Detailed guidelines on ablution and purification before prayer.
| Feature | Volume I: The Pillars of Faith | Volume II: The Practical Life | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Belief, faith, rituals, and spiritual foundations | Everyday legal matters, social interactions, and worldly affairs | | Key Topics | Detailed exploration of the seven pillars of Islam: Walayah (devotion to the Imam), Taharah (purity), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting), Hajj (pilgrimage), and Jihad (striving). | Covers muamalat (transactions), including chapters on birth, marriage, divorce, food, trade, inheritance, and other aspects of daily conduct. | | Guiding Principle | Emphasizes that Walayah is the first and most important pillar, without which the others cannot stand, as it is key to true knowledge. | Provides practical guidance on leading a life that is both prosperous in this world and leads to salvation (saadat) in the hereafter. |
The book you are looking for is ( The Pillars of Islam ), written by the celebrated Fatimid jurist Al-Qadi al-Nu'man . It is the foundational text of Ismaili Shia jurisprudence, particularly for the Dawoodi Bohra community. 📖 Available English PDF Versions Daim Ul Islam English Pdf
: Al-Qadi al-Nu'man was the Supreme Chief Justice of the Fatimid State. He served four consecutive Fatimid Imams and is revered as one of the greatest Ismaili intellectuals in history.
Reputable Islamic digital libraries sometimes house PDF versions of translated works. | | Guiding Principle | Emphasizes that Walayah
The Legacy of "Daim al-Islam": A Guide to the Pillars of Ismaili Jurisprudence
Rules governing cleanliness, ablution ( wudu ), and preparation for worship. It is the foundational text of Ismaili Shia
The second volume shifts toward societal laws, governance, and daily ethics. It covers: