{"title":"Shaykh Abdul Aziz bin Baz","description":"\u003cp\u003eShaykh Abdul Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz (1330–1420 AH) was the former Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of the most influential and beloved scholars of the modern era. Born and raised in Riyadh, he studied under its senior scholars — foremost among them Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Aal ash-Shaykh, under whom he studied for around a decade — and lost his eyesight in his youth, which only deepened his devotion to knowledge and memorisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe served as a teacher, judge, and eventually head of the major scholarly bodies of the kingdom, and was known throughout the Muslim world for his depth of knowledge, humility, and accessibility to ordinary Muslims. His fatawa and explanations, grounded firmly in the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah upon the understanding of the Salaf, remain a trusted reference the world over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is our full collection of Shaykh Ibn Baz's works translated into English, available at The Islamic Book Cafe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-beauty-of-plural-marriage","title":"The Beauty of Plural Marriage","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlural marriage is addressed explicitly in the Qur'an and established in the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). It is not a concession made grudgingly but a permission Allah has given with wisdom — wisdom that benefits the individual, the family, and the Muslim community as a whole. Yet it is one of the most misunderstood and emotionally charged topics in contemporary Islamic discourse, avoided by many who lack the understanding or the courage to address it honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Beauty of Plural Marriage\u003c\/strong\u003e by Shaykh Abdul Aziz bin Baz presents the Islamic position on polygyny directly and without apology — grounded in the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and the reasoning of the scholars, addressing both those who are capable of it and those who are not with the guidance the religion provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Islamic Basis for Plural Marriage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe permission for plural marriage is established in Surah an-Nisa (4:3) with clear conditions — justice between wives being the primary obligation. The book establishes this permission from its Qur'anic and Sunnah basis, addressing directly the attempt by some to restrict or effectively prohibit what Allah has explicitly permitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Should and Who Should Not Take a Second Wife\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is honest about the conditions: the man who has the financial means, who can treat wives justly, and for whom it is practically viable is encouraged to consider it for the sake of the Muslim community. The man for whom it is not easy is not pressed into it. This distinction is presented clearly and without pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Communal Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the wisdoms of plural marriage is its role in providing for Muslim women who would otherwise be without husbands, protecting chastity in the community, and building stronger extended family structures. These benefits are addressed in their Islamic context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shaykh-abdul-aziz-bin-baz\"\u003eShaykh Abdul Aziz bin Baz\u003c\/a\u003e (1910–1999) served as the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and was one of the most senior scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah in the modern era. Published by Authentic Statements Publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuslim men considering plural marriage who want a clear, evidenced presentation of the Islamic position and its conditions. Muslim women who want to understand what Islam actually says on this topic rather than reacting from cultural conditioning. And anyone who wants to engage with this subject honestly from the Qur'an and Sunnah rather than from emotion or social pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eContinue Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more works by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shaykh-abdul-aziz-bin-baz\"\u003eShaykh Abdul Aziz bin Baz\u003c\/a\u003e. For the rulings of the marriage contract itself see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-marriage-guide-according-to-the-sunnah-of-the-prophet-saw\"\u003eThe Marriage Guide According to the Sunnah\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rights-of-the-spouses\"\u003eRights of the Spouses\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/muslim-family\"\u003eMuslim family books collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Statements Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906834182457,"sku":"TIBC0026","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9306\/2201\/files\/20250602-184749.jpg?v=1749000042"},{"product_id":"commentary-on-riyadh-as-salihin","title":"Commentary On Riyadh As-Salihin  2 Volume Set Explained By Shaykh Abdul Aziz bin Baz","description":"\u003cp\u003eRiyad-us-Saliheen by Imam al-Nawawi has been one of the most read hadith collections in the Islamic world for seven centuries. Its chapters on sincerity, repentance, patience, watchfulness of Allah, gratitude, and righteous character cover the inner and outer life of the believer comprehensively. But the text of the hadiths alone — without explanation — leaves much of this richness inaccessible to the English-speaking reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommentary on Riyadh as-Saliheen (2-Volume Set)\u003c\/strong\u003e presents Shaykh Abd al-Aziz ibn Abd Allah ibn Baz's explanation of the foundational chapters of this beloved collection. Shaykh Ibn Baz served as the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and was one of the senior scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah in the twentieth century — a man whose scholarship was meticulous, whose piety was well-known, and whose explanations of the Sunnah are among the most trusted available in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Commentary Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Foundational Chapters of Riyad-us-Saliheen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese two volumes focus on the opening and most essential chapters of al-Nawawi's collection — the chapters on sincerity and intention, repentance, patience, truthfulness, watchfulness of Allah (muraqabah), taqwa, reliance on Allah (tawakkul), certainty (yaqin), and steadfastness (istiqamah). These are the chapters that address the inner life of the believer — the states of the heart that determine the quality of every external action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClear Explanation with Practical Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShaykh Ibn Baz's commentary clarifies the meaning of each hadith, draws out its rulings and benefits, and connects it to the believer's daily life. Each narration is presented with a concise, practical explanation — true to the Shaykh's style of making complex matters immediately understandable and applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Believer's Inner Life — From the Sunnah\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this volume particularly valuable is that it grounds Islamic spirituality and character development entirely in the authentic Sunnah — not in philosophy, not in opinion, not in folk tradition, but in the actual words and actions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) as transmitted through reliable chains and explained by a senior scholar of Ahlus-Sunnah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Commentary Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shaykh-abdul-aziz-bin-baz\"\u003eShaykh Abd al-Aziz ibn Abd Allah ibn Baz\u003c\/a\u003e (1910–1999) served as the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and was one of the most senior scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah in the modern era. Published by Al-Ihsan Publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Muslim who wants to study Riyad-us-Saliheen with the benefit of a senior scholar's explanation — not just reading the hadiths but understanding what they mean and how to live them. Excellent for personal study, halaqahs, and Islamic education programs. Particularly valuable for anyone working on their inner character and wanting Sunnah-grounded guidance on sincerity, patience, tawakkul, and the other stations of the believer's heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eContinue Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor al-Nawawi's complete collection itself, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/riyad-us-saliheen-with-commentary-2-volume-set-by-imam-an-nawawi\"\u003eRiyad-us-Saliheen with Commentary\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse more works by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shaykh-abdul-aziz-bin-baz\"\u003eShaykh Abdul Aziz bin Baz\u003c\/a\u003e, explore our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hadith\"\u003ehadith collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or see where to begin with our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/islamic-book-recommendations\/best-hadith-books-where-to-start-with-the-sunnah\"\u003ebest hadith books to start with the Sunnah\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al-Ihsan Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52301503332665,"sku":"TIBCO310","price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9306\/2201\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6b79fbc0-1fa1-4a0d-acc4-3ce76cb3c267.jpg?v=1779504724"},{"product_id":"explanation-of-important-lessons-for-every-muslim","title":"Explanation of Important Lessons for Every Muslim By Imam Abdul Abdul-Aziz Ibn Abdullah Ibn Baz","description":"\u003cp\u003eShaykh Abd al-Aziz ibn Baz (may Allah have mercy on him) was one of the greatest scholars of the twentieth century — a man of immense knowledge, extraordinary compassion, and unwavering commitment to the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah. \u003cstrong\u003eExplanation of Important Lessons for Every Muslim\u003c\/strong\u003e presents his foundational text on the essential matters every Muslim must know, with a detailed commentary that makes each lesson fully accessible to English-speaking readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original text was written to give the Muslim ummah a clear, concise curriculum of the knowledge that is obligatory upon every individual — in aqeedah, worship, and character — arranged in a logical order from the most foundational to the more detailed. The commentary expands and clarifies each point, making this an ideal study text for new Muslims and a valuable review for established Muslims who want to ensure their foundational knowledge is sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Obligatory Knowledge of Aqeedah\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text begins with the matters of belief that every Muslim must know — the six pillars of iman, correct understanding of Tawheed, the testimony of faith and its conditions, and the foundational matters of creed that underpin every act of worship. Shaykh Ibn Baz presents these not as dry theological categories but as the living foundation of the believer's relationship with Allah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Pillars of Islam — Their Rulings and Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obligatory acts of worship are covered in their essential rulings — the prayer, its conditions, pillars, and obligations; zakah and who it is due upon; fasting and its rulings; and Hajj for those who are able. Each pillar is presented with its most important conditions and rulings so that the Muslim knows what is required of them and can fulfill it correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIslamic Manners and Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond worship, the text addresses the manners and moral character that flow from correct belief — what Islam requires in dealings with others, in speech, in family life, and in general conduct. Shaykh Ibn Baz understood that aqeedah without character is incomplete, and the text reflects this integrated vision of the religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shaykh-abdul-aziz-bin-baz\"\u003eShaykh Abd al-Aziz ibn Abd Allah ibn Baz\u003c\/a\u003e (1910–1999 CE) served as the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and was one of the most senior scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah in the modern era. His fatawa and writings remain among the most widely referenced in the English-speaking Muslim world. Published by Authentic Statements Publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Muslims who want the obligatory knowledge set out in one place and in the right order, and established Muslims who want to check their foundations are sound. Also an excellent structured curriculum for Islamic teachers and study circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContinue Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are early in your study, see our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/islamic-book-recommendations\/7-best-islamic-books-for-new-muslims\"\u003e7 best Islamic books for new Muslims\u003c\/a\u003e and 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. For the pillars treated one at a time with their conditions, see the Yahya Ondigo series beginning with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shahadah-its-essential-conditions-by-yahya-ondigo\"\u003eShahadah: Testimony of Faith\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Statements Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52302858125625,"sku":"TIBC0292","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9306\/2201\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5207491e-92c3-4ea4-8558-a9753be198b9.jpg?v=1778693812"}],"url":"https:\/\/theislamicbookcafe.com\/collections\/shaykh-abdul-aziz-bin-baz.oembed","provider":"The Islamic Book Cafe LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}