Sheik Hamza's Translation - The Tahawi Creed

[Abdul Sattar]

Assalamu Alaikum,

Has anyone seen Sheikh Hamza Yusuf's translation of Aqeedah At-Tahawiyyah? I was wondering if anyone found it to be really beneficial?

I have read other translations but after watching the interview with him on Islam Channel, I thought perhaps there might be some good commentary in it or if the translation/commentary/appendix is so superb that is warrants buying another copy?

Wondering if I should buy it. Anyone?

wa salaam
Abdul Sattar

[sahih-baba]

Assalamu Alaikum,

Has anyone seen Sheikh Hamza Yusuf's translation of Aqeedah At-Tahawiyyah? I was wondering if anyone found it to be really beneficial?

I have read other translations but after watching the interview with him on Islam Channel, I thought perhaps there might be some good commentary in it or if the translation/commentary/appendix is so superb that is warrants buying another copy?

Wondering if I should buy it. Anyone?

wa salaam
Abdul Sattar

salam
buy it for the baraka and shaykh hamza is a native speaker whose english is excellent.

[Abdul Sattar]

wa salaam,

Haha. Sheikh Hamza's awesome mA. But I'm picky about spending money on books and try to pick the one's that will be the most beneficial. If it is simply a translation, there are already good translations out there and I don't see the point.

If Sheikh Hamza put his own commentary or other commentary in it via notes of appendicies - then I'd definitely buy it.

Also, I was hoping anyone who has read it could discuss it on this thread and perhaps tell us what you loved about it, just for everyone's benefit.

jazakAllah khair
Abdul Sattar

[xii]

:salam:

I recommend you buy the book, i have skimmed through it as i don't have my own copy. It is very beneficial and has been approved by other ulema i believe like Sh Muhammad Al-Yaqoubi. I hope this helps. :)

:ws:

[sahih-baba]

wa salaam,

Haha. Sheikh Hamza's awesome mA. But I'm picky about spending money on books and try to pick the one's that will be the most beneficial. If it is simply a translation, there are already good translations out there and I don't see the point.

If Sheikh Hamza put his own commentary or other commentary in it via notes of appendicies - then I'd definitely buy it.

Also, I was hoping anyone who has read it could discuss it on this thread and perhaps tell us what you loved about it, just for everyone's benefit.

jazakAllah khair
Abdul Sattar

salam
there is a short biography of the imam.
there are excellent footnotes.
there is an excellent informative introduction by shaykh hamza
there is an introduction from shaykh abdallah bn bayyah
there is the ijaza.
there is additional material by shaykh hamza about jihad for example

buy it!

[Abdul Sattar]

Awesome! thats all i needed to know

jazakAllah khair
wa salaam
AS

[laughinglion]

Assalamu Alaikum,

Has anyone seen Sheikh Hamza Yusuf's translation of Aqeedah At-Tahawiyyah? I was wondering if anyone found it to be really beneficial?

I have read other translations but after watching the interview with him on Islam Channel, I thought perhaps there might be some good commentary in it or if the translation/commentary/appendix is so superb that is warrants buying another copy?

Wondering if I should buy it. Anyone?

wa salaam
Abdul Sattar

:salam:

There is no commentary on the text, there are interesting introductions and appendices. If this can be justification for spending fifteen pounds on a book, then fair do's.

with peace

[sufisticated]

:salam:

There is no commentary on the text, there are interesting introductions and appendices. If this can be justification for spending fifteen pounds on a book, then fair do's.

with peace

there is a reason why there is no commentary on the text. and if one reads the various introductions, one will see why.

nevertheless, the translation into english is awesome - may Allah reward shaykh hamza for this. to be frank, i have only seen better translations from sidi abdal-hakim murad - both really capture the beauty of the original arabic when translating.

£15 well spent.

[Haplo]

Assalam Mo-alaykum,

Slightly off topic.....

But why is it that Islamic books seem like the most expensive books on the planet.

Surely we as an ummah should be producing books to a minimal cost, so as to ensure that the greatest number of people can benefit.

Some of the books I have seen is an example of blatant profiteering!

Wassallam

[sahih-baba]

Assalam Mo-alaykum,

Slightly off topic.....

But why is it that Islamic books seem like the most expensive books on the planet.

Surely we as an ummah should be producing books to a minimal cost, so as to ensure that the greatest number of people can benefit.

Some of the books I have seen is an example of blatant profiteering!

Wassallam

assalaMU alaykum (deliberate upper case ;) )
probably because the market is relatively small and costs must be covered?

[Abdul Sattar]

Yeah, even a few notes are good.

Sheikh Hamza explains why there is no line-by-line commentary on the text in his interview with Islam Channel. I loved that explanation.

[Hamood]

The introduction is excellent. The translation is superb .. the arabic text and the structure is pretty good too. It's a basic commentary unlike for e.g. a detailed commentary on the Ashari / Maturidi Aqidah (e.g., Fiqh Al-Akbar (http://www.al-rashad.com/imam-hanifas-alfiqh-alakbar-explained-p-722.html)).

[sahih-baba]

:salam:

There is no commentary on the text, there are interesting introductions and appendices. If this can be justification for spending fifteen pounds on a book, then fair do's.

with peace

salam
hey even if it was £65 it would be worth it :cheesygri

[laughinglion]

:salam:

I dont say the book is not VFM, it is and I have a copy. But if one is conversant with the text of `aqidatu't-Tahawiyyah I dont feel its the best use of fifteen pounds, if one is cash constrained, especially with the translation and commentary of fiqha'l-akbar imminent.

With Peace.

ps: I recently bought a book for 15 pounds, ostensibly for its preface. Admittetdly, the book is worth a least 5 times what I paid, had I wished to sell it :cheesygri:

[Sunni Muslim]

Assalam Mo-alaykum,

Slightly off topic.....

But why is it that Islamic books seem like the most expensive books on the planet.

Surely we as an ummah should be producing books to a minimal cost, so as to ensure that the greatest number of people can benefit.

Some of the books I have seen is an example of blatant profiteering!

Wassallam


Wa alaikum salam

I totally agree witn you. The publishers of Traditional classics are ripping off their readership, while Salafist literature is sold for a trifle to boost their Da'wa.

[sahih-baba]

Wa alaikum salam

I totally agree witn you. The publishers of Traditional classics are ripping off their readership, while Salafist literature is sold for a trifle to boost their Da'wa.

oil --> $$$ ---> da'wa

no oil ---> $ 0 ---> $$$ da'wa

:cheesygri understood ?

[alfatiha]

:salam: is the lecture anywhere with the book? I would be nice to know the commentary of each. :jazak:

[Shafaq]

Dear All

Assalamu Alaikum

Did anyone of you hear about English Translation of Aqeedah al-Tahawi with Commentary by Maulana Qari Muhammad Tayyab - published by ZamZam from Pak.

Maulana Qari Muhammad Tayyab was the grandson of Maulana Qasim Nanotwi, the founder of Darul Uloom Deoband (One of the greatest Islamic Institutes in the world) He graduated from Darul Uloom Deoband in 1336 Ah (1918.)

Can anyone highlight the difference between these two books, viz. from Hamza Yusuf and Qair M. Tayyab?

[abdullatif]

as sallamu alaikum wa rahmatullah

Inshaa Allah this reaches all in the best of iman and health. May Allah forgive all of our sins and shortcomings, May Allah ta'ala give us all good in this life and the next.


As true seekers of din we should not worry about the price of books. As a student of knowledge Allah ta'ala has promised seekers of knowledge there rizq. Sometimes it seems we wish to get books for free. While at the same time we will pay top dollar for things that will not benefit us in the aakriah. the price of the translation of the text of Imam Tahawi is fully worth the price for the barakat alone. Is there a big gap from the cost of the arabic text and the translation yes none would doubt that. But all we spend is for sake of Allah ta'ala and inshaa Allah will benefit us in the hereafter

[Nawawi619]

As Salamu Alaykum


I have a copy of The Creed of Imam Tahawi. The book does have commentary to the main text and all other sections.