Minhaj Al-Muslim (2 Volume Set) - English

Minhaj Al-Muslim (The Way of the Muslim) by Shaykh Abu Bakr Jabir Al-Jaza'iri is one of the most widely used guides to Islamic belief and practice, and this is Darussalam's complete English edition in 2 hardcover volumes and 1,062 pages. Written by a scholar who taught in the Prophet's Masjid in Madinah for decades, it takes you through the whole of a Muslim's life in five parts: creed, manners, character, worship and dealings with others. It is a single reference you can turn to for how to pray, how to fast, how to deal with family and neighbours, and how Islam governs trade, marriage and justice.

Why Minhaj ul Muslim is so widely recommended

Most Islamic books cover one subject: a book on prayer, a book on belief, a book on marriage. Minhaj Al-Muslim brings them together in the order a Muslim needs them. It starts with what you must believe, moves to how you should behave, then how you worship, and finally how you deal with other people. Each ruling is given with its evidence from the Quran and the Sunnah, in plain language rather than technical legal terms.

That structure is why the book has been used for decades in homes, masjid study circles and Islamic schools. For a new Muslim it is a complete course in practical Islam. For a practising Muslim it is a reference that answers everyday questions without needing a shelf of separate books.

The five parts of Minhaj Al-Muslim

1. Creed (Aqeedah)

Belief in Allah and His names and attributes, belief in the angels, the revealed books, the messengers, the Last Day and divine decree, with the evidence for each.

2. Manners (Adab)

The manners a Muslim keeps with Allah, with the Prophet (peace be upon him), with oneself and with others: parents, spouse, children, relatives, neighbours and guests, as well as the etiquette of eating, drinking, dressing, sleeping and travelling.

3. Character (Akhlaq)

The qualities a believer works to build, such as patience, gratitude, truthfulness, generosity, modesty and justice, and the traits to avoid, such as envy, anger and arrogance.

4. Acts of worship (Ibadat)

Purification, the five daily prayers and voluntary prayers, Jumu'ah, funeral rites, zakat, fasting in Ramadan, I'tikaf, Hajj and Umrah, explained step by step.

5. Dealings with others (Mu'amalat)

Buying and selling, loans, partnerships, the prohibition of riba, marriage and divorce, rights within the family, food and drink, oaths and vows, inheritance, legal penalties and the principles of judgment.

What is in each volume

Volume 1 (496 pages) covers creed, manners, character and the acts of worship. Volume 2 (566 pages) covers the rulings of dealings with others, from family law and transactions to justice. Together they give you the full book as Shaykh Al-Jaza'iri wrote it.

How to use Minhaj Al-Muslim at home or in class

The five-part order makes the book easy to study in stages. New Muslims can read the creed and worship sections first and keep the rest for later. Study circles often take one chapter a week, reading the evidence together and discussing how to apply it. At home, it works as a reference: when a question comes up about wudu, a missed prayer, zakat on savings or the rights of a spouse, you can find the chapter, read the ruling and see the Quranic verses and hadith behind it.

About Shaykh Abu Bakr Jabir Al-Jaza'iri

Shaykh Abu Bakr Jabir Al-Jaza'iri (1921-2018) was born in Algeria and memorized the Quran as a young boy. After teaching in Algeria, he moved to Madinah in 1952, where he lectured at the Islamic University of Madinah and gave regular lessons in the Prophet's Masjid for many decades. He wrote around eighty books, among them the tafsir Aysar At-Tafasir and 'Aqidat al-Mu'min (The Believer's Creed). Minhaj al-Muslim, first written in Arabic, is the best known of his works and has been translated into many languages.

Minhaj Al-Muslim English: set details

Who this set is for

• New Muslims and reverts who want to learn belief and practice in one clear order.
• Families who want a trusted reference at home for everyday questions.
• Teachers and study circles looking for a structured course on Islam for adults.
• Students who want a broad foundation before studying fiqh or aqeedah in depth.
• Anyone looking for a meaningful gift for a new Muslim, a graduate or a family.

Related books

• Urdu readers can choose Minhaj al Muslim in Urdu.
• For manners in more detail, see Islamic Etiquette; for the hadith behind good character, see Riyad-us-Saliheen.
• For the hadith evidence behind the rulings, see Bulugh Al-Maram, Summarized Sahih Al-Bukhari and Summarized Sahih Muslim.
• For the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him), see The Sealed Nectar; for the Quran with English, see The Noble Quran, Arabic and English.

Browse more in the Fiqh collection, Faith & Aqeedah and Revert Muslims collections.

Minhaj Al-Muslim: frequently asked questions

What is Minhaj Al-Muslim about?

Minhaj Al-Muslim (The Way of the Muslim) is a complete guide to Islamic life in five parts: creed, manners, character, acts of worship and dealings with others. It explains what a Muslim believes, how to pray, fast, pay zakat and perform Hajj, and the rulings of marriage, trade, inheritance and justice, all with evidence from the Quran and Sunnah.

How many volumes and pages is the English Minhaj Al-Muslim?

Darussalam's English edition comes in 2 hardcover volumes with 1,062 pages in total: 496 pages in Volume 1 and 566 pages in Volume 2.

What is in Volume 1 and Volume 2?

Volume 1 covers creed, manners and character, and the acts of worship from purification and prayer to zakat, fasting and Hajj. Volume 2 covers dealings with others: marriage and family, trade and financial transactions, food and drink, and the rulings of justice and legal penalties.

Who is the author, Abu Bakr Jabir Al-Jaza'iri?

Shaykh Abu Bakr Jabir Al-Jaza'iri (1921-2018) was an Algerian scholar who memorized the Quran as a boy, taught in Algeria, and moved to Madinah in 1952. For decades he lectured at the Islamic University of Madinah and gave regular lessons in the Prophet's Masjid. He wrote around eighty books, including Aysar At-Tafasir and 'Aqidat al-Mu'min.

Is Minhaj Al-Muslim good for new Muslims?

Yes. It starts from belief and moves step by step through manners, worship and daily dealings, so a revert can learn the whole of practical Islam from one set in a logical order. It also works well as a course book for adult classes.

Is Minhaj Al-Muslim available in Arabic or Urdu?

The original was written in Arabic as Minhaj al-Muslim. Darussalam Store carries this English edition and Minhaj al Muslim in Urdu.

How is Minhaj Al-Muslim different from a fiqh manual?

A fiqh manual usually covers only rulings. Minhaj Al-Muslim puts belief, manners and character first, then worship and transactions, so it reads as a guide to living as a Muslim rather than a list of legal points.