Sufism & Good Character [Paperback]

ZAFAR AHMAD USMANI (Author), Faraz Fareed Rabbani (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2004

Translated by Faraz Rabbani. The Prophet Muhammad (upon him be peace) said, "On the Day of Resurrection, nothing will weigh heavier upon the Scales than good character" (Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi). The scholars of the science of Sufism explained the way to live the guidance of the beloved Messenger of Allah (saw), outwardly and inwardly, and guided people toward the perfection of good character and spiritual realization.

In this work, Imam Zafar Uthmani presents key Prophetic sayings related to good character and explains their implications for those seeking the spiritual way. To further the benefit of the book, commentary on many of the ¡adiths has been added from the classic works of Mulla Ali al-Qari and Mawlana Ahmad Diya' al-Din al-Kumushkhanawi.

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About the Author

Imam Zafar Ahmad Uthmani was one of the greatest hadith experts of the 20th Century. His 18-volume work I'la' al-Sunan, of which this work is the final chapter, is widely regarded as one of the very best presentations of the legal reasoning and proofs of the Hanafi school of Islamic law.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: White Thread Press (August 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972835830
• ISBN-13: 978-0972835831
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,656,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The size is perfect, February 7, 2006

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Ryan Tarpine "seeker of knowledge" (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews
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I hadn't noticed the length of the book before I ordered it - I bought it when looking for books to help me improve myself based on my high opinion of its translater (Faraz Rabbani) and by the fact that I kept seeing its name around the internet. When it arrived, I was surprised by its short length, and I was almost disappointed. However, I found this quality to be perfect - I have now read it through several times just over the past couple of weeks since I bought it. The book wastes no space: it is just hadiths organized by topic (e.g. "On Renunciation & Scrupulousness" and "On Warning Against Base Character") with commentary on each topic in general and certain critical hadiths within. The book is great as both a reference for hadiths which form the base of Sufism and as a source for insightful commentary. If you ever reflected on hadiths like "From the excellence of a man's Islam is leaving that which does not concern him" and wished you could benefit from more guidance, you absolutely need this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Short, Concise & Inspirational, May 15, 2005

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Salikah (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sufism & Good Character (Paperback)

Sufism and Good Character is a short work that leaves one wanting to read it over and over again.

The basis of the book are sayings of the Blessed Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) with insightful, wise commentary by Imam Zafar Uthmani. These carefully selected sayings leave one blessing the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) because of both the text of the hadith, but also many times over because of the beauty of his sweet words.

Beautifully translated and bound, Sufism and Good Character makes for an excellent gift!

5.0 out of 5 stars Sufism and Good Character, May 29, 2005

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Azeem Mohammed - See all my reviews
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This book is beautifully translated by someone who clearly has a mastery over both English and Arabic.

Clear and concise, this book is not a daunting read for those who want to know but don't want a doorstop!