Sheikh Usman Bn Fodioالشيخ عثمان بن فودي
Volume 1

Selected Writings Vol. 1

مختارات من مؤلفات الشيخ عثمان بن فودي المجلد الأول

This volume includes foundational texts: fundamentals of religion, rulings on key issues, guide to conduct, distinguishing innovation and teaching of the Sunnah, pillars of worship, ethics of scholars, and issues concerning the community in Hausaland. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

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Language: arabic
Books: 12

Books in This Volume

All works included in this volume.

Book Of The Knowledge Of Conduct

A manual on proper Islamic conduct and character, explaining how knowledge should transform behavior. It details manners with Allah, oneself, and other people, emphasizing sincerity, humility, and good social dealings.

62 pages

The Fundamentals Of Religion

أصـولالـديـن

A concise work laying out the core foundations of Islamic belief and practice. It summarizes essential tenets of faith and key pillars of worship that every Muslim must know and uphold.

4 pages

Reviving The Sunnah

إحياء السنة وإخماد البدعة

A powerful call to revive the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ and extinguish religious innovations (bid‘ah). It identifies authentic prophetic practices, exposes harmful innovations, and lays down principles for reforming belief and worship.

170 pages

The Umma‟s Relief On The Ease of Religion

ترويحاألمـةببيانتيسيرالملة

A work explaining how Allah has made the religion easy and removed hardship from the ummah. It gathers evidences of ease in worship and dealings, comforting believers and correcting extreme attitudes that make the dīn unnecessarily difficult.

10 pages

Differences Between Followers Of Sunnah And Hypocrites

تـمييز أهل السنة

A doctrinal and ethical treatise distinguishing the true followers of the Sunnah from hypocrites. It highlights beliefs, practices, and traits that mark sincere believers versus those who outwardly claim Islam while contradicting it in creed and conduct.

6 pages

Keeping Muslims On The Rule Of School Of Interpretative Scholars

توقيف المسلمين على حكم مذاهب المجتهدين الذين كانوا من أهل السنةالموفقين

A work clarifying the role of the recognized schools of law (madhāhib) and the importance of following qualified mujtahids from Ahl al-Sunnah. It defends sound taqlīd, warns against whim-based interpretation, and guides Muslims to unity and balance in fiqh.

14 pages

Ruling On The Ignorant People Of Hausaland

حكم جهال بلد هوس

A legal and historical discussion of the religious status of the ignorant masses in Hausaland before the reforms of the Sokoto Jihad. It examines their beliefs and practices, clarifies the limits of excuse due to ignorance, and outlines the duty of scholars toward them.

4 pages

Healing The Sick

شفاءالعليل

A treatise on healing that combines spiritual insight with guidance on patience, reliance on Allah, and permissible remedies. It offers comfort to the sick and their caretakers while reminding them of the reward and wisdom found in illness.

6 pages

The Pillars Of Worshippers

عمدةالعباد فيما يدان هللا به

A detailed exposition of the main pillars that structure the life of a worshipper — from prayer and fasting to other acts of devotion. It explains how these pillars should be performed outwardly and lived inwardly with presence of heart.

12 pages

Basic Of Islamic Scholars

عمدة العلماء

A foundational text outlining the core qualities, responsibilities, and etiquette of Islamic scholars. It guides students and teachers alike on knowledge, sincerity, humility, and the proper way to serve the ummah through scholarship.

70 pages

Guide To Actions

كتاب مصلحة األعمال

A practical guide on rectifying one’s actions in light of Islamic teachings. It explains how to purify intentions, correct external deeds, and align daily behavior with the Qur’an and Sunnah.

8 pages

Students' Guide To Key Religious Issues

هدايةالطالبفيأهممسائلالدين

A student-friendly handbook covering the most important questions of the religion. It presents core beliefs, acts of worship, and practical rulings in a clear, structured way for learners at different levels.

4 pages