Zad al-Muttaqin Sharh Is'af al-Muridin li-Iqamat Fara'id al-Din زاد المتقين شرح إسعاف المريدين لإقامة فرائض الدين

Zad al-Muttaqin Sharh Is'af al-Muridin li-Iqamat Fara'id al-Din (زاد المتقين شرح إسعاف المريدين لإقامة فرائض الدين) is a valuable Hanafi manual that combines the essentials of Islamic belief and worship with clear legal instruction and spiritual guidance. In this commentary, Shaykh Abdul Ghani al-Ghunaymi al-Maydani (d. 1298 AH / 1881 CE) explains the individual obligations (Fard 'Ayn) every Muslim must know, making the work an ideal introduction to the foundations of faith and practice.

The Commentator: Shaykh Abdul Ghani al-Maydani

Shaykh Abdul Ghani al-Ghunaymi al-Maydani was one of the foremost Hanafi scholars of 19th-century Damascus. A distinguished student of the great jurist Imam Ibn Abidin, he is best known for his celebrated work Al-Lubab fi Sharh al-Kitab, the standard commentary on Mukhtasar al-Quduri. Renowned for his clarity of expression, al-Maydani possessed a remarkable ability to present complex legal discussions in a simple, organized, and accessible manner.

The Original Text: Is'af al-Muridin

Is'af al-Muridin li-Iqamat Fara'id al-Din is a concise primer on the essential religious knowledge (Fard 'Ayn) required of every Muslim. It covers the two fundamental areas of Islamic learning:

• The essentials of Sunni creed (Aqidah), following the orthodox tradition.

• The basic rulings of worship according to the Hanafi school, including purification, prayer, fasting, and other everyday religious obligations.

The Commentary: Zad al-Muttaqin

In Zad al-Muttaqin, al-Maydani expands upon the concise text with clear explanations while preserving its simplicity and practical focus. He clarifies the legal rulings governing acts of worship, occasionally cites supporting evidence from the Quran and Sunnah, and highlights the spiritual purpose behind religious observance. The commentary emphasizes that sound knowledge of worship should cultivate sincerity, mindfulness of Allah, and genuine devotion.

The Publisher: Maktabat al-Ghanim

Maktabat al-Ghanim is well known for publishing reliable editions of classical Hanafi works. This carefully produced edition of Zad al-Muttaqin presents an important instructional text in a clear, readable format, making it an excellent resource for students, teachers, and anyone seeking a sound understanding of the essential obligations of Islam according to the Hanafi school.