Gems of al-Andalus
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🔍 Interested in the history of Al-Andalus, the North African Desert, and the Maliki school. Researcher at @usul_ai and Arabic teacher
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♦️Amazing and useful book for the student!

This book written by the blessed shaykh, Muhammad Muntasir Billah al-Kettanī (1332-1419 هـ) rahmahullah, who complied all the opinions of Fiqh from the Imām of the Dhāhiryah, ibn Hazm al-Andalusī.

ibn Hazm’s opinions are referenced in order and this book helps to relocate them. Refer to the pictures I have posted. Also includes a beautiful background to the book from Doctor Hamza al-Kettanī, who is also the editor of the book as well.

♦️Download link:

http://waqfeya.com/book.php?bid=7785

⤴️ The PDF of the book can be found here.

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♦️Download link:

http://waqfeya.com/book.php?bid=7785

⤴️ The PDF of the book can be found here.
💎Andalusian Necklace

This beautiful necklace was made in the 15th century during the era of the Nasrid period of Muslim rule in al-Andalus, which lasted from 1232-1492. If you look closely you can see the name of Allah on the necklace.

Made out of: Gold, cloisonné enamel, pearls; filigree.

This necklace is found in the MET museum in New York City.

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Imām ibn Hazm al-Andalusī:

❝If you find that you have a natural inclination towards a particular science - even if that science is inferior to others - don’t preoccupy yourself with other than it, lest you become like the one who tries to grow coconut trees in Andalus or olive trees in India; they don’t bear anything.❞

[Mudāwatun Nufūs]
Very interesting article that speaks about how Islam and the Muslims had a impact on Sicily and it’s people.

From the article:

"Sicilians differ from the rest of Europe in this natural disposition for diversity. Sicilians have this affinity for the Islamic world in their DNA."

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♦️Beautiful Andalusian sword with much history behind it!

This beautiful 15th century Andalusian sword that you see here was one of the last swords that was made in al-Andalus. It was from the Emirate of Garnādha [Nasrid Kingdom] which was the last and final days of al-Andalus.

Notice how the sword is flat and straight, common in Europe. Which is different from the curved shaped swords you would see in different places of lands of the Muslims.

It belonged to Ali ibn Attar, who was an Andalusian governor/commander were he has served before his death,in the city of Loja.

Ali ibn Attar fought until his last breath in the Battle of Lucena, which was one of the last battles during end rulership of Muslim rule in al-Andalus. This is the same battle in which the Andalusian sultan, Boabdil was captured by Spanish forces.

His sword was recovered from that battle is preserved to this very day. It can be found in Toledo Army Museum located in Spain.

Researchers have now digitalized his sword and made an 3D model.

➡️It can be examined here:

https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/empunadura-de-la-espada-jineta-de-ali-atar-2b6ba5fcddbf4202874c2e8db67f1965

➡️To read more about who Ali ibn Attar was, you can read here:

https://www.aceros-de-hispania.com/arab-sword-aliatar.htm

*Note* Not everything in history resources are accurate.

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♦️Imam Qurtubī mentioned in his Tafsīr regarding the Ayah:

‎الَّذِينَ هُمْ يُرَاءُونَ

Those who do good deeds only to be seen (of men). [6/107]

❝This means ,the people [who] display that they are Praying as if humbly, fearful, and devoted [for Allah].

Like the Fāsiq, he prays so the people can say, “Indeed, He is praying!” [Seeking to admired from the people]

The reality of Riyā’: Seeking what is in the dunya with ‘ibāda.

It’s foundation: Seeking high position/status in the hearts of the people.

Qādhi Abu Bakr ibn al-Arabī al-Andalusī al-Mālikī mentioned one of the types of Riyā:

“Displaying Salāh, Sadaqah or beautification/improving the Salāh because of the watching of the people. And from that, he prolongs it [Salāh].”❞

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