{"title":"Abdur-Rahman Nasir as-Sa'di","description":"\u003cp\u003eShaykh Abdur-Rahman ibn Nasir as-Sa'di (1307–1376 AH) was one of the great scholars of Qur'anic exegesis, creed, and fiqh of the modern age, based in the town of Unayzah in the Qaseem region of Najd. Orphaned young, he devoted himself to knowledge from an early age and studied under the scholars of Unayzah — foremost among them Shaykh Salih ibn Uthman al-Qadi, its judge, under whom he studied tafsir, tawheed, fiqh, and Arabic until his teacher's death — becoming the leading scholar of his town while still young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe is best known for his tafsir, \u003cem\u003eTaysir al-Karim ar-Rahman\u003c\/em\u003e, prized for explaining the Qur'an in clear, direct language focused on benefit and action, alongside concise works on tawheed, fiqh, and the principles of understanding the religion. His most famous student was Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin, who studied under him for years and carried forward his approach. His writings remain beloved for their clarity and their grounding in the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah upon the understanding of the Salaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is our full collection of Shaykh as-Sa'di's works translated into English, available at The Islamic Book Cafe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"8-steps-to-happiness-awakening-the-inner-self-in-pursuit-of-personal-change-by-shaykh-abu-abdur-rahman-nasir-as-sadi","title":"8 Steps to Happiness (Awakening the Inner Self in Pursuit of Personal Change) By Shaykh Abu Abdur-Rahman Nasir As-Sa'di","description":"\u003cp\u003eEveryone wants to be happy. Yet most people have never stopped to define what happiness actually is, where it truly comes from, or what stands between them and it. \u003cstrong\u003e8 Steps to Happiness\u003c\/strong\u003e by Shaykh Abdur-Rahman Nasir As-Sa'di is a short but remarkably precise treatment of this question from one of the most respected scholars of the modern era — grounded entirely in the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and a deep understanding of the human soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Happiness Actually Is — and Where It Comes From\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaykh As-Sa'di opens by dismantling the common misunderstanding that happiness is a destination or a set of external circumstances. It is not found in wealth, status, health, or relationships — though these can be among its fruits. True happiness is an inner state that results from specific qualities of the heart and a specific orientation toward Allah. It can be cultivated, and it can be lost, and the Qur'an and Sunnah tell us exactly how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Eight Steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shaykh identifies eight practical, actionable steps for achieving happiness and repelling its opposites — sadness, grief, and anxiety. These steps are rooted in three main causes he identifies as essential to living a truly good life. Each step is concise, clearly explained, and immediately applicable — this is not a long theoretical work but a focused prescription, written for people who need clarity and direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Prophetic Foundation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: \"Those among you destined to be from the people of happiness will find it easy to enact the deeds of the people of happiness.\" (Sahih al-Bukhari) Shaykh As-Sa'di builds upon this hadith to show that happiness in the next life and a meaningful, anchored life in this one are not separate goals — they follow from the same path, and that path is accessible to every Muslim who sincerely pursues it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaykh Abdur-Rahman Nasir As-Sa'di (1889–1956 AH) was one of the great scholars of the twentieth century — a master of tafsir, fiqh, and the sciences of the heart, based in Unaizah in the Najd region of Saudi Arabia. He is best known in the English-speaking world for his monumental Tafsir As-Sa'di, and was the primary teacher of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin. His writings combine scholarly rigor with a remarkable warmth and clarity that makes even complex concepts immediately accessible. Published by Dar as-Sunnah Publishers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny Muslim who feels burdened by anxiety, grief, or a persistent sense of emptiness despite outward stability. It is short enough to read in one sitting and structured well enough to return to regularly as a reminder, and it makes an excellent gift for someone going through a difficult season of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContinue Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart is the subject here — our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/islamic-book-recommendations\/best-books-on-purifying-the-soul-tazkiyah-where-to-start\"\u003ebest books on purifying the soul (tazkiyah)\u003c\/a\u003e covers the fuller treatments, and the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tazkiyah\"\u003etazkiyah collection\u003c\/a\u003e is here. For more from this author, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/islamic-book-recommendations\/books-by-as-sadi\"\u003eBooks by as-Sa'di: where to start\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dar as-Sunnah Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45272612602169,"sku":"TIBC0001","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9306\/2201\/files\/20250602-184442.jpg?v=1749003838"},{"product_id":"tafsir-as-sadi-parts-28-29-30","title":"Tafsir As-Sa'di (Parts 28,29,30)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTafsir As-Sa'di — Taysir al-Karim al-Rahman fi Tafsir Kalam al-Mannaan — is the most accessible major tafsir of the Qur'an available in English. Where other tafsirs cite extensive chains of transmission, list competing opinions, and engage in detailed linguistic analysis, Shaykh As-Sa'di writes as a teacher who wants his student to understand — concisely, clearly, and with a warmth and eloquence that makes even complex passages of the Qur'an immediately meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTafsir As-Sa'di: Parts 28, 29, and 30\u003c\/strong\u003e is Darussalam's edition covering the final three sections of the Qur'an — Juz al-Qad Sami'a, Juz Tabaarak, and Juz Amma — in a single volume. This is the portion of the Qur'an most recited in daily prayer and most memorized by Muslims worldwide. Understanding it through As-Sa'di's tafsir transforms every prayer for anyone who reads it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Volume Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJuz 28 — Surah al-Mujadilah Through Surah al-Tahrim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Medinan chapters of Juz 28 address community life, the rights of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), the conduct of believers, and the obligations of the believers toward Allah and one another. As-Sa'di's explanations of these chapters are particularly practical — grounding the Medinan legislation in the principles of Tawheed and the wisdom of Allah's commands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJuz 29 — Surah al-Mulk Through Surah al-Mursalat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powerful Meccan chapters that form Juz Tabaarak — including Surah al-Mulk, Surah al-Qalam, Surah al-Haqqah, Surah al-Ma'arij, Surah Nuh, Surah al-Jinn, Surah al-Muzzammil, Surah al-Muddaththir, Surah al-Qiyamah, Surah al-Insan, and Surah al-Mursalat. As-Sa'di's commentary on these surahs is among his most moving — these are chapters about divine power, human accountability, the Day of Judgment, and the ultimate reality of Paradise and Hell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJuz 30 — Surah al-Naba' Through Surah al-Nas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery surah of Juz Amma — from Surah al-Naba' to Surah al-Nas — explained with the clarity and insight that has made As-Sa'di's tafsir the most recommended entry point into Quranic study for English-speaking Muslims. Reading this section alongside your daily recitation will permanently change how you experience salah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaykh Abdur-Rahman Nasir As-Sa'di (1889–1956 AH) was one of the preeminent scholars of his era and the primary teacher of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin. 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Shaykh As-Sa'di's approach is unmatched in its combination of scholarly reliability and accessibility: he explains every verse with clarity and eloquence, draws on the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah, and writes in a way that speaks directly to the heart as well as the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTafsir As-Sa'di: Parts 1, 2, and 3\u003c\/strong\u003e is Darussalam's edition covering the first three sections (ajza) of the Qur'an, beginning at the very beginning — Surah al-Baqarah. These opening parts of the Qur'an contain some of its most important chapters and most essential guidance: the foundations of iman, the story of Bani Isra'il, the laws of fasting, pilgrimage, marriage, and financial dealings, and the central declarations of Tawheed that run through every early Medinan surah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Volume Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSurah al-Baqarah — The Longest Chapter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurah al-Baqarah is the longest chapter in the Qur'an and among the most significant — containing Ayat al-Kursi, the last two verses of the surah (al-Baqarah 285–286), the story of Adam, the story of Bani Isra'il, and legislation covering fasting, pilgrimage, marriage, divorce, financial dealings, and more. As-Sa'di's explanation of this chapter is one of the most valuable single-chapter commentaries available in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Beginning of Surah Ali Imran\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParts 1–3 extend into the early portions of Surah Ali Imran — covering the opening verses on the nature of the Qur'an, the stories of Maryam and Isa (peace be upon him), the Battle of Uhud, and the foundational guidance on steadfastness, reliance on Allah, and the correct response to trial. As-Sa'di's commentary here is marked by deep spiritual insight applied with Salafi precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaykh Abdur-Rahman Nasir As-Sa'di (1889–1956 AH) was one of the preeminent scholars of his era, the primary teacher of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin, and the author of this landmark tafsir that the scholars have consistently recommended as the starting point for Quranic study. 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Shaykh as-Sa'di explains each of these with their Qur'anic and Sunnah basis and their applications across the range of fiqh topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Subsidiary Maxims and Their Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the five major maxims, the science encompasses dozens of subsidiary principles that govern specific areas of Islamic law. The Shaykh presents these with their evidence and illustrates how they function in practice — helping the reader see the coherence and wisdom in the Shari'ah's rulings rather than experiencing them as an unconnected list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Science of Legal Maxims in Its Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also situates al-qawa'id al-fiqhiyyah within the broader structure of Islamic legal sciences — distinguishing maxims from legal precepts (dawabit), explaining their history, and showing how they function alongside the primary sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShaykh Abdur-Rahman Nasir as-Sa'di (1889–1956) was one of the most important scholars of the Arabian Peninsula in the twentieth century, the teacher of Shaykh Ibn Uthaymin, and the author of the widely-read Tafsir as-Sa'di. His works on fiqh and aqeedah are characterized by clarity and accessibility. Published by Dar Makkah International.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntermediate and advanced students of Islamic knowledge who want to move beyond memorizing rulings to understanding the principles that generate them. Also valuable for anyone studying usul al-fiqh who wants to see the maxims applied, and for teachers of Islamic law looking for a clear foundational text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eContinue Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a work of legal principles rather than rulings — for the rulings themselves, see our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/islamic-book-recommendations\/best-fiqh-books-where-to-start-with-islamic-rulings\"\u003ebest fiqh books on Islamic rulings\u003c\/a\u003e and browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fiqh\"\u003efiqh and Islamic rulings collection\u003c\/a\u003e. 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This is the knowledge that produces love, fear, hope, reliance, and every other station of worship that the believer's heart must carry. It is also the knowledge most consistently neglected in Islamic education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplanation to the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allah\u003c\/strong\u003e by Shaykh Abdur-Rahman Nasir As-Sa'di is a concise but profound explanation of the names of Allah that appear in the Qur'an — extracted from the opening of his landmark Tafsir, Taysir al-Karim al-Rahman, and presented here as a standalone reference. The translator has supplemented As-Sa'di's explanations with the relevant Quranic verses in which each name appears, and has added names drawn from the work of Shaykh Ibn Uthaymin, bringing the total to 103 names of Allah explained with evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Contains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e103 Names of Allah — Each Explained from the Qur'an\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs-Sa'di's original treatise covers the 89 names of Allah that he identified in the Qur'an, explaining each one in his characteristic style: precise, clear, and grounded in the Qur'an and Sunnah without any distortion or denial of meaning. The translator has added 14 additional names from Shaykh Ibn Uthaymin's work on the principles governing Allah's names and attributes, bringing the total to 103. Each name is followed by the Quranic verses in which it appears — allowing the reader to see the name in its original context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Principles on the Names of Allah\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the explanations of individual names, the book presents the foundational principles that govern how Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaah understands Allah's names and attributes — principles essential for anyone who wants to engage with this knowledge correctly, rather than falling into the distortions of either side (those who deny the attributes and those who liken them to creation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Window Into As-Sa'di's Tafsir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs-Sa'di wrote this treatise as an introduction to his Tafsir — which means it reflects the same clarity, depth, and rootedness in evidence that made Tafsir As-Sa'di one of the most widely studied tafsir works in English. Readers familiar with his tafsir will recognize the same voice. Readers encountering him for the first time will find this an excellent introduction to one of the great scholarly minds of the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaykh Abdur-Rahman Nasir As-Sa'di (1889–1956 AH) was one of the preeminent scholars of his era — a master of tafsir, fiqh, and the sciences of the heart, based in Unaizah, and the primary teacher of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin. Published by Dar as-Sunnah Publishers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Muslim who wants to know Allah through His names with evidence, structure, and scholarly grounding — not just a list to memorize. Particularly valuable for new Muslims building their foundational knowledge of Allah, for students of aqeedah studying the names and attributes, for parents teaching their children who Allah is, and for anyone who wants a clear, reliable reference drawn directly from the Qur'an and the scholars of the Salaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContinue Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince this treatise was drawn from the opening of his tafsir, the natural next step is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tafseer-as-sadi-1-10\"\u003eTafseer As-Sa'di\u003c\/a\u003e itself. 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The set is sold complete; individual volumes are not sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Tafsir As-Sa'di Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWritten for the Reader, Not the Specialist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost classical tafsir works — including Ibn Kathir's — were written for scholars and advanced students who could engage with chains of narration, competing opinions among scholars, and detailed linguistic analysis. As-Sa'di made a deliberate choice: to write for the reader who wants to understand the meaning and wisdom of the Qur'an without needing a background in the Islamic sciences to do so. The result is a tafsir that a new Muslim can read and benefit from, and that a student of knowledge will find equally rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Methodology of the Salaf — Applied Consistently\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs-Sa'di explains the Qur'an using the Qur'an, the authentic Sunnah, and the understanding of the Companions and their followers — without introducing weak narrations, Isra'iliyyat of dubious origin, or philosophical interpretations foreign to the early generations. His style is to state what he considers the correct interpretation directly and concisely, without extended debate of minority positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEloquent, Warm, and Spiritually Enriching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs-Sa'di's prose carries a quality rarely found in tafsir works: it speaks to the heart. His explanations of the attributes of Allah, the stories of the prophets, the descriptions of Paradise and Hell, and the practical guidance of the Medinan surahs leave the reader with a renewed love for the Qur'an and a stronger connection to their Lord. This is the quality that caused Shaykh Ibn Uthaymin to describe reading his Shaykh's tafsir as nourishment for the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Coverage of the Entire Qur'an\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 10 volumes cover the complete Qur'an — from the depth of Surah al-Baqarah through the power of Juz Amma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaykh Abdur-Rahman Nasir As-Sa'di (1889–1956 AH) was one of the greatest scholars of the twentieth century — a master of tafsir, fiqh, and the sciences of the heart, based in Unaizah in Najd, and the primary teacher of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin. His tafsir is his greatest written legacy and one of the most important Islamic books translated into English in the modern era. Published by International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Muslim who wants to understand the Qur'an from cover to cover with the guidance of a trusted Salafi scholar. The set belongs in every Muslim home that takes the Qur'an seriously — as a reading resource, a study reference, a family tafsir, and a gift of lasting benefit. For the student of knowledge, it is essential. For the new Muslim, it is transformative. For the established Muslim who has never read a full tafsir — this is where to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContinue Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the complete set is more than you need right now, Darussalam publishes the same tafsir in separate partial editions covering a portion of the Qur'an — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tafsir-as-sadi-parts-01-02-3\"\u003eTafsir As-Sa'di Parts 1, 2 and 3\u003c\/a\u003e, which opens with Surah al-Baqarah, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tafsir-as-sadi-parts-28-29-30\"\u003eParts 28, 29 and 30\u003c\/a\u003e, the portion most recited in prayer. 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A scholar can spend a lifetime with a single verse and still find new meaning — new connections to the names of Allah, new wisdom for the practical questions of daily life, new light on the inner dimensions of what Allah is saying to the believer. \u003cstrong\u003eAl-Mawahib ar-Rabbaniyyah: Reflections on Some Qur'anic Verses and the Subtle Meanings Thereof\u003c\/strong\u003e by Shaykh Abdur-Rahman Nasir As-Sa'di is a window into exactly that kind of engagement — the reflections of one of the twentieth century's greatest scholars on selected verses of the Qur'an that particularly moved him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a systematic tafsir covering the Qur'an verse by verse. It is a collection of thematic reflections on specific verses As-Sa'di chose to illuminate — drawn from different surahs and addressing a range of subjects — each one a demonstration of how a scholar with deep knowledge of Arabic, tafsir, fiqh, and the heart reads the Qur'an.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Contains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReflections on Allah's Sublime Attributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral of the reflections address verses that reveal aspects of Allah's names and attributes — His mercy, His power, His wisdom, His knowledge — with the depth and clarity that characterize all of As-Sa'di's work on this subject. These reflections naturally connect to his more focused works on the names and attributes and complement them beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplications of the Prophets — and What They Reveal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qur'an preserves the supplications of the prophets — Ibrahim, Musa, Zakariyyah, Sulaiman, and others — and these du'a are among the most revealing windows into both the prophets' characters and the nature of the relationship between the believer and their Lord. 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What makes this work distinctive is that the author himself then explains each section, meaning the reader has both a memorizable text and its authoritative explanation from the same scholar in a single volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIslamic Moral Conduct (Akhlaq)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond aqeedah, the poem addresses the moral conduct that flows from correct belief — the character of the sincere Muslim in their dealings with Allah, with themselves, and with others. Shaykh As-Sa'di's explanation of these sections connects the inner state of iman to its outward expression in character, consistent with his approach throughout his other works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConcise, Structured, and Suitable for Memorization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe format makes this an ideal text for students of knowledge who want a memorizable summary of aqeedah and akhlaq grounded in the way of the Salaf — and for teachers looking for a structured introductory text that can be taught and memorized alongside its explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaykh Abdur-Rahman ibn Nasir As-Sa'di (1889–1956 AH) was one of the preeminent scholars of his era, a master of tafsir, fiqh, and the sciences of the heart, and the primary teacher of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin. His Tafsir As-Sa'di is among the most widely studied tafsir works in the English-speaking world. 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Each hadith was selected because it addresses something essential — something a Muslim genuinely needs to know and act upon. The result is a book that reads less like a reference and more like a gift: 99 reminders from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), organized and presented by one of the great scholars of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Collection Contains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSincerity, Character, and the Inner Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial portion of the narrations address the heart — sincerity of intention, the development of good character, patience in hardship, gratitude for blessings, reliance on Allah, and the cultivation of certainty. 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Published by the International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rewarding read for anyone wanting to understand the Qur'an's message as a connected whole: students of knowledge, teachers and du'aat, and general readers seeking a substantial, well-organised reference to deepen their relationship with the Book of Allah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContinue Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book organises the Qur'an by theme; for a verse-by-verse explanation from the same Shaykh, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tafseer-as-sadi-1-10\"\u003eTafseer As-Sa'di\u003c\/a\u003e, and for how the major tafsirs compare, our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/islamic-book-recommendations\/best-tafsir-books-in-english-where-to-start-with-the-qurans-explanation\"\u003ebest tafsir books in English\u003c\/a\u003e. 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In \u003cstrong\u003eLessons from the Story of Yoosuf\u003c\/strong\u003e, Shaykh 'Abd al-Rahman ibn Nasir as-Sa'di walks through the major events of the life of Prophet Yoosuf (peace be upon him) — from the plot of his brothers and the well, to slavery, false accusation and prison, and finally to his being given authority over the treasuries of Egypt — and draws out the beneficial lessons a believer can apply today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcise, warm, and firmly rooted in the Qur'an, the book is less a retelling than a teacher's reflection: at each turn the Shaykh pauses to show what the believer should take from it — in creed, in character, and in the ordinary matters of family and daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTawheed and Trust in Allah\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow Yoosuf (peace be upon him) held firmly to belief in Allah alone through every hardship, called others to \u003cem\u003etawheed\u003c\/em\u003e even in prison, and relied upon his Lord when all worldly means had closed — the very heart of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeautiful Patience Through Trial\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lessons of \u003cem\u003esabr jameel\u003c\/em\u003e (beautiful patience) and contentment with Allah's decree, seen in both Yoosuf and his father Ya'qoob (peace be upon them), and how relief comes after hardship for those who trust their Lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChastity, Taqwa, and Fleeing from Sin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe example of Yoosuf turning away from temptation and preferring prison to disobedience — a lasting lesson in guarding oneself, fearing Allah in private, and fleeing from the causes of sin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForgiveness, Family, and Everyday Wisdom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical guidance drawn from the story: the harm of jealousy between siblings, wisdom in raising children, patience with family, and the noble forgiveness Yoosuf showed his brothers once Allah had raised him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaykh 'Abd al-Rahman ibn Nasir as-Sa'di (1307–1376 AH \/ 1889–1957 CE) was among the most beloved and widely-read scholars of the Arabian Peninsula, based in 'Unayzah in the Qaseem region. He is best known for his celebrated tafsir, \u003cem\u003eTaysir al-Karim al-Rahman\u003c\/em\u003e, and for a teaching method praised for its clarity, structure, and reliance on evidence. Among his many students was Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-'Uthaymin. His works remain a trusted first point of reference for students and general readers alike. Translated by Nasiruddin Khattab. Published by the International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who loves the stories of the Prophets and wants to move beyond the events to their practical lessons: families teaching their children, believers passing through their own trials, new Muslims, and students of knowledge seeking as-Sa'di's reflective, evidence-based approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContinue Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the lives of the Prophets in full, see Ibn Kathir's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stories-of-the-prophets\"\u003eStories of the Prophets\u003c\/a\u003e. For the soorah itself verse by verse, see the same Shaykh's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tafseer-as-sadi-1-10\"\u003eTafseer As-Sa'di\u003c\/a\u003e or our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/islamic-book-recommendations\/best-tafsir-books-in-english-where-to-start-with-the-qurans-explanation\"\u003ebest tafsir books in English\u003c\/a\u003e. To work through this author's writing, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/islamic-book-recommendations\/books-by-as-sadi\"\u003eBooks by as-Sa'di: where to start\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Islamic Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409160233273,"sku":"TIBC0323","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9306\/2201\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_97b9c1c0-8c3a-4da3-9913-35f5cee00373.jpg?v=1782063973"},{"product_id":"the-tree-of-faith","title":"The Tree of Faith In Terms of Its Meaning, Basis, Scope and the Justification of its Virtues and Essence By Abdur-Rahman Nasir as-Sa'di","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew subjects are as central to the life of a believer as \u003cem\u003eiman\u003c\/em\u003e (faith), and few scholars explained it with the clarity of Shaykh 'Abd al-Rahman ibn Nasir as-Sa'di. In \u003cstrong\u003eThe Tree of Faith\u003c\/strong\u003e, he takes the Qur'anic parable of the good word being like a good tree — firmly rooted, its branches reaching to the sky, yielding its fruit in every season — and uses it to explain what faith truly is, where its roots lie, and how its branches are nourished so that it bears good fruit in this life and the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelying entirely upon the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah, the Shaykh defines faith, explains how it increases through obedience and decreases through disobedience, and details the benefits a sound, growing faith brings to the heart, the limbs, and every part of a person's life. Each section is concise yet complete, leaving the reader with a clear, connected picture of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Meaning and Reality of Iman\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA precise definition of faith upon the way of Ahlus-Sunnah — belief held in the heart, affirmed by the tongue, and acted upon by the limbs — free from the confusion found in other approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Roots and Branches of Faith\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow the foundations of \u003cem\u003eiman\u003c\/em\u003e (its roots) give rise to outward acts of worship and good character (its branches), and how the two are inseparable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Faith Increases and Decreases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clear explanation of the hallmark position of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah: that faith grows with obedience and remembrance of Allah, and weakens through sin and heedlessness — and what this means for the believer's daily striving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Fruits and Benefits of Faith\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tremendous effects of a nourished faith — tranquillity of heart, uprightness of action, and reward in the Hereafter — along with practical means of feeding and protecting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaykh 'Abd al-Rahman ibn Nasir as-Sa'di (1307–1376 AH \/ 1889–1957 CE) was among the most beloved and widely-read scholars of the Arabian Peninsula, based in 'Unayzah in the Qaseem region. He is best known for his celebrated tafsir, \u003cem\u003eTaysir al-Karim al-Rahman\u003c\/em\u003e, and for a teaching method praised for its clarity, structure, and reliance on evidence. Among his many students was Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-'Uthaymin. His works remain a trusted first point of reference for students and general readers alike. Translated by Abu Aaisha Murtadha Salahuddeen al-Iwoowee. Published by the International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten so that both the beginner and the advanced reader benefit, this book suits new Muslims building their foundation, students of knowledge seeking a structured treatment of \u003cem\u003eiman\u003c\/em\u003e, and any believer wanting to understand and strengthen their faith. Footnotes from the commentator and translator expand on key points throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContinue Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIman is the subject of creed before it is anything else — see our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/islamic-book-recommendations\/best-aqeedah-books-for-beginners-where-to-start-with-islamic-creed\"\u003ebest aqeedah books for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e and browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aqidah\"\u003eaqeedah and Islamic creed collection\u003c\/a\u003e. 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