clearly visible between this fifth edition and its predecessor, hoping thereby that it will rise to the level befitting this volume, which is a commentary on a great work, namely Bulugh al-Maram.
We ask Allah, the Exalted, to make this effort solely for His noble Face, and to grant us and our fellow Muslims success in achieving what He loves and is pleased with. May blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his family, and all his companions.
Written by the author:
ʿAbd Allah ibn ʿAbd al-Rahman al-Bassam
Shaʿban 1421 AH
At his home in ʿAwali Makkah—may Allah honor it and safeguard it from every harm.