Sufficient Provision for Seekers of the Path of Truth Vol 4 (al-Ghunya li Talibi) 4

This encyclopedic work is a complete resource on the inner and outer aspects of Islam. The translation has been published in 5 volumes. Translated by Muhtar Holland into English for the first time, and over five and a half years in the translating, this work is undoubtedly the publishing event of this century and a treasure of unimaginable value to the believers. Contents CHAPTER SEVEN Concerning the practice of fasting all year long [ƒiyåm ad-dahr]. 5 CHAPTER EIGHT Concerning the five daily ritual prayers [aƒ-ƒalawåt al-khams]. 110 CHAPTER NINE Concerning certain special ritual prayers [ƒalawåt] 239 1. The ritual prayer of the Friday congregation [ƒalåt al-jum‹a]. 240 2. The ritual prayer of each of the Two Festivals [ƒalåt al-‹Ïdain]. 245 3. The ritual prayer for relief from drought [ƒalåt al-istisqå›]. 250 4. The ritual prayer at the eclipse of the sun [ƒalåt al-kus«f] and at the eclipse of the moon [ƒalåt al-khus«f]. 256 5. The ritual prayer in time of danger [ƒalåt al-khawf]. 260 6. The shortened version of the ritual prayer [qaƒr aƒ-ƒalåt]. 264 7. The combination of two ritual prayers [al-jam‹ baina ’ƒ-ƒalåtain]. 268 8. The ritual prayer at the funeral service [aƒ-ƒalåt ‹ala ’l-jinåza]. 272 CHAPTER TEN Concerning the special qualities of [voluntary] ritual prayers [ƒalawåt] performed in the daytime on each of the days of the week. 302 CHAPTER ELEVEN Concerning the special qualities of [voluntary] ritual prayers [ƒalawåt] performed in the nighttime on each of the days of the week. 326 CHAPTER TWELVE Concerning certain special ritual prayers [ƒalawåt] 326 1. The ritual prayer of glorification [ƒalåt at-tasbo¥]. 327 2. The ritual prayer for guidance in choosing the best option [ƒalåt al-istikhåra]. 329 3. The ritual prayer for sufficient protection [ƒalåt al-kifåya]. 340 4. The ritual prayer for one’s adversaries in litigation [ƒalåt al-khuƒamå›]. 342 5. The ritual prayer of those who are emancipated [from the Fire of Hell] in the month of Shawwål [ƒalåt al-‹utaqå› fo Shawwål]. 343 6. The ritual prayer for the removal of the torment of the tomb [aƒ-ƒalåt li-raf ‹ ‹adhåb al-qabr]. 345 7. The ritual prayer for help in time of need [ƒalåt al-¥åja]. 346 CHAPTER THIRTEEN On prayers of supplication [ad‹iya] to be offered in certain special circumstances. 348 CHAPTER FOURTEEN Concerning the prayers of supplication [ad‹iya] offered after the obligatory ritual prayers [aƒ-ƒalawåt al-faræ], and the supplication following the recital of the entire Qur›ån [du‹å› al-khatma]. 358 CONCERNING THE AUTHOR 403 ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR 409 SUBJECT INDEX 411 Shaikh ʻabd Al-qāadir Al-jīlānī ; Translated From The Arabic By Muhtar Holland. Includes Bibliographical References.