Islamic Way of Worship (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

It is important for one to recognise that the science of fiqh (jurisprudence) is amongst the superior and most excellent sciences, and it is equally important to know that the seeking of this essential knowledge is an individual and personal obligation, for one is able to distinguish the lawful from the unlawful by virtue of this knowledge, and one begins to worship his or her Lord on the basis of insight and discernment in the light of knowledge, since there is no worship without knowledge.

This book is a modern day accessible and uncomplicated rendering of the classic works of fiqh. Taking the most authentic and authoritative rulings from the canonical texts of Islamic jurisprudence on matters relating to everyday individual and collective forms of worship. Written in a simple, straightforward and easy to understand manner, the author has provided a clear manual for Muslims seeking to perfect their worship.

This text comprehensively examines the rulings of worship with eight detailed chapters:

Chapter 1 – Definition of Fiqh and Legal Rulings
Chapter 2 – Taharah (Purity)
Chapter 3 – Timings of Prayers
Chapter 4 – Call to Prayer
Chapter 5 – Salah (Prayer)
Chapter 6 – Sawm (Fasting)
Chapter 7 – Zakah (Almsgiving)
Chapter 8 – Hajj (Pilgrimage)

This book is also available in hardback here: Islamic Way of Worship (Hardback)
This book is also available in Arabic here: Imdad al-Fiqh fi’l-‘Ibadat
This book is also available in Urdu here: Islami ‘Ibadat

Endorsements:

“I have studied the Arabic to Islamic Way of Worship, which is a book in the area of studies in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and the commandments relating to worship. This book is indeed of immense benefit and great advantage for anyone who seeks to study the science of Islamic jurisprudence in a manner that is easy and uncomplicated. The learned author has presented this book with great research, care and arrangement. It will profoundly assist every student and seeker of knowledge.”
– Professor Dr Sabri ‘Abd al-Ra’uf Muhammad
Senior Lecturer in Comparative Study of Islamic Jurisprudence at Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt

“Matters of jurisprudence and issues concerning mannerisms of worship have been divided into chapters and sections. Then, within them, the related content has been so well put together that even the most difficult and complex issues themselves find their way into the heart of the reader. The one in pursuit of study is not left facing difficulty or struggle. Nothing has been written without due authenticity and reference. Every matter has been supported with a reference from authentic canonical works, as a result of which, the benefit and authenticity of this book has been further enriched.”
– Shaykh Muhammad Karam Shah al-Azhari
Former Justice of the Shari‘ah Appellate Bench at the Supreme Court of Pakistan

“The speciality of this book is such that despite its conciseness, there is possibly no such matter concerning worship that one is in need of knowing, and he or she does not find some answer to it in this book. For every matter written by the author, he has provided a reference to it from the books of jurisprudence, and he has further attempted to provide an evidence for each commandment from the Qur’an and the Sunnah. In this book, the rational needs of the youthful generation of Muslims growing up in Europe has been taken into consideration and alongside the majority of the commandments, their wisdoms and logics have also been mentioned.”
– ‘Allamah Abdul Rasul Arshad
Graduate of the Dar al-‘Ulum Muhammadiyyah Ghawthiyyah of Bhera Pakistan

“This book discusses the system of Islamic worship according to the Hanafi School of Jurisprudence. I have not only studied this book but also taught it to my students. The author has successfully endeavoured to prove each legal issue through Qur’anic verses, sayings of the noble Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and with references to an authentic Shari‘ah text. The respected author is not only a scholar of the modern sciences, but he is also an expert in Islamic Studies, an excellent educationalist and an inspiring teacher. His educational and practical services stand tall as a beacon of light in both British and European circles of Islam. I pray that Allah (most high) grants him a long life and makes his beautiful efforts beneficial to all Muslims. Amin.”
– Shaykh Muhammad Habib al-Rahman Mahboobi
Founder of Al-Jamia Suffa-Tul-Islam Grand Mosque, Bradford, UK