as: an abbreviated form of ‘alayh-is-salâm – blessings on him; often spoken after the name of Allâh’s messengers and angels. When the names of two related persons come together, ‘alayh-as-salâm is used and when the names of more than two prophets or angels come together, ‘alayhim-us-salâm is used.

rta: abbreviation of radiyyallâhu ta‘âlâ ‘anhu – Allâh be pleased with him; often spoken after the name of a Companion. When the names of two related companions come together radiyallâhu ta‘âlâ ‘anhumâ – Allâh be pleased with the two of them – is used; and when the names of more than two companions come together, radiyallâhu ta‘âlâ ‘anhum ajma‘în – Allâh be pleased with all of them – is used.

saw: an abbreviated form of sallallâhu ‘alayhi wa sallam - may Allâh bless him and greet him – spoken after the name of Allâh’s last Messenger Muhammad (saw).

swt: an abbreviated form of subhânahű wa ta‘âlâ – glory be upon Him and He is Exalted – spoken after the word Allah.

Title | Contents | Abbreviations | Preface | Introduction | Glossary | Bibliography
Chapter 01 | Chapter 02 | Chapter 03 | Chapter 04 | Chapter 05