Code of Companionship : New,
'A Treatise on
Exemplary Conduct & Ethics'
Complete Arabic with Facing English
[A5] Paperback - 213 pages,
'Adab as-Suhba' -
by Imam al-Sharani [d.973h]
*Transl. by Abdur Rehman Mangera,
Publ. by White Thread.
Description :
Embark on a transformative journey with Imam al-Sha‘rani’s, rahimahullah, masterpiece, Adab al-Suhba, in this bilingual edition, illuminating the profound impact of virtuous companionship and the sacred responsibilities we bear toward others. In this eloquent and relatable exploration, the book seamlessly weaves together insights from the Noble Qur’ān, the Prophetic Sunna, and the timeless wisdom of esteemed Islamic scholars.
Divided into four compelling sections, discover the essence of :
---1. Embracing companionship for the sake of Allāh,
---2. Navigating the intricacies of true companionship rights,
---3. Adhering to the noble etiquette of the righteous, and
---4. Imbibing the beauty of Allāh’s remembrance (adhkar).
This intricate tapestry of knowledge is skilfully woven together, breathing life into the heart and adorning the mind with insights that propel the reader to cast off blameworthy traits and embrace the praiseworthy virtues of the pious.
This profound text deserves to be embraced and studied by imams alongside their congregations, teachers with their students, parents with their children, and within the academic realms of colleges and universities worldwide. Its teachings possess the potential to elevate our conduct, allowing the message of Prophetic mercy to permeate our hearts. As we internalise these teachings and embody them in our actions, we can radiate this mercy to others, thereby contributing to the restoration of humanity’s innate dignity and compassion in the world.
Imam ‘Abd al-Wahhab al-Sha’rani (b. 898/1493) was one of the scholarly saints and revivers of Islam in the sixteenth century. He is generally hailed as a reviver (mujaddid) of Islam and is considered one of the most prolific writers in the early Egyptian-Ottoman period, composing legal, spiritual, and theological works that continue to enjoy wide circulation throughout the Muslim world. One of his ancestors, Musa b. ‘Imran was the son the Sultan of Tlemcem, Algeria and a student of the famous Algerian spiritual master Abu Madyan (d. 594/1197). Musa b. ‘Imran’s grandson Ahmad moved to a village in Upper Egypt called Saqiyat Abu al-Sha’ra, whence the ascription “al-Sha’rani”.
Imam ‘Abd al-Wahhab al-Sha’rani went on to study the Islamic sciences in al-Azhar University, and was a student of Shaykh al-Islam Zakariyya al-Ansari. His spiritual teachers include Shaykh Ibrahim al-Matbuli (d. ca. 877/1492) and ‘Ali al-Khawwas, both of whom were illiterate, albeit spiritually illumined masters. His greatest contributions to Islamic spirituality and scholarship are his over three hundred books, the most famous of which include his al-Mizan al-kubra (The Supreme Scale), Lata’if al-minan wa al-akhlaq (Subtle Blessings and Qualities of Character), and al-Uhud al-Muhammadiyya (The Muhammadan Covenants),
Other published works of Imam al-Sharani.
More Sufism books,
Also see Self Development,
Dimensions : 21 x 14.8cm.
*NON ASWJ
