An Nawawi's Forty Hadith, English / Arabic, Al-Arba'in al-Nawawi,
*[A5] Paperback - 132 pages,
by Imam Yahya ibn Sharaf an-Nawawi,
Translated by Ezzeddin Ibrahim & Denys Johnson-Davies,
Published by Islamic Texts Society, Cambridge, UK.
Description :
This collection of forty hadith by one of the most famous compilers of hadith is generally regarded as the most popular anthology and the best introduction to the study of the Prophet’s, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, sayings which, together with the Qur’an, contain the essential teachings of Islam.
The Arabic original has been printed alongside the English translation for the benefit of those with a knowledge of Arabic. The translation, by two scholars working in close collaboration, combines accuracy with readability.
The author : Imam an Nawawi, alayhi ar-Rahman w'al-Ridwan,
is one of the great Sufi scholars, strictest latter-time hadith
masters, and most meticulous of jurists. Shaykh al-Islam Imam Muhyiddin
Yahya ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi is with al-Rafi`i the principal reference of the late Shafi`i school.
His books remain authoritative in the methodology of the law, in Qur'an
commentary, and in hadith. His commentary of 'Sahih Muslim' is second
only to Ibn Hajar's commentary of 'Sahih Bukhari.' Allah Almighty gave his
famous compilation of Forty Hadiths more circulation and fame than
possibly any other book of hadith, large or small, and has allowed
an-Nawawi to be of immense benefit to the Community of Islam.
*Dimensions : 21.5 x 14 cm.