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This course will be a journey through selections from IGP's The Integrity of the Family and the Role of Parents, a new translation of a short text from Habib Umar b. Hafiz.

This book gives a concise overview of the main responsibilities of parents towards their families. It also addresses many of the unique challenges and concerns faced by parents today, both in the traditional Islamic world and especially in the West.

Over the course of 5 classes, Ustadh Talut Dawood will help us to explore specific themes of this book in greater depth, with a special focus on: 

• What is Allah's "System of Successorship"
• Parenting in the Seerah and the model of the Prophetic Household
• Practical strategies for raising and educating Muslim children today

This course will likely be more interactive than the majority of IGP classes, as parents will be encouraged to share their own experiences, techniques, and approaches to the various aspects of raising children in the modern world. The course text will serve as a framework to inform our class discussion, and to provide motivation and inspiration to help us all to renew our commitment to this sacred responsibility. It is our hope that all students will come away with one or more new ideas to apply in our own individual households and families. 

Syllabus:

• Session 1 - Understanding Allah's "System of Successorship" and child-rearing from a Divine perspective
• Session 2 - The central importance of marriage in raising children
• Session 3 - The household of the Prophet ﷺ and the model of the ideal home
• Session 4 - The education of children: Practical strategies for today's parents, part 1
• Session 5 - The education of children: Practical strategies for today's parents, part 2

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Ustadh Talut Dawood grew up in the United States, in New York, North Carolina, and Texas. He studied under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Sulaiman Dawood, a classically trained scholar himself, and thereafter with teachers hailing from Syria, West Africa, the UK and North America. He currently resides in Mexico, where he has served as a leader and Imam. In 2018 he formally joined as a member of the Imam Ghazali Publishing team, with the blessings and formal idhn of his teacher, Shaykh Mahy Cisse, and has since translated and taught over 20 books for IGP as Translator-in-Residence.

This text is the first English translation of The Maghāzī of Sayyidunā Muhammad ﷺ by the eminent Tabi'i scholar Musa ibn 'Uqbah, the earliest biography of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ currently known to exist.

Until recently, no copies of The Maghāzī of Sayyidunā Muhammad ﷺ had been seen for over 400 years, and most scholars believed the text to be lost forever. Thus the good fortune of its reappearance cannot be overstated. The discovery of its manuscripts in the archives of the National Library of Tunisia by Dr. Muhammad Tabarani is a significant event, the like of which the Ummah may not see again for many years, if ever. Ninety-one folios were found, which together contain approximately three-quarters of the original text. We hope that the remaining parts may be found soon.

Renowned in his own time as a muhaddith and historian, Mūsā ibn ʿUqbah ranks as one of the first individuals to compile reports specifically related to the sīrah, the biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. More significant, however, is the fact that his Maghāzī (Expeditions) was acclaimed by his contemporaries and by scholars of later generations, as the most authentic work of its genre. Those who praised him and affirmed his trustworthiness include Imam Malik, Imam al-Shafi'i, and Imam ibn Hanbal:

“I recommend the Maghazi of the pious man Musa ibn ‘Uqbah because it is the most accurate of Maghazi works”
— Imam Malik ibn Anas

"There is none from the Maghazi genre that is more authentic than his book despite its shortness, and it is void of what is mostly mentioned in books other than his."
— Imam Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi’i

“Hold tight to (Kitab) al-Maghazi by Ibn 'Uqbah because he is absolutely trustworthy.”
— Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal

“His trustworthiness is confirmed. And he narrated many ḥadīths.” 
— Imām al-Dhahabī

“[The scholars] agreed upon his trustworthiness. Both al-Bukhārī and Muslim narrated his ḥadīths.” “His trustworthiness is confirmed. He was one of the junior Tabi‘īn.” 
— Imām al-Nawawī

“He was a trustworthy jurist and authority in (the field of) Maghāzī.”
— Imām Ibn Ḥajar al-‘Asqalānī

Following its completion, The Maghāzī of Sayyidunā Muhammad ﷺ served as an authoritative source for many later works on the life of Allah's Messenger ﷺ.

A sub-genre within the field of Prophetic studies, the maghāzī literature covers the battles and military expeditions of the Prophetic era, and by extension, the biography of the Prophet ﷺ as well. The maghāzī literature is thus both historical and religious in its scope. What sets The Maghāzī of Sayyidunā Muhammad ﷺ apart, even among the works of maghāzī and sīrah, is the fact that its author was a muhaddith first and foremost, and as such, adhered to strict requirements for documentation of both narrators and narrations in his works. The result is that his Maghāzī is a work of history that is documented almost to the same standards as a work of hadith.

IGP's ebook edition of the The Maghāzī of Sayyidunā Muhammad ﷺ includes:

• English translation of the manuscript text
• Introduction and history of the work
• Foreword by with detailed discussion of the science of sīrah
• Footnotes to provide context and explanation, as well as the sources of the dozens of Qur'anic verses woven into the text
• Biography of the author

Book Data

• Author: Mūsā ibn ʿUqbah
• Translators: Wordsmiths Editing Ltd.
  
• Foreword: Abdul Aziz Suraqah
• Notes: Talut Dawood
• Languages: English
• eBook Edition: 238 pages
• ISBN: 978-1-952306-87-7
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

To get the discounted paperback book + course bundle, go here.

This course will be a journey through selections from IGP's new book Curing Forgetfulness. A compilation of two texts, one from an Ottoman scholar and one from the modern era, this new book contains both conceptual discussion and practical advice on how to address the universal issue of overcoming forgetfulness and strengthening memory.

Over the course of 5 weekly sessions, Ustadh Talut Dawood will guide us through this text, helping us to better understand the issue of forgetfulness and its role in our lives, and how we can take steps to address and overcome the human tendency to forget in this world. 

Syllabus:

• Introduction
• The root causes of forgetfulness 
• Remedies for forgetfulness, part i
• Remedies for forgetfulness, part ii
• Remedies for forgetfulness, part iii

There will be time for Q&A in each class session, and all students will have access to a private chat group with the course instructor for additional questions and discussion.

Course schedule: Wednesdays August 14-Sept 11 – 1 pm ET; 6 pm London; 10 am PST; 8pm Mecca; 1am Malaysia (1 hour long) – 5 sessions total – All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

To get the course by itself, go here.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Curing Forgetfulness is a compilation of two treatises, al-Kashf wa al-Bayān fī mā Yataʿallaq bi al-Nisyān & ʿIlāj al-Nisyān, one from the classical era and one from the 20th century, contain both conceptual discussion and practical advice on how to address the universal issue of overcoming forgetfulness and strengthening memory.

It includes: 

• Overview of the challenge of forgetfulness
  
• The wisdom of Allah in making forgetfulness part of human nature 
• Discussion of forgetfulness in the Qur’an, hadith, and in scholarly texts 
• Quranic verses that can be recited to help overcome forgetfulness and strengthen memory 
• Du’a and dhikr from the Sunnah to help address forgetfulness
• Prescriptions from traditional spiritual medicine to help address the root causes of forgetfulness, with step by step instructions for their preparation and use

And more. 

Although focused on a very specific topic, the benefits of this text are numerous and comprehensive, since memory and cognitive retention affect so many aspects of our lives. Thus, even if one implements only a few of its recommendations, this is a book that is sure to prove useful and bring long term blessings to one's life.

• Authors: Shaykh ʿAbd al-Ghanī ibn Ismāʿīl al-Nābulsī & al-Ḥabīb Muhammad ibn ʿAlawī al-ʿAydarūs
• Translator: Talut ibn Sulaiman Dawood
• Binding: Paperback
• Colour: Black & White
• Length: 115 pages
• Category: Spirituality, Self-Help, Islam
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing 

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course will be a journey through selections from IGP's new book Curing Forgetfulness. A compilation of two texts, one from an Ottoman scholar and one from the modern era, this new book contains both conceptual discussion and practical advice on how to address the universal issue of overcoming forgetfulness and strengthening memory.

Over the course of 5 weekly sessions, Ustadh Talut Dawood will guide us through this text, helping us to better understand the issue of forgetfulness and its role in our lives, and how we can take steps to address and overcome the human tendency to forget in this world. 

Syllabus:

• Introduction
• The root causes of forgetfulness 
• Remedies for forgetfulness, part i
• Remedies for forgetfulness, part ii
• Remedies for forgetfulness, part iii

There will be time for Q&A in each class session, and all students will have access to a private chat group with the course instructor for additional questions and discussion.

Course schedule: Wednesdays August 14-Sept 11 – 1 pm ET; 6 pm London; 10 am PST; 8pm Mecca; 1am Malaysia (1 hour long) – 5 sessions total – All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Shaykh ʿAbd al-Ghanī ibn Ismāʿīl al-Nābulsī (1641 – 1731), was an eminent scholar and poet of Ottoman Damascus. The Shaykh's family included many scholars and judges of the lands of Shaam and Egypt during both the Mamluk rulers and Ottoman eras, and included many eminent Shaykhs whose works are know down to the present day. He authored over 200 works on a wide range of subjects, and died in Damascus at 90 years of age. 

Habib “Sa’d” al-‘Aydarus, born in 1932 in Tarim, hailed from a distinguished lineage tracing back to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Raised in a scholarly and pious environment, he studied under numerous eminent scholars, including Habib Abdullah bin Umar al-Shatiri. His life was marked by dedication to Islamic knowledge and spiritual guidance, even enduring three and a half years of severe torture in prison under a socialist regime. After his release in 1975, he revitalized religious practices and educational institutions, notably reopening the Abu Murayyam school for Qur'an memorization. He authored over one hundred concise and beneficial books on various Islamic topics. Known for his open hospitality and compassionate heart, he supported students of knowledge and emphasized respect for sacred texts. In his later years, he continued his devotions despite declining health, and he passed away on October 6, 2011, leaving behind a legacy of scholarship and spiritual leadership. His funeral was attended by thousands, and he was buried in the Zanbal graveyard in Tarim.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Ustadh Talut Dawood grew up in the United States, in New York, North Carolina, and Texas. He studied under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Sulaiman Dawood, a classically trained scholar himself, and thereafter with teachers hailing from Syria, West Africa, the UK and North America. He currently resides in Mexico, where he has served as a leader and Imam. In 2018 he formally joined as a member of the Imam Ghazali Publishing team, with the blessings and formal idhn of his teacher, Shaykh Mahy Cisse, and has since translated and taught over 20 books for IGP as Translator-in-Residence.

Three Book LEATHER Bundle of Al-Khasa’is al-Muhammadiyya

The science of Khasa'is encompasses the study of the uniqueness of the actions, the attributes, and the essence of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, as well as the special gifts given to him, and the special gifts that are given to the Muslim Ummah by virtue of their status as the Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ. Knowledge of the Khasa'is is considered to be one of the keys to benefiting from one's relationship with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, since his unique aspects provide openings to innumerable blessings.

In the history of Islam, the earliest works in the genre of Khasa'is date from the time of the early Imams and compilers of Hadith. This present work consists of translations of two major works in the genre of Khasais and one supplemental work from three of the great scholars of the Ummah: Bidayat al-Sul fi Tafdhil al-Rasul ﷺ of Shaykh 'Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam, as well as Unmūdhaj al-Labīb fi Khasa’is al-Habib ﷺ of Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, and selections from Matali' al-Masarrat li Jala' Dala'il al-Khayrat of Shaykh Muhammad al-Mahdi al-Fasi.

However, in modern times the science of Khasa'is has been neglected, to the point that many Muslims have become unaware of its existence. This present volume is an attempt to rectify this deficiency, to present the Khasa'is to an English-speaking audience in a manner befitting the unique honor, majesty, and significance of Allah's Final Messenger ﷺ. Each page is the result of a collaboration of a world-class team of translators, editors, designers, typesetters, and printers from across four continents, and every detail represents a fusion of traditional knowledge and design elements with state-of-the-art book production methods. The result is a work the like of which has never before been printed in the English language, that is sure to occupy a place of honor in the library or home.

This book will give you:

• A renewed sense of honor in the unique and distinctive qualities of our Prophet ﷺ and the Ummah of our Prophet ﷺ
  
• Deeper understanding of the many traditional names and titles of Allah's Messenger ﷺ and the wisdom, significance, and purpose of each one
• Increased love for Allah's Messenger ﷺ, attachment to him, and awe of him

Book details:

• Authors: Imam 'Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam, Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, Shaykh Muhammad al-Mahdi al-Fasi; Foreword by Yasir Fahmy
  
• Translators: Ahmad Derrick Peat, Wordsmiths
  
• Languages: English translation with parallel Arabic of Khasa'is texts
• Pages: 400
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing
  
• Binding: Hardcover

The paperback edition of the Maghazi is also available on Amazon. Click here

This year's Rabi' al-Awwal Readings course will be a journey through The Maghāzī of Sayyidunā Muhammad ﷺ by the eminent Tabi'i scholar Musa ibn 'Uqbah, the earliest biography of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ currently known to exist.

While widely known and universally respected by the scholars of the Tabi'in and the early generations, until a short time ago The Maghāzī of Sayyidunā Muhammad ﷺ had not been seen for centuries, and was thought to be lost forever. Its rediscovery literally rewrites the narrative of history, and the true magnitude of its significance is yet to be fully known.

Over the past year, the IGP manuscripts team has produced the first-ever English translation of this work. Over the next 4 weeks, Shaykh Hamzah Maqbul will guide us on a journey through this text, exploring how the earliest generations of Muslims approached the life of the Prophet ﷺ. To our knowledge, this will be the first time The Maghāzī of Sayyidunā Muhammad ﷺ has been taught publicly in many centuries, and almost certainly the first time it has ever been taught to an English-speaking audience.

The course will include:

• Five intensive live sessions held via Zoom
• Access to recordings of all class sessions
• Ebook of the text delivered to all students
• Time for Q&A in all class sessions
  
• Invitation to a private Telegram chat with the instructor to facilitate additional discussion and Q&A

Course schedule: Wednesdays Sept 11-October 2, 2024 – 1 pm ET; 6 pm London; 10 am PST; 8pm Mecca; 1am Malaysia (1 hour long) – 5 sessions total (4 scheduled sessions + 1 session date/time TBD) – All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Shaykh Hamzah Maqbul was born in California, and lived in Southern California until the age of ten when he moved to Washington state. He attended the University of Washington and completed a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and a Bachelors of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, and was active in the Muslim community on campus, serving as the president of the UW Muslim Students Association.

After graduation Shaykh Hamzah went on to pursue traditional Islāmic studies, which took him to a number of countries, including Syria and Egypt where he studied the Arabic language, Morocco, Mauritania, and UAE, where he studied the madhhab of Imām Mālik, grammar, usul al-hadith, and the two renditions of the qira’ah of Imam Nāfi’, Warsh and Qālūn, and finally Pakistān where he had the opportunity to study tafsīr, Usūl al-Hadīth, Hadīth, ‘Ilm al-Rijāl and Hanafī Fiqh. All of these studies culminated in him receiving an Ijāzat al-Tadrīs, literally meaning “a license to teach” which is the equivalent in Pakistānī Islāmic seminaries to a MA in Arabic and Islāmic studies, as well as an unbroken chain of transmission by which to narrate the Hadīth of such books as the Muwatta' of Imām Mālik, the Sihāh al-Sittah (Bukhārī, Muslim, Abū Dāwūd, Tirmidhī, Nasā'ī and Ibn Mājah), and the Sharh Ma'ānī al-Athār of Imām al-Tahāwī.

Upon his return to the United States, Shaykh Hamzah spent a number of years in the Muslim community of Seattle, Washington, and also worked closely with Darul Qasim, CAIR, the Halal Food Standards Alliance of America (hfsaa.org) and a number of other non-profit organizations that serve the Muslim Community. He is now the resident scholar for Ribāt, a center for learning and remembrance in the Midwest United States. 

The Importance of Believing in the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is an extract drawn from Qadi Iyad’s renowned work al-Shifa. This volume centers on one of the most critical pillars of the Islamic faith: the obligation for Muslims to believe in the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ. In this volume, Qadi 'Iyad emphasizes that belief in the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is not a secondary aspect of faith, but a central and essential requirement for being a Muslim. Through numerous verses of the Qur’an and authentic hadith, this text discusses why belief in the Prophet ﷺ is indispensable to completing one’s faith and entering Islam fully. It further explores the spiritual consequences of either accepting or rejecting this fundamental aspect of Islamic creed, and highlights the deep spiritual and practical significance of affirming the truth of the Prophet’s ﷺ message.

The volume delves further into the obligations that stem from belief in the Prophet ﷺ, particularly the requirement to obey him and follow his Sunnah (traditions). It discusses how, in the Islamic tradition, obedience to the Prophet ﷺ is intrinsically linked to obedience to Allah Himself, as the Qur'an repeatedly pairs the two together. The book examines how the Prophet’s ﷺ teachings, guidance, and example are meant to direct Muslims in every facet of life, from personal conduct and family relationships to societal and spiritual matters. It also demonstrates that belief in the Prophet ﷺ requires not only verbal affirmation but also deep internal conviction and action. Thus the outward declaration of faith (shahada) must be matched by an inner commitment to the teachings and example of the Prophet ﷺ, creating harmony between belief, words, and actions. This is the pathway to achieving true faith and spiritual success.

As one of a collection of curated extract volumes from Qadi 'Iyad’s al-Shifa, this work offers readers a rich, accessible entry point into one of umma's most revered texts. Imam Ghazali Publishing ensures that this volume, like others in the series, is meticulously translated and designed to provide timeless wisdom to modern readers. 

Al-Shifā bi Taʿrīf Ḥuqūq al-Muṣṭafā, directly translated as, ‘The Remedy (or Cure) Through Recognizing the Rights of the Chosen One’, is one of the most celebrated works in the genre of Shama'il. The Shifa deals with both the descriptions of the Prophet ﷺ, his station and his perfections, and with the rulings pertaining to one’s belief and treatment of him ﷺ. It is exhaustive in its treatment of the subject, expounding on topics that range from Allah’s praise of the Prophet ﷺ and his status and station before Him, to the obligation of loving him and what that entails. In short, the uniqueness of this work can be attributed to its holistic coverage of the Messenger ﷺ.

• Author: Qadi ‘Iyad bin Musa al-Yahsubi
• Translator: Wordsmiths Editing Ltd.
• Languages: Arabic & English (bilingual)
• Binding: Paperback
• Colour: Black & white
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

The Importance of Loving the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is an extract taken from Qadi Iyad’s renowned and celebrated work al-Shifa. This section is published in an easy to read bilingual format focused specifically on a  single topic from al-Shifa. This volume focuses on the profound obligation of loving the Prophet ﷺ. Through carefully selected Qur’anic verses and hadiths, this book explores why love for Allah's Messenger ﷺ is not merely an emotional attachment, but also a foundational requirement for every believer, and show that true faith is incomplete without prioritizing the Prophet’s ﷺ love over all worldly attachments, including family, wealth, and even one's own self.

The book delves deeply into the rewards and signs of loving the Prophet ﷺ. It recounts profound and moving stories from the lives of his Companions, such as ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb and Anas ibn Mālik, whose devotion and sacrifices highlight the exemplary love Muslims are encouraged to emulate. The volume further covers essential topics such as the rewards of this love, including the promise of being with the Prophet ﷺ in the Hereafter, and the traits of those who truly internalize this love.

As one of several curated extract volumes from Qadi Iyad’s al-Shifa, this work offers readers a rich, accessible entry point into one of umma's most revered texts. Imam Ghazali Publishing ensures that this volume, like others in the series, is meticulously translated and designed to provide timeless wisdom to modern readers. 

Al-Shifā bi Taʿrīf Ḥuqūq al-Muṣṭafā, directly translated as, ‘The Remedy (or Cure) Through Recognizing the Rights of the Chosen One’, is one of the most celebrated works in the genre of Shama'il. The Shifa deals with both the descriptions of the Prophet ﷺ, his station and his perfections, and with the rulings pertaining to one’s belief and treatment of him ﷺ. It is exhaustive in its treatment of the subject, expounding on topics that range from Allah’s praise of the Prophet ﷺ and his status and station before Him, to the obligation of loving him and what that entails. In short, the uniqueness of this work can be attributed to its holistic coverage of the Messenger ﷺ.

• Author: Qadi ‘Iyad bin Musa al-Yahsubi
• Translator: Wordsmiths Editing Ltd.
• Languages: Arabic & English (bilingual)
• Binding: Paperback
• Colour: Black & white
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

The Perfected Beauty and Character of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is a comprehensive exploration of the noble virtues, physical appearance, and moral excellence of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. based on an extract from Qadi Iyad’s renowned al-Shifa. Published by Imam Ghazali Publishing, this volume offers readers a unique opportunity to understand the extraordinary qualities of the Prophet ﷺ in both his outward form and his inner virtues. It highlights the perfect balance between his worldly attributes—such as physical beauty, intelligence, and eloquence—and his spiritual qualities that made him the most beloved and revered human being in history.

The book provides a rich account of the Prophet’s ﷺ physical attributes as described by his Companions. Readers will be introduced to his blessed description vividly told through the hadith, with details as specific as his captivating blessed smile that resembled flashes of lightning. It discusses the Prophet's ﷺ extraordinary balance of grace and strength, from his broad chest and strong limbs, to his dignified posture. These descriptions are accompanied by narrations that portray his gentle mannerisms, his cleanliness, and even his naturally pleasant fragrance, which left an unforgettable impression on anyone who met him.

Beyond his physical traits, this volume delves deeply into the Prophet’s ﷺ impeccable character and moral virtues. The book explores his unmatched generosity, how he would give without fear of poverty, his profound humility, and his ability to forgive even those who wronged him the most. It highlights his forbearance in times of difficulty, his modesty, and his ability to inspire love and respect from all who knew him. The sharp intellect and wisdom of Allah's Messenger ﷺ are also discussed, revealing how he could navigate complex social, political, and spiritual matters with unmatched clarity and insight. His character is presented as the embodiment of the Qur’anic verse:

“And indeed, you are of a great moral character.”

As one of several curated extract volumes from Qadi Iyad’s al-Shifa, this work offers readers a rich, accessible entry point into one of umma's most revered texts. Imam Ghazali Publishing ensures that this volume, like others in the series, is meticulously translated and designed to provide timeless wisdom to modern readers. 

Al-Shifā bi Taʿrīf Ḥuqūq al-Muṣṭafā, directly translated as, ‘The Remedy (or Cure) Through Recognizing the Rights of the Chosen One’, is one of the most celebrated works in the genre of Shama'il. The Shifa deals with both the descriptions of the Prophet ﷺ, his station and his perfections, and with the rulings pertaining to one’s belief and treatment of him ﷺ. It is exhaustive in its treatment of the subject, expounding on topics that range from Allah’s praise of the Prophet ﷺ and his status and station before Him, to the obligation of loving him and what that entails. In short, the uniqueness of this work can be attributed to its holistic coverage of the Messenger ﷺ.

• Author: Qadi ‘Iyad bin Musa al-Yahsubi
• Translator: Wordsmiths Editing Ltd.
• Languages: Arabic & English (bilingual)
• Binding: Paperback
• Colour: Black & white
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

Include a dedication and a dua request in all of our 2024 Shama'il print run.

We're always asked for the opportunity to add a dedication for loved one in the blessed Shama'il. But we were not able to honor this request until past print batches were completed. We are preparing for a new print run of the Shama'il and would like to extend the unique opportunity to include your custom dedication in the 2024 printing.

• Your dedication to a loved one will be included in the front matter of the 2024 print run of Al-Shama'il al-Muhammadiyyah 
• Thousands of copies will be printed overall, and will be distributed worldwide 
• 1 copy will be shipped to you, with approximate delivery time of 8-12 weeks
  
• 29 copies will be given to prisoners in jail on your behalf

About the Shama'il

The Shama’il al-Muhammadiyya of Imam al-Tirmidhi presents us detailed descriptions of the moral, physical and spiritual qualities of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The perfections that Allah bestowed upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encompass every aspect of his blessed being: his outward physical form, his senses, his internal form and his inner beauty. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the most perfect embodiment of created beauty and form, and he is unsurpassed in his perfections. No one can rival or outstrip him in any laudable quality or trait. He knows Allah as He should be known. He fears Allah as He should be feared. He loves Allah as He should be loved. Understanding the Shama’il is absolutely critical to any proper understanding of Islam, for it details the qualities of the message-bearer, which fundamentally alters how we understand the message he brought.

Praise for the Shama'il

"This book is truly amazing. The level of thought and care is inspiring. First of all, the Arabic is based on the best edition recommended by scholars in Egypt. The English translation is masterful. The designs are beautiful and the footnotes add a lot to text. It’s a must-have. I very highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to know about Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and to grow closer to him." – Aisha M.

"A beautiful book masha’Allah. The pages are as aesthetically pleasing as the words. A must-have for any Islamic library." – B. Smith

To get the discounted paperback book + course bundle, go here.

This course will be a journey through selections from IGP's new book The Muslim Handbook of Etiquette & Manners, a new translation of Imam al-Ghazali's Adab fi al-Din. As the text is a guide to proper Islamic conduct and character in a wide range of life situations, this course will focus on practical application of these principles in a modern context. 

Over the course of 5 weekly sessions, Shaykh Farid Dingle will guide us through this text, helping us to explore ways to apply the general principles which Imam al-Ghazali outlines to our own lives in everyday situations. Where Al-Ghazali's outlines essential principles that govern interactions with other people and with oneself - and which every Muslim should strive to embody and cultivate within his or her life - this course will help students to understand how these general principles might be specifically applicable to our own lives. Our aim is that by the end of this five-week course, al-Ghazali's text will be rendered much more useful to all students, and will serve as a quick and easy reference for a variety of life situations.

There will be time for Q&A in each class session, and all students will have access to a private chat group with the course instructor for additional questions and discussion.

Course schedule: Wednesdays November 13-December 11 – 1 pm ET; 5 pm London; 10 am PST; 8pm Mecca; 1am Malaysia (1 hour long) – 5 sessions total – All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

ABOUT THE BOOK

This book is a translation of Imam al-Ghazali's Adab fi al-Din, a concise yet thorough guide to proper Islamic conduct and character in a wide range of life situations.

Al-Ghazali begins by outlining the essential principles that govern all interactions with other people and with oneself, and which every Muslim should strive to embody and cultivate within his or her life. The core of the book is a sort of practical manual of adab, and includes sections on such everyday issues as:

• The Adab of the Scholar, Student, Reciter of the Qur'an, Muhaddith, Khatib, and many other roles related to worship and seeking knowledge
• Adab of fasting, eating, drinking, giving and receiving charity, giving and receiving gifts, and of being wealthy or poor
• Adab of sleep, waking, being in public and in social gatherings, and other ordinary life situations
• Adab of husbands and wives, parents and children, and other relationships
• Adab of some common professions

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course will be a journey through selections from IGP's new book The Muslim Handbook of Etiquette & Manners, a new translation of Imam al-Ghazali's Adab fi al-Din. As the text is a guide to proper Islamic conduct and character in a wide range of life situations, this course will focus on practical application of these principles in a modern context. 

Over the course of 5 weekly sessions, Shaykh Farid Dingle will guide us through this text, helping us to explore ways to apply the general principles which Imam al-Ghazali outlines to our own lives in everyday situations. Where Al-Ghazali's outlines essential principles that govern interactions with other people and with oneself - and which every Muslim should strive to embody and cultivate within his or her life - this course will help students to understand how these general principles might be specifically applicable to our own lives. Our aim is that by the end of this five-week course, al-Ghazali's text will be rendered much more useful to all students, and will serve as a quick and easy reference for a variety of life situations.

There will be time for Q&A in each class session, and all students will have access to a private chat group with the course instructor for additional questions and discussion.

Course schedule: Wednesdays November 13-December 11 – 1 pm ET; 5 pm London; 10 am PST; 8pm Mecca; 1am Malaysia (1 hour long) – 5 sessions total – All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

To get the discounted paperback book + course bundle, go here.

“I intend.”

With those two words, our lens of perspective, and our entire approach to everything we do, can change.

The Book of Intentions a new translation of Kitab al-Niyyat by Habib Muhammad ibn ʿAlawi al-ʿAydarus, better known as Ḥabīb Sa'd. In this text, Habib Sa'd explores the transformative power of intention (niyyah) in Islamic practice. Rooted in the profound and widely-known hadith that "actions are by intentions," this book guides readers through the process of aligning one's daily actions with one's intention and purpose, such that every deed is transformed into an act of worship. 

Throughout the text, Habib Saʿd emphasizes that the heart's intentions are more significant than physical actions alone; and that even small acts, when performed with the right intention, can yield immense spiritual rewards.

The Book of Intentions is structured around various themes, such as:

• Visiting the mosque
• Gathering for prayer
• Cultivating relationships with fellow believers
• Ordinary actions of everyday life

And more.

For each act, the author provides a detailed set of recommended intentions, highlighting the unique rewards associated with each one. Habib Saʿd also cites numerous hadith, along with many insights from the scholars and the tradition, to illustrate the deep-seated importance of intentions in the life of a Muslim.

As a whole, this text is a powerful exhortation for the believers to make every permissible action purposeful, including even routine tasks like eating and drinking, waking and sleeping, buying and selling, and being in the company of our family and friends. Through these practical examples, Habib Saʿd illustrates how proper intentions can imbue our daily lives with sanctity and purpose, and help us to live in a continuous state of worship in every moment.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Habib Muhammad ibn ʿAlawi al-ʿAydarus, born in 1932 in Tarim, hailed from a distinguished lineage tracing back to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Raised in a scholarly and pious environment, he studied under numerous eminent scholars. His life was marked by dedication to Islamic knowledge and spiritual guidance, even enduring three and a half years of severe torture in prison under a socialist regime. He authored over one hundred concise and beneficial books on various Islamic topics. He returned to Allah on October 6, 2011, leaving behind a legacy of scholarship and spiritual leadership.

• Author: Habib Muhammad ibn ʿAlawī ibn ʿUmar al-ʿAydarūs, better known as Habib Saʿd.
• Language: English & Arabic 
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 186 pages
• Color: Black and White
• ISBN: 978-1-952306-61-7
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

To get the discounted paperback book + course bundle, go here.

This 5 week course will be a journey through selections from IGP's new book The Book of Intentions, a new translation of Habib Muhammad ibn ʿAlawi al-ʿAydarus' Kitab al-Niyyat.

In this course, the instructor will guide us through Kitab al-Niyyat to explore the transformative power of intention (niyyah) in our lives, and to help us through the process of aligning our daily actions with our intention and purpose, such that our every deed is transformed into an act of worship. 

The Book of Intentions Course will be structured around the various themes of the text, including visiting the mosque, gathering for prayer, cultivating relationships with fellow believers, the ordinary actions of everyday life, and more. Habib Sa'd provides a detailed set of recommended intentions for each, highlighting the unique rewards associated with each one. Through this course, the instructor will help us to implement these recommendations, in order to imbue our daily lives with sanctity and purpose, and to help us to live in a continuous state of worship in every moment.

Along the way, the instructor will also discuss many of the numerous hadith mentioned in Habib Sa'd's texts, as well as the many insights from the scholars and the tradition, to help us to strengthen our understanding of the book and to reinforce its exhortations to live each moment of our lives with purpose.

Course schedule: Recorded course. The first lesson will be released Monday, December 9th. Students will also be invited to a Telegram group with the translator of the book to facilitate questions and discussion. 

New sessions are accessible every Monday. There will be 5 classes.

To get the book by itself, go here.

The first 50 students will get the book for free with this bundle.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Book of Intentions is a new bilingual translation of Kitab al-Niyyat by Habib Muhammad ibn ʿAlawi al-ʿAydarus, better known as Ḥabīb Sa'd. In this text, Habib Sa'd explores the transformative power of intention (niyyah) in Islamic practice. Rooted in the profound and widely-known hadith that "actions are by intentions," this book guides readers through the process of aligning one's daily actions with one's intention and purpose, such that every deed is transformed into an act of worship. 

Throughout the text, Habib Saʿd emphasizes that the heart's intentions are more significant than physical actions alone; and that even small acts, when performed with the right intention, can yield immense spiritual rewards.

The Book of Intentions is structured around various themes, such as:

• Visiting the mosque
• Gathering for prayer
• Cultivating relationships with fellow believers
• Ordinary actions of everyday life

And more.

For each act, the author provides a detailed set of recommended intentions, highlighting the unique rewards associated with each one. Habib Saʿd also cites numerous hadith, along with many insights from the scholars and the tradition, to illustrate the deep-seated importance of intentions in the life of a Muslim.

As a whole, this text is a powerful exhortation for the believers to make every permissible action purposeful, including even routine tasks like eating and drinking, waking and sleeping, buying and selling, and being in the company of our family and friends. Through these practical examples, Habib Saʿd illustrates how proper intentions can imbue our daily lives with sanctity and purpose, and help us to live in a continuous state of worship in every moment.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Habib Muhammad ibn ʿAlawi al-ʿAydarus, born in 1932 in Tarim, hailed from a distinguished lineage tracing back to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Raised in a scholarly and pious environment, he studied under numerous eminent scholars. His life was marked by dedication to Islamic knowledge and spiritual guidance, even enduring three and a half years of severe torture in prison under a socialist regime. He authored over one hundred concise and beneficial books on various Islamic topics. He returned to Allah on October 6, 2011, leaving behind a legacy of scholarship and spiritual leadership.

• Author: Habib Muhammad ibn ʿAlawī ibn ʿUmar al-ʿAydarūs, better known as Habib Saʿd.
• Language: English & Arabic 
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 186 pages
• Color: Black and White
• ISBN: 978-1-952306-61-7
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course will be a journey through selections from IGP's new book The Book of Intentions, a new translation of Habib Muhammad ibn ʿAlawi al-ʿAydarus' Kitab al-Niyyat.

In this course, our teacher will guide us through Kitab al-Niyyat to explore the transformative power of intention (niyyah) in our lives, and to help us through the process of aligning our daily actions with our intention and purpose, such that our every deed is transformed into an act of worship. 

The Book of Intentions Course will be structured around the various themes of the text, including visiting the mosque, gathering for prayer, cultivating relationships with fellow believers, the ordinary actions of everyday life, and more. Habib Sa'd provides a detailed set of recommended intentions for each, highlighting the unique rewards associated with each one. Through this course, the instructor will help us to implement these recommendations, in order to imbue our daily lives with sanctity and purpose, and to help us to live in a continuous state of worship in every moment.

Along the way, the course instructor will also discuss many of the numerous hadith mentioned in Habib Sa'd's texts, as well as the many insights from the scholars and the tradition, to help us to strengthen our understanding of the book and to reinforce its exhortations to live each moment of our lives with purpose.

Course schedule: Recorded course. The first lesson will be released Monday, December 9th. Students will also be invited to a Telegram group with the translator of the book to facilitate questions and discussion. 

New sessions are accessible every Monday. There will be 5 classes.