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أصولالعدللوالةاألموروأهل الفضل
A treatise outlining the core principles of justice for rulers, scholars, and people of influence. It explains how authority must be exercised with fairness, fear of Allah, and accountability, offering guidelines for governance and public service.
إنفاق الميسور في تاريخ بالد التكرور
A historical account that casts light on the origins, development, and conditions of Hausaland and the wider Takrur region. It records events, rulers, and social changes to help Muslims understand their past and draw lessons for governance and reform.
الغيث الشعبوبفيالتوصيةلألمير يعقوب
A counsel to Amīr Ya‘qūb offering relief to the people through just rule and adherence to the Sharī‘ah. It advises the ruler on policies, priorities, and personal piety needed to ease the burdens of his subjects.
الغيث الوبل في سيرة اإلماـ العدؿ
A detailed outline of the duties and responsibilities that are incumbent upon a just ruler, from establishing justice and safeguarding religion to caring for the weak and maintaining security. It serves as a mirror for leaders to measure themselves against the standards of the Sharia.
بيان وجوب اليجر عمى العباد ونصب اإلمام واقامة الجياد
A foundational treatise on the obligation of hijrah (migration) for believers in certain conditions, the appointment of an imam, and the establishment of a just community. It draws on scripture and juristic precedent to explain when and how Muslims must migrate and organize under rightful leadership.
تعليم اإلخوان باألمور كفرنا بها التيملوك السودان
An explanation to the brothers of the matters that led the author and his companions to declare the rulers of Sudan/Hausa lands unbelievers. It details their injustices, deviations, and violations of Islamic law, grounding the political break in clear religious principles.
تعليم الناس
A treatise emphasizing the responsibility of scholars and leaders to educate, guide, and uplift their communities.
دليل للسلطان والإخوة الآخرين
A comprehensive guide offering counsel to rulers and community leaders on justice, humility, and accountability in governance.
ضٌاء أهل االحتساب على طرٌق السنة والصواب
A guide for the people of ḥisbah (Islamic public morality officers) on how to carry out their duties according to the Sunnah and sound principles. It explains commanding right, forbidding wrong, and maintaining public order with wisdom and justice.
ضياء أولي الأمر والمجاهدين
A work illuminating the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the rightly guided caliphs, with special focus on their leadership and jihad. It presents their biographies as lights for rulers and striving believers.
ضياء أىل الرشادفيأحكام الهجرة والجهاد والسنة في سياسات العباد
A guide for people of right guidance on the rulings of hijrah, jihad, and the Prophetic Sunnah in governing people. It connects migration, struggle, and just leadership within a coherent framework of Islamic law and ethics.
ضياء الأمة
A guide to the principles of leadership for the community, clarifying the rights and duties of rulers and subjects. It presents the classical scholarly foundations for legitimate authority and public accountability.
ضياء الأمراء فيما لهم وعليهم من الأشيا
A "light" for leaders explaining what is due to them and what is due from them in various matters. It instructs rulers on fulfilling their obligations while avoiding oppression, negligence, and misuse of power.
ضياء الإمام في صلاح الأنام
A beacon for leaders on how to improve the lives of their subjects, outlining just policies, fair distribution of resources, and compassionate governance. It teaches rulers to view leadership as a trust and a path to Allah’s pleasure.
ضياء الحكام فيما لهم وعليهم من الأحكام
A manual for judges detailing the rulings that apply to them and those under their authority. It lays out principles of justice, procedure, and judicial ethics in accordance with Islamic law.
ضياء السياسات والفتاوى والنوازل مما هو في فروع الدين من المسائل
Guidance on governance, public policy, and issuing fatwas regarding new and complex issues in the branches of religion. It equips leaders and muftis to respond to changing circumstances while remaining grounded in fiqh.
كتاب أصول السياسة والكيفية المخلصة من أمور الرياسة
A book on the foundational principles of leadership and how to be saved from the trials of authority. It explains qualities of just rulers, sound political conduct, and safeguards against tyranny and corruption.
كتاب الترجمان علي كيفية وعظ الشيخ عثمان
A description of Shehu Usman dan Fodio’s method of preaching, clarifying his style, priorities, and balance between warning and glad tidings. It offers a model for callers to Allah who wish to follow his path of wisdom and sincerity.
كتاب بيان الأمر
A description of the nature and categories of the people of Shehu Usman dan Fodio — their traits, commitments, and ranks. It preserves the spiritual and social profile of the community that grew around the Sheikh.