Ibn Aqil al-Hanbali’s Essay on Islamic Manners – Ibn ‘Aqil al-Hanbali

Ibn Aqil al-Hanbali’s Essay on Islamic Manners – Ibn ‘Aqil al-Hanbali

This book is a translation of Ibn ‘Aqil al-Hanbali’s (d. 513/1119) essay Fusūl al-Ādāb wa Makārim al-Akhlāq al-Mashrū‘a, one of the earliest and shortest works from the Hanbali school on Islamic manners. It presents essential etiquettes Muslims are required to observe in everyday life and interactions.

The translation uses simple, modern language for accessibility, and this bilingual edition includes the original Arabic text, supporting vocabulary building and understanding of the source. By studying and practicing good manners (ādāb), readers can refine their character and embody the noble ethics taught by Islam.