Imam Aḥmad Riḍā Khān: In His Own Words

This gilt-edged compilation features a variety of quotes, excerpts and golden sayings of the towering scholar, Alahazrat Imam Aḥmad Riḍā Khān, the 20th century polymathic reviver of Sunni Islam. Each quotation has been carefully selected from an array of the Imam’s works, covering topics as diverse as theology, politics, spirituality and personal anecdotes, showcasing intriguing facets of this truly noteworthy personality. 

One of the greatest tributes a person can pay to a scholar is by reading their works, deliberating over them and by building upon the remarkable legacy that they left behind. This work aims to contribute to the introduction of this influential Imam to English speaking readers by containing both a concise biography and glimpses of his wise teachings directly from his monumental corpus, including from his phenomenal thirty volume masterpiece, Al-ʿaṭāyā al-nabawiyya fi l-fatāwā al-riḍawiyya. Alongside references for each quotation, explanatory footnotes have been provided to benefit the reader.

“[An] outstanding publication, one which extols the life, legacy and contributions of Alahazrat Imam Aḥmad Riḍā Khān al-Baraylawī (d. 1340 AH/1921 CE).”

IMAM AḤMAD RIḌĀ KHĀN was a profoundly gifted Hanafi jurist and polymath of the late 20th century, hailing from the town of Bareilly, pre-partition India. A scholar whose erudition encompassed the entire scope of the Islamic sciences, he has undoubtedly left a lasting legacy on Islam in South Asia, defining the outlook and normative orientation of millions across the globe.

Product Information