Manhiyyat: Prohibitions in Islam | Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid | IIPH Book

About Manhiyyat: Prohibitions in Islam

Manhiyyat: Prohibitions in Islam is a guide to things forbidden or discouraged in the Qur’an and the Sunnah, by Shaykh Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid and published by the International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH), Riyadh. The original Arabic title is at-Tanbihat al-Jaliyyah ‘ala Kathir min al-Manhiyyat ash-Shar’iyyah. It treats prohibited matters as protections that save a person from harm, and it covers both what is haram and what is makruh.

About the author

Shaykh Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid grew up in Saudi Arabia and studied under senior scholars including Shaykh Ibn Baz, Shaykh Ibn al-Uthaymin and Shaykh Ibn Jibrin. He served as an imam and speaker at a mosque in al-Khobar and founded the IslamQA.info question-and-answer website in 1996.

What the book offers

• A reference to matters the Qur’an and Sunnah forbid or discourage
• The wisdom that prohibitions protect people from harm
• A distinction between what is haram and what is makruh
• Short, easy-to-read points for quick reference

Who should read it

The book is useful for students, parents, teachers and anyone who wants a handy list of things to avoid, so that they do not fall into a mistake by ignorance. Imams and class teachers often keep a copy as a reminder.

How to benefit

Read the book in small sections and take note of any matter you were unaware of. Where a question is more complicated, such as a business transaction or a family dispute, consult a qualified scholar, because a short reference cannot cover every case. Begin with the intention to please Allah and to protect yourself and your family.

Prohibitions as mercy

A person who sees prohibitions only as restrictions may feel burdened. The scholars point out that Allah only forbids what harms a person’s religion, body, mind, wealth or honour, so each prohibition is a form of care. Seen this way, avoiding the forbidden becomes an act of trust in Allah, and the heart feels lighter. A book that explains these matters clearly helps build this understanding.

Keeping the book at home

Many families keep a short reference on the shelf to look up an unfamiliar matter, and parents use it with older children when talking about right and wrong. It may also be used in a class or a study circle. Pair it with a book on the rulings of worship for a fuller picture of daily practice.

Why a short reference on prohibitions is useful

Most people avoid major sins, yet many fall into smaller matters out of simple ignorance, such as habits of speech, dress, dealings or manners. A concise reference like Manhiyyat makes such matters visible. It lets a reader check a habit against the guidance of the Qur’an and the Sunnah, and correct it with gratitude. Because Islam also values ease, remember that Allah accepts repentance and rewards the one who leaves a wrong act for His sake. Keep a copy in the family library so that children grow up knowing these boundaries with understanding rather than fear, and revisit it from time to time.

Edition details

Published by the International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH), Riyadh, in English. Listings differ on the number of pages and the binding between printings, so please see the photographs or message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for the details of the copy in stock. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the author? Shaykh Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid, founder of IslamQA.info.

Does it cover both haram and makruh? Yes.

Is it suitable for beginners? Yes, it is written in simple language for general readers.

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