Al-Adab al-Mufrad with Full Commentary: A Perfect Code of Manners and Morality

by Adil Salahi (Translator)

Al-Adab al-Mufrad , an anthology of 1329 hadiths, is a treasured work in Muslim history by one of its most respected scholars, Imam Bukhari. In preparing this selection of hadiths Imam Bukhari aimed to set out a model to follow for successful relations within the Muslim community as well as interaction between Muslims and non-Muslims based on the Prophetic example, and that of Muhammad's closest companions. All of the hadiths are directly related to the standards of manners and morality Islam wants to prevail, and Muslims throughout the world have been guided by it since its preparation over a millennium ago. Famed for the reliability and strength of his work, Imam Bukhari exclusively used hadith that do not go below the grade of "Good", or "Hasan", and since they are focused on manners and moral values, they are upheld by scholars. What distinguishes the present work is that it includes a contemporary commentary, clearly emphasising the relevance of the Prophet's teachings in our modern and complex societies. This pioneering addition marks it out as perhaps the first English work commenting on and explaining a full anthology of hadiths. The translator and author of the commentaries, Adil Salahi, has a long history of research in the Seerah and Hadith, and he wrote extensively on both. This work puts together the best of his writings on the Prophet's teachings in the area of morality and private and social manners.

Genres: Islam, Religion, Self Help

1024 pages, Paperback

Published May 29, 2018

About the author

Shaykh Adil Salahi has a varied background in English Literature and Islamic Studies, with professional accolades that include institutions as diverse as the World Health Organisation and the Markfield Institute of Higher Education. Having studied under various scholars in Damascus, his experience resulted in certification from numerous teachers in the age-old tradition of Islamic juristic thought. His main career has been in broadcasting and print journalism, which has seen him spend time on Syrian radio and at the BBC Arabic Service.

For over 30 years he was the editor of Islam in Perspective, a twice-weekly full-page column in Saudi’s daily newspaper, the Arab News. His writings include the acclaimed Muhammad: Man and Prophet, the much lauded Pioneers of Islamic Scholarship, and an English translation of the Quran. More recently Shaykh Salahi penned Muhammad: His Character and Conduct, and he continues to publish in the Arab broadsheets, always offering his unique perspective on Islamic history and Quranic study.

Reviews

[Abu Kamdar · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful compilation of hadiths on character, manners and morals with excellent commentary.

[جبرئیل · Rating 5 out of 5]

May Allah bless Adil Salahi for translating and explaining this huge work.

I read this on a span of 3 years! Huge book.

This is a mandatory reading for Tarbiyah, holistic character development that uplifts your domestic professional and social life, emotional intelligence, Seerah & etiquettes.

The explanations makes the reading digestible and understandable in modern context.

It spans on 50+ chapters:

1. Dutifulness to Parents
2. Kindness to Relatives
3. Looking after Young Girls
4. Wishing for What We Missed
5. Parents and Children
6. Good Neighbourliness
7. The Most Noble of People
8. Caring for the Weak
9. On the Loss of One’s Children
10. Best of Manners
11. On the Treatment of the Weak
12. Humility and Responsibility
13. Promotion of Goodness
14. Reliance on God, Ease and Simplicity
15. Consultation and Advice
16. Love and Friendliness
17. Refined Manners
18. The Prophet’s Supplication
19. Young and Old
20. True and False
21. A Pledge that must not be Fulfilled
22. No End to Charitable Work
23. No Room for Abuse
24. Wasting Money
25. A Gentle Approach All the Time
26. No Room for Injustice
27. Illness and Forgiveness
28. Visiting Sick People
29. Pride: The Quality to Avoid
30. Wives’ Jealousy
31. In Times of Hardship
32. Miscellaneous
33. Caution and Forbearance
34. Modesty: An Invaluable Virtue
35. On Supplication
36. On Backbiting
37. Exemplary Hospitality
38. Miscellaneous
39. Forms of Speech
40. On Names and Appellations
41. Deference to Superiors
42. Fine Words, Fine Meanings
43. Types of Speech
44. Man and Destiny
45. Prohibitions, Weather Change, Omens, etc.
46. Good Manners in All Situations
47. The Greeting of Peace and Love
48. A Special Ruling for the Prophet’s Wives
49. Privacy at Home
50. Courteous Behaviour
51. Supplication at all Times
52. Miscellaneous

[Grumpy Bear · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant work, the commentary simply explains the hadith and the relation to character and our general conduct we should have in society, with family or in general.

I've almost finished it (it's a huge book) and it I recommend reading it slowly to make the most use of it.

[Mudassir]

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[sigh ra · Rating 5 out of 5]

an absolute must read (and buy) for any muslim. our akhlaq speaks louder than any action or word. it is definitely a TOME and took me months to get through but it's definitely worth it. and somehow filial piety happens to make it to every chapter subhan Allah.