The Compendium of Knowledge and Wisdom

DETAILS : 

• Author : Rajab Ibn Hanbali-Al and Abdassamad Clarke
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Turath Publishing
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 7 July 2007
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 825 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0954738020
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0954738020
  Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1300 g 

ABOUT THE BOOK 

The Compendium of Knowledge and Wisdom is the English translation of the classical Arabic masterpiece Jami’ al-Ulum wal-Hikam. It is widely considered the most definitive commentary on the "Forty Hadith" compiled by Imam al-Nawawi (plus an additional eight hadiths added by Ibn Rajab).

The book is not merely a collection of sayings; it is a deep, encyclopedic exploration of the core tenets of Islam. Ibn Rajab meticulously analyzes each hadith from multiple angles: linguistic precision, legal implications (Fiqh), and, most notably, the spiritual and ethical dimensions (Tazkiyah). It serves as a comprehensive guide for those seeking to understand how the prophetic traditions form a cohesive system of knowledge and righteous conduct.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali (1335–1393): A legendary scholar from Baghdad and later Damascus, he was a master of the Hanbali school of law. He was renowned for his profound piety and his ability to synthesize complex legal theory with the softening of the heart (Riqaq).

Abdassamad Clarke (Translator): A prominent British Muslim scholar and translator, Clarke is known for his work in making complex classical Arabic texts accessible to the English-speaking world. His translation is lauded for maintaining the scholarly integrity of the original while ensuring the prose is fluid and comprehensible for modern readers.