Safinat al-Naja (translated as "The Ship of Salvation" ) is a foundational primer in Islamic jurisprudence according to the Shafi'i school of thought

Chapter 6: The Forbidden Acts (Al-Muharramat)

A crucial list of major sins (kaba'ir) that every Muslim must avoid, including backbiting, arrogance, and consuming riba (usury).

Write-Up: Safinat al-Naja (The Ship of Salvation)

1. Overview

Title: Safinat al-Naja fi ma Yajibu ‘ala al-‘Abd li Maulahu (The Ship of Salvation Concerning What is Obligatory upon the Slave for His Master) Author: Shaykh Salim bin Sumair al-Hadrami (d. 1271 AH / 1855 CE) Language: Arabic (with numerous translations in Malay, Indonesian, English, Urdu) Madhhab: Shafi‘i school of jurisprudence (fiqh) Target Audience: Beginners (laymen, new students) in Islamic theology and practice.

Chapter 3: The Pillars of Ihsan

  • Worshipping Allah as if you see Him

Written by Sheikh Salim bin Sumair al-Hadhrami, this concise manual covers the essentials of worship (

Conclusion: A Summary of Key Rulings

  • Repentance (Tawbah)
  • The ruling on apostasy
  • A brief reminder on dealings with others (mu'amalat)

About the Author: Shah Waliullah Dehlawi

Contents of Safinat al-Naja

Introduction

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