The Book of the Shooting Star in Proverbs, Admonitions, and Etiquette - Al-Qadi Al-Quda'i

The words of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) (died 11 AH / 632 AD), Messenger of Allah and Prophet of Islam, hold a special place in the hearts of his followers, and their importance comes second only to the Quran, where scholars cite his sayings as conclusive texts in a wide range of disciplines including law, theology, metaphysics, poetry, grammar, history, and medicine, and Muslims cite them in their daily lives. The collection of the sayings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has been the main concern of researchers for fourteen centuries since his death, leading to a wealth of writings. Among the collections founded on legal principles, which aimed to guide society in practicing religious law and ritual worship, a particularly notable book is Al-Shihab, authored by Judge Qudaisi (died 454 AH / 1062 AD), a Shafi'i judge at the Fatimid court in Egypt. The comprehensive concept of these writings is a realistic and distinguished moral perspective, offering human lessons and practical ideas with a universal appeal. Generations have used the book Al-Shihab from North Africa to India as an educational text for children and adults, and many of these one thousand two hundred sayings have become familiar to individuals, communities, and diverse races. For Muslims, who consider the teachings of Muhammad (peace be upon him) a source of wisdom and a guiding beacon in every worldly and spiritual matter, these sayings and wisdoms serve as an inspiring window into the vision of one of the most inspiring humans who ever set foot on earth.