The had ī th mentioned in Fadh ā il A’m ā l is as follows: “Whoever leaves sal ā h even though he makes it up later will be punished in Hell for one huqb . One huqb is 80 years. Each year has 365 days. Each (such) day is equal to 1000 years.” The book trails the life and struggles of Maulana Zakariyya from the start of his Da’wa journey, his companionship with Maulana Ilyas, his struggles during the 1947 India-Pakistan conflict, how his actions saved Muslims in India, etc. The book has been a beacon of light and guidance for many people worldwide. When a muhaddith compiles ahadith and some of them are daeef, it is acceptable in fazaail especially when the status of the hadith is pointed out. This is not unique in Fazaail A’maal. It is a common practice among many muhadditheen. Such an approach should not deter one from benefiting from such books. The same applies with Fazaail A’maal. The early Bengali translations of Fazail-e-Amaal have a rich history that spans several decades. In the 1940s, Abdul Majid, the editor of the magazine Nedaye Islam, made the first translation of the Virtues of Prayer from the Fada'il series and another book, both of which were published in Calcutta. Subsequently, when the combined version of the Fada'il series, Tablighi Nisab, was released, Ambar Ali took on the task of translating the entire book, which was published by the Tablighi Library in Dhaka. [8]

With respect to your question, there is nothing wrong in quoting weak hadiths in regards to virtues of good deeds. This is an Islamic principle therefore the compilation of some weak hadiths by Shaikh Mohammed Zakariyah is not something wrong or against the teachings of the Shariah. After the establishment of the Tablighi Jamaat, Ashraf Ali Thanwi used to provide certain books as part of the Tabligh curriculum. For example, books like Bahishti Zewar were included for the students' study and teaching. [4] However, Ilyas Kandhlawi wished to introduce a fixed curriculum and write a permanent book specifically for the Jamaat's students. For this purpose, he instructed his nephew Zakariyya Kandhlawi to write a book that could be included in the curriculum as a standard reference. Consequently, Zakariyya Kandhlawi wrote books on the Virtues of Prayer, Virtues of Remembrance (Dhikr), Virtues of Propagation (Tablig), and Virtues of Charity. Later, upon the request of his paternal cousin Yusuf Kandhlawi, he also wrote a book on the Virtues of Hajj. Following that, as per the instructions of his spiritual mentor, Abdul Qadir Raipuri, he compiled previously written articles such as The Story of the Companions and others. At the command of Shah Yasin Naginawi, a disciple of Rashid Ahmad Gangohi, he combined previously written articles on the Virtues of the Quran and Virtues of Durood. [4] In approximately 1955, a collection of these works was published in two volumes under the title Tablighi Nisab. A single-volume version was published in 1958, and it also became famous under the name Fazail-e-Amaal. [5] Methodology [ edit ] Metcalf, Barbara (1993). "Living Hadīth in the Tablīghī Jama'āt". The Journal of Asian Studies. 52 (3): 584–608. doi: 10.2307/2058855. ISSN 0021-9118. JSTOR 2058855. S2CID 162739922. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023 . Retrieved 26 June 2023. h.) Imām al-Shawk ā ni (may Allah have mercy on him) has mentioned in Nāyl al-Awtār that Rasulullah (salallahu alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said: “If anyone pays proper attention to sal ā h then on the day of Judgment it will be a light for him, a proof and a means of deliverance. If anyone does not observe it then it will neither be a light for him nor a proof nor a means of deliverance and on the day of Judgment he will be with Qarun, Firaun, Hāman and Ubay ibn Khalaf.” [vi] The second of two of the most read books in the Islamic world, detailing the innumerable benefits of performing one of theI would like to know your opinion on reading the book Fazail-e-Amaal by Maulana Muhammed Zakariya Kandhhalvi R.A. Many Saudi Alims have issued fatwas on the reading of the mentioned kitab that it contains too many weak and fabricated hadiths and that it is not permissible to read it. Please comment. [N Ahmed (UK)] The text consists of selected verses of the Qur'an, Hadiths, commentary thereon, and other material. The book is a compilation of different previous books written by same author. It has been translated into English, Persian, Bengali, and many other languages. It is popular in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and among South Asian immigrants in the United States and UK. It is mainly used by the Tablighi Jamaat for taalim (teaching) purposes. Objective of which is to bring Ehtesaab (consider the rewards of good deeds before committing them) into ones life.

Quoted in Al-Munajjid, Muhammad Salih, সম্পাদক (১৭ জুলাই ২০১৩)। "Critique of the book Fadaa'il al-A'maal"। Islam Question & Answer, islamqa.info (ইংরেজি ভাষায়) । সংগ্রহের তারিখ ২১ আগস্ট ২০২০। উদ্ধৃতি টেমপ্লেট ইংরেজি প্যারামিটার ব্যবহার করেছে ( link) Fazail-e-Amaal Vol-1 English Revised Edition with References - Islamic Books | online Islamic Bookstore, Holy Quran, children story books, game, gifts, India"। idarastore.com। ২০২০-০৭-০৫ তারিখে মূল থেকে আর্কাইভ করা । সংগ্রহের তারিখ ২০২০-০৭-০৫। Jaleel, Talib (২০১৫)। Notes On Entering Deen Completely: Islam as its followers know it (ইংরেজি ভাষায়)। EDC Foundation। পৃষ্ঠা1022 । সংগ্রহের তারিখ ১৯ জুলাই ২০২০। Fazail Amal aka Fadhail Amal or Fadhael Aa’maal is a collection of 9 books written by Sheikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammed Zakariyya Khandhlawi (RA) in a span of 35 years (From 1930 to 1965). The book has been the means of guidance and changing of lives of thousands worldwide. Originally written in Urdu, it has now been translated into 31 languages. The nine sub-books / chapters in this book are: Secondly, based on this misunderstanding, for one to proceed further and comment on that particular hadith (no. 28) being “a clear lie on the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace)” is baseless and senseless as well. In fact, that hadith is hasan (fair), neither weak nor fabricated. (See Raf‘ al-Manarah 248 and al-Radd al-Muhkam al-Matin 138)You have given the fatwa that the 15 hadith regarding the punishment of neglecting prayer is fabricated, but this hadith is found in fazail e amal. Fazail-e-Amaal ( Urdu: فضائلِ اعمال), authored by Zakariyya Kandhlawi between 1929 and 1964, is a book that primarily consists of treatises from the Fada'il series, originally published in Urdu. [1] Its purpose is to inspire and motivate Muslims in their religious practices by presenting a diverse range of Islamic teachings, stories, and anecdotes. The book's popularity has led to translations in multiple languages, including English and French, establishing it as a major resource for the Tablighi Jamaat, a transnational pietistic movement. [2] Written at the request of Ilyas Kandhlawi, the founder of Tablighi Jamaat, the book was initially named Tablighi Nisab or Curriculum for Tabligh. It is the most popular ongoing publication of Urdu literature in the present era and is extensively read due to its inclusion in the literature of the Tablighi Jamaat. [3] The book's language is appreciated for its simplicity, clarity, and accessibility to readers. According to Muhammad Nawaz Chaudhary, a PhD scholar at the University of the Punjab, this work has had a transformative impact on millions of lives, contributing to an ongoing process of construction and reform. [12] Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi, the Chairman of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, affirms that no other literary series has had a more profound influence in reforming the nation than Zakariyya Kandhlawi's Virtues Books. [13] Criticism [ edit ] Fazail-ul-Amaal | Arabic - Islamic Books | online Islamic Bookstore, Holy Quran, children story books, game, gifts, India"। idarastore.com । সংগ্রহের তারিখ ২০২০-০৭-০৫। Al-Mawsoo'ah al-Muyassarah fi'l-Adyaan wa'l-Madhaahib wa'l-Ahzaab al-Mu'aasirah। 1। পৃষ্ঠা322। উদ্ধৃতি টেমপ্লেট ইংরেজি প্যারামিটার ব্যবহার করেছে ( link)

Metcalf, Barbara D. (আগস্ট ১৯৯৩)। "Living Hadith in the Tablighi Jama`at"। The Journal of Asian Studies। Association for Asian Studies। 52 (3): 584–608। আইএসএসএন 0021-9118। জেস্টোর 2058855। ডিওআই: 10.2307/2058855। First of all, it is very important to understand that the overall meaning of the had ī th (severe punishment for neglecting or delaying sal ā h beyond its proper time) is supported from authentic had ī th . This is with the condition that the person does not repent and is not remorseful over what he did. a b c d e f Masud, Muhammad Khalid, ed. (2000). Travellers in faith: studies of the Tablīghī Jamāʾat as a transnational Islamic movement for faith renewal. Social, economic and political studies of the Middle East. Leiden Boston Köln: Brill. pp.82–85. ISBN 978-90-04-11622-1. Masud, Muhammad Khalid (২০০০)। "Ideology and Legitimacy"। Masud, Muhammad Khalid। ট্রাভেলার্স ইন ফেইথ: স্ট্যাডীস অব দ্যা তাবলীগি জামায়াত অ্যাস আ ট্রান্সন্যাশনাল সুফি মুভমেন্ট ফর ফেইথ রিনিউয়াল। ব্রিল পাবলিশার্স।Islam, Md. Saidul; Islam, Md. Nazrul (২০২০)। Islam and Democracy in South Asia: The Case of Bangladesh (ইংরেজি ভাষায়)। Springer Nature। পৃষ্ঠা197। আইএসবিএন 978-3-030-42909-6। উদ্ধৃতি টেমপ্লেট ইংরেজি প্যারামিটার ব্যবহার করেছে ( link) In Makka Mukarramah, make as many tawafs as possible and also make one khatam of the Quran there. While going around the Ka’aba Sharif, make a firm intention to surrender your life in the obedience of Allah Taala. Tabligh's 'Fazail-e-Amaal' with Hadith Sources in Standard Bengali". Dhaka Post. 15 February 2023. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023 . Retrieved 26 June 2023. Quoted in al-Kandahlawi, Muhammad Zakariyya (১৭ জুলাই ২০১৩)। Al-Munajjid, Muhammad Salih, সম্পাদক। "Critique of the book Fadaa'il al-A'maal"। Islam Question & Answer, islamqa.info (ইংরেজি ভাষায়) । সংগ্রহের তারিখ ২১ আগস্ট ২০২০। উদ্ধৃতি টেমপ্লেট ইংরেজি প্যারামিটার ব্যবহার করেছে ( link) We definitely agree with the literal translation of the title of that book, but the object of the author was not to mention fabricated hadiths only. In fact, he mentions hadiths that some ‘ulama claim to be fabricated and then challenges that ruling. In some instances, he concedes to the verdict of those ‘ulama and in others he differs and proves the authenticity of these hadiths. The proverb is famous, “Don’t judge a book by its cover!”

We advise you read the book Fazail-e-Haj by Hazrath Sheikh Zakariyya (rehmatullah Alayh), the chapter on the virtues of Makka Mukarramah and Madina Munawwara. It cannot be estimated the level of sincerity with which the book Fazail Amal was written. Fazail Amal has been an encyclopedia of knowledge and lessons for a blissful life, creating a love and respect for Islamic Sharia. The book is a radiant lamp in the hands of those fulfilling the duty of Da’wa. It lights up the road ahead, making all obstacles visible so that one may complete this journey of Da’wa faster. For a scholar, besides providing him with an extensive amount of references in each subject, it is also an aid in understanding the more difficult narrations.

Fatwa # 2

There is a huge difference between weak and fabricated. A weak hadith is that which is a hadith, but there is some weakness in the memory of its narrators and thus the authority of that hadith is not as strong as that of a sahih hadith. A fabricated narration is something which has nothing to do with Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam. It is the saying of Suqrat, Buqrat, Aflatoon, Shakespeare, etc. and someone linked it to Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam. The first category can and should be used for fadhaail (virtues), not for masaail (judicial rulings), whereas the second category should be totally discarded. In Fadhaaile Aa’maal there is not a single hadith which would be classed as fabricated; there are weak ahaadeeth, but there is no harm in using them for fadhaail. The author of Fadhaaile Aa’maal was a great muhaddith who taught hadith for 55 years; he was very careful in what he narrated, so have some confidence. Read Fadhaaile Aa’maal – don’t listen to people who are jealous due to its popularity. The books of Fazail-e-Amaal are written by Molana Muhammad Zakariya Saharanpuri who himself was a very prominent scholar of Hadith and it is not imaginable that he had included some fabricated Ahadith in those books. However, it is true that some Ahadith of those books are of weak chain of narrators. But in the case of Fazail such Ahadith are accepted by a large number of Hadith scholars because they do not lay down the rule of Shariah. Rather, they mention the merit of an act that is already proved through an authentic source. Therefore, if these books contain such Ahadith it does not make any big difference and a Muslim can safely benefit from them. Fazail e A'maal - What do Ulama Say? Fatwas that Say There is No Fabricated Hadees in Fazail e A’mal: Fatwa # 1: Fazail-e-Amaal (Urdu: فضائلِ اعمال‎), is an Islamic religious text. It is a two-volume compilation of several books, primarily written by the Indian scholar Muhammad Zakariya Kandhlawi His title Shekul Hadees. An English translation of the title is The Virtues of Good Deeds. Malik, Jamal (২০২০)। Islam in South Asia: Revised, Enlarged and Updated Second Edition (ইংরেজি ভাষায়)। BRILL। পৃষ্ঠা488। আইএসবিএন 978-90-04-42271-1 । সংগ্রহের তারিখ ১২ আগস্ট ২০২০।