Saalih ibn Ghaanim al-Sadlaan
In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
He was born in Buraydah, al-Qaseem province, Saudi Arabia in the year 1362 A.H. He began his pursuit of knowledge by memorizing the Noble Quran under the auspices of his father, who was a scholar in his own right. He continued his studies at al-Imaam Muhammad bin Sa'ud Islamic University and completed his intermediary studies in the year 1381 A.H. In the year 1386 A.H., he acquired a degree in Sharee'ah from the University. In the same year he behan to teach at the Wizaarah al-Ma'aarif. In the year 1391 A.H., he acquired a Master's Degree in Fiqh. His thesis was entitled al-Shuroot fee an-Nikaah. In the year 1395 A.H., he recieved a doctorate in Fiqh in the Faculty of sharee'ah. His thesis was entitled, an-Niyyah wa Atharuhaa fee al-Ahkaam ash-Shar'iyyah. Currently, he is a teacher in the Department of Fiqh in the School of Sharee'ah at Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University.
Congregational Prayer
Dr Saalih ibn Ghaanim al-Sadlaan. The Congregational Prayer is one of the most important outward manifestations of Islam. Prayer is of extreme importance to the well-being of a persons religion. But prayer in Islam is more than just an individual spiritual experience. It is mean to be performed in a congregation - the foundation of a Muslim society as a whole. In this work, Dr al-Sadlaan has done an excellent job of discussing the most important fiqh topics related to the Congregational Prayer. The following topics are covered in this work, the wisdom behind Congregational Prayer, the place for performing Congregational Prayer and the virtues of attending the mosque, the legal status of the Congregational Prayer, repeating a paryer in congregation, performing sallat al-taraweeh of Ramadhaan in congregation, women performing Congregational Prayer and many other topics. This book is essential reading for all Muslim leaders and Imaams. |
Fiqh Made Easy
In this work, the world- renowned scholar of comparative fiqh, Dr. Saalih al-Sadlaan of Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University discusses the most important issues of fiqh. In this work, the author has done an excellent job of concisely mentioning the most important aspects of the different fiqh topics he discussed. Furthermore, he has discussed many issues that are not greatly discussed in the English literature, such as the rules concerning bequests and endowments. Hence, this work was chosen to be translated as a welcomed addition to the available English literature. |
The Fiqh of Marriage
In this work, the world renowned scholar of comparative fiqh of marriage. Dr. Saalih al-Sadlaan of Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University covers the most important topics related to the fiqh of marriage. Dr. al-Sadlaan discusses the topics found in traditional books of fiqh, such as the place of the dower, the minimum and maximum amount of the dower, and when the woman is entitled to all, half or none of her dower. He also discusses the rights of the husband and wife in Islam and sexual etiquette in Islam. Written by a contemporary, the work also deals with many modern issues that were not touched upon by earlier scholars. In particular, the author deals with the following: engagement rings, music and dancing at the wedding parties, exorbitant dowers, honeymoons and many other topics of importance for Muslims everywhere. This small but very informative book is a must for Imams and directors of Islamic Centers. In addition, it is a great handbook for all who are already married as well as all who are pondering marriage. |
