Ibn Uthaymin
- Died
- 1421 AH
- Born in
- Unayzah
Ibn Uthaymin (1347–1421 AH / 1929–2001 CE) was a Saudi Hanbali jurist, legal theorist, and theologian from Unayzah, who served on the Council of Senior Scholars and authored al-Sharh al-Mumti' 'ala Zad al-Mustaqni' .
Lineage and Early Life
His full name was Abu Abd Allah Muhammad ibn Salih ibn Muhammad ibn Sulayman ibn Abd al-Rahman al-Uthaymin al-Muqbil al-Wuhaybi al-Tamimi . He was born on 27 Ramadan 1347 AH in Unayzah in the al-Qassim Region of Saudi Arabia into a religious family . He memorized the Quran under the tutelage of his maternal grandfather, Abd al-Rahman ibn Sulayman Al Damigh, and learned writing, arithmetic, and introductory disciplines .
Education and Teachers
In Unayzah, the scholar Abd al-Rahman ibn Nasir al-Sa'di assigned two senior students to teach younger pupils: Ali al-Salhi and Muhammad ibn Abd al-Aziz al-Mutawwa. Under them, Ibn Uthaymin studied introductory primers in Hanbali jurisprudence, creed, and Arabic grammar . He also studied inheritance law and jurisprudence with Abd al-Rahman ibn Ali ibn Awdan .
He subsequently joined al-Sa'di's regular circles, remaining his primary student for around eleven years . Under al-Sa'di, he studied theology, Quranic exegesis, hadith, jurisprudence, legal theory, inheritance laws, hadith terminology, and Arabic morphology and grammar . When scientific institutes opened in Riyadh, he traveled there to enroll, studying under Abd al-Aziz ibn Baz—whom he considered his second main teacher—and Muhammad al-Amin al-Shanqiti .
Teaching and Career
Ibn Uthaymin began teaching in the Grand Mosque of Unayzah in 1370 AH during al-Sa'di's lifetime . Upon graduating from the Scientific Institute in Riyadh, he was appointed instructor at the Scientific Institute in Unayzah in 1374 AH . Following al-Sa'di's death in 1376 AH, Ibn Uthaymin succeeded him as imam and khatib of the Grand Mosque of Unayzah and assumed teaching responsibilities at the mosque's national library . He was offered a judicial post at the court of al-Ahsa, but declined the appointment .
He later taught at the College of Sharia at Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University (Qassim branch) and was appointed to the Saudi Council of Senior Scholars . He also conducted extensive public teaching circles at the Grand Mosque in Mecca during Ramadan and the Hajj season, as well as at the Prophet's Mosque in Medina . In creed, he authored al-Qawa'id al-Muthla fi Sifat Allah wa Asma'ihi al-Husna, expounding Athari principles regarding the divine names and attributes .
Illness and Death
In his final years, Ibn Uthaymin developed a terminal illness and traveled briefly to the United States for medical care—his only journey outside Saudi Arabia—where he delivered a Friday sermon and engaged in preaching . Upon returning, he was hospitalized in Riyadh before traveling to Mecca during Ramadan 1421 AH, where he continued delivering daily lessons in the Grand Mosque over loudspeakers while confined to bed .
Following Ramadan, he was transferred to a hospital in Jeddah, where he died shortly before sunset on Wednesday, 15 Shawwal 1421 AH (10 January 2001) . His funeral prayer was performed the following afternoon in the Grand Mosque in Mecca, and he was buried in the al-Adl Cemetery . Absentee funeral prayers were held across mosques in Saudi Arabia following the Friday prayer .
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List of Works
Asma Allah wa Sifatuhu wa Mawqif Ahl al-Sunnah Minha (The Names and Attributes of Allah and the Stance of Ahl al-Sunnah Regarding Them) is a theological treatise and public lecture outlining the foundational Sunni creed concerning the divine names and attributes.
Sharh Riyad al-Salihin (Commentary on The Meadows of the Righteous) is a multi-volume hadith commentary on the renowned hadith compendium Riyad al-Salihin by Abu Zakariyya Yahya ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi (d. 676 AH / 1277 CE).
Zad al-Daiya ila Allah (Provision of the Caller to God) is a treatise outlining the foundational prerequisites, ethical principles, and practical methods required for Islamic outreach (da'wah) and enjoining good and forbidding evil.
Ahkam al-Udhiyah wa al-Dhakah (The Rulings of Sacrificial Slaughter and Ritual Slaughter) is a treatise in Islamic jurisprudence dedicated to the legal rulings governing the sacrificial offering (udhiyah) during Eid al-Adha and the rules of ritual slaughter (dhakah).
Sharh Dua Qunut al-Witr (Explanation of the Supplication for the Qunut of Witr) is a concise treatise expounding the meaning and theological implications of the prophetic supplication recited during the Qunut of the Witr prayer.
Sharh Hadith Jabir fi Sifat Hajjat al-Nabi (Commentary on the Hadith of Jabir on the Description of the Prophet's Pilgrimage) is a legal commentary expounding the comprehensive narration of Jabir ibn Abd Allah regarding the Prophet's Farewell Pilgrimage. It offers a focused and accessible manual on the jurisprudence of the rites of Hajj and Umrah, explaining the narration passage by passage to extract practical legal rulings, legal maxims, and spiritual lessons.
al-Kanz al-Thamin fi Sualat Ibn Sunayd li-Ibn Uthaymin (The Precious Treasure in Ibn Sunayd's Questions to Ibn Uthaymin) is a collection of legal and theological rulings answering 777 questions posed over the telephone by Fahd ibn Abd Allah ibn Ibrahim al-Sunayd between 1410 AH and 1421 AH. The work is organized thematically according to the standard chapters of Islamic jurisprudence, while also covering Quranic exegesis, Hadith reconciliation, Arabic linguistics, and Islamic creed.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: Fussilat is a contemporary commentary on Surat Fussilat derived from recorded teaching sessions. The work covers all 54 verses of the chapter, analyzing vocabulary, grammatical syntax, and rhetorical features while drawing out theological, juristic, and ethical benefits from each passage based on systematic interpretive principles.
al-Sharh al-Mumti' 'ala Zad al-Mustaqni' (The Enjoyable Commentary on Zad al-Mustaqni') is a multi-volume legal commentary expounding on Musa al-Hajjawi's classical Hanbali manual Zad al-Mustaqni' fi Ikhtisar al-Muqni'. It explains the concise phrasing of the base text with illustrative examples, textual evidence, underlying rationales, and legal maxims, engaging in independent weighting of opinions (tarjih) where scriptural evidence supports alternative legal conclusions.
Sharh Kashf al-Shubuhat wa Yalihi Sharh al-Usul al-Sitta (Commentary on "The Clarification of Doubts" Followed by Commentary on "The Six Principles") is a theological work providing explanations of two doctrinal treatises by Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab. It features a concise commentary that elucidates arguments regarding monotheism and refutes misconceptions, followed by a line-by-line explanation of six core principles of Islamic belief and practice.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Shura is an exegetical commentary on Surah al-Shura. Originating from audio-recorded teaching sessions, the work uses Tafsir al-Jalalayn as a foundational base to provide an expanded exposition of the Quranic text. It elucidates linguistic and grammatical meanings, establishes creedal positions in accordance with the way of the Salaf, and methodically derives theological, legal, and practical benefits and rulings from each verse.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: Ya-Sin is a Quranic commentary on the eighty-three verses of Surah Ya-Sin. Utilizing Tafsir al-Jalalayn as a base text, it expands upon its phrasing, resolves interpretive questions, and addresses linguistic meanings, grammatical structure, and theological implications. The work systematically deduces legal, theological, and practical benefits from each verse, exploring topics such as eschatology and evidence of divine omnipotence.
Risala fi al-Dima al-Tabiiyya lil-Nisa (A Treatise on the Natural Bleedings of Women) is a legal treatise on Islamic jurisprudence addressing the legal rulings that govern female physiology and purification. Composed to evaluate scholarly opinions and clarify rulings concerning menstruation, non-menstrual bleeding, and post-partum bleeding, the work derives verdicts directly from the Quran and the Sunnah, anchoring rulings to the physical reality of the blood rather than artificial numerical limits.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Maida is a multi-volume Quranic exegesis of Surah al-Ma'ida (Chapter 5). Proceeding sequentially through the surah's 120 verses, the work focuses on linguistic and rhetorical analysis, doctrinal exposition, and the structured deduction of legal principles and benefits derived from each verse.
Mukhtasar Mughni al-Labib 'an Kitab al-A'arib is an Arabic grammatical work that condenses Ibn Hisham al-Ansari's celebrated treatise Mughni al-Labib 'an Kutub al-A'arib. Composed in 1389 AH (1969 CE) as a streamlined reference for students and researchers, it preserves the primary grammatical definitions, the meanings of grammatical particles, and general syntactic principles while eliminating superfluous digressions.
Fusul fi al-Siyam wa al-Tarawih wa al-Zakah is a concise legal treatise outlining the fundamental rulings, spiritual wisdoms, and obligations surrounding fasting during Ramadan, night prayers, and the payment of Zakah and Zakat al-Fitr. Formatted as an accessible guide, it provides clear legal and practical guidance grounded in Islamic law.
Min al-Ahkam al-Fiqhiyya fi al-Tahara wa al-Salah wa al-Janaiz is a concise jurisprudential compendium detailing essential rulings on Islamic ritual purity, the daily prayers, and funeral rites. It is structured into three distinct treatises arranged according to these traditional legal subjects.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: Saba is a work of Quranic exegesis dedicated to the detailed interpretation and analysis of Surah Saba, the 34th chapter of the Quran. Following a verse-by-verse format, it uses the glosses of Tafsir al-Jalalayn as a base and expands upon them with syntactic, lexical, theological, and legal elucidations.
al-Qawaid al-Muthla fi Sifat Allah wa Asma'ihi al-Husna is a theological treatise on Islamic creed that articulates foundational rules and hermeneutical guidelines for affirming the divine names and attributes in accordance with the creed of the early generations (al-Salaf al-Salih).
Taqrib al-Tadmuriyya is a treatise on Islamic creed written as an abridgment and simplification of al-Risala al-Tadmuriyya. It organizes the theological material of the original work, clarifying its meanings and core arguments concerning divine names and attributes as well as divine command and decree.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: Fatir (Tafsir Surat Fatir) is an exegesis of the thirty-fifth chapter of the Qur'an. Dedicated to the forty-five verses of Surah Fatir, also known as Surat al-Mala'ikah, the commentary examines core themes such as divine oneness (tawhid), God's omnipotence and exclusive role in creation and provision, the appointment and forms of angels, the Resurrection, prophetic missions, and warnings against Satan and worldly deception. The work follows an analytical, verse-by-verse approach that explains vocabulary and syntax while deriving benefits in creed, law, and ethics.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Zukhruf is an exegesis of Surat al-Zukhruf transcribed from audio-recorded teaching sessions. Covering the surah up through verse 45, where the original lecture series terminates, the commentary opens with foundational hermeneutical principles and the creed of Ahl al-Sunnah wa-l-Jama'ah regarding the Qur'an. It then analyzes the text verse by verse, examining linguistic, rhetorical, and grammatical aspects alongside theological themes such as divine unity, names, and attributes, while systematically providing doctrinal, legal, and practical benefits.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Nur (Tafsir al-Qur'an al-Karim: Surat al-Nur) is a Qur'anic commentary on Chapter 24 transcribed from instructional lectures. It proceeds verse by verse through the sixty-four verses of Surat al-Nur, combining linguistic analysis and theological discussions with the extraction of legal rulings and moral guidance. The commentary treats topics including prescribed penalties for fornication and false accusations, mutual imprecation procedures, regulations on entering private spaces, rules for lowering the gaze, and modesty.
Akhta Yartakibuha Bad al-Hujjaj (Mistakes Committed by Some Pilgrims) is a concise jurisprudential guide addressing widespread ritual errors, misconceptions, and religious innovations committed during the performance of Hajj and Umrah. Grounded in the principle that worship must follow the Qur'an and prophetic Sunnah, the treatise follows the chronological stages and stations of pilgrimage, detailing mistakes in actions and recitations from assuming ihram and performing circumambulation to the rites at Arafah, Muzdalifah, Mina, the stoning of the Jamarat, and farewell circumambulation.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: Luqman is a Qur'anic commentary on Surah Luqman transcribed from audio-recorded educational circles. The work follows a sequential, verse-by-verse approach to the surah, addressing linguistic, legal, and theological points. It features extensive analysis of the Basmala's grammar and syntax, evaluates scholarly stances regarding the disjointed letters (al-huruf al-muqatta'a) at the opening of the chapter, and provides detailed lexical and conceptual exposition of the text.
Sharh al-Manzuma al-Bayquniyya fi Mustalah al-Hadith (Explanation of the Bayquniyya Poem in Hadith Terminology) is a commentary on the didactic primer on hadith nomenclature composed by Umar (or Taha) ibn Muhammad al-Bayquni al-Dimashqi (d. c. 1080 AH). Transcribed from an instructional lecture series, the work explains the fundamental rules of transmission, narrator criticism, and chain evaluation, following the sequential order of the thirty-four-verse poem to define and refine hadith categories for beginner students.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Furqan (Tafsir al-Qur'an al-Karim: Surat al-Furqan) is an exegesis of Surat al-Furqan transcribed from audio-recorded morning study circles. Using Tafsir al-Jalalayn as a base text, the commentary proceeds sequentially through the chapter, providing linguistic and grammatical analysis, creedal theological principles, and derived legal and ethical benefits directly from the wording of each verse.
al-Diya al-Lami min al-Khutab al-Jawami (The Radiant Illumination from Comprehensive Sermons) is a two-part collection of Friday, Eid, and rain-prayer (istisqa) sermons. Conceived as a practical resource for public guidance, it addresses foundational tenets of faith, legal rulings, prophetic biography (sirah), social ethics, and seasonal reminders, organized into thematic sections alongside a supplementary volume of additional sermons.
Fath Dhi al-Jalal wal-Ikram bi Sharh Bulugh al-Maram (The Bestowal of the Lord of Majesty and Generosity in Explaining the Attainment of the Objective) is an extensive legal commentary on the hadith manual Bulugh al-Maram min Adillat al-Ahkam by Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani (d. 852 AH / 1449 CE). It offers an analytical exposition of legal traditions, examining textual variants, deducing juristic principles and practical rulings, and addressing questions of ritual worship and transactions.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Naml is an exegetical commentary on Surat al-Naml transcribed from audio-recorded lectures delivered during morning study circles. Utilizing Tafsir al-Jalalayn as its primary reference text, the work expounds upon the Quranic verses with theological, legal, and linguistic analyses, systematically extracting practical benefits, rhetorical insights, and moral rulings throughout the narrative sections of the surah.
Risala fi Zakat al-Huli (Treatise on the Zakat of Jewelry) is a legal monograph dedicated to examining the juristic obligation of paying zakat on permissible gold and silver jewelry. Completed in 1382 AH (1962 CE), the work addresses whether zakat is due on jewelry kept for lawful personal use or lending, arguing for mandatory annual payment based on textual proofs from the Quran, hadith, and early reports.
Taawun al-Duah wa Atharuhu fi al-Mujtama is a short treatise on Islamic preaching and methodology. Originating as a public lecture delivered in 1410 AH (1989 CE), it outlines the foundational principles of calling to God, the essential qualifications and ethics of callers, the necessity of mutual support and unity among them, and practical guidance on navigating disagreements and contemporary methods of outreach, accompanied by answers to practical questions.
Sharh Thalathat al-Usul is a commentary on the creedal treatise Thalathat al-Usul wa-Adillatuha. It explains the fundamental tenets of Islamic theology centered on the three questions asked in the grave—knowledge of the Lord, the religion of Islam with textual proofs, and the Prophet Muhammad—while unpacking theological definitions, scriptural evidence, and their practical implications.
al-Zawaj is a short treatise on marriage and social guidance based on a lecture delivered during a cultural lecture season. The text addresses ideological, moral, and doctrinal challenges facing the Muslim community, emphasizing societal responsibilities such as counsel to authorities, public education by mosque imams, engagement between elders and youth, and the substantiation of legal rulings with textual proofs and wisdom.
60 Sual wa-Jawab fi Ahkam al-Hayd is a legal treatise comprising fatwas that address common juristic inquiries regarding female ritual purity and acts of worship. Arranged in a numbered question-and-answer format spanning sixty specific issues, the collection serves as an accessible reference for rulings related to menstruation and post-natal bleeding in connection with prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage rites.
al-Khilaf bayn al-Ulama: Asbabuhu wa-Mawqifuna minhu (Disagreement Among the Scholars: Its Causes and Our Stance Towards It) is a legal and methodological treatise that analyzes the origins of jurisprudential divergence among Muslim jurists and outlines the proper conduct of students and lay believers toward differing scholarly opinions.
Sifat Salat al-Nabi (The Description of the Prophet's Prayer) is a concise legal treatise outlining the complete manner and rulings of ritual prayer according to the prophetic Sunnah.
Fatawa Nur ala al-Darb lil-Uthaymin (Fatwas of Light Along the Path) is a multi-volume collection of legal rulings and scholarly answers originally delivered on the question-and-answer radio broadcast Nur ala al-Darb, covering a broad range of Islamic disciplines, practical concerns, and daily affairs.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Nisa is a Quranic commentary on Surah al-Nisa (Chapter 4) that provides a sequential, verse-by-verse exposition of the chapter, elucidating its vocabulary, grammar, legal rulings, and doctrinal benefits.
Durus al-Haram al-Madani lil-Uthaymin (Lessons and Fatwas of the Prophet’s Mosque) is a compilation of recorded and transcribed public lectures and legal responsa delivered in the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina during 1416 AH (1995 CE), addressing Quranic commentary, theology, jurisprudence, and contemporary inquiries.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Sajda is a Quranic commentary expounding upon the thirty verses of Surah al-Sajda. Originating from audio-recorded morning lessons, the work uses Tafsir al-Jalalayn as its foundational text, engaging with alternative interpretations, analyzing grammatical and lexical nuances, and highlighting creedal and legal takeaways derived from each verse.
Sharh Muqaddimat al-Tafsir is an explanatory commentary on Ibn Taymiyya's treatise on Quranic hermeneutics, Muqaddima fi Usul al-Tafsir. Developed from educational lectures, the work examines the foundational rules for understanding the Quran, evaluating classical commentaries, classifying early scholarly disagreements, and outlining the hierarchical methodology of sound interpretation.
Risala fi Sujud al-Sahw is a legal treatise outlining the rulings, causes, and placement of the prostrations of forgetfulness in Islamic prayer. Completed in 1400 AH, it clarifies when the two prostrations must be performed before or after the final salutation, categorizing forgetfulness into addition, deficiency, and doubt, with specific guidance for prayer leaders and congregants.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Ankabut is an exegesis of the sixty-nine verses of Surat al-Ankabut. Based on oral lessons that referenced Tafsir al-Jalalayn, the work analyzes vocabulary and linguistic nuances while detailing legal rulings, theological principles, and moral lessons directly drawn from the surah's themes of divine trials, prophetic narratives, and steadfastness in faith.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-An'am is an analytical commentary covering the sixth chapter of the Quran, Surat al-An'am. Transcribed from regular teaching circles, the text explores linguistic and grammatical structures, Sunni theological principles regarding God's oneness and attributes, legal rulings, and systematically extracted moral and pedagogical lessons for each verse.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: Sad (Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim: Surat Sad) is an exegetical commentary on Surah Sad. Structured as a running commentary that uses the glosses of Tafsir al-Jalalayn as its base text, it provides an expansive linguistic, theological, and jurisprudential analysis of the verses while deducing legal, creedal, and moral lessons from the Quranic wording.
Risala fi al-Qada wa al-Qadar (Treatise on Divine Decree and Predestination) is a concise theological treatise outlining the Sunni doctrine concerning divine destiny, human choice, and theological disputes regarding predestination.
al-Sharh al-Sawti li Zad al-Mustaqni is a comprehensive verbatim transcription of recorded oral lectures delivered on Musa al-Hajjawi's Hanbali legal primer, Zad al-Mustaqni fi Ikhtisar al-Muqni. It explains the primer's concise phraseology and meanings, examines preponderant legal positions, and preserves student interactions and detailed discussions omitted from edited print versions.
Fath Rabb al-Bariyya bi-Talkhis al-Hamawiyya (The Opening of the Lord of Creation in Abridging the Hamawiyya) is a treatise on Islamic theology that abridges Ibn Taymiyya's foundational creedal work al-Fatwa al-Hamawiyya al-Kubra, focusing on its essential arguments concerning divine names and attributes along with explanatory clarifications.
Majmuat Asila Tuhimm al-Usra al-Muslima (A Collection of Questions Concerning the Muslim Family) is a compilation of Islamic legal responsa arranged in a question-and-answer format, addressing practical jurisprudential matters related to women, children, and domestic life.
al-Dhikr al-Thamin is a concise compilation of selected morning and evening supplications and Quranic verses.
Mukhtasar Ahkam al-Udhiya wa al-Dhakah is a concise legal treatise expounding the Islamic jurisprudential regulations governing the Eid sacrifice (al-udhiya) and animal slaughter (al-dhakah).
Usul fi al-Tafsir is a concise introductory manual on the sciences of the Qur'an and hermeneutical rules of exegesis.
Sharh Alfiyyat Ibn Malik is a commentary on the thousand-line grammatical poem Alfiyyat Ibn Malik by Ibn Malik (d. 672 AH / 1274 CE). The work explains the rules of Arabic grammar and morphology through a didactic pedagogical approach.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Fatiha wa al-Baqara is a multi-volume Quranic commentary expounding the first two chapters of the Quran alongside an introductory treatise on the principles of Quranic exegesis (Usul al-Tafsir).
al-Mudayana, also known as Aqsam al-Mudayana or Risala fi Aqsam al-Mudayana, is a legal treatise on the jurisprudence of credit sales and debt contracts. It clarifies the legal rulings governing deferred transactions, defining them as exchanges involving absent goods or cash, and sets out to distinguish lawful transactions from prohibited arrangements involving usury or unlawful stratagems.
Liqa al-Bab al-Maftuh (The Open-Door Meeting) is a multi-volume transcript documenting regular open-assembly lectures, exegeses, and legal answers. Originating from weekly gatherings open to scholars, students, and the public, the text pairs opening discourses on Quranic commentary and foundational religious themes with unscripted answers to varied doctrinal, legal, and practical questions.
Talkhis Fiqh al-Faraid is a concise pedagogical treatise on the Islamic law of inheritance designed to present the core rules and applications of estate division in an accessible manner. Prepared as an educational manual for secondary students, it balances plain expression with practical examples to cover both legal principles and calculations.
Aqidat Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jamaah is a concise theological treatise that summarizes the foundational doctrines of the Sunni tradition according to the method of the early generations (al-Salaf). Structured around the six pillars of Islamic faith, it sets forth essential creedal principles alongside their spiritual and practical fruits.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: min Juz Qad Sami'a wa Tabarak is a multi-surah Quranic commentary encompassing the exegesis of the twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth parts (juz's) of the Quran. Based on instructional mosque lessons, it provides systematic verse-by-verse commentary, legal deductions, and moral reflections across the twenty chapters spanning Surah al-Mujadilah through Surah al-Mursalat.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Qasas is a Quranic commentary on Surat al-Qasas transcribed from audio-recorded teaching sessions. Covering all 88 verses of the chapter, the work uses the gloss of Jalal al-Din al-Mahalli in Tafsir al-Jalalayn as an initial baseline before elaborating on linguistic, grammatical, and creedal points, and systematically deriving numbered legal, theological, and practical deductions.
Hukm Tarik al-Salah is a short legal treatise that examines the legal and creedal rulings concerning the abandonment of ritual prayer. It addresses classical juristic debates on the issue, presents textual proofs from the Quran, the Sunnah, and statements of the Companions, and outlines the worldly and afterlife legal ramifications associated with apostasy resulting from neglecting prayer.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Zumar (Tafsir Surat al-Zumar) is a Quranic commentary providing an exegesis of Surat al-Zumar, the thirty-ninth chapter of the Quran.
Jalasat Ramadaniyya (Ramadan Sessions) is a collection of transcripts from lessons, lectures, and question-and-answer gatherings delivered during the month of Ramadan. The work covers Islamic exhortations, the jurisprudence of fasting and spiritual retreat, rulings on zakat and charity, reflections on historical events and devotional texts, and answers to inquiries on practical and contemporary matters.
Risalat al-Hijab (Treatise on the Veil) is a concise legal treatise dedicated to demonstrating the legal obligation (wajib) of Muslim women covering their faces in the presence of unrelated men. The text presents textual evidence from the Quran and the Sunnah alongside juristic and rational arguments, while systematically analyzing and refuting counterarguments permitting the uncovering of the face.
al-Liqa al-Shahri (The Monthly Gathering) is a compiled collection of transcripts of monthly public lectures and legal question-and-answer sessions delivered at the Grand Mosque in Unayzah. Each gathering features an introductory lecture addressing specific legal, theological, or seasonal topics, followed by responses to practical legal and theological questions submitted by attendees.
al-I'tidal fi al-Da'wah (Moderation in Islamic Propagation) is a treatise on methodology and ethics in Islamic outreach. The work outlines principles of balanced engagement in inviting people to Islam, addressing common pitfalls of extremism and negligence by emphasizing sincerity, audience awareness, wisdom, gradualism, and gentleness.
Makarim al-Akhlaq (The Noblest Character Traits) is an ethical treatise examining the definition, foundations, classifications, and practical acquisition of good moral character in Islam. It explores character as both an innate disposition and an acquired quality, dividing moral conduct into relations toward the Creator and interactions with creation.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Kahf is a sequential, verse-by-verse Quranic exegesis of Surat al-Kahf derived from educational lectures delivered in Unayzah. The commentary treats the chapter as entirely Meccan and integrates linguistic, grammatical, theological, and jurisprudential analysis to explain the verses and extract practical lessons.
Manasik al-Hajj wal-Umrah wal-Mashru fi al-Ziyara (The Rites of Hajj and Umrah and What Is Prescribed in Visiting) is an Islamic legal manual on pilgrimage and visitation. Originating as a series of lectures, the book provides an evidence-based guide detailing the religious rulings, practical stages, and proper etiquettes for undertaking Hajj, Umrah, and visiting the Prophet's Mosque in Medina.
Mudhakkira ala al-Aqida al-Wasitiyya is a concise theological study note composed as an educational commentary on Ibn Taymiyya's creedal treatise al-Aqida al-Wasitiyya. Written as an instructional aid for second-year secondary students at scientific institutes, it summarizes and simplifies the original text while providing pedagogical classifications and concise definitions of theological terms.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Saffat is an exegesis of Surat al-Saffat based on audio-recorded lessons delivered at the Grand Mosque in Unayzah. Structured around the text of Tafsir al-Jalalayn, it presents verse-by-verse exposition, linguistic clarifications, creedal discussions, and derived rulings alongside Jalal al-Din al-Mahalli's original commentary.
Kitab al-Ilm is a treatise addressing the virtues of sacred learning, the etiquette of students, methods of study, and related legal rulings. Focusing on revealed knowledge, the work explores its individual and communal obligations, guides students on study methodologies and foundational primers, and provides answers to legal questions concerning Islamic education.
Risala fi al-Wudu wal-Ghusl wal-Salah is a concise legal guide that outlines the essential rules and practical procedures of Islamic purification and prayer according to the Quran and the Sunnah. It provides step-by-step instructions on ablution, the ritual bath, dry purification, prayer performance, prostrations of forgetfulness, and dispensations for the sick.
Majalis Ramadan is a treatise that expounds the legal rulings, spiritual exhortations, and etiquettes associated with the month of Ramadan. Arranged as a sequence of daily or nightly gatherings, it covers the merits of the month alongside the jurisprudential regulations of fasting, voluntary night prayers, and almsgiving.
Fatawa Arkan al-Islam is a single-volume collection of legal verdicts compiled by Fahd ibn Nasir ibn Ibrahim al-Sulayman. The work brings together answers to questions centered around the five fundamental pillars of Islam: creed, prayer, almsgiving, fasting, and pilgrimage. The inquiries address both classical jurisprudence and contemporary practical issues.
Sharh al-Aqida al-Wasitiyya is a theological commentary on Ibn Taymiyyah's creedal treatise al-Aqida al-Wasitiyya. It examines scriptural texts concerning divine names and attributes, the six pillars of faith, and the principles and conduct defining Ahl al-Sunnah wa-al-Jama'ah.
al-Qawl al-Mufid ala Kitab al-Tawhid is an extensive, analytical commentary on Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab's Kitab al-Tawhid. Structured around the chapters and textual proofs of the base text, it expounds upon Islamic creed and the categories of monotheism, analyzing scriptural passages from the Quran and hadith to extract theological principles and clarify linguistic nuances.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: Juz Amma is a Quranic exegesis covering the thirtieth and final section of the Quran preceded by Surat al-Fatihah. Designed to provide accessible clarification of the short surahs frequently recited during ritual prayers, the commentary combines linguistic and grammatical analysis, theological exposition of divine attributes, and legal rulings derived from the verses.
Minhaj Ahl al-Sunna wa al-Jamaa fi al-Aqida wa al-Amal is a theological treatise and published lecture defining the doctrinal and practical tenets of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah. It articulates the foundational principles governing both belief and righteous deeds, framing adherence to the methodology of the early generations as essential for safeguarding against sectarian division and deviance.
Fiqh al-Ibadat (Jurisprudence of Acts of Worship) is a legal work that gathers legal responsa and rulings on creed and the fundamental acts of Islamic worship, organized in a question-and-answer format addressing practical and doctrinal matters.
al-Fatawa al-Dhahabiyya fi Bay wa Shira al-Dhahab (The Golden Legal Rulings on Buying and Selling Gold) is a specialized legal compilation containing juristic responses and fatwas concerning Islamic rulings on commercial transactions involving gold, silver, currencies, and jewelry.
Fatawa al-Hajj (Legal Rulings on the Pilgrimage) is a collection of legal responsa on the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, addressing practical questions concerning doubts, errors, and scenarios encountered by pilgrims during the performance of the pilgrimage.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Shuara is an exegetical commentary on Surat al-Shuara that examines the Quranic text through linguistic analysis, Arabic grammar, and theological principles, systematically expanding on the concise glosses of Tafsir al-Jalalayn.
Sharh al-Arbaeen al-Nawawiya is a contemporary commentary on al-Nawawi’s forty-hadith collection that provides an analytical and jurisprudential exposition of the individual hadiths, focusing on linguistic meaning, theological principles, and extracted legal benefits.
This work is an exegesis of the Quran based on recorded scholarly lessons. Transcribed from teaching circles delivered at the Grand Mosque in Unaizah, it opens with a commentary on Surah Muhammad, exploring hermeneutical rules, the conditions of righteous deeds, criteria of adherence to Islamic law, and aspects of creed and intention.
This comprehensive multi-volume collection brings together legal opinions (fatawa), epistles, and essays across traditional Islamic legal and theological subjects. Gathered from radio broadcasts, mosque question-and-answer sessions, lecture recordings, and published rulings, the compendium organizes doctrinal treatises and juristic rulings into a unified reference work.
This work is an exegesis of Surah al-Ahzab transcribed from audio-recorded teaching sessions held in Unayzah. Addressing the chapter's 73 verses in sequential order using Tafsir al-Jalalayn as a base text, it examines linguistic derivations, sentence structures, contextual commands, and derived legal and creedal benefits.
This theological treatise expounds the foundational principles of Islamic faith and the six pillars of iman. Authored in 1402 AH (1981–1982 CE) as a curriculum text for secondary students in Islamic scientific institutes, it presents an accessible overview of orthodox beliefs supported by textual and rational proofs.
This concise introductory treatise focuses on Islamic jurisprudence and legal theory (usul al-fiqh). Designed as an educational text for secondary students in religious institutes, it provides a foundational grounding in core terminology, principles, and analytical instruments for deriving practical legal rulings from their overarching proofs.
Nubadh fi al-Siyam (Brief Excerpts on Fasting) is a concise legal treatise on the rulings, categories, invalidators, and etiquettes of fasting.
Durus lil-Shaykh al-Uthaymin (Lessons of Shaykh al-Uthaymin) is a collection of transcribed audio lessons, lectures, and educational sessions covering various disciplines of Islamic sciences.
Taliq Mukhtasar ala Lumat al-Itiqad (A Concise Commentary on Lumat al-Itiqad) is a theological commentary on the creedal primer Lumat al-Itiqad al-Hadi ila Sabil al-Rashad by Ibn Qudama.
al-Muntaqa min Faraid al-Fawaid (The Selection from Unique Benefits) is a collection of scholarly notes and curated legal, theological, and miscellaneous points.
Al-Ibda fi Bayan Kamal al-Shar wa Khatar al-Ibtida (The Mastery in Demonstrating the Perfection of the Law and the Danger of Innovation) is an Islamic theological treatise and public lecture on the completeness of Islamic law and the prohibition of religious innovation (bid'ah).
al-Manahi al-Lafziya (Verbal Prohibitions) is a treatise examining improper, disliked, and prohibited words and idioms commonly used in everyday speech. Structured in a question-and-answer format, it evaluates conventional greetings, colloquial phrases, ritual-related formulas, and naming practices against Islamic legal and creedal standards.
al-Manhaj li-Murid al-Umra wal-Hajj is a concise guide to the rites and jurisprudence of the Islamic pilgrimages. Grounded directly in the Quran and the Sunnah, the manual outlines the practical procedures and essential requirements for undertaking Umrah and Hajj, from travel etiquette and prayer concessions to the sequential rituals and supplementary legal rulings.
Sharh al-Aqida al-Saffariniyya is an Islamic theological commentary on the didactic creedal poem al-Durrah al-Madiyyah fi 'Aqd Ahl al-Firqah al-Mardiyyah by Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Saffarini. The work expounds core Athari theological doctrines, including the categories of monotheism and the divine attributes, while evaluating the poem's formulations in relation to early traditionalist and later scholastic approaches.
Taliqat Ibn Uthaymin ala al-Kafi li Ibn Qudama is a work of Hanbali jurisprudence comprising scholarly notes and commentary on al-Kafi, an intermediate legal manual authored by Ibn Qudama. It clarifies technical phrasing, examines underlying legal reasoning, and evaluates variant positions and textual evidence within the school from the opening chapters through the beginning of the Book of Endowments.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Hujurat – al-Hadid is an exegetical work providing a verse-by-verse commentary on nine consecutive surahs of the Quran, spanning from Surah al-Hujurat through Surah al-Hadid. It combines textual and linguistic elucidation with theological explanations, ethical precepts, and legal deductions derived directly from the scripture.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: Ghafir is an exegesis of Surah Ghafir, the 40th chapter of the Quran. The work forms part of a broader corpus of Quranic commentary and is dedicated to expounding the chapter's verses and central themes.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: Al Imran is an exegesis of Surat Al Imran, the third chapter of the Quran, transcribed from recorded lectures. The work follows the sequential order of the chapter, analyzing grammatical parsing, textual evidence, creedal principles, and derived legal and moral lessons.
48 Sualan fi al-Siyam (Forty-Eight Questions on Fasting) is a concise Islamic legal treatise containing answers to practical and doctrinal questions regarding the rules, invalidators, and practices of fasting during Ramadan.
Buhuth wa Fatawa fi al-Mash ala al-Khuffayn (Researches and Legal Rulings on Wiping over Leather Socks) is a legal treatise dedicated to the jurisprudential rulings, comparative scholarly differences, and practical questions concerning wiping over footwear, socks, turbans, and splints during ritual purification.
Mustalah al-Hadith (Hadith Terminology) is an introductory textbook on the principles and terminology of Hadith criticism, designed as an intermediate primer for religious students to explain the essential rules for distinguishing authentic prophetic reports from rejected ones.
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Rum is an exegetical commentary on Surah al-Rum, the thirtieth chapter of the Quran. Based on Tafsir al-Jalalayn as a foundational text, the work elaborates on the Quranic meanings, clarifies specific expressions, and deduces theological, legal, and linguistic insights from each verse.
al-Taliq ala Risalat Haqiqat al-Siyam wa Kitab al-Siyam min al-Furu wa Masail Mukhtara minhu is a legal work gathering commentaries on classical Hanbali texts concerning the rulings and invalidators of fasting. The volume compiles commentary on Ibn Taymiyyah's treatise on the reality of fasting, commentary on the fasting section of Ibn Muflih's al-Furu, and selected legal inquiries and notes drawn from al-Furu.
Tashil al-Faraid is a specialized treatise on the Islamic jurisprudence of inheritance (ilm al-faraid). It addresses the legal rules governing estate distribution, designated shares, and heir categories, presenting the principles and calculations of inheritance in an accessible format for students of Islamic jurisprudence.