The first formulation of Islamic Law based on the behaviour of the people of Madinah during the time of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and the great Companions, Al-Muwatta is the blueprint for a just and radiant society: the earliest, clearest, cleanest record of salafi Islam. It is the first of the sahih works, long pre-dating al-Bukhari and Muslim. In addition, the Muwaṭṭa' contains a record of the practice ('amal) of the people of Madīnah of the first generations,...

Discover The Story of Malik ibn Anas — one of Islam's greatest jurists and scholars — in this captivating, deeply human account. From the sacred streets of Madinah to the birth of a legal tradition that shaped centuries, journey through the trials, triumphs, and teachings of a man whose wisdom continues to guide millions.This book unfolds the untold story of Malik's relentless pursuit of justice, his unwavering integrity in the face of power, and the ethical foundations that transfo...

First published in 1989. This is the first translation of the Muwatta' in the English language. Imam Malik came from a family of learning and grew up in Madina al-Munawarra which was the capital of knowledge at that time, especially the knowledge of hadith. Known as one of the great reciter’, Malik's predisposition for retention and understanding of knowledge he took it upon himself to serve the shari'a and to preserve the Prophetic sunna. He did this by relaying it from those notable Tabi...