Strolling in the Garden is an explanation of the highly acclaimed book of Imam al-Nawawī: Bustān al-ʿĀrifīn (Garden of the Aware).
Shaykh Omer El-Hamdoon elaborates and reflects on the meanings found within the original text, adding to it further verses from the Quran, Prophetic hadith as well as sayings of the righteous and their poetry. Furthermore, he adds his personal anecdotes and snippets from his life to support the meanings which are sought.
Written in an informal tone, this book is both educational and enjoyable to read.
Strolling in the Garden is an explanation of Imam al-Nawawī’s Bustān al-ʿĀrifīn (Garden of the Aware).
It elaborates and reflects on the meanings found within the original text, adding to it Quranic verses, Prophetic hadith, poetry and quotations; as well as personal anecdotes and snippets from the author’s life.
Ola –
“Strolling in the Garden” is a beautiful and thorough explanation of Imam al-Nawawī’s “Bustān al-ʿĀrifīn,” (Garden of the Aware). If you are familiar with this text, Shaykh Omer El-Hamdoon’s compilation is a wonderful follow-up read for a detailed array of reflections and Hadith that will be sure to inspire you to further develop your study of Islam.
This text has been written with the average reader in mind as the book is written in a friendly and informal tone, making it easy to access and engage with. The book is also filled with relatable examples and reflections, many of which we can apply to our own modern lives.
Whether you’re increasing your foundation of knowledge in the Deen, or you’re working towards building more complex ideas into your practise
Ola –
“Strolling in the Garden” is a reflective and thorough explanation of Imam al-Nawawī’s “Bustān al-ʿĀrifīn,” (Garden of the Aware). If you are familiar with this text, then Shaykh Omer El-Hamdoon’s compilation is a wonderful and informative follow-up read.
Written in a friendly and informal tone, this texts seeks to engage the reader with easy-to-access examples, reflections and anecdotes, applicable to modern life, all through the Quranic lens.
Whether you’re developing your foundational knowledge of Islam or furthering your advanced study of the Deen, this text is imperative for any Muslim seeking to better their daily practice and dealings with in-depth lessons ranging from renewing one’s intentions to avoiding mockery of others.
You will not be disappointed with this magnificent book.