Author

Islamic Insight Part 2

Hadhrat Mohammed Abdul Qadeer Siddiqui ( رحمة لله عليه )

The book Islamic Insight (المعارف) is a treasure of knowledge on Islamic monotheism. While writing this book, Shaikh has kept the understanding requirement of the people of his time. There were 4 parts of this book written in Urdu by the Sheikh at different intervals which were published in 1933, 1935, 1949 and 1957. Shaikh Mir Asedullah Quadri has rendered most of these books into English under one single book titled ‘Islamic Insight’ (المعارف). The book will provide an important reading to seekers of knowledge of truth. First time readers of this subject may read Sheikh’s Books entitled 'Siddiqui's Elucidations (Tafheemat-e-Siddiqui), The Schools of Thoughts in discernment of Truth' (Makaatib-e-Irfan) and Islamic Wisdom (Hikmat-e-Islamia) before reading this book. It will help them in better understanding of the subject matter.

Language English	Category Translated by Shaikh	Last Updated December 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Shaikh Mohammad Abdul Qadeer Siddiqui (1871-1962) (رحمتہ اللہ علیہ) is well known Sahih-ul-Aqeedah Sufi Shaikh of Ihsan. He was known as Barul Uloom (ocean of knowledge) during his lifetime in view of his contributions to Islamic teaching, particularly, theology. He was the Professor and Head of the Department of Islamic Studies at Othmania University in the erstwhile State of Hyderabad in Indian subcontinent. Shaikh has written many books, in addition to tafseer al-Quran titled ‘Tafseer-e-Siddiqui’ in Urdu. His most famous work is his treatise on Islamic Monotheism titled ‘Hikmat-e-Islamia. Many of his books, including Hikmat-e-Islamia, have been rendered into English by Shaikh Mir Asedullah Quadri.