- Bahishti Zewar
Bahishti Zewar, described as an ancient tome of
Islam ic belief, was written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (Rahmatullah E Alaih). "Bahishti Zewar" (translated as "Heavenly Ornaments") is a comprehensive handbook offiqh (jurisprudence), especially for theeducation of girls and women . The volume describes theFive Pillars of Islam and also highlights more obscure principles. For years it has remained a favorite with the people of the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent.Women and Bahishti Zewar
Among (Hanafi Deobandi) Muslims, it is a popular practice to present this volume to a new bride. The motivation behind this gesture is that the young woman is taking up a new identity and new life as a wife and mother-to-be. She should be well versed in the rites, rituals and tradition of Islam.
External links
English Translations of Bahishti Zewar are available online:
*Bahishti Zewar [http://www.islamsa.org.za/library/books/bzewar/bahishti_zewar.htm]
*Bahishti Zewar [http://www.jamiaashrafia.org/fiqh1.php]
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