The following sample chapter gives an idea of the format and style of a proposed work on Islamic law written for a modern student. The chapters begin with a “You Will Learn” outline of the chapter’s content, followed by the body of the chapter (with bolded concepts/important vocabulary). Each chapter ends with a Summary (which… Continue reading Excerpt: Fundamentals of Islamic Law: Introduction to Purification
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Brief Comments on “The Qur’an: The New Translation” by MAS Abdel Haleem
This translation of the meanings of the Qur’an – which I wish the cover articulated clearer instead of just “The Qur’an” in large print – is one of three translations of the Qur’an’s meanings that I use the most. The other two are Ahmad Zaki Hammad and Ali Unal’s translations. I am aware of other… Continue reading Brief Comments on “The Qur’an: The New Translation” by MAS Abdel Haleem
Book Review: The Essentials of Jumu’a by Shaykh Ibrahim Madani
Author: Ibrahim Madani Publisher: Madania Publications Pages: 89 Binding: Paperback The Essentials of Jumuʿa, Madania Publications’ first work, is a pleasant and welcome addition to a growing corpus of Islamic literature written in English and aimed at the Western reader. At first glance, the reader will appreciate the excellence of its print and language. This is not insignificant, as many books… Continue reading Book Review: The Essentials of Jumu’a by Shaykh Ibrahim Madani