Introduction to the Institute for Religious and Linguistic Graduate Studies

Institute for Religious and Linguistic Graduate Studies

Introduction to the Institute for Religious and Linguistic Graduate Studies

Praise be to God, Lord of the worlds, and may God’s prayers be upon Muhammad and his family, the Imams and the Mahdi, and grant them peace.

Brief definition of the book:

Dear valued readers,

In your hands is the book "Guide to Halal Animals" by its author, Mr Ali Abuqlam, May God grant him success.

One of a kind unique book that offers an abutment of benefit to its readers. It takes you into topics that are frequently a worry and concern. The book answers commonly asked questions about Halal and Haram meats according to the Islamic law.

The book consisted of four chapters, in which animals were distributed according to their known scientific faction, and are as below:

1. Fish and marine creatures. 2. Terrestrial animals. 3. Birds. 4. Insects.

The book relied on authentic jurisprudence rules to distinguish between Halal and Haram meats as well as detestable, Makruh, meats in each of its chapters.

The book adopted an illustrative method that is easy to understand. It presents a photograph of each animal, often followed by a reference to its name and as well as scientific name, to conclude by its jurisprudence ruling (Halal, Haram or Makruh)

In addition to presenting Halal, Haram and Makruh of fish in the first chapter, an appendix is added to show the the same according to its geographical spot. This has been added to help those concerned specifically on fish in their geographical area.

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Guide to Halal Animals

The Institute for Religious and Linguistic Graduate Studies put a brief introduction in each chapter to highlights important jurisprudence provisions related to the subject of the chapter itself.

Juristic rulings in this book:

All the mentioned rules, introductions and jurisprudential rulings are acquired from Sayed Ahmed AlHasan (PBUH), without the slightest self-determination or opinion. Basic explanation of these is presented in:

- Introductions at the beginning of each chapter. - General rules mentioned in some chapters. - The rulings by which the author appended all creatures in the book and described each of them as Halal, Haram and Makruh.

Thus, the Institute of Graduate Studies in Holy Najaf extends its sincere gratitude to Sayed Ahmed AlHasan for his effort and time in reviewing the book and explaining its guiding and jurisprudential rules.

Our sincere thanks to Mr Ali Abuqlam for the effort he made in writing "Guide to Halal Animals", asking God Almighty to receive it with good acceptance, to benefit His creation, and guides him with his favour and mercy. He, God, is our guardian and He guides the righteous.

Praise be to God, Lord of the worlds.

Institute of Graduate Studies

Holy Najaf 2016

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