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Behind the Apartments: A Moment in the Sublime Ethics of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt

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“The book uniquely links past with present, scripture and rationale, and classical Arabia with the modern, Western paradigm…” – Ali Hammuda

To call Sūrat al-Hujurāt (The Apartments) a University of Ethics, Manners and Realities is an understatement. From a humble corner ‘Behind the Apartments’, this book endeavours to take a glimpse into the extraordinary meanings, treasures and subtleties buried within the Qur’ān’s 49th chapter. In an age wherein many Muslims see ‘religiosity’ as detached from one’s conduct, “Behind the Apartments” extracts a handful of universal and vitalising Qur’ānic insights, revealing the indivisible, interdependency between ethics and Īmān.

This engaging and thought-provoking commentary shows how internalising al-Hujurāt’s ethics is the key to unlimited personal and societal benefit, extending to Muslims in their homes, local communities, and to the Ummah at large. Should that not be enough of a reward in itself, those who do this are granted Paradise in the Hereafter.