Muhammad Husayn Yaqub
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Muhammad Husayn Yaqub (b. 1375 AH / 1956 CE) is an Egyptian Islamic preacher and author known for his instructional and spiritual works.
Early Life and Education
Abu al-Ala Muhammad ibn Husayn ibn Yaqub was born in 1375 AH (1956 CE) in the village of al-Mu'tamadiyya, located in the Giza Governorate of Egypt. He grew up as the eldest son in his family, having one older sister. His father was a preacher who established the local branch of the Sharia Society (al-Jam‘iyya al-Shar‘iyya) in al-Mu'tamadiyya and was active in community reconciliation until his death on 20 Sha‘ban 1420 AH.
Yaqub obtained a diploma in teacher education and married before reaching the age of twenty. Between 1401 AH and 1405 AH, he traveled to Saudi Arabia, a period that marked his formal commitment to Islamic religious learning. Following his return to Egypt, he made recurring visits to Saudi Arabia, dividing his time between employment and religious studies.
Preaching and Scholarly Focus
Yaqub's preaching and writing emphasize pedagogical guidance for religious students, spiritual self-rectification, and devotional practices. In his pedagogical work Muntalaqat Talib al-Ilm (Starting Points of the Seeker of Knowledge), first published in 1420 AH (2000 CE), he outlined ten core principles aimed at navigating common obstacles encountered in religious education while integrating scholarly pursuit with ethical refinement. He also composed devotional treatises for broader audiences, including Asrar al-Muhibbin fi Ramadan (Secrets of the Lovers in Ramadan), published in 1426 AH (2005 CE), which provides guidance on worship and spiritual preparation during the fasting month.
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List of Works
Usul al-Wusul ila Allah Taala (The Foundations of Attaining Proximity to God Almighty) is a treatise on Islamic ethics and spiritual wayfaring (ilm al-suluk). The work frames worldly life as a purposeful journey toward God undertaken by the heart, emphasizing the balance between theoretical understanding and persistent practice grounded in orthodox scholarship.
Asrar al-Muhibbin fi Ramadan (Secrets of the Lovers in Ramadan) is a spiritual guide focusing on devotions, inner preparation, and maximizing worship during the month of Ramadan. Completed in 1426 AH (2005 CE), the work serves as an aid to obedience and a warning against heedlessness, detailing the virtues, night prayers, and spiritual opportunities of the month.
Muntalaqat Talib al-Ilm (Starting Points of the Seeker of Knowledge) is a pedagogical guidebook addressing the methodology and principles of pursuing Islamic religious education. Arranged around ten fundamental starting points, it aims to guide students through common obstacles by combining sacred learning with spiritual refinement and the methodology of the early righteous predecessors.
al-Uns bi Dhikr Allah (Intimacy with the Remembrance of Allah) is a devotional manual on Islamic supplications and remembrances of God (adhkar). Designed to foster understanding, contemplation, and regular practice, the work relies on authentic prophetic traditions to help believers experience spiritual closeness and solace through divine remembrance.
al-Ukhuwa Ayyuha al-Ikhwa (Brotherhood, O Brothers) is a treatise on Islamic fraternal ethics that explores the nature, obligations, virtues, and spiritual preservation of faith-based brotherhood (al-ukhuwwa al-imaniyya). It addresses the erosion of unity among practicing Muslims, presenting genuine brotherhood rooted in faith as a core religious duty essential for community revival.
Kayf Atub (How Do I Repent?) is an Islamic spiritual and instructional work focused on repentance (tawbah). The book outlines the path to God, details the obstacles encountered by the penitent, and provides a practical guide for spiritual return while making classical spiritual concepts accessible to contemporary readers.