Advice And Admonitions

<p>Advice and admonitions is a translation of various statements of wisdom by Imam Shafi?i from sources such as <em>?ilyatul Awliya </em>by Imam Abu Nu'aym al-Isfahani <em>Siyar A'lam an-Nubala</em> by Imam Dhahabi and <em>Sifatu</em> <em>Safwah</em> by Imam Ibn al-Jawzi. Some beneficial footnotes have also been included to further aid the reader in understanding Imam Shafi?i intended meaning at various points.</p><p>Imam Shafi?i was famously known as an Imam of <em>Fiqh</em>. Despite the majority of his time being spent on issuing rulings he also provided eloquent preaching and guidance that contained many wisdoms.</p><p>Taking lessons from the words of pious scholars who acted upon their knowledge is one of the best methods for a Muslim who is striving for self-improvement. Our <em>Du?a</em> is that Allah the one who turns hearts changes our hearts towards being conscious of Him in all aspects of daily life after reading this book. </p><p>I ask Allah to make this simple endeavour a source of pleasure for us all and a source of success in the Hereafter. <em>Amin</em></p>