The Lawful & The Prohibited in Islam [Hardcover]

translators Kamal ElHelbawy, M. Moinuddin Siddiqui, Syed Shukry Yusuf al-Qardawi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2006

The Lawful and the Prohibited in Islam has, since its, first publication in 1960, enjoyed a hugh readership. It dispels the ambiguities surrounding the Shari'ah, serving as an essential reference work for the Muslims of this age. It clarifies the Lawful (halal) and why it is lawful, and prohibited (haram) and why it is prohibited, referring to the Qur'an and the Sunnah. It answers many of the questions which Muslims face today. In a very simple way, the book delves into the authentic references in Islamic jurisprudence and fiqh to extract judgements of interest to contemporary Muslims on matters of worship, business dealings, marriage and divorce, food and drink, dress and adornment, patterns of behavior, individual and group relations, family and social ethics, habits and social customs. Referring to authentic texts, it carifies that "Permissibility, is the rule in everything, unless it is otherwise specified in matters that adversely affect individuals or groups." It also stipulates that "Allah is the only authority who has the right to legislate for the lawful and the prohibited."

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Language Notes

Text: English, Arabic (translation) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Dr. Yusuf Al-Qaradawi is a prominent Muslim scholar who has devoted his life to the cause of Islam. Born in Eqypt, he was educated at al-Azhar University in Cairo, the most distinguished institution of Islamic learning in the world. Dr. Al-Qaradawi's contributions to the field of Islamic scholarship are noteworthy. He is the author of numerous books, some of which have been translated into Turkish, Persian, Urdu and Indonesian. He is also a poet who is well-known for his distinctive style.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 259 pages
• Publisher: Kitab Bhavan (March 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8171513735
• ISBN-13: 978-8171513734
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,359,392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn the basics of Islam, November 13, 2005

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Gul Muhammad (Dallas, TX, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lawful and the Prohibited in Islam (Al-Halal Wal Haram Fil Islam) (Paperback)

This book is very good to explain right from wrong the way God taught us by the example of his last messenger - Muhammad of Arabiyyah. The writer of this book learned Islam at alAzar University in Cairo, Egypt.

You will learn that fornication (zina) is haraam (punishable sin). You will learn that alcohol and gambling are abominations of Shaytaan (Satan). You will learn that the woman may wear gold but the man is forbidden to wear the gold; it is haraam for the man to wear the gold because it is like a hot burning coal from the hellfire on is skin.

You will learn that if the man cannot keep from the zina, then he must get a wife. With the wife is halaal (permissable), without the wife is sin.

The Christian will benefit from reading this book too. Many things that God told to Christians, God also told to Muslims.

This book is very good to know about Islam; another good book is by Abdalati and the title is Islam in Focus. After a Muslim reads these two books and reads translation of Quran, then he will know his and her religion. Too many Muslims do not know about Islam.

7 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book, December 19, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Lawful and the Prohibited in Islam (Al-Halal Wal Haram Fil Islam) (Paperback)

This is an important book that should be in the library of every

muslim today. As the title says this book talks about what is

lawful and prohibited in islam. It attacke issues that faces

muslims nowadays in their everyday lives. The author of the

book is a well known respected islamic figure. Even though

their are so many other books that talk about what is lawful

and prohibited in Islam this book has something different. This

book was printed thirteen differet times in Arabic. It was

translated to other languages too. Seeing this great book out

of print is something I didnt expect.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and acurate, May 23, 2006

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Sommar H. El-nazer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lawful and the Prohibited in Islam (Al-Halal Wal Haram Fil Islam) (Paperback)

A very helpful referance. Balanced opinions and very accurate as far as I have seen. I recomend it to everyone weather they are new or experienced muslims. I love it, I hope you like i as much.