bi-sharhContinue reading "Ibn Hajar’s Hady al-Sari: A Medieval Interpretation of the Structure of Bukhari’s al-Jami’ al-Sahih: Introduction and Translation"
Fada’il A’mal Audio Book
This is the first audio rendition of the world-renowned and much acclaimed book Faza'il e A'maal. Listeners are sure to be overwhelmed by the immense spiritual power of these recordings, which contain a vast treasure of Islamic teachings. They will inevitably inculcate a fervent desire within the listener to perform good deeds according to theContinue reading "Fada’il A’mal Audio Book"
Chasing a Mirage by Tarek Fatah: Book Review
Chasing A Mirage: The Tragic Illusion of An Islamic State By Tarek Fatah Wiley, 2008 Pages: 410 Reviewed by Ayub Khan It is a tragedy of the post-911 world that the field of Islamic concepts and terminologies have also fallen a victim to misunderstanding, misinterpretation, and plain hysteria. Fuelling these fears among the masses areContinue reading "Chasing a Mirage by Tarek Fatah: Book Review"
A Clarification on Arabic Books and Publishing
I would like to mention briefly, for the sake of clarification, the purpose behind mentioning the last post on Arabic publications. A number of individuals expressed more than just disappointment with the current state of affairs but also a fear and mistrust of all recently published Islamic books. It is pertinent, therefore, to clarify theContinue reading "A Clarification on Arabic Books and Publishing"
Nuzhat al-Khawatir wa Bahjat al-Sami’ wa ‘l-Nawazir by Shaykh Abd al-Hayy al-Husayni al-Luknawi
The amazingly thorough bibliographical dictionary of the scholars of Hind (India), compiled by the erudite historian and linguist, Shaykh 'Abd al-Hayy al-Husayni al-Laknawi, the father of Shaykh Abu 'l-Hasan 'Ali al-Nadwi, is now available online. The book has been published by Dar Ibn Hazm under the title: al-I'lam bi man fi Tarikh al-Hind min al-A'lamContinue reading "Nuzhat al-Khawatir wa Bahjat al-Sami’ wa ‘l-Nawazir by Shaykh Abd al-Hayy al-Husayni al-Luknawi"
Understanding Arabic Book Publications: An Enlightening Conversation with Shaykh Husain Kadodia
A while back, a number of 'ulama were discussing the different critical editions of a famous book of fiqh, upon which a dear friend and brilliant 'alim Mufti Husain Kadodia of South Africa made the following comments on Arabic manuscript research and publishing in the modern day. With his permission (and May Allah reward him),Continue reading "Understanding Arabic Book Publications: An Enlightening Conversation with Shaykh Husain Kadodia"
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