Fasting and Spiritual Retreat : Islamic Teachings Series
By Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri
Paperback 168 pages
ISBN : 9781908229090
Publisher : Minhaj-ul-Quran Publications
About The Book
This book is part of the Islamic Teachings series compiled from the works and lectures of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri. These books provide readers with both a general overview and where needed, some in depth information and guidance on basics of Islam. All of the primary subjects within the three branches of Shariah, Aqidah (doctrine), Fiqh (jurisprudence), Tasawwuf (spirituality and self purification) are covered and a general basic understanding of Islam in a modern context through an easy way to follow question and answer format. Some of the most common yet unanswered, day to day issues are replied to using juristic methods from sound sources of Qur'an and Hadith.
These are not only of benefit for the purpose of self study, for anybody of any age and from every walk of life, it is also a very useful reference source which caters for the needs of academic institutions, libraries and study circles.
About the Author
Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri Born 1951 is a Canada-based Pakistani Islamic Scholar and former professor of international constitutional law at the University of the Punjab. He is the founder of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, a worldwide, broad-based moderate Islamic welfare, human rights and education organization. Its objectives are the promotion of a moderate and non-extremist vision of Islam, the establishment of good relations and understanding between communities and religions, and the education of youth in classical Islam.
He also founded The Minhaj University of which he is the head of the Board of Governors. He also founded an international relief charity, Minhaj Welfare Foundation. Qadri is also the founding chairman of the political party Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT).
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