Reliance of the Traveller: The Classic Manual of Islamic Sacred Law Umdat Al-Salik

Author: Ahmad Ibn Lulu Ibn Al-Naqib , Noah Ha Mim Keller
ISBN: 0915957728
Manufacturer: Amana Corporation
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The new edition of the in-depth manual of Islamic law based on the Shafi'i school of thought, with a detalied index and commentary on specific rulings. 1,200 pages in an exceptional binding with Arabic and facing English text in two column format with occasional diagrams. 'Umdat al-Salik wa 'Uddat al-Nasik (Reliance of the Traveller and tools of the Worshipper) is a classic manual of fiqh. It represents the fiqh rulings according to the Shafi'I school of jurisprudence. The appendices form an integral part of the book and present original texts and translations from classic works by prominent scholars such as al-Ghazali, Ibn Qudamah, al-Nawawi, al-Qurturbi, al-Dhahabi, Ibn Hajar and other, on topics of Islamic law, faith, spirituality, Qur'anic exegesis and Hadith sciences. It has also biographical notes about every person mentioned (391 biographies) , bibliography of each work cited (136 works), and a detailed subject index (95 pages). Of the 136 works drawn upon in its commentary and appendices, 134 are in the original Arabic. The sections and paragraphs have been numbered to facilitate cross-reference.

Customer Reviews:

GREAT!!!!

The book came in a timely manner and was well packaged. The quality of the book was also great!

2008-09-05

Marvelously Engrossing!!

Well written and balanced/clear prespective on teachings of Islam. Also included huge reference of various scholars & personalities in Islam. A kinda of book one just can't get affort to ignore not matter what madhab one is following.

2008-04-03

BOOK REVIEW

This is an excellent source of reference to learn about the Islamic law. I would recommend it to anyone who would like to learn about this subject.

2008-02-29

Great View of Sharia - But Scary!

As an American, bought this to find out what exactly Islamofacists mean when they refer to Sharia Law. I found that Islamic law is quite scary and barbaric - especially when applied to women. Next time I hear a muslim cleric on TV saying that we need Sharia in the US, at least I'll know exactly what he's talking about. I heartily recommend this book to any freedom loving Westerner so they can be informed on exactly what the Muslim civil rights organizations (like CAIR) in the US are trying to accomplish.

2007-09-23

Critical to understanding Islam

Very well organized and useful as a reference. An encyclopedia of Islamic thought and practice. A necessary companion if a westerner tries to understand the Quran and how it is put into practice, at least by some. highly recommended.

2007-07-31

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