ILM AL-HÂL

11 PREFACE Endless Hamd, thanks and praise be to Allâh تعالى , Who has created humankind and the entire universe with divine wisdom and for a great purpose. May blessings and peace be upon Muhammad ﷺ , the means of mercy to the universe, the most distinguished intercessor and the greatest Prophet of Allâh تعالــى , upon his family, upon his companions and upon all those who have followed and continue to follow his holy path. Ilm Al-Hâl pertains to a branch of Islamic knowledge that provides information about Îmân (faith) and ‘ibâdah (worship), which every Muslim is obliged to acquire. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “It is compulsory for every Muslim man and woman to acquire knowledge.” The compulsory knowledge, which the pride of the universe ﷺ indicated in his blessed words is indeed the “Ilm Al-Hâl”. This knowledge will enable the one sincerely acting upon it to happiness both in this world and in the Hereafter. For this reason, it is compulsory and ْْ