{"title":"Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuwaffaq al-Din Abdullah ibn Ahmad Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi (541–620 AH) was a leading jurist of the Hanbali school and one of the great scholars of Salahuddin's era, renowned for his mastery of fiqh, his sincerity, and the clarity of his writing on the purification of the soul. He authored al-Mughni, one of the most authoritative fiqh references in Islamic history, alongside a body of shorter works dedicated to the cultivation of character and the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes Ibn Qudamah's spiritual writings is their accessibility — concise, practical treatises on humility, remembrance of death, and the inner secrets of worship, written for the student who wants substance without unnecessary complexity, all grounded firmly in the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is our full collection of Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi's works translated into English, available at The Islamic Book Cafe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"umdat-al-fiqh-explained-a-commentary-on-ibn-qudamahs-the-reliable-manual-of-fiqh-2vol","title":"Umdat Al-Fiqh Explained | A Commentary on Ibn Qudamah's The Reliable Manual of Fiqh (2Vol)","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Umdat al-Fiqh Explained is a translation of and commentary on Ibn Qudâmah's highly esteemed 'Umdat al-Fiqh, an abridged book of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) according to the Hanbali school.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Hatem al-Haj has translated and elaborated on it, noting the opinions of other schools of Islamic jurisprudence, thus giving the English-speaking student a broader base for his or her understanding of fiqh.\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author has made the difficult subject of fiqh easier to learn and more comprehensible by using visual aids and a unique symbol system. This book is a must-have for the serious student of knowledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the author's words: The Sharia, based on the holy revelation (the Quran and Sunnah), sets out the way for believers to sustain a devotional relationship with their Creator and to treat His creation with justice and graciousness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 'Umdat al-Fiqh, Imam Ibn Qudâmah has produced a valuable resource by summarizing all the rules according to the Hanbali school; in these volumes, I have translated his authoritative manual and written a commentary on it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy commentary includes the views of the other schools of fiqh where warranted, and it addresses some contemporary issues, particularly those pertaining to Muslims living as minorities in non-Muslim societies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI augmented it with proofs from the revelation, as well as rational arguments, and expounded on some of the wisdom of the legislation. I also used symbols and bullet points, as well as charts, tables, and graphs, for simplification. This, I hope, will allow for the book to be utilized with ease and referred to as a primary source of fiqh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Islamic Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44153626820921,"sku":"TIBC0178","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9306\/2201\/files\/20250605-135829.jpg?v=1749160355"},{"product_id":"the-refinement-of-character","title":"The Refinement of Character By Imam Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi (d.689H)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis work (The Refinement of Character) covers the ethics of eating, marriage and companionship, earning a living, traveling, enjoying the good and staying away from sin and evil deeds, as well the rulings on music and singing. It ends with heartfelt advice from our righteous predecessors and illustrates the beautiful character of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllah, the Most High said: \"And indeed, you are of a great moral character.\" [Qur'an (68): 5]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: \"There is nothing which is heavier upon the balance than the good character.\" Muslim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a Muslim, the nobility of character is sought from the Qur'an and Sunnah. True servitude to Allah, the Most High, is to adhere to the principles, fundamentals and etiquettes that are based upon the teachings of Islam with complete submission to Allah and His final Messenger, Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCuring the character and uncontrolled lust is of utmost importance in any individual's life. For this reason, it is imperative that the believer seeks to apply the teachings of our righteous predecessors, who were at the pinnacle of ethics and nobility. Their equilibrium in every matter related to faith, character and manners is a shining example for all those that would like to tread in their footsteps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Islamic personality has a lot to offer for the well-being of individuals, communities and society at large. Many a time people see Islam through the lens of cultural practice or the region of one's ancestry. For this reason, this book will offer the reader valuable insight into the teachings of this pristine faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnyone who adorns themself with this Islamic Character will indeed achieve nobility of the elite of Allah's creation, which is beloved to our Creator, Allah, the Most High.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"O Muslim, adorn and beautify yourself with great morals and manners.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dar as-Sunnah Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45273482690873,"sku":"TIBC0067","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9306\/2201\/files\/20250602-181836.jpg?v=1749156544"},{"product_id":"the-purification-of-the-soul","title":"Purification of The Soul By Imam Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi (d.689H)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn this fourth installment (Purification of The Soul), the author Imam Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi, may Allah have mercy on him, discusses how to purify the soul and remove the rust of desire and heedlessness that encapsulates the heart. He quotes from the Qur'an, Sunnah, the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and stories from the salaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllah, The Most High Says: \"Those who purify their souls have succeeded, and those who corrupt their souls have failed.\" [Qur'an (91): 9-10]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurifying the soul is the key to reforming the believer and succeeding in the daily battles against the diverse facets of the lower self, such as pride, selfishness, arrogance, greed, lust, miserliness, and other destructive tendencies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe true servant of Allah pays great attention to his inner thoughts and feelings. He works hard to rein them in and not run headlong into disobedience of Allah, the Most Exalted. Rectification of the heart is the only way to withstand the relentless onslaught of materialism and overcome the various challenges we face, leading to a happy and purposeful life and the Pleasure of our Lord Allah, the Most High.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor this reason, the Messenger of Allah (saw) said: \"Beware, in the body, there is a piece of flesh; if it is sound, the whole body is sound, and if it is corrupt, the whole body is corrupt, and verily it is the heart.\" Muslim # 1599\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dar as-Sunnah Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47581548282169,"sku":"TIBC0068","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9306\/2201\/files\/20250602-181609.jpg?v=1749151407"},{"product_id":"the-inner-secrets-of-worship","title":"The Inner Secrets of Worship By Imam ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi (d. 689H)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this third installment (The Inner Secrets of Worship), Imam Ibn Qudamah sets out the importance of worship and how worship has to be done with the knowledge of the Qur'an and Sunnah, as well as giving examples of our pious predecessors. It covers many aspects of worship, such as Knowledge, Purification, Prayer, Zakat, Fasting, Hajj, Reciting the Qur'an, supplications, and the excellence of the Night Prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Islam worship is the right of Allah, the Most High. Worship is only directed to Him alone, without association or reverence to anything or anybody else. It is the right of Allah alone that His servants fulfill the acts of worship that Islam has prescribed. Worship is everything that Allah loves, including actions, deeds, and speech. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you desire to build a close connection with your Lord, gain His pleasure, increase your love for Him, or to draw near to Him then this text is vital for you. This work will not only change your perspective on worship, but it will enrich your soul towards being an obedient servant of Allah and give you the spiritual uplift that your soul needs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften people complain about not finding inner peace, or the motivation to increase in doing good deeds, this work with the permission of Allah will fill that void.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dar as-Sunnah Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47581549134137,"sku":"TIBC0070","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9306\/2201\/files\/20250602-181643.jpg?v=1749156475"},{"product_id":"ranks-of-the-fearful","title":"Ranks of The Fearful","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllah, the Most High, has praised those who possess the attribute of a heightened sense of fear Saying, \"And such (are the believers) who are humbled by the fear of their Lord...\" [Al Muminun, 57] And He also Said: \"... fear Me alone, if you are believers.\" [Ali' Imran, 175]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe element of fear exists within mankind in varying degrees. When the fear of Allah is established in the hearts, it eliminates wrongdoing and attachment to worldly desires. It is a light that navigates a person through sin and temptation, and when this fear is removed, it easily leads them astray - for surely true and praiseworthy fear is being vigilant from transgressing the limits of Allah. Yet when fear exceeds its proper boundary, it gives rise to hopelessness and despair, which is equally blameworthy. The attribute of fear, therefore, is not the end goal itself but a means towards a successful end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShaykh al-Islam Muwaffaq al-Din Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi [d. 620AH] was a leading scholar and an ascetic known for his piety and vast knowledge. He was the Imam of the Hanabilah and the Muslim Community at large, unparalleled in Islamic Jurisprudence. Ibn Kathir said of him, \"...there was not found in his era nor before it by a long span of time, anyone possessing more understanding of the religion than him.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dar as-Sunnah Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47581549756729,"sku":"TIBC0175","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9306\/2201\/files\/20250602-181400.jpg?v=1749156442"},{"product_id":"the-remembrance-of-death-and-the-afterlife","title":"The Remembrance of Death And The Afterlife By Imam Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf a person had no other distress or anguish before them except death, this would be sufficient to disturb their livelihood. Death is the reality of every soul, and it is the destroyer of all pleasures. How strange is it indeed that a human is so immersed in worldly life, its delights, glitter, glamour, fame, and power that they are heedless of a truth which is about to strike at any time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeath is a tremendous reality; however, in today's modern era, there is a lack of contemplation on it, or it is remembered with a heedless heart. It is for this reason the remembrance of death is important, and preparing for it is a vital need. Like the one who wants to travel to the edge of a dangerous desert or travels by sea or air, only thinking about the journey and how to reach it with safety and security.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHamid al-Qaysari used to say: \"All of us were certain of death, yet we were not prepared for it. All of us were certain of Paradise, yet we had not performed any actions for it. All of us were certain of the Hellfire, yet we were not in fear of it. So why are you joyous? What are you waiting for? Death! It is the first visitor from Allah who brings either good or evil. O believers, travel to your Lord in a beautiful way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dar as-Sunnah Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47581553557817,"sku":"TIBC0062","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9306\/2201\/files\/20250602-185812.jpg?v=1749151423"}],"url":"https:\/\/theislamicbookcafe.com\/collections\/ibn-qudamah-al-maqdisi.oembed","provider":"The Islamic Book Cafe LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}