| Imam Abdallah ibn Alawi al-Haddad wrote in the Book of Assistance, “You should have a wird of reading useful knowledge…”
Islam has a rich heritage of books and manuscripts which are gradually being translated into English. Wardah Books hopes to provide access to these books.
We recognise that print cannot replace person (a teacher or a guide on our journey) and books cannot replace transmission. While we hope that our books serve as an aid to understanding Islam, they are in no way substitutes for formal study under an established teacher or scholar. The traditional means by which knowledge and wisdom is obtained cannot be bypassed.
With that in perspective, we believe that good books, written by scholars past and present, do have an important part to play in the lives of all Muslims.
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