This work ist he first translation of a standard Islamic legal reference in a European language. It presents an explanative interpretation of Umdat al Salik, a classic manual of Sacred Law by Ahmad ibn Naqib al-Misri (d. 769/1368) that comprises the legal work of Imam Nawawi.  This handy reference book carefully summarizes the conclusions of Nawawi's legal encyclopedia of al-Majmua on all aspects of Islamic endeavor.

The original Arabic text is presented in this work with English translation by Nuh Ha Mim Keller. Hard bound and printed on high quality paper, this is a valuable addition to the handy reference books in a Muslim home.