Nota del Editor
¿Quién es Allah y Quién Su Profeta?, es parte de la serie "Para Buscadores de la Verdad". Para cualquier buscador de la verdad, de cualquier sitio, es importante saber de donde provenimos y adonde vamos. ¿Existe la verdad? ¿En qué forma existe? ¿Cómo existe? El comienzo de todo esto es el Creador, Allah. El ser creado que mejor lo conoció fue Muhammad. Tenemos la esperanza de que, si Allah quiere, este pequeño libro sirva como una introducción sobre uno de los temas más serios en la vida del hombre.

Nosotros, en Darussalam, diseñamos esta serie para los nuevos musulmanes y los no-musulmanes, a fin de ofrecerles un vistazo sobre un tema tan amplio. En el noble Corán, Allah ha mencionado numerosas veces que el ser humano debe buscar la sabiduría. También se hace frecuente mención a la gente de la sabiduría y el entendimiento. En estos días donde es más importante saber que es lo que tiene el hombre en vez de quien es. Y cuando parece que el ser listo es más importante que ser honesto. Cuando uno es más respetado por saber como utilizar a la persona en vez de entenderla. En estos tiempos, es nuestro deseo aquí en Darussulam, apoyar en cualquier forma que sea posible a aquellos que se consideran buscadores de la verdad.
Abdul Malik Muyahid, Editor

'Umdat al-Salik wa 'Uddat al-Nasik (Reliance of the Traveller and Tools of the Worshipper) is a classic manual of fiqh. It represents the fiqh rulings according to the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence. The appendices form an integral part of the book and present original texts and translations from classic works by prominent scholars such as al-Ghazali, Ibn Qudamah, al-Nawawi, al-Qurturbi, al-Dhahabi, Ibn Hajar and others, on topics of Islamic law, faith, spirituality, Quranic exegesis and hadith sciences.
It also has biographical notes about every person mentioned (391 biographies), a bibliography of works cited (136 works), and a detailed subject index (95 pages). Of the 136 works drawn upon in its commentary and appendices, 134 are in the original Arabic. The sections and paragraphs have been numbered to facilitate cross-referencing.

"There is no doubt that this translation is a valuable and important work, whether as a textbook for teaching Islamic jurisprudence to English speakers, or as a legal reference for use by scholars, educated laymen, and students in this language." —Dr. Tahir Jabir al-'Alwani, President of the International Institute of Islamic Thought

Dr. LOUAY SAFI provides a systematic analysis of the Qur'anic reference and the prophetic traditions on peace and war. He critically examines the views of classical and modern Islamic scholars in light of the original intent of the Shari'ah. While his views on this subject were articulated as early as 1988, his analysis continues to provide a balanced understanding of the most misunderstood concepts of Islam. I am glad that this work is published at a time when Islam's position on war and peace is being debated very passionately on a global level. I strongly recommend it to all those who are looking for an Islamic understanding of violence, terrorism, war and peace.
Dr. Sayyid M. Seed
Secretary General, Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
This essay is a lucid and enormously useful exegesis of the meaning of jihad especially as understood in Islamic history. It deserves the widest possible attention. Dr. Anthony Sullivan Center of Middle Eastern and North African Studies, University of Michigan. DR. LOUAY M. SAFI has a Ph.D in Political Science and is currently Visiting Professor at George Washington University, USA, as well as President of the Association of Muslim Social Scientists. He serves on the board of several lading Muslim organizations and is former Director of Research at the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), as well as former Editor of the American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences (AJISS).

"There is no god but Allah." This fundamental Islamic statement of faith sums up the concept of tawheed, or perfect monotheism. That there is one and only one God is the basis of all monotheistic religion. Yet, despite the simplicity of this belief, many people who claim to believe in one divine Creator have fallen into errors which negate their testimony of faith.

Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Wahhâb, the great Muslim scholar and reformer of the 12th century H (18th century CE), was inspired to write the book Kitâb at-Tawheed (or The Book of Islamic Monotheism) because he saw Muslims who had corrupted their beliefs and actions by that which contradicted the pure monotheistic position of Islam. He witnessed the religious veneration of historical sites and graves, supplications made for the intercession of deceased saints, belief in omens, distortions of the meanings of Allah’s names and attributes, and the use of expressions which contradict the belief in Allah’s Oneness. In an effort to purify Islam from this falsehood, the esteemed Shaykh collected proofs from the Noble Qur’an and the teaching of Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessing be upon him) to explain all aspects of true monotheism.

However, this book was not intended for the average person, but for the student of knowledge; therefore, it is not easily understood by those without the requisite learning. Thus, the scholar 'Abdur-Rahmân ibn Hasan Al-ash-Shaykh stepped in and put together this well-known work, which he entitled Fath al-Majeed (or The Glorious Triumph). It both explains and expounds upon Kitâb at-Tawheed to make its important concepts clear for the reader. It has been rendered here into Spanish by Muhammad Isa García.

Este libro trata sobre diferentes aspectos del monoteísmo y la idolatría, identificando cada uno de ellos y desarrollándolo en detalle. El objetivo del autor es, a través de la explicación detallada del libro El monoteísmo, evidenciar las enseñanzas del Profeta Muhammad sobre distintos aspectos de la doctrina Islámica, destruyendo mitos construidos en torno a diferentes supersticiones y malentendidos, que tienen base en la ignorancia y la introducción de conceptos ajenos al Islam y su monoteísmo.

This course was compiled for English-speaking Muslims and is especially beneficial for new Muslims. It covers tahârah (purification), salâh (prayer) and janâ‘iz (funerals). It is set out in an easy-to-understand manner, citing evidence from the Qur’an and authentic hadiths. The aim of this book is to provide the reader with a correct, yet uncomplicated guide to the performance of the aforementioned acts of worship. Allah willing, it is the first in a series which will cover all aspects of worship and Islamic jurisprudence.

An indispensible handbook presented in a self explanatory style, clear layout with a rich set of glossary, that gives detailed explanation of the creed held by the Ahl-as-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah, and goes on to provide a step-by-step guide to Purification, Prayer, Poor-dues, Fasting, Hajj etc. This book also addresses aspects which one may be shy to ask anyone such as biological and sexual behavior and practices etc. It deals with issues that should be known by everyone regarding the correct performance of these devotions, which Muslims have little knowledge of. Additionally, intricate matters such as Taqwa, social behavior, one's duties to others, individual and collective dealings, sales and purchases are also addressed with both their correct and distorted forms highlighted. A section is also devoted to Tazkiyah and Ihsan, the sincere worship of Allah and attaining to the true spirit of faith. The main feature of this book - is that it deals with issues that every Muslim faces daily and should be aware of in order to conduct their lifestyle in accordance to the Qur'an and Sunnah. As such it is an invaluable guide for all Muslims including those new to Islam and for young people making their entry into adulthood - an essential addition to every Muslim's personal library. The book gives an explanation on Aqidah, Taharah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm and hajj. In addition, some basic aspects on what is prohibited and disliked, together with some instructions on elements of social conduct. Hanafi Fiqh is followed; however there are occasional references to other school of Fiqh.