So were our pious predecessors

"Thus Were Our Pious Predecessors " is a 414-page book published by Tawbah. This magnificent hardback work is a collection of good words and good behavior drawn from the stories of our pious predecessors.

Who are the pious predecessors?

The pious predecessors, translated into Arabic as "salaf salih", are the people of Sunnah and consensus. They are those who followed our Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, thus including his companions, those who followed them after them and those after again, as the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم clarified in this hadith: " The best of men are those of my generation, then those who come after them, then those who come after them. Then will come people whose testimony will precede the oath or the oath will precede the testimony."

[Rapporté par l’imam Ahmad dans son Mousnad, Al Boukhari & Mouslim]

What is the book "Thus were our pious predecessors" about?

This magnificent collection talks about many different subjects, all equally profound and inspiring. Here are just a few of the themes you'll read about:

• Sincerity towards Allah
• Science and its merits
• Meditation on the Koran
• Recollection in prayer
• Invocation
• Money and possessions
• Commitment to fasting
• Commitment to pilgrimage
• Trust in Allah

Each theme includes several sayings of our pious predecessors, so that we can meditate and become aware of the greatness of their deeds and behavior.

Who is this book for?

This book is an example for every Muslim who wishes to remain on the straight and perfect path of our noble Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم. This book is ideal for meditating on it at length and recharging our batteries by reflecting on our condition and privileged status as believers guided by Allah The Most High. It also makes a wonderful gift for any occasion. We advise you to read this book slowly, opening your heart and letting in the science and love that emanates from it.