Zad al-Ma'ad (زاد المعاد) English -Ibn al-Qayyim Vol. 1

This is volume 1 in a series.

This book is one of the important resources of knowledge for those who seek to know the Seerah of their Prophet sallallaahu alayhi -wa-sallam) as well as, the Fiqh learned from it, this is a book that is unique in that it explains the Sunnah through the Seerah and the seerah through the sunnah.

It is profound classic work containing thousands of pages written by Imam Ibn Al Qayyim while on the Hajj journey (Pilgrimage), from Damascus to Makkah. Despite its being written from memory, the several thousand incidents, Hadiths, Ayat (verses of the Quran), Fiqh benefits, as well as, names of the companions associated with them, were remarkably close to the truth with marginal errors.

This work reflects much of Ibn Qayyim al-Jauziyyah's efforts in defense of the Sunnah, and comprises a valuable resource for Fiqh and Seerah. This isn't merely a translation. Sh. Jalal Abualrub's footnotes appear to double the size of the books. At a minimum, he provides definitions of terms and provides references for hadiths. In addition, brief footnotes provide textual clarification and enhancement.