Contents

pp v-vi

A Tribute to Hussein Ahmad Amin by his Brother, Galal Amin

pp vii-x

Introduction – Hussein Amin: A Courageous Voice Calling for Reform

pp 1-10

The Sorrowful Muslim’s Guide

pp 11-12

Foreword to the Tenth Edition

pp 13-22

1 - The Sorrowful Muslim’s Guide

pp 23-40

2 - Reflections on the Evolution of the Prophet’s Biographies in the East and West

pp 41-60

3 - Reflections on the Truth about Abū Lahab (the Judas of Banū Hāshim)

pp 61-72

4 - The Role of Aḥādīth (Traditions) Ascribed to the Prophet in the History of Islamic Societies

pp 73-98

5 - Is Sufism Islamic?

pp 99-124

6 - Reflections on the Status of the Awliyāʾ

pp 125-144

7 - Political and Social Roots of Islamic Sects

pp 145-158

8 - The Decline in the Position of the Clergy in the Eyesof Muslims

pp 159-176

9 - The Chances of Successfully Establishing a Society Based on Islamic Principles

pp 177-188

10 - The Awaited Mahdi in Contemporary Times

pp 189-198

11 - A Plea for Religious Reform

pp 199-208

Index

pp 209-222