Great Islamic Catechism

Ömer Nasuhi Bilmen's timeless reference on creed, purification, prayer, fasting, zakat, hajj and Islamic ethics — the complete work, chapter by chapter.

The content of this catechism is available in Turkish only.

The Great Islamic Catechism is the foundational work of jurisprudence written by Ömer Nasuhi Bilmen (1884–1971), read as a standard reference in Türkiye for nearly a century. It covers creed, ritual purity, prayer, fasting, zakat, pilgrimage and everyday transactions, following the Hanafi school.

The complete text can be read online chapter by chapter; each chapter is divided into sections so you can jump straight to the topic you need. The text has been digitised faithfully to the original arrangement of the book.