Wahid Abd al-Salam Bali
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Wahid Abd al-Salam Bali, also known by the kunya Abu Ammar, is a contemporary Islamic scholar and preacher known for his instructional treatises and works on lawful incantation (ruqya) and the prophetic biography.
Scholarly Activity and Orientation
In his early educational and preaching career, Bali gained broad recognition for his guides on spiritual afflictions, protection against sorcery, and lawful incantation, authoring al-Sarim al-Battar fi al-Tasaddi li-l-Sahara al-Ashrar (The Sharp Sword in Confronting Evil Sorcerers) and Wiqayat al-Insan min al-Jinn wa-l-Shaytan (Man's Protection Against Jinn and Satan). Although his early works and recordings included dialogues involving the jinn, he subsequently stepped back from that practice and shifted his focus primarily toward the study and instruction of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and the systematic training of students of Islamic knowledge.
Beyond legal and spiritual topics, he composed educational summaries for students, including al-Khulasa al-Bahiya fi Tartib Ahdath al-Sira al-Nabawiya (The Splendid Summary in Arranging the Events of the Prophetic Biography), a concise chronological text designed to facilitate memorization and structured study of the Prophet's ﷺ life. This summary was later commented upon by Abu Asma Muhammad ibn Taha in his explanatory work al-Aghsan al-Nadiya. Bali has also reviewed, supervised, and written prefaces for contemporary legal and theological research compiled by other authors, such as treatises by Abu Asim al-Barakati.
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List of Works
al-Tariq ila al-Walad al-Salih (The Path to a Righteous Child) is a short treatise on Islamic parenting and child-rearing. Completed on 22 Muharram 1410 AH (24 August 1989 CE), the work frames raising righteous children as an essential duty rooted in the Qur'an and Sunnah, offering practical steps and guidance on cultivating faith, discipline, and devotion from an early age.
al-Khulasa al-Bahiya fi Tartib Ahdath al-Sira al-Nabawiya (The Splendid Summary in Arranging the Events of the Prophetic Biography) is a concise chronological handbook on the prophetic biography (al-Sira al-Nabawiyya). Designed as a memorizable foundational text (matn) for beginning students of Islamic knowledge, it provides a structured chronological overview of key historical events, military campaigns, and biographical details.
al-Umur al-Muyassara li-Qiyam al-Layl (Facilitating Factors for the Night Vigil Prayer) is a treatise dedicated to the virtues, spiritual benefits, and practical means of maintaining the voluntary night prayer (Qiyam al-Layl). Completed on 5 Ramadan 1410 AH (1990 CE), it serves as a practical guide to help worshippers consistently observe the night vigil by outlining both outward and inward facilitating factors.