The Abridgement of the Branches of Faith is the concise work based on the book Shu'ab al-Iman originally written by Imam Bayhaqi. Imam Qazwini was born in Tabriz in the year 653/1255 and began acquiring knowledge from some local scholars, subsequently travelling to many cities. He arrived in Damascus accompanied by his brother, and studied in some of their schools. He was an expert in Islamic Jurisprudence and qualified as the chief justice. He had a sound character, numerous good deeds, and he had the best of conduct. A summative text which encapsulates the various aspects of faith evidenced by verses of the Qur'an and/or sound hadith. It shows the multi-faceted understanding of one's faith which covers attitudes, words and actions. An invaluable work as a resource for hadith and reflection which will suit both public lecturers and private study circles.

This is the first English translations of one of the most popular manuals of Islam ever written. It is divided into seventy-seven chapters, each dealing with a major aspect of Islam, giving the relevant Quranic verses and authentic Hadiths for each. The book is an essential tool for all English-speaking Muslims.

Translated, annotated, and introduced by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, this title is a simple yet profound expression of the essential points of Muslim belief.