Kitab Az Zawajir ‘an Iqtiraf al-Kaba’ir (Arabic: كتاب الزواجر عن اقتراف الكبائر), often shortened to Kitab Az Zawajir , is a seminal work in classical Islamic ethics and jurisprudence. Authored by the renowned Shafi’i scholar Ibn Hajar al-Haytami (d. 974 AH / 1567 CE), the book provides a systematic exploration of major sins ( kaba’ir ) in Islam. It is widely regarded as one of the most detailed references on spiritual purification, divine punishments, and legal rulings related to sinful acts.
Imam al-Haytami is renowned for his deep knowledge of Fiqh (jurisprudence) and his ability to synthesize complex legal opinions. He wrote several authoritative texts, including Tuhfat al-Muhtaj (a commentary on Minhaj al-Talibin ), which remains a standard reference in the Shafi'i school of law. However, Kitab Az Zawajir stands out as his most famous work outside of strict legal commentary—a book dedicated entirely to moral rectification and theological warning. kitab az zawajir pdf