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The title is derived from a famous hadith (prophetic tradition) about Islam resting on "pillars." While Sunnis often cite five pillars (testimony, prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage), the Ismaili interpretation—reflected in al-Nu'man's work—explores Walayah (devotion to the Imam) as the foundational pillar upon which all others rest. The book systematically explains the practical and esoteric dimensions of these pillars.

Dietary restrictions and permissible animal slaughter. Dress and Etiquette: Social conduct and modest attire. Daim Al-islam English Pdf

The (Pillars of Islam) is a seminal work of Ismaili jurisprudence written by Al-Qadi al-Nu'man , the chief justice under the Fatimid Caliphate in the 10th century. It serves as the primary legal authority for the Tayyibi (Bohra) Ismaili community. The title is derived from a famous hadith

Daim Al-Islam is arguably his magnum opus, serving as the definitive reference for Ismaili law for centuries. Dress and Etiquette: Social conduct and modest attire

If you cannot find the full text, try searching for academic reviews or summaries first, such as Poonawala's introduction to the translation, which is sometimes circulated separately.

For scholars and practitioners seeking an English translation, the most authoritative version was translated by and revised by Ismail Kurban Husein Poonawala .