مختارات من مؤلفات السلطان محمد بيلو المجلد الأول
Volume 1 of the *Selected Writings of Sultan Muhammad Bello* brings together foundational texts on history, spirituality, and social ethics — including works on the history of Hausaland, purification of the soul, righteousness and family ties, sufficient counsel, and reflections likened to the midday sun. These writings introduce Bello’s concerns for moral reform, upright character, and understanding the historical context of the Sokoto Caliphate.
All works included in this volume.
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.
البروالصلة
A book on birr (righteousness) and silat al‑raḥim (maintaining ties of kinship), explaining the rights of parents, relatives, and neighbors. It encourages compassion, support, and forgiveness as pillars of a cohesive Muslim society.
جالء الصدور عما يختلج فيها من صدى الغرو
A spiritual treatise on cleansing the heart from arrogance, vanity, and other inner rusts that cloud the soul. It offers practical methods of remembrance, reflection, and repentance to restore clarity and humility.
شمسالظهيرة فىمنهاجأهلالعلموالبصيرة
A luminous exposition on the path of people of knowledge and insight, as clear as the sun at midday. It describes their beliefs, disciplines, and methods of understanding, offering a model for students and scholars.
نُصح ٌ كَاف وبالمقصود إن شاء هللا واف
A concise but sufficient counsel addressing core matters of faith, practice, and character. It distills what every Muslim needs to be reminded of in order to stay on the straight path.