About This Book

Hindrances on the Path is a booklet by Abdul Malik Al-Qasim about social wrongs that are common among Muslims yet often treated as minor. Using stories and narrations, the author shows how a Muslim society should behave and points out everyday faults that men and women alike tend to overlook.

The booklet covers conduct toward neighbors, parents, spouses and children, and the harm of gossip, spreading secrets and meddling in others' affairs. Several sections address matters specific to women, such as the veil and the delay of marriage. The aim is to show that these smaller social duties matter and should be handled in line with Islamic teaching.

What's Inside

• Neglecting the rights of neighbors
• Exposing one's own secrets and family secrets
• Interfering in the affairs of others and evil talk
• Lying regarding marriage and delaying marriage
• Not observing the veil and proper hijab
• Neglecting children and not raising them well
• Mistreating parents and neglecting their rights
• Evil companions
• Discouraging one's wife
• Not enjoining good and not forbidding evil

Who It's For

• Muslims who want practical reminders on social manners
• Families discussing conduct at home and with neighbors
• Community speakers and teachers addressing everyday behavior

Book Details

• Author: Abdul Malik Al-Qasim