Al-Maqasid: Nawawi's Manual of Islam

About this book

Al-Maqasid is a short manual by Imam an-Nawawi covering the essentials of Islamic belief and practice according to the Shafi'i school, translated by Nuh Ha Mim Keller.

It covers belief, purification, prayer, zakah, fasting and hajj, and ends with a section on the spiritual path and the inner meanings of worship. Keller's notes clarify the rulings and add useful context, and appendices address topics such as the creed and the remembrance of Allah.

Its brevity makes it an ideal first fiqh text for Shafi'i students.

What's inside

• Belief and purification
• Prayer, zakah, fasting and hajj
• The spiritual path
• Translator's notes and appendices
• Arabic and English