The Quest For Virtuous Character

For over 900 years, Imām al-Ghazālī’s Ihyā Ulūm al-Dīn (The Revival of the Religious Sciences) has been the spiritual ocean from which Muslims across the globe have derived their religious sustenance. In this unique compendium, Habib Muhammad ibn Abdillāh al-Haddar, may Allah have mercy upon him, has forged a tributary from that ocean into the modern age, contextualizing its guidance for readers navigating the stormy seas of contemporary times.



Dar al-Turath al-Islami is proud to present Habib Muham­mad’s first work 'Ajilat al-Sabiq ila Makarim al-Akhlaq rendered into the English language, with the hope of benefiting non-Arabic speakers with the scholastic and spiritual legacy of this great Imam.

About the Author :

Habīb Muhammad ibn Abdillāh al-Haddar (1340-1418_AH/ 1920-1997_CE), was born and raised in al-Bayda, North Yemen and was educated at the famous Ribat in Tarīm, Hadramawt. One of the most erudite scholars, prolific writers and spiritual luminaries of his age, he spent his life travelling and guiding people to Allah and raising the next generation of Muslim scholars and agnostics.