The collection of Propheticsayings known as Sahih Muslim, is the second most authoritative collection inIslam. It is taught all over the world and forms part of every Islamic library- be it personal, local, or national - in the world.

Once complete, this set of bookswill be the only English translation of the commentary and hadiths on themarket.

The compiler of the hadiths,Imam Muslim, is a household name amongst Muslims, who is famed for assessingand collating the most trustworthy and reliable traditions of the ProphetMuhammad. Very few Muslims in Islamic history come anywhere near his level ofinfluence or importance.

The striking feature of thisedition is it includes a full commentary. The commentary author Imam Nawawi isanother one of the most trusted traditional voices on Islam (in history).

This work is recognized by ShafiMuslims, one of the largest groups of Sunni Muslims in the world, asfoundational to their school of thought.

By translating, the originalwork and the commentary together, this pioneering work of scholarship will aidunderstanding amongst interested English readers, whilst also being a desirablebook for libraries and academics.

Kube is well-connected in theMuslim world and will seek endorsements and publicity.

Should this book receive strong support itwill become the definitive English edition.