Fazail-e-Amaal is one of the most influential and widely read Islamic works in the modern era, particularly in the circles of Tablighi Jamaat. Authored by the eminent hadith scholar Sheikh Maulana Muhammad Zakariya Kandhlawi (RA), the book is a comprehensive collection of virtues (fazail) related to different acts of worship and moral conduct.
It is designed not just for academic study but for spiritual self-reform, practical implementation, and motivating Muslims to revive the Sunnah in daily life.

Contents and Structure

The book consists of several sections, each dedicated to the virtues of a specific act of worship:

• Virtues of the Qur’an

• Virtues of Salah (Prayer)

• Virtues of Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah)

• Virtues of Tabligh and Da’wah

• Virtues of Charity and Spending in Allah’s Way

• Stories of the Companions (Radiyallahu Anhum)

• Virtues of Ramadan, Haj, and Other Worships

Each chapter includes:

• Quranic verses

• Authentic hadith narrations

• Incidents from the lives of the Sahaba and great scholars

• Practical lessons, reflections, and spiritual encouragement

Purpose and Vision of the Book

The primary intention behind Fazail-e-Amaal is Islah (spiritual purification) and encouraging Muslims to practice Islam with sincerity, humility, and steadfastness.
The book aims to:

• Increase love for worship

• Strengthen the connection with Allah

• Motivate Muslims towards consistent good deeds

• Inspire a simple, Sunnah-based lifestyle

• Revive the spirit of Da’wah and Tabligh

Impact and Importance

• It is used worldwide in Tablighi Jamaat’s Taleem sessions.

• It has been translated into many languages.

• It has influenced millions of Muslims to adopt regular worship, ethical behavior, and stronger faith.

• Its spiritually uplifting stories soften the heart and ignite the desire to follow Islam wholeheartedly.

Style and Characteristics

• Simple, emotional, and heart-touching narrative

• Strong reliance on Qur’an & Hadith

• Practical and motivational rather than academic

• Focuses on sincerity, humility, and devotion

• Encourages personal reform and collective effort in Islam