عدة الخطيب والواعظ محمد بكر إسماعيل
About the Author of "Uddat al-Khatib wal-Wa'iz"
Despite his specialization in Tafsir (Quranic exegesis), he possessed a comprehensive Islamic culture, enriching the Islamic library with a large number of books and writings in various fields such as Hadith, Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), Islamic history, language, rhetoric, and other branches of knowledge. His works number more than eighty books, most notably: "Al-Fiqh al-Wadih min al-Kitab wal-Sunnah 'ala al-Madahib al-Arba'a" (Clear Fiqh from the Quran and Sunnah according to the Four Schools of Thought) and "Dirasat fi Ulum al-Quran" (Studies in Quranic Sciences).
About the Book "Uddat al-Khatib wal-Wa'iz"
The role of mosque preachers in inviting people to Allah is of great importance, as they have a wonderful opportunity to address Muslims on Fridays and invite them to goodness. Therefore, the author collected various chapters on acts of worship, dealings, ethics, and customs, to serve as a resource for preachers in performing their duties excellently and effectively.
Key Topics in "Uddat al-Khatib wal-Wa'iz"
Truthfulness in speech and action / Trustworthiness / Fulfilling promises / Reliance on Allah / Forbearance and forgiveness / Fear and hope / Self-monitoring and accountability