Forty Hadith on Islam

Forty Hadith on Islam(Its Creed, Pillars, Lawful and Unlawful, Piety and Righteousness, with Commentary)-Imam Abu Bakr Al-Ajurri.

Some scholars throughout Muslim history have penned their respective compilations of the Forty Hadith. Imam al-Ajurri’s kitab ularba` in Hadithan is among the earliest. It is a highly regarded text for Muslims to study and memorise, as it addresses fundamental aspects of religion, with particular focus on the Creed, the Pillars of Islam, Halal and Haram, as well as Piety and righteousness.

Imam al-Ajurri originally compiled this work for the benefit of new muslims, thus including within it foundational essentials of the noble Islamic faith. The author, may Allah have mercy upon him, has commented on each hadith, presenting the subject matter in a simplified way designed to assist readers in memorising the Prophetic narrations and implementing what they learn in an easy manner.

This refreshing work is a must for muslims of all levels of knowledge and competency, requiring attention from the young and old. Useful also as a teaching aid in schools, or as an ideal gift for new muslims and those commencing their journey in pursuit of sacred knowledge.

The Author, Imam Abu Bakr al-Ajurri [d. 360h] was born in Baghdad, which was at its height a centre of learning. He was a great Hadith master and a legal jurist, well-known for his devout worship, piety, and exemplary character. He authored many beneficial works in various Islamic sciences and was reputed as an ardent follower of the sunnah; his peers attested to his precision and trustworthiness.

أربعون حديثًا في الإسلام (عقيدته، أركانه، الحلال والحرام، التقوى والصلاح، مع شرح) - الإمام أبو بكر الآجُرِّي