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Reliance of the Traveller: A Classic Manual of Islamic Sacred Law (English, Arabic and Arabic Edition) (Arabic) Hardcover – July 1, 1997

by Nuh Ha Mim Keller (Editor, Translator)

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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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Publisher : Amana Corporation; Revised edition (July 1, 1997)
Language : English, Arabic, Arabic
Hardcover : 1232 pages
ISBN-10 : 0915957728
ISBN-13 : 978-0915957729
Item Weight : 2.65 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1.7 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #519,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #59 in Islamic Law (Books)
- #343 in History of Islam
- #12,844 in Law (Books)

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jbdmd

CRITICAL MATERIAL: See for your self what historic Islamic experts themselves say constitutes the teaching and practice of Islam

Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2017

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Like the alchemists of old, when you start with lead you end up with lead, you do not have gold, you do not pass GO and collect $200, and you get lead poisoning. Take 3 bars of 100% lead (#1 is known as the Quran, #2 is known as the Hadith and #3 is known as the biography of Muhammad) add a generous portion credulity (or fear) and stir vigorously. You now have sharia law (and you would have been better off with actual lead poisoning as that can be chelated). Everyone interested in the truth regarding the ideology known as Islam should have this text on their reference shelf. Here you will find what "jihad" really is (war against unbelievers, page 599 aka section o9.0), what the punishment for apostasy is (death, page 595, aka section o8.0). Very interesting is the section on what constitutes apostasy (practically anything but my personal favorite is section o8.7(17) on page 598: "to believe that things in themselves or by their own nature have any causal influence independent of the will of Allah"). Bet you didn't know that the law of gravity or Planck's constant could get you killed in some places (unless, of course, you proclaim that they exist now but could instantly change 5 minutes from now if Allah so wills it). Much is said about inheritance (women get less) and who can see who without being "covered" (meaning a burka or at least a hijab).
Unlike the foundational documents of Islam, this text is derivative and resulted from "scholars" distilling down the materials of the Quran, Hadith and Mr. M's biography into what should be actual Islamic practice. Hence there is no area of life that is not covered by sharia law and there is no separation of theology from politics. In Islam they are one and the same.

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This book offers a lot of good information about aspects of Islamic sharia

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2018

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This book offers a lot of good information about aspects of Islamic sharia. The translator, however, fudges on some of the translation for what I can only assume would be a desire to withhold some unpleasant facts about Islam. For instance, a native Arabic speaker explained to me that the section on female circumcision covers up the original text which states that a female's entire clitoris should be removed. It is interesting that this book seems to be disappearing from the internet and is available only at a highly inflated price if at all.

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CKR

Your comprehensive go to book for shutting down islamic apologists...

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018

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I'm giving in 5 stars, but that doesn't mean that I enjoy what is written in it. It's definitely a very clearly written book, supported by famous islamic universities. If any muslim apologists question you on why you are "crazy" for thinking hitting your wife is permitted, or forbidding her from leaving the home unaccompanied unless it is for her to visit relative or go on Hajji and many other "progressive" ideas, you can whip this out. Not only does it give the law for how a truly righteous muslim should behave and see that it is incompatible with western society, but it gives you references to the quran and hadiths on which the rulings are based. This follows one of the 4 Sunni schools of Jurisprudence, but all schools agree on the major issues, and agree on 75% of all areas of jurisprudence, with their differences being only minor variances.

I definitely recommend reading this after reading "Muhammed's Koran: why muslims kill" by tommy Robinson, and "The Life of Muhammed" by Ibn Ishaq. You will have more knowledge about islam than 95% of muslims...

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Shs Dooms

Must read for those who want to know more.

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018

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This is a must read for everyone who wants to know more about Islam and the reason why we now see things happening that once were totally foreign to us (FGM, child brides, Women's Rights or rather the lack thereof, Apartheid, yes!, hatred towards Jews or Gays). This book will show you why. It is the Islamic Law. Too often we are told "Islam is peace", but when you start reading the Koran, Hadith and Sira it turns out to be anything but. We can no longer trust our politicians to inform us correctly on important matters like this. They are painfully ignorant of the intolerant message Islam spreads. Don't take me wrong, to each his own in terms of what one chooses to believe or follow is my view. However, when an ideology (not a religion!) is so aggressive in spreading its message and willing to back it up with the most abject violence seen in a very long time, one must ask the hard and difficult questions. Since the people we appointed to do this for us are unwilling or unable, we must educate ourselves. This book is not an easy read and I strongly suggest reading up on the Koran etc. before one attempts it. But when you do, you will not be disappointed. The knowledge you will gain is invaluable in any future debate you will have because you are now armed with the facts, not what some politician, pundit or vague website will say.

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James Allen

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017

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Should be a required reading for USA congress,this weekend

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High Hat

But it!

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2016

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I keep seeing sharia law being brought up. I decided I'd like this condensed book for a reference book. As hard as it is to believe this books tells you how to divorce one of your wives before she has her first period and many other things that Muslims don't wish to admit to an infidel.

38 people found this helpful

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Zapita

Excellent work

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2010

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I cannot simply describe in words how valuable this book has being. It is such a great work that benefits the common person who has not spent time learning the rules and regulations (masaail) of Islam. I would recommend it to anyone who follows Shafie methodology (fiqh) and wants authentic book for day to day reference. Of course you should consult the learned scholars if anything is not clear or you need more clarification.

The english is very easy to understand. The arabic text is side by side. Valuable comments are added in certain places. In many places references to other sections of same book is added which give further explanation of a point.

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Mike Ramirez

Islamic Sacred Law - Thoroughly Explained

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2018

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Reliance of the Traveller is the Authoritative Manual for Islamic Sacred Law and is the go-to reference for many seeking to understand Sharia Doctrine that governs the Muslim world. This English translation has the certified stamp of approval from al-Azhar Islamic Research Academy as to the reliability in the understanding and application of all matters of Islamic law as it relates to tenets of faith, personal ethics and character that adherent Muslims abide by.

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Kamila

A must for every muslim or non muslim seeking knowledge k

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2014

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Alhamdulillah for Allah (swt) bringing this knowledge into my life. Very easy read but by no means vague in its approach. Removes all doubt from a believer or non believer. You have the answers to many unanswered in biasd answered questions. This is a poweful reference and great pathway to building and increasing your knowledge and understanding Islam the right way.

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FSPORTLTD

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2020

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Gogol

A book to be studied with a teacher

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2005

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An excellent and well written book. The translation is well written and accompanied by the original Arabic text, there are translations also of religious rulings regarding everything from creed to smoking. The index is excellent and well formatted and the book is well sourced (a previous reviewer mentioned that the text does not give any sources (I assume he means the original Arabic writer) while this is true, Nuh Keller does well document his own sources including a brief biography of them and even other source reading material) The book has also been certified by some of the leading institutions in the Islamic world.

On an negative side, the actual text itself does not have a sufficient commentary (if at all) in that matter I am in agreement with the previous reviewer as there are many controversial matters brought up in the original Arabic text that need further explanation, to not do so surely does a great hindrance to the book. There are many who will argue that this book was intended to be read with a qualified Islamic scholar, if that were the case then what was the point in making it a book available for worldwide distribution? This could have been easily avoided by making it simply a University syllabus book and not one for general public consumption.

Secondly the contentious matters brought up with regards to creed. Nuh Keller as with the original author of the Arabic text and most of the sources he cites belong to the Ashari school of Islamic creed while a minority in contemporary Muslim society belong to a creed followed by ibn Taymiyah and his student ibn al-Qayyim. The matters of contention between the two schools are of little interest to Muslims never mind non-Muslims who will undoubtedly have access to this book so it begs the question as to why Nuh Keller even bothered to bring up such a controversial matter. Surely it would have been sufficient to state his and the original authors beliefs and leave it at that?

Aside from this it is an excellent book and although it is according to the Shafi school of law much of the content is of equal value to a follower of any of the schools of Islam.

Highly recommended but with a commentary this could have been excellent

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Steve F.

Useful for anyone researching Sharia law.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2017

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An interesting book indeed. It's a law book and it's about religion so don't expect light reading. It's just a shame that PDF versions have been oppressed throughout the internet because a PDF version would be useful to help search various issues.

KingBaldwinxiii

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2015

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