{"title":"Shaykh Abd al-Razzaq Afifi","description":"\u003cp\u003eShaykh Abd al-Razzaq ibn Afifi ibn Atiyyah was born in 1323 AH in Shanshur, a village in the Menoufia governorate of Egypt. After his early schooling he moved to Cairo and studied at al-Azhar, graduating in 1351 AH with its highest degree. Alongside his formal studies he gave particular attention to the Arabic language, tafsir, usul al-fiqh, creed and the Sunnah, and he taught for many years before leaving Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1368 AH he moved to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Aal ash-Shaykh, and from 1370 AH he taught in Riyadh at the educational institutes established under Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim. He later served as Deputy Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta and as a member of the Council of Senior Scholars, working alongside Shaykh Abdul Aziz bin Baz, and supervised postgraduate research. Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan is among those who studied under him. He passed away in 1415 AH. His writing concentrates on creed, the principles of jurisprudence and the methodology of calling to Allah. Below are the titles by Shaykh Abd al-Razzaq Afifi available at The Islamic Book Cafe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wisdom-behind-sending-the-messengers-by-shaykh-abd-al-razzaq-afifi","title":"The Wisdom Behind Sending the Messengers: The Methodology of the Messengers in Calling to Allah, The Best Method of Calling to Allah By Shaykh Abd al-Razzaq Afifi","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[We sent] messengers as bringers of good tidings and warners so that mankind will have no argument against Allah after the messengers. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Surah an-Nisa 4:165\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wisdom Behind Sending the Messengers\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concise study by Shaykh Abd al-Razzaq Afifi on the purpose of prophethood and the correct methodology of da'wah. He explains the wisdom behind Allah sending His Messengers, the nature of their message, and the principles upon which they called their people to the worship of Allah, giving particular attention to the methodology of the Messengers in da'wah and the sound means of calling others to the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Brief Biography of Shaykh Abd al-Razzaq Afifi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book opens with a short biography of the author before his introduction to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Methodology of the Messengers in Calling to Allah\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principles upon which the Messengers called their people to the worship of Allah alone, taken as the model for every caller who comes after them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Message\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nature of the message the Messengers were sent with, and the wisdom behind Allah sending them to mankind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Best Method of Calling to Allah\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe closing part sets out the sound means of calling others to the truth and the principles that should govern Islamic da'wah, drawn from the prophetic approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaykh \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shaykh-abd-al-razzaq-afifi\"\u003eAbd al-Razzaq Afifi\u003c\/a\u003e (1323 to 1415 AH) was born in Shanshur, Egypt, and graduated from al-Azhar. He moved to Saudi Arabia in 1368 AH at the invitation of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Aal ash-Shaykh, taught in Riyadh, and later served as Deputy Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta and as a member of the Council of Senior Scholars. Translated by Abu Sulayman Muhammad Abdul-Azim. Published by Al-Ihsan Publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone involved in da'wah who wants their method grounded in the example of the Prophets, students of aqeedah studying belief in the Messengers and prophethood, and readers asking why revelation and prophethood were needed at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContinue Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a reply to the charges made against the call to tawhid in the modern era, see Shaykh Muhammad Khalil Harras's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-wahhabi-movement-by-shaykh-muhammad-khalil-harras\"\u003eThe Wahhabi Movement\u003c\/a\u003e. For a study order in creed, read 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, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aqidah\"\u003eaqeedah collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al-Ihsan Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54429959979321,"sku":"TIBC0335","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9306\/2201\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1ae4a9ae-5cad-4e5f-bf6c-1634f08aa15c.jpg?v=1794414156"}],"url":"https:\/\/theislamicbookcafe.com\/collections\/shaykh-abd-al-razzaq-afifi.oembed","provider":"The Islamic Book Cafe LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}