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Abu ameenah bilal philips was born in kingston, jamaica, and grew up in toronto, where he converted to islam in 1972. Islamic studies book 1, islamic studies book 2, islamic studies book 3, and islamic studies book 4. This article aims to explain the ideas and the significance of dr. Bilal philips himself that are refreshing, cover a. Abu ameenah bilal philips riyadh, august 23rd, 1990 preface to the second edition the overall purpose of this book is to acquaint the reader with the historical factors behind the formulation of islamic law fiqh, in order that he or she may better understand how and why the various schools of islamic law madhhabs1 came about. My first islamic studies book junior level,9781999756932, 109 add to cart. All muslim community will insha allaah benefit from the bais program insha allaah. The islamic studies series of books by the prolific writer and scholar dr. Iou is the cause for many individuals to access authentic islamic knowledge in an academic environment and it is accredited, walhamdulilah.