The path of Muhammad : a book on Islamic morals and ethics = Al-Tariqah al-Muhammadiyyah ; and, The last will and testament = Vasiyyetname

Description: This is the first complete translation and interpretation of The Path of Muhammad: A Book on Islamic Morals and Ethics (al-Tariqah al-Muhammadiyyah), composed in the 16th century by the Sufi scholar Imam Birgivi, and still in use today as an Arabic text in many of the most important universities in the Islamic world. By invoking traditional sources, this work portrays the beauty and depth of the Prophet Muhammad's character, providing an example for all Muslims to follow. And because these virtues are universal and pertain to all people, this book offers essential wisdom to all believers.

Also included in this book is The Last Will and Testament (Vasiyyetname) of Imam Birgivi, a summary of his life's teachings. -- from jacket

Table of Contents: The last will and testament
The path of Muhammad (s.a.w.s.)
1. On holding firm to the holy book and the traditions of the Prophet
2. On pernicious innovations
3. On economy in deeds
4. Belief in the religion brought by the Prophet
5. On knowledge
6. On righteousness
7. On the denial of God
8. On self-indulgence and blind imitation
9. On sanctimony and hypocrisy
10. On ambition
11. On identifying evil
12. On arrogance and humility
13. On envy
14. On anger
15. On forbearance
16. Relating to the goods of this world: avarice, wastefulness, generosity, detachment
17. On money: how to use it and not waste it
18. On careless haste
19. On hopelessness
20. The use of the tongue
21. On listening
22. On looking
23. On touching
24. On eating and drinking
25. On sex
26. On coming and going
27. Other private and social offenses to be avoided
Afterword by Shaykh Tosun Bayrak

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