Dar al-Fikr

A ground breaking book on the hot issue of taqleed, that has been published dozens of times since its first appearance in 1389 AH. Of particular importance is the account of al-Buti's debate with Albani.

Is man free or compelled? Who is the creator of human deeds? What is the relationship between human agency and Allah's powers? What is the difference between the Will of Allah and the Pleasure of Allah? What does this Qur'anic ayah mean: "But you cannot will unless Allah wills." [Al-Insan 76:30]

This is the well known commentary on Muwatta that no serious student of Muwatta can do without. Includes a foreword by Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi detailing the history of Hadith scholarship in the Indian subcontinent.

Describes positions of all schools of fiqh on each issue along with the references from the Qur'an and Hadith and reasoning used by each one of them.

What are the desirable attributes of the Muslim character in relationship to our Creator in the light of Hadith of the Prophet and sayings and example of the Companions.