About the Book:
A collection of 40 Hadith on the virtues of Makkah.
The translation and publication of this succinct collection of 40 narrations on 'The Virtues of Makkah' is compiled by one of the foremost judges, Islamic jurists, lovers of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him), and spiritual scholars of the recent past; Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani (may Allah's mercy be with him).
Set in English translation with accompanying vocalized Arabic script and color images, this book includes sections on the Ka'abah, Zam Zam, the Standing Place of Abraham (Maqam Ibrahim), the Black Stone, and the virtues of praying in the three sacred mosques. The purpose of this book is to remind the readers of the lofty status of Makkah and to create a knowledge-based, emotional connection to it, especially for those setting out on 'Umrah and Hajj.
Contents:
1. Makkah al-Mukarramah
2. The Sacred Ka'bah
3. The Black Stone
4. The Day of Arafah
5. Zam Zam Water
6. Virtues of the Blessed Masajid
About the Author:
Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani, was born in approximately 1849 CE and hailed from a righteous family in Palestine. He first memorized the Qur'an and learnt its sciences along with Ahadith literature at the hands of his father. He then furthered his studies at Al-Azhar University with the foremost teachers of his time. His knowledge, love, and defense of the Prophet (peace be upon him) knew no bounds. The many books he authored are a testimony to this. Later on in life he taught and presided as a judge in Beirut for many years.
After Qadi Yusuf al-Nabahani retired from his post, he devoted his time to writing and worshipping. He traveled to al-Madinah al-Munawwarah and lived in the noble city for a period. Then he returned to Beirut, Lebanon where he passed on to the mercy of Allah at the beginning of Ramadhan 1932 CE.
About The Translator:
Rashad Jameer was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. In his early twenties, by Allah’s mercy and the companionship of the people of īmān and daʿwah, Allah opened his heart to recommit to Islam. From there, he began his study of the Arabic language, the Holy Qur’an and Islamic Sciences with local scholars in Toronto, and pursued further studies in Arabic and Ḥanafī and Mālikī fiqh in Cairo, Egypt and Hadramout, Yemen.
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