Sheikh Usman Bn Fodioالشيخ عثمان بن فودي
Volume 6

Selected Writings Vol. 6

مختارات من مؤلفات الشيخ عثمان بن فودي المجلد السادس

Covers ‘Proper Guidelines for Preaching Allah’s Religion’, ‘The Book on Ethics of Worship and Social Practices’, ‘Signs of the Day of Judgment’, ‘A Book for Seeking Knowledge’, ‘Secrets of Speech’, ‘Original Guidelines and Those Forbidden From Attaining the Mercy of Allah’, plus letters and warnings. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

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Language: arabic
Books: 9

Books in This Volume

All works included in this volume.

Signs Of The Day Of Judgment (Alqiyamah)

أمر الساعةوأشراطها

A summary of the major and minor signs of the Day of Judgment drawn from Qur’an and Sunnah. It aims to awaken hearts to the reality of the Hereafter and motivate repentance, vigilance, and hope in Allah’s mercy.

16 pages

Riyadhus-Salikeen

الرياضة للسالكين المتأىلين

A work on spiritual training (riyāḍah) for those treading the path to Allah, clarifying who is truly suited to it and who is not. It describes exercises of the soul, stages of the seekers, and safeguards against excess and misguidance.

8 pages

The Secrets Of Speech

تلخيص أسرار الكالم

An exploration of the secrets and responsibilities of speech in Islam: when to speak, when to be silent, and how words shape hearts and societies. It outlines the dangers of the tongue and the virtues of truthful, measured, and beneficial speech.

30 pages

Hizbul Tawassul Wa Gayatil Wasaa'il

حزب التوسل وغاية الوسائل

A litany (ḥizb) of tawassul and supplication, seeking nearness to Allah through His names, attributes, and beloved servants. It is recited for spiritual strength, protection, and increased love of Allah and His Messenger ﷺ.

16 pages

Proper Guidelines For Preaching Allah's Religion

دَد ُ الداعي إلى دِين اهلل تعالى

A manual for preachers and callers to Allah, setting out correct methods, manners, and priorities in da‘wah. It emphasizes wisdom, gentleness, knowledge, and sincerity when addressing different audiences.

18 pages

The Book On Ethics Of Worship And Social Practices

كتاب آداب العباداتوالعادات

A comprehensive work on the adab (ethics) of acts of worship and everyday customs. It explains how to perform prayer, fasting, and other rituals with proper manners, and how to structure social life—eating, dress, gatherings—according to Islamic etiquette.

28 pages

Original Guidelines And Those Forbidden From Attaining The Mercy Of Allah

كتابأصول الطريق التي من ضيعها حرمو اهللمن الوصول

A map of the original principles of the spiritual path and a warning about those who are barred from attaining Allah’s mercy by abandoning them. It describes qualities of those who reach, and those who are cut off, stressing sincerity, obedience, and sound belief.

10 pages

A Book For Seeking Knowledge

كتاباقتـباس العلم

A guide on the virtues, intentions, and etiquettes of seeking sacred knowledge. It teaches how, why, and what to study so that learning becomes a means of nearness to Allah rather than a path to pride or worldly gain.

6 pages

An Open Letter To An Incompetent Interpreter Of The Holy Qur’An

وثيقة الشيخ عثمان المعروف بابن فودي (تغمده اهلل برحمتو، آمين) إلى رجل يدعي أنو عالم؛ يفسر القرآن بغير إتقان قوانين التفسير

An open letter from Sheikh Usman dan Fodio to a man who claims scholarship yet interprets the Qur’an without mastering the principles of tafsir. It exposes the dangers of ignorant exegesis and defends the disciplined methodology of the scholars.

4 pages