The Arabic book on Islamic laws has been translated into Arabic Tamil. Detailed explanations have been given for each and every clause. The book gives a very detailed account of calculation of Zakath in more accurate manner. While describing the rates and proportions of the Zakath, the local – Indigenous - numerical system also have been taken into account for use. This book is a good example of the mathematical practices in Islamic society in general and particularly of this region.
Extent: Book containing 404 pages.
Size and dimensions of original material: Height 23.5 cm, width 16.4 cm, depth 3.7 cm.
Condition of original material: Book in Good Condition.
Custodial history: Mahlarathul Qadhiria Arabic College, Kayalpattanam, Thoothukudi District.
Arrangement: Systematically arrianged.
Alternative calendar and date: Islamic, 1342
Author(s)/Creator(s): Ahmed Mohideen Qahiri.
Scribe(s): Not applicable.
Publisher(s): Firdhos, Madras.
Volume number: 1st and 2nd.
Original institution reference: Catalogued.
