Translated Books & Projects
As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah
Translated and Compiled Books
الأسباب المعينة على حفظ القرآن الكريم
Causes that aid in the Memorisation of the Noble Qur’an
By Shaykh Mahmood al-Misri
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التـوفـيـق
Al-Tawfiq
By Shaykh Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid
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القبر موعدنا
The Grave is our Appointed Place
Dar al-Watan Publications
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بصائر في الفتن
The Way Out of Tribulations
By Shaykh Muhammad Ismail al-Muqaddam
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The Life of ‘Abdullah Ibn al-Mubarak
The Scholar of the East and the Scholar of the West
Based on the Arabic book, ‘Al-Imam al-Qudwah’ by Muhammad ‘Uthman Jamal
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Projects
There are several projects in the works which will be published in this blog over the course of time bi’ithnillaah - some completed and others still on their way (see below). Insha’Allah it’s my intention to see the expansion and completion of these projects. Unfortunately, some may take a very long time due to the actual content (and my time/effort I guess!), others will be wrapped up pretty quickly insha’Allah.
Below are details of what these projects are and where they can be located within the blog (listed in alphabetical order). Please keep refering back to this page for any new updates.
Exhortations of Imam al-Shafi’i
This project aims to translate quotes, from both poetry and prose, and also possible incidents from the life of Imam al-Shaafi’ee, taken from the book titled ‘Mawaa’idh al-Imam al-Shafi’ee. The book is available here and topically covers quotes regarding ‘ilm and the branches of uloom al-shar’iyyah, seeking knowledge, piety, advice and in general the raqaa’iq (heart softeners).
All posts pertaining to this project are preceded (in their titles) by the code ‘M#’
Project status: On-going
Translations filed under this category
The Advice of Imam Ahmad
A similar project to the one above, but this time the focus is on translating various statements, advice, wisdoms, and incidents relating to the Imam of the Sunnah, Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah). Original text is by the same author above from the same series.
All posts pertaining to this project are preceded (in their titles) by the code ‘A#’
Project status: On-going
Translations filed under this category
Nuniyah al-Qahtani
This is a gradual translation of the famous poem written by Imam Abu Muhammad al-Andalusi al-Qahtaani [Islamic Spain]. The poem covers many aspects of the ‘Aqeedah of Ahl al-Sunnah as well as points from the different Islamic Sciences e.g. ‘uloom al-Qur’aan, fiqh, hadeeth and also history.
Project status: On the back-burner 
Translation started up in this post
There hasn’t been many posts on the project Dar al-Huffaadh these past few months and that’s because I’ve decided to turn the project into a small book – which is now nearing completion alhamdulillah.
It was initially meant for some students and tahfeedh classes, but inshaAllah it’ll be made available online too (in some E-book perhaps). So watch this space
As-salamu ‘alaykum warahmatullaahi wabarakatuh,
Do you know where I can purchase Asbaab al-Mu’eena ‘alaa Hifdh al-Qur’aan’ ?
Wa `alaykumusalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
Buthaynah, I’m pretty sure you can purchase it anywhere in Egypt – most likely in al-Zaytoon which is the district where the Shaykh used to do all his talks (the libraries and bookshops there stock all his works).
Assalamu alaykum ukhtee,
Do you have an estimate on when the book on Dar al-Huffaadh will be completed?
I’m really looking forward to it inshaAllah.
Wa `alaykumusalam wa rahmatullah
Insha’Allah in a couple of weeks max.
I’m just trying to get through to the Shaykh about something and then I’ll put it up during this month insha’Allah.
Jazakillahu khayr,
I’m really looking forward to it. Please do your best to put it up soon
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Translation completed alhamdulillah, below is the direct link to download the book:
http://fajr.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/al-asbab-al-mueena-alal-hifdh1.pdf
ukhtee, I can’t seem to access the book by Imam Shafi’i rahimahullah..do you think you can send me the link, or better yet, attach the document in an email? I’d really appreciate it. Jazaki Allahu khayran.
Here’s an online copy if anyone else is having a problem with the download:
http://www.almeshkat.net/books/archive/books/alshafei.zip
Insha’Allah I’ll also send you a copy sis.
EDIT: Hmm, I just checked and the online copy seems truncated (only 2 pages are in the download). They’ve also removed the .doc download. I’ll see if I can find an alternative insha’Allah. Are you having the same problem Amatullah?
Yes that was the problem..I opened the document and it was only two pages! So I thought it was my computer…Barak Allahu feeki.
Alhamdulillah ukhtee, I found the full book here: http://www.saaid.net/book/open.php?cat=81&book=1064
Ahsanallahu ilayk sis!
Salaam aleikoem,
I am putting up a new website and I would like to put some translated books of your website on my website.
Can I have your permission to do so?
Its a dutch website.
MAy Allah bless you and keep up the good work.
Aleikoem Salaam wr wb
Wa `alaykumusalam wa rahmatullah
Yeah sure. Hope the books benefit your readers.
As-Sallaamu Alaykum wrwb
Quick question. How long do you think you have left for your work on the great Imam, Abdullah ibn Al-Mubarak?
Jazakillahu khairun katheerah, I’m Sooooooooo looking foward to this PDF!! Allah reward you with the best of rewards ameen!
Wa `alaykumusalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
It should be completed soon insha’Allah, I’m just working on the last 2 or 3 chapters – that includes his poetry which is taking up a bit of time to translate.
Once it’s complete, I’ll put it up as a new post, insha’Allah.
Asalamu wa alaykum ukhti
which tafseer would you recommend for a beginner/intermediate in arabic?
i have tafseer as-sa’di, is there any others which focus on tazkiyah and language?
Saw this recently put up, thought it was masha’Allah amazing nadhm of Golden Advices to the Memorizers of Qur’an
Asallamu Aleikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh.
I was wondering when the translation of Nooniyyah Al-Qahtani will be completed (just an estimate). I’m greatly anticipating on its compete translation. I have memorized the poem as a child and would love to know the meaning of it. May Allah reward you with the best Reward there is – Jannatul-Firdoos! Ameen
Jazaka Allahu Khair Wa’Ahsanallahu Ileiki,
Naimah
Wa `alaykisalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
Unfortunately, I lost my translation of the Nooniyah (or whatever was done of it so far). I don’t know if I’ll restart it, but it’s on my mind and insha’Allah I hope it gets done soon – if not by me, then by someone else out there
Salaam, is there anywhere I can buy these books, the translated versions as my printer is broken! jazakaAllahkhayr.
Wa `alaykumusalam wa rahmatullah
The translations were just personal efforts akhi, so none have been published in book form.
Oh, mashaAllah! They are really excellent books, may Allah reward you. Any plans for them to be published then?
As-Salāmu alaykum wa Rahmātullāhi wa Barakātuhū
In the Name of Allāh, The Most Compassionate, The Most Merciful
Pray this reaches you in the best of Imān [Faith] & Health
I have a few questions regarding the great Imam Abdullah ibn Al-Mubarak [ra]. Do you know anywhere were I can get a hold of any [preferablly all] of the following?
1] – Kitab Al-Jihad [sometimes just called Al-Jihad], By Abdullah ibn Al-Mubarak?
2] – Kitab Az-Zuhd wal-Riqaaq [sometimes just called Kitab Az-Zuhd, or Az-Zuhd], By Abdullah ibn Al-Mubarak?
And I’ve heard that Ibn Al-Mubarak authored a Musnad, I don’t know if this is avalible or not, but if it is, then this also.
And Imam An-Nawawi relates that he has numerous 40 hadith collections. And anything else that he [ra] has authored. SubhanAllah I am in awe of his great great scholar. I’ve scowered the web [to the best of my ability] but i can’t seem to find anything by him…Subhanallah this is so dishearting for me, as there is nothing that I’ve come across regarding him [from the little there is on him], that doesn’t remind me of the ‘akhira.
Please ya ukhti, if you know anywhere, please direct me! I will be soooo endebted to you!! [You can delete this comment, if you feel it's inappropriate for your fantastic blog mashaAllah].
Wa `alaykumusalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak authored many works, but most have been lost in history and never recovered. The first 2 books you mentioned are the only two available I think, but I doubt you can find them readily in Western bookstores… check out the publishers abroad.
Ibn al-Mubarak was the first to make an ‘Arba’een’ (40 hadith) collection, which many scholars after him decided to also follow up on. It’s known that he also wrote a Musnad as well as books on Tafsir, Fiqh, Fatawa, History etc. Sadly, none of these have been found or published – only references to them are mentioned in other scholars’ works.
Stay tuned for the bio which will discuss some of his works and narrations insha’Allah.
If only I knew how to go about publishing anything!
I’ve checked all the UK bookstores for a copy of any of his works to no avail, even some of the foreign bookstore, I’ve e-mailed subhanallah so many bookstore/bookseller, hence i thought i’ve leave a comment here, incase you’ve come accross any who sold his works..
Khair, Qadr-Allah, though i have complete yakeen in Allah [swt], that eventually Allah will guide me to where i can find at least his kitab-al-Jihad and Kitab Az-Zuhd wal-Riqaaq. I know his musnad also survived, and in his introduction to 40 hadith, Imam An-Nawawi mentions, Ibn mubarak authored many 40 hadith collections, and he mentioned something else, which is just SUBHANALLAAAAH!!! He said, when i just mention the name, Abdullah ibn Al-Mubarak, i can feel the baraqah from him, and his work!!! I look forwards to your bio on him [ra].
If you really want a hard copy, you can contact Dar al-Imam Ahmad – I believe they published at least one of his books. They’re located in Cairo:
Tel: 00202 2414248
Or alternatively, download the books… they’re available online insha’Allah.
It could be that manuscripts of his writings just need to be collected and published. His Kitab al-Jihad was published for the 1st time ever in 1971 (so recent!) and the other one on al-Raqa’iq was also just recently published, first in India and then republished very recently in Beirut. So you never know, more of his works may be available in the future insha’Allah.
Download them? SubhanAllah from where? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease tell me!!!
Walahi, it feels like Ramadhan is coming early!!! I’m sooooo excited about this it’s unreal! I am going to phone Egypt tomorrow inshaAllah [if Allah gives me life] after Jumu’ah salah inshaAllah. Ya ukhti fillah, please send me the link for both, I’ll be endebted to you, inshaAllah and have niyah to make specifice supplication for you inshaAllah.
Dear Brother Abu Abdur-Rahman,
I have Abdullah ibn Mubaraks book on Jihad, Zuhd and Raqq and his Musnad.
I can check the publishers and let you know. There was an urdu translation of the Kitab al-Jihad some years ago.
I found his books at the Cairo Book Fair.
His books are rare to find but that should never stop you looking.
Wasalam,
Asif
salaamwalaykum, dear brother i am deeply interested in the book of J*”&d by ibn al mubarak and the other two but mostly the first one, my dear brother i would be extreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeemely grateful and would do specific dua for you if you can please please please send me a copy of it in pdf. whether u have the arabic version or the english, it does not matter. please reply back to me and dont ignore this message.
wa ‘alaykumussalaam warahmatullah wa barakaatuh,
you can download kitab al-jihad from this link:
http://www.archive.org/download/waq8979/8979.pdf
source: http://www.waqfeya.com/book.php?bid=2641
I would be very thankful brother Asif, I’ve been looking for his books for a very long time, and I have not intention of stopping until Allah guides me to them. I’ve found a PDF of his kitabul-Jihad, and Kitabaz-Zuhd, but i have been trying to track down the actual published version. Brother if you can find the publisher, then subhanAllah i wont be able thank you enough.
jazaakillah ahsan al-jazaa
do you have arabic copy (pdf) of kitab الأسباب المعينة على حفظ القرآن الكريم ?
many thanks
Wa iyyaka khayran.
No unfortunately, I don’t think an Arabic pdf exists, sorry.
By the way, is there anyone who is talented at making front page covers for ebooks? Kalamullah brothers, could you perhaps offer some help?
Jazakallahu khayran to the one who stepped forward for the task!
Salam’Alaikum
I have some experience with making front covers. I can send you the details of the work I’ve done but I don’t know of any email address you can be contacted on.
Excellent blog, masha Allah!
The Grave is our Appointed Place..
that is an amazing book..
May Allah give you the reward of a Martyr ukhti
Assalamualaikum wr wb
Masha Allah really impresed with your work, may Allah swt reward you abundantly, amin.
Just want to know how do you encourage yourself to continue your translation works…masha Allah you are so determined.
Could you please share with me on how did you start having your own blog and what are the essential skills needed to have one
Jazakillah
Wa `alaykumusalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
It’s nothing too great, sis. :S I just update whenever there’s something beneficial to share. Otherwise, this little corner acts as storage space most of the time
You don’t need any skills to start a blog (well, maybe just typing skills). WordPress is pretty straight forward and easy to use… set one up and see how it goes insha’Allah.
Salamu alaykum…any updates on the translation of noniyaah?
Wa `alaykumusalam wa rahmatullah
I lost the translation (or what I had of it) when my laptop crashed. Sorry.
Maybe something will pick up in the future insha’Allah.
Salaamu Alaykum
i was wondering if you could give me the details of the ‘Maawaa’idh of Imaam Shafi’
i want to buy the actual book in arabic… soo im looking for the publisher the print type etc.. and please tell me the best copy of that book
barakallahu fiik
Wa `alaykumusalam wa rahmatullah
It’s a small collection of Imam al-Shafi’i's quotes and short incidents. Most of the content is probably taken from larger backdated sources such as the classical biographical books. The book itself is most likely published as part of the معالم التربية والدعوة series; Maktab al-Islami in Beirut and ‘Amman. But you can find it different bookstores in Egypt such as Darusalam in nasr City.
MashaAllah, i have just finished reading sira of Abdullah ibn al Mubarak. Jazakallahu khairan those who translated it and collected it. inshaAllah it is a heavy deed for your scales on yavmal qiyama.
is there anywhere onthe internet an ebook ‘al imam al qudva’?
MASHALLAH
Salam alikom sister Jazakallahu kheir for your work and may Allah reward you for your efforts insha’allah.
I have a question regarding translating books, I am a history fanatic and I have some history books I would like to translate into English and/or Spanish because there is a shortage of islamic books in spanish. I would like to know how did you go about translating books? did you have to seek permission to translate/distribute?
jazakallahu kheir
Wa `alaykumusalam sister,
To be honest, I just went ahead and translated them (after exhausting myself trying to contact the shuyukh!).
But if you are going to publish anything especially if you plan on selling the translation, it’s best to contact the authors or publishing houses and see if you require permission for that.
Salamu Alaikum
If anyone is interested in the Book Ad-Durar As Saniyyah by The Scholars of Najd i got them for sale!!
Asalamu alaykum
these sound great, looking forward to the completion of the on-going ones inshaaAllah