The Fada'il series comprises a collection of nine treatises authored by Zakariyya Kandhlawi between the years 1930 and 1965, elucidating the virtues associated with various deeds.
[1][2] Their primary purpose was to serve the propagation efforts of Tablighi Jamaat, while also being perused by individuals engaged in their daily circles of education.
This series stands as the most widely circulated of Urdu publications, owing largely to its integration within the literature of Tablighi Jamaat and its subsequent translation into numerous languages.
Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi said no other literary series has exerted a more profound reformative influence upon the nation[which?]
Its origins can be traced back to 1930 when it was crafted as an instructive tome for Shah Yasin, a disciple of Rashid Ahmad Gangohi.
Towards the end of the treatise, the author supplements the foundational forty with additional narrations, addressing specific nuances relevant to the context.
In Chapter One, the author mentions Quranic verses related to enjoining good and forbidding evil, providing their translations and explanations.
Chapter Three emphasizes the importance of self-reformation, including citations of Quranic verses and Prophetic sayings, accompanied by their translations and explanations.
Chapter Five underscores the importance of sincerity, faith, and seeking reward from Allah, presenting select Quranic verses and Prophetic sayings with their translations and explanations.
In Chapter Six, the author emphasizes the importance of honoring scholars and spiritual guides, incorporating pertinent Quranic verses and Prophetic sayings, along with their translations and explanations.
In Chapter One, the author mentions three Quranic verses and fifteen hadiths related to the virtues of performing Hajj to the Sacred House of Allah and encourages its observance.
Chapter Two cites two Quranic verses and five hadiths that serve as warnings for those capable of performing Hajj but choose not to undertake the journey.
Chapter Two focuses on Quranic verses and prophetic sayings that condemn stinginess, shedding light on the importance of generosity and selflessness.
Chapter Three presents various Quranic verses and prophetic sayings that emphasize the significance of maintaining family ties, highlighting the importance of fostering strong and caring relationships with relatives.
Chapter Four delves into Quranic verses and prophetic sayings that emphasize the performance of Zakat, elucidating the significance of fulfilling this obligatory act of charity.
Chapter Five discusses Quranic verses and prophetic sayings that serve as a warning to those who neglect the performance of Zakat, emphasizing the consequences of disregarding this duty.
Chapter Six explores the virtues of asceticism and contentment, drawing upon Quranic verses and prophetic sayings that encourage detachment from worldly possessions and finding satisfaction in simpler lifestyles.
Lastly, Chapter Seven recounts numerous incidents from the lives of seventy ascetics and philanthropists who dedicated themselves to the cause of Allah, providing inspiring examples for readers to learn from and emulate.
Chapter Three elaborates on the warning for those who neglect the act of sending blessings upon the Prophet, highlighting the importance and consequences of disregarding this practice.
Chapter Four explains the manifold benefits that individuals can attain by frequently sending blessings upon the Prophet, underscoring the positive impact it has on their lives.
Lastly, Chapter Five recounts fifty significant incidents associated with sending blessings upon the Prophet, providing readers with valuable examples and anecdotes.