Introduction

The Introduction

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The Introduction

In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

From Him we seek help

All praise is due to Allah. We praise Him, seek His help and forgiveness, and repent to Him. We seek refuge in Allah from the evils within ourselves and from our evil deeds. Whoever Allah guides, none can lead astray; and whoever He leaves astray, none can guide. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. May Allah bless him and grant him abundant peace.

To proceed:

Muslims are in pressing need of beneficial, accessible, and concise books, since many of them no longer have the capacity to read lengthy works or the motivation to pursue extensive study. Hence arose the idea of seeking a concise book that is clearly written and readily accessible, gives due attention to the evidence, avoids unnecessary length, and was written by a scholar renowned for his profound expertise in Islamic jurisprudence, his broad knowledge of the Islamic disciplines, his commitment to following the evidence, and the soundness of his creed. I found what I sought in this book: The Wayfarers’ Path and an Exposition of Jurisprudence in the Religion, by the eminent scholar Abd al-Rahmān ibn Nāsir al-Sa'dī, d. 1376 AH—may Allah have mercy upon him