Sham holds a particular place in Islamic memory, and this small volume gathers forty hadiths that speak to why. Compiled by Mufti Shabbir and published by Turath Publishing, it is the eleventh volume in the Al-Arba'in (Forty Hadiths) series, a format with deep roots in the tradition of collecting hadith around a single theme.

Here the theme is the region of Sham itself, which covers several modern countries, along with the virtues attached to Damascus and to the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) connected to this land. Readers will find forty hadiths brought together in one place, offering a focused way to reflect on why this region has long carried such weight in Muslim consciousness.

This edition is a slim paperback of 75 pages, sized for easy reading and for carrying with you, in keeping with the practical, portable spirit of the Arba'in tradition. For anyone drawn to the history and sanctity of Sham, or simply looking to work through a themed collection of hadith at a manageable pace, this volume offers a clear and unhurried place to begin.