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The Secrets of Asceticism: Being the Third Part of Qam' Al-Hirsi Bi Al-Zuhdi Wa Al-Qana'ah - Softcover
Synopsis
Being the third part of al-Qasru'l-Hirs, al-Qurtubi deals with the issue of zuhd or "doing-without." Zuhd is a central dimension of Islam, but Muslims in every age have faced the ingrained peril of distorting its meaning and its demands, and veer away from a sound understanding of it. This book not only restores a balance in the understanding of zuhd but offers practical advice of how to bring it into our lives. Special attention is given to the central issue of wealth, from the viewpoint of how to employ it legitimately, and of its being a test to Muslims. In explaining this sacred state, al-Qurtubi explores many themes, including: The linguistic meaning of zuhd and the clarification of its essence; The means to attain control over the earthly plain and to exercise zuhd in it; The virtue of zuhd, and the fruits it produces; The states of those who exercise zuhd in this world; Some examples of zuhd by the Prophet Muhammad, upon whom be peace and blessings; Some examples of zuhd by the Prophet's companions; The virtue of those who acquire ownership of wealth rightfully, and who spend out of it rightfully; The explanation of the Prophetic hadith: "Every nation has its peculiar test, and the test of my community is "belief lies in wealth." This book will be of interest to readers who wish to understand the centrality of zuhd to the Islamic tradition as written by one of the greatest Qur'anic commentators belonging to the Islamic civilisation.
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Product Description
This guide introduces modern readers to the commentary of medieval scholar al-Qurtubi and presents his rulings on how believers should regard wealth. Topics include the importance of money as a test for Muslims, the necessity that money be rightfully earned and properly spent, the virtue to be found in labor, and the complexities of using money for earthly power. Some examples of zuhd, or 'doing without,' by the Prophet Muhammad and his companions are used to clarify the law and provide practical models.
About the Author
Imam al-Qurtubi was an eminent Spanish scholar of the 13th century who specialized in Islamic jurisprudence.Ahmed 'Ali is a lawyer and an arbitrator of legal disputes who is fluent in English, Italian, and classical Arabic.
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- PublisherAmal Pr
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0955235960
- ISBN 13 9780955235962
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages143
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