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Reliance of the Traveller: Classic Manual of Islamic Sacred Law
0£35.00Reliance of the Traveller: A Classic Manual of Islamic Sacred Law
Translated and annotated by Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim KellerReliance of the Traveller (ʿUmdat al-Sālik wa ʿUddat al-Nāsik) is the first complete and authoritative English translation of a classical manual of Islamic sacred law (fiqh) from the Shāfiʿī school, meticulously rendered and annotated by Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller, a traditionally trained scholar and Sufi master.
Originally authored by the 14th-century jurist Imām Aḥmad ibn Naqīb al-Miṣrī, this seminal work is a comprehensive guide to every aspect of the Muslim’s legal life—from purification and prayer to commerce, marriage, inheritance, and criminal law. Grounded in Qur’an, Sunnah, scholarly consensus, and analogy, it represents the distilled rulings of one of Islam’s four Sunni legal schools.
Keller’s translation, the result of years of rigorous scholarship, includes extensive notes, scholarly appendices, and over 200 reliable endorsements (ijāzas) from leading Muslim authorities worldwide—affirming its authenticity and utility for contemporary readers. His work is a model of clarity, fidelity, and reverence for tradition.
For students of Islamic law, scholars, and anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of the Shariʿah as lived and applied for centuries, Reliance of the Traveller is an essential and enduring reference—uniting timeless knowledge with accessible presentation.
This is a classic manual of fiqh rulings based on Shafi”i School of jurisprudence and includes original Arabic texts and translations from classic works of prominent Muslim scholars such as al Ghazali, al Nawawi, al Qurtubi, al Dhahabi and others. It is an indispensable reference for every Muslim or student of Islam who needs to research on Islamic rulings on daily Muslim life.
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The Virtues of Imam Abu Hanifa and his two Companions Abu Yusuf and Muhammad Ibn Al-Hasan by Imam Dhahabi
0£6.95It is an immense pleasure to present this brilliant treatise on the virtues of al-Imam al-Azam, the Greatest Imam, Imam Abu Hanifa and his two companions Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Shaybani written by the renown hadith scholar Imam al-Dhahabi.
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Sidi Ahmad Zarruq’s Commentary on Shaykh al-Shadhili’s Hizb al-Bahr
0£21.95This English translation presents, for the first time, the illuminating commentary of Sidi Aḥmad Zarrūq—renowned jurist, spiritual guide, and reformer of the Sufi path—on Ḥizb al-Baḥr (“The Litany of the Sea”), the celebrated supplication composed by Imām Abū’l-Ḥasan al-Shādhilī.
Far more than a line-by-line explanation, Zarrūq’s commentary is a spiritual roadmap that unpacks the theological, spiritual, and devotional dimensions of the ḥizb. He reveals the inner meanings of its invocations, the spiritual states it seeks to awaken, and the conditions of presence and reliance it demands from the one who recites it. Through his insights, the Ḥizb al-Baḥr emerges not merely as a protective supplication—but as a living embodiment of tawḥīd, surrender, and trust in God.
Rendered into English with clarity and reverence, this translation brings one of the great treasures of the Shādhilī tradition within reach of today’s seekers. Whether read devotionally or studied as a manual of spiritual refinement, The Ocean of Protection offers guidance for the heart in every storm.
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Muhammad ﷺ the Perfect Man by Sayyid Alawi Maliki Makki
0£20.00This book is considered one of the best about the sublime perfections of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
In this landmark English edition of al‑Insān al‑Kāmil, the celebrated 20th‑century scholar and spiritual guide Sayyid ʿAlawī al‑Mālikī al‑Makkī unveils the prophetic archetype of human perfection. Drawing on Qurʾān, ḥadīth, and the insights of the great saints, he portrays the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ as the axis of creation, the mirror of divine mercy, and the exemplar for every seeker longing to realise the highest potentials of the soul.
Dr Mostafa Badawi—renowned translator, physician, and author—opens the volume with a masterful introduction that situates Sayyid ʿAlawī’s work within the living Sufi tradition, clarifies key theological concepts, and maps the book’s relevance to the spiritual crises of the modern age. His essay equips readers, whether seasoned students or newcomers, with the lenses needed to appreciate the text’s depth and subtlety.
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Sea Without Shore: A Manual of the Sufi Path by Sheikh Nuh Keller
0£25.00Sea Without Shore is a landmark in contemporary Islamic spirituality—a meticulously crafted manual of traditional Sufism drawn from the living Shādhilī path and its centuries-old lineage of realized saints. Written by Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller, a traditionally trained Islamic scholar and spiritual guide, this work distills over three decades of experience on the path into a comprehensive and accessible roadmap for seekers.
Rooted in the Qur’an, Sunnah, and the classical Sufi heritage, Sea Without Shore offers a detailed guide to the inward journey: outlining its principles, practices, stations, and challenges with precision and spiritual depth. Topics include purification of the soul, the role of the shaykh, the nature of divine unveiling, the meaning of sincerity, and the ethics of spiritual companionship.
Combining traditional scholarship with contemporary clarity, this volume revives the rigor, subtlety, and balance of classical Sufism while speaking to the conditions and confusions of the modern world. It is both a manual and a mirror—illuminating the reality of the path for those who walk it, and dispelling misconceptions for those who seek to understand it.
For serious students of Sufism and lovers of the inward path, Sea Without Shore is a definitive and enduring contribution to the revival of authentic Islamic spirituality.
