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Qāḍīkhān’s Sharḥ al-Jāmiʿ al-Ṣaghīr: Book Review
Oct 29, 2025
A look at Ismaeel Books’ three-volume edition of Qāḍīkhān’s Sharḥ al-Jāmiʿ al-Ṣaghīr and why this newly published classical commentary matters to students of Hanafi fiqh.
Book Review: Al-Taḥqῑq al-Bāhir Sharḥ Al-Ashbāh wa 'l-Naẓā̕ir
Oct 29, 2025
A review of the eight-volume edition of Al-Taḥqīq al-Bāhir, a detailed Hanafi commentary on Ibn Nujaym’s Al-Ashbāh wa al-Naẓāʾir, with a close look at its manuscript research and editing.
Which Edition of Iḥyāʾ ʿUlūm al-Dīn Should You Choose?
Oct 14, 2025
Which Arabic edition of al-Ghazālī’s Iḥyāʾ should you choose? This guide discusses textual reliability, readability and the differences between older prints and modern editions.
Printed Arabic Editions of Iḥyāʾ ʿUlūm al-Dīn
Oct 14, 2025
Trace the printed Arabic editions of al-Ghazālī’s Iḥyāʾ ʿUlūm al-Dīn, from nineteenth-century publications to modern editions, with bibliographic details and links to available scans.
Prophet of Mercy Book Review
Oct 10, 2025
Is Prophet of Mercy a good introduction to the Sīrah? This review explores Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi’s storytelling, the book’s historical context and who will benefit from reading it.
Book Review: The Beginning of Guidance
Oct 10, 2025
Is The Beginning of Guidance a good place to start reading al-Ghazālī? This review considers its advice on worship and daily conduct, alongside the White Thread Press translation.