Ascent to Felicity (Maraqi 'l-Sa'adat)

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The treatise “Ascent to Felicity” (Maraqi ‘l-Sa’adat) not only excels in its coherent presentation and its direct relevance to the lofty objective at hand but also commands respect for its veracious content. The author, Imam Hasan ibn ‘Ammar al-Shurunbulali, is recognized as a prominent jurist within the later period of the Hanafi jurisprudential tradition. His renown extends to his composition of another seminal work on religious practices, “Nur al-Idah,” which achieved unparalleled acceptance throughout regions where the Hanafi legal school held sway. An admirable rendering into lucid, fluid English of Imam Hasan al-Shurunbulali’s primer of Hanafi law, Ascent to Felicity. This concise but thorough work focuses on the five acts of worship. The book has the added feature of a fairly detailed presentation of the basics of the Muslim Creed. In translating this introductory section of Imam Shurunbulali’s treatise, Khan’s skill as a translator is on full display, as he has made sometimes involved theological concepts easily accessible to the average English reader. Khan has provided an additional service to both Shurunbulali’s work and to contemporary Muslims by augmenting the translation with insightful and extremely useful explanatory notes. The value of this work, skillfully produced by White Thread Press, goes far beyond its benefit to adherents of the Hanafi legal school. Rather, it will prove of benefit to Muslims in general as well as researchers interested in latter-day presentations of the creed and practice of Sunni Muslims.” Imam Zaid Shakir Need answers to day-to-day issues you encounter in worship? Register for this free SeekersGuidance Course and study one of the most comprehensive works of Sacred Law (fiqh) in the Hanafi school, Shurunbulali’s Ascent to Felicity (Maraqi al-Sa‘adat) . For centuries, this has been one of the most widely taught texts in traditional Islamic institutes and seminaries. This course will leave the students well-prepared to deal with the majority of issues that they encounter in their daily worship. In this book, you will find clear explanations and practical guidance on how to incorporate Islamic teachings into your daily life. Whether you are a new convert or a long-time follower, Ascent to Felicity is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to strengthen their faith.

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An admirable rendering into lucid, fluid English of Imam Hasan al-Shurunbulali’s primer of Hanafi law, Ascent to Felicity. This concise but thorough work focuses on the five acts of worship. The book has the added feature of a fairly detailed presentation of the basics of the Muslim Creed. In translating this introductory section of Imam Shurunbulali’s treatise, Khan’s skill as a translator is on full display, as he has made sometimes involved theological concepts easily accessible to the average English reader. Khan has provided an additional service to both Shurunbulali’s work and to contemporary Muslims by augmenting the translation with insightful and extremely useful explanatory notes. The value of this work, skillfully produced by White Thread Press, goes far beyond its benefit to adherents of the Hanafi legal school. Rather, it will prove of benefit to Muslims in general as well as researchers interested in latter-day presentations of the creed and practice of Sunni Muslims.” Anyone wishing to learn and correctly apply the rules of Islamic law according to the Hanafi school, or for those seeking clarity on the day-to-day issues faced in matters of worship. It is also particularly useful as a primer for students of Islamic jurisprudence. If you would like to enrol for the equivalent of this course according to the Shafi’i school, take this course instead. Another matter that sets this course apart from others is that Imam Shurunbulali was from “ahl al-tarjih,” those scholars at the rank of choosing positions in the school. This eliminates confusion and provides the reader with a good grounding in the subject.The text further encompasses a spectrum of legal edicts concerning acts such as ritual slaughter, sacrificial practices, and hunting. Thus, as an introductory discourse, it boasts a commendable breadth of subject matter. Importantly, it maintains a judicious balance, abstaining from delving into extraneous legal and doctrinal intricacies that might otherwise inundate the reader. Rather, it presents a lucid exposition of the most pivotal issues germane to these two scholarly disciplines. The text is not a beginner's work. It adds detail and nuance to the basics that would have been studied prior to it. Nur al-Idah - despite its brilliance - was not Imam Shurunbulali’s most celebrated work. He was most famously known for his work, the Shurunbulaliyya, a hashiya (marginal notes) on the Durar of Mulla Khusraw which covers all the topics of jurisprudence. This treatise became an integral component of seminary curricula across modern-day Turkey, India, Pakistan, Egypt, the Levant, and the Caucuses. Additionally, Imam Shurunbulali penned two authoritative commentaries on “ Nur al-Idaḥ“: the more extensive “ Imdad al-Fattaḥ” and its abridged variant, “ Maragi ‘l-Falah,” both of which garnered widespread acclaim. Notably, the “Imdad” is referenced over seventy times within the esteemed ‘Allama Ibn ‘Abidin’s magnum opus, “Radd al-Mubtar,” which remains a foremost legal reference within the later Hanafi legal tradition across the Muslim world, despite its coverage limited to just five chapters. Written by the eminent 11th century Hanafi scholar, Abu ’l-Ikhlas al-Shurunbulali, Ascent to Felicity is a concise yet comprehensive primer in creed and jurisprudence. It spans all five pillars of Islam, as well as the topics of slaughtering, ritual sacrifice, and hunting. To supplement the text, the translator has added key explanatory notes taken from several reliable works on theology and jurisprudence. He has also added appendices that comprise numerous supplications related to the five pillars, presented in Arabic script along with English transliteration, as well as the etiquette of visiting the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) in Madina Munawwara.

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Nur al-Idah wa Naja al-Arwah (The Light of Clarification and the Salvation of Souls) aims to cover the issues of purification, prayer and fasting at an intermediate and exhaustive level. It is also written in a very deliberate and scholarly method, and gradually ramps up its level of nuance. Week 9 : Invalidators & non-invalidators of prayer & disliked actions in prayer (2); prostration of forgetfulness Before doing this course, consider taking the Absolute Essentials of Islam (Hanafi): Getting Started With Your Belief and Practice course.To supplement the text, the translator has added key explanatory notes taken from several reliable works on theology and jurisprudence. He has also added appendices that comprise numerous supplications related to the five pillars, presented in Arabic script along with English transliteration, as well as the etiquette of visiting the Messenger of Allâh (Allah bless him and grant him peace) in Madina.