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This is our
'Aqidah
“This is our ‘aqidah .
Whoever possesses two eyes then let him read and whoever possesses
hearing then let him listen!” All praise is for Allah, the Lord of the
worlds, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful, the Master of the Day
of Judgment. May the salah and the salam be upon the seal of the
Prophets and Messengers and upon all of his family and companions. To
proceed: This is a summary of what we believe in and what we worship
Allah with from the most important areas of the din . I wrote it in my
jail cell after it had reached me that there were some people who were
ascribing things to us and putting words in our mouths that we have
never said; in particular, in the areas of kufr and iman . Before this,
I was never concerned with writing about the likes of this subject. That
is because our scholars have sufficed and fulfilled in that.
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The Major
Sins
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The
major sins are those acts which have been forbidden by Allah in the
Quran and by His Messenger (SAW) in the Sunnah (practise of the
Prophet), and which have been made clear by the actions of of the first
righteous generation of Muslims, the Companions of the Prophet (SAW)
There is some difference of opinion among scholars in this regard. Some
say these major sins are seven, and in support of their position they
quote the tradition: 'Avoid the seven noxious things'- and after having
said this, the propeht (SAW) mentioned them: 'associating anything with
Allah; magic; killing one whom Allah has declared inviolate without a
just case, consuming the property of an orphan, devouring usury, turning
back when the army advances, and slandering chaste women who are
believers but indiscreet.' (Bukhari and Muslim) 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas
said: 'Seventy is closer to their number than seven,' and in this book
Imam Dhabi goes through the 70 Major Sins Supported by the Qur'an and
the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) The Author Muhammad bin Ahmad
bin `Uthman bin Qaymaz at Turkamani, Shams al-Din al-Dimashqi al-Dhahabi
al-Shafi`i (673-748 AH), the imam, Shaykh al-Islam, head of hadith
masters, critic and expert examiner of the hadith, encyclopedic
historian and biographer, and foremost authority in the canonical
readings of the Qur'an. Born in Damascus where his family lived from the
time of his grandfather `Uthman, he sometimes identified himself as Ibn
al-Dhahabi - son of the goldsmith - in reference to his father's
profession.
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Stories of
the Prophets (Ibn Kathir)
In this book, the
stories of the prophets have been compiled from 'Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah'
(The Beginning and the End) which is a great work of the famous Muslim
exegete and historian Ibn Kathir and has a prominent place in the
Islamic literature. The stories of the prophets and all the events in
their lives have been supported by the Qur'anic Verses and the Sunnah
(traditions) of the Prophet (S). Wherever it was necessary, other
sources have also been reported for the sake of historical accounts, but
on such places a comparative study has been made to prove the
authenticity of the sources. Ibn Kathir has reproduced the views and
interpretations of all the great exegetes of the Qur'an of his time. The
systemic narratives of the Stories of the Prophets have been written in
chronological order which renders a historical style to the book.
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Kitab At-Tauhid
Kitab At-Tauhid is
one of the best books on the subject of Tauhid (Monotheism) and ranks
high in authenticity. In this book all the relevant verses of the Qur'an
have been discussed reasonably, rationally, and sincerely. The essence
of the Qur'an and Sunnah is placed in a very simple manner in this book.
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Fortress of the
Muslim (Hisnul-Muslim)
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Invocations from the
Qur'an & Sunnah. Translation of Hisnul-Muslim. (aka 'Citadel of the
Believer') This is a very beautiful booklet consisting of many authentic
Dua's (supplications) for a Muslim to supplicate on a daily basis and on
special occasions. Author's Note... This book is an abridgment of my
earlier work entitled, Adh-Dhikr wad-Du'a wal-'llaj bir-Ruqyah mina'-Kitab
was-Sunnah. In order to make it small and easily portable, I have chosen
only the section on words of remembrance for this abridgment. To achieve
this, I only mentioned the text of the words of remembrance instead of
the entire Hadith. I also limited myself to mentioning only one or two
references from the original book for each Hadith. Whoever would like to
know about the Companion who related a particular Hadith, or more
information about where it is recorded, should refer to the original
work (mentioned above). I ask Allah the Glorious, the Mighty, by His
beautiful Names and by His sublime Attributes to accept this as having
been done sincerely for His sake alone. I ask Him to bring me its
benefits during my lifetime and after my death. May those who read it,
those who print it, or have had any role in distributing it, benefit
from it also. Surely He, glory be unto Him, is Capable of all things.
May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet, Muhammad, and
upon his family and Companions and whoever follows them in piety until
the Day of Judgment. Said bin Ali bin Wahaf Al-Qahtani, Safar,1409
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In
Pursuit of Allahs Pleasure
By
Dr.Naaha Ibrahim, Asim Abdul Maajid & Essam-ud-Deen Darbaalah. In this
book the authors outlined a complete methodology for Islamic work in
this day. From Aqeedah to Dawah to Jihad to Khilafah and Taqwa to Sabr,
they have explained how all of these parts come together for the sole
objective of every Muslim to seek the pleasure of Allah.
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MEN & THE
UNIVERSE
Reflections of Ibn Al-Qayyem. This book
was originally a section of Ibn Al-Qayyim's book Miftaahu Daar is-Sa'aadah
(Key to the Abode of Happiness). This section was extracted from it due
to its discussion of some of the Signs of Allah in the human beings and
the universe. Also, Ibn Al-Qayyim's book was chosen due to its
perceptive and meaningful wisdom. Another outstanding characteristic of
this book is that Ibn-Al-Qayyim calls for the use of the intellect and
self-introspection. He encourages the reader to deeply think about the
creation of Allah, the Most High -- in the human being, existence,
animals and nature. The complier, Capt. Anas Abdul-Hameed Al-Qoz,
supports the writing of Ibn Al-Qayyim by mentioning modern scientific
discoveries, useful notes and beneficial pictures that help achieve the
objective. Thus, this book is a continuous and active call to all of
mankind to look and reflect upon the Signs of Allah if they want the
truth and sincerely wish to follow it. We will show them Our Signs in
the universe and in themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is
the truth.
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Millat Ibrahim
We present to the
English reader, Millat Ibrahim, by the noble Sheykh Abu Muhammad Al-Maqdisi,
May Allah preserve him. Herin, the author draws several parallels
between the form of idolatry in the time of the Messenger of Allah
salalhu alahi wassalam, and that which the apostate regimes have
instituted from fabricated laws and methodologies of falsehood in the
lands of the Muslims.
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Book of The
End
Like everything, the present universe
will also come to an end, and it is a part of our faith to believe in
the Last Day. The signs of the Day of Judgment have been foretold by our
Prophet (S). Ibn Kathir has collected all the prophesies of the Prophet
(S) in his book Al-Bidaayah wan-Nihaayah. In this volume, we have
presented from them the signs of the Hour and the events that are yet to
take place, although mentioning very few examples of those prophesies
that have already been realized.
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The Lofty
Mountain
The Lofty Mountain
contains the translation of perhaps the last book that Sheikh Abdullah
Azzam wrote before he was assassinated. It is a unique biography of an
individual that is not known to many people: the martyred Sheikh Tameem
Al-Adnani from Palestine, whose soul left this World in 1989
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1066 - How Islamaphobia
Came To The British Isles
At the beginning of
the 21st centuary, Britain was engaged in its Fourth Afghan Crusade. No
other country has attacked Afghanistan as many times as Britain. In
addition Britain has been instrumental in supporting despots and
dictorships in the Muslim World and has contributed to the deaths of
half a million Iraqi children. During the age of direct Imperialism, the
British Empire enslaved millions of Muslims from Africa, colonised vast
swathes of Muslim territory, displaced the Mughal Empire in South Asia;
and conspired in the dismemberment of the Ottoman Caliphate to create
illegitmate post-Caliphate statelets such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,
Jordan, Israel, etc. All of Britain's mainstream parties support the
Zionest state of Israel...
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The World
of the Jinn and Devils
By Umar S. Al-Ashqar Islamic Creed Series. The
World Of The Jinn & Devils; In the Light of the
Qur'an and Sunnah
What are jinn and devils? Where
do they live? How do they impact our life? This
pioneering book draws from the Qur'an and hadith in
answering questions about the critical Islamic
belief in Al-Ghaib, the unseen. It discusses the
wisdom behind their creation, interaction with
humans, eyewitness accounts, need for knowledge
about them and common misconceptions about their
power. The book argues that despite the dominant
secular worldview that dismisses any un-observable
phenomenon as non-existent, humans believe in the
unseen. Furthermore, it is important to understand
their place in creation to avoid satanic influences
and come closer to Allah.
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The Giant
Man
“For history to
write, and for the Muslims to bear witness: that we
were killed for the Sake of Allāh, upon our Islāmic
principles and everlasting ‘Aqīdah - is better to us
with Allāh, than history being written while the
Muslims bearing witness against us, that we lived in
health and comfort after we have compromised our
principles and abandoned the Banner of Jihād. And
whoever thought that the Islāmic State will be
blessed with dominance without trials and tests,
then he is an ignorant one who does not know the
biography of the Prophet, صلى الله عليه وسلم.” “Amīr
Al-Mu’minīn, Al-Mulla Muhammad ‘Umar Mujāhid”
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Kalid
Bin Al-Waleed (Sword of Allah)
Khalid bin Al-Waleed was one of the greatest generals in history, and
one of the greatest heroes of Islam. Besides him, Genghis Khan was the
only other general to remain undefeated in his entire military life. A
measure of Khalid's genius is that he was the only person to inflict a
(temporary) defeat on the Prophet Muhammad, (may Allah bless him and
grant him peace).sThe original title of the book, "The Sword of Allah:
Khalid bin Al-Waleed, His Life and Campaigns" was written by the late
Lieutenant-General A.I. Akram of the Pakistan Army, in October 1969. The
author learnt Arabic in order to draw on the earliest historical sources
and he visited every one of Khalid's battlefields in order to draw
analyses from the viewpoint of military strategy, including reconciling
conflicting historians' accounts. The book was originally published by
the Army Education Press, Rawalpindi, Pakistan and printed by Feroze
Sons Publishers in Lahore, Pakistan. The excellence of the book was such
that it has been translated from English into Arabic and is currently
sold in bookshops throughout the Arab World.
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Ar-Raheeq
Al-Makhtum (The Sealed Nectar)
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By Safi-ur-Rahman al-Mubarkpuri
The heart of every Muslim is filled with the love
the last Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) and the love of the
Messenger of Allah is an asset for any Muslim. This
book a biography goes into the details of the
lineage of the Prophet (SAWS) his message, his jihad
and his social interaction.
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Tafsir Ibn
Kathir
The
Qur'an is the revelation of Allah's Own Words for the guidance of His
creatures. Since the Qur'an is the primary source of Islamic teachings,
the correct understanding for the Qur'an is necessary for every Muslim.
The Tafsir of Ibn Kathir is among the most renowned and accepted
explanation of the Qur'an in the entire world. In it one finds the best
presentation of Hadiths, history, and scholarly commentary.
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Ahmad ibn Hanbal’s
Treatise on Prayer (Salah)
The treatise by Imam
ibn Hanbal, the Imam of the Hanbali school of juristic reasoning,
renowned for his steep knowledge, was written several hundred years ago
to the inhabitants of a town where the Imam stayed for a period of time.
It contains a full and clear description of the prayer and includes
detailed observations of the mistakes, which Imam Ahmad observed during
his time in that town. It was and remains an invaluable work for all
Muslims. Detailing as it does many common errors made during prayers,
some of which are serious enough to invalidate the act of worship. The
book includes several explanatory notes by the translator, Sameh Strauch,
a convert to Islam from England
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Salahuddin Ayyubi
The life and times of
this great Muslim general.
This book is about
the life of one of the greatest warriors in the history of the world,
Sultan Salahuddin Ayyubi. The book begins with the historical background
of the Crusades and then tells about the great General's childhood and
the beginning of his career, how he started off as a regular soldier and
rose to become the Sultan. It tells how the whole of Europe was defeated
by the great Sultan's bravery, courage, and wisdom.
Muslim children
living today should know about the great heroes of Islam and this book
is an excellent way to introduce them to Salahuddin Ayyubi. Well written
and well produced, this book will be a good addition to your home
library.
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Patience and Gratitude
Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyah
This is an abridged
translation of Uddat as-Sabrin wa dhakhirat ash-shakrin by Ibn Qayyim.
The author explains the Islamic concept of sabr (patience) and its
counter part shakr (gratitude), in a practical fashion.
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A Brief
Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam
This
introductory book on Islam serves as a good da'wah tool, explaining some
of the fundamentals of Islam, as well signifying verses of the Qur'an
and how they relate to science and the world around us.
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Commanders of the Muslim
Army
By: Mahmood Ahmad
Ghadanfar
'Commanders of the
Muslim Army (Among the Companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him)'
compiled in the Urdu language, by a great scholar and a compiler of
Islamic books, Mahmood Ahmad Ghadanfar and translated by our Islamic
sister Jamila Muhammad Qawi. After the death of the Prophet (peace be
upon him), the empire of Islam spread over an area of ten hundred
thousand square miles. We should have to study inevitably the lives of
these remarkable leaders if we are deeply interested in learning about
the Islamic history.
We will try and add a
chapter from this book every week insha'Allah.
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In the Early Hours: Reflections on Spiritual and Self Development
In
the Early Hours is a collection of inspirational advice by a dear and
beloved teacher, Ustadh Khurram Murad on the subject of spiritual and
self development. In it he sets out the goal of the Believer - the
single minded desire to seek the good pleasure of God. He then outlines
the methods and instruments which must be used in the attainment of that
ultimate goal. This book, we hope, will serve as a useful companion on
your journey towards the meeting with your Lord.
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Milestones
Few thinkers have had
such an influence on the contemporary Islamic thought as ash-shaheed
Sayyid Qutb. Since his execution in 1964 in Cairo, his death became the
perfect illustration of one of the processes through which a human being
becomes part of the revolutionary movement aimed at changing the world
and bringing in a new ethical moral order based on freedom, brotherhood,
and justice for all.
Islam stands for
change. It seeks to change the individual and the society. This change
covers every aspect of human life: form personal morality to business
economics and politics. It is only natural that Islam should be fought b
those who want to keep the status quo. This is the way it has always
been throughout history: Adam to Nuh, Ibrahrim, Musa, Isa, and Muahmmad
(peace be upon them). It will happen to anyone who wants to stand up and
proclaim the true message of Islam to the world.
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The Signs of the
Hypocrites
Based
on the Arabic Work Thala Thun Alamah lil-Munafiqin by Shaykh Aa`id
`Abdullah al-Qarnee)
When it is said to them: "Do not make mischief on the Earth," they
say: "Why? We only want to make peace." Beware, they are the ones that
cause mischief but they do not realise. [Surah al-Baqarah (2):11-12]
The sign of a believer is that he understands the Religion and is
constantly increasing his knowledge of certain matters and benefits and
he is covetous of all that is good, as well as the gatherings wherein it
is disseminated. The hypocrite, however, completely turns away. When the
people talk in a gathering about matters to do with the Prayer or
worship, it is to him as if they are speaking in a different language. A
useful work in current times when Hypocrisy has made deep roads in the
Muslim Society
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The Path to Guidance -
Ibnul-Qayyim
This
is a book which the Shaikh, the Imaam, the ’Allaamah, the Shaikh of
Islaam and the Muftee of the Muslims, Aboo ’Abdullaah Muhammad the son
of Aboo Bakr - better known as Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah - may Allaah the
Exalted have mercy upon him, sent to one of his brothers.
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Usool at Tafseer
By Abu Ameena Bilal
Philips.
An Excellent Gift to
Students of Islamic Sciences Literally translated ‘The Fundamental
Principles of Qur’aanic Interpretation,’ this book refers to the
branches of knowledge which are necessary to provide an accurate
interpretation of the Qur’anic texts, such as Arabic grammar and syntax,
Arabic literature and Qur’anic sciences (’uloom al-Qur’aan). Addressed
topics include the Tafseer of the Qur’an, books of tafseer, translations
of the Qur’an, Wahy (’divine revelation’), reasons for revelation, the
differences between Makkan and Madinan revelations, Naskh, the Muhkam
and Mutashaabih, and more.
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Al-Fawaid (A Collection
Of Wise Sayings)
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Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyah
This book, AI-Fawaid:
A Collection of Wise Sayings is one of the well-known compilations of
Imam Shams Ad-Dm Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah, who is well known by the name
Ibn Al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy upon him). This blessed book is not
like others that simply contain sections, chapters and themes, but it
consists of the elevated thoughts that Allah, Exalted be He, bestows
upon some of His servants as He wills. So whenever any of these
scattered pearls of wisdom occurred to the Imam, he would immediately
record them. I am sure that he did not sit down and write this book in
one or two weeks, but surely it was developed over a long period of
time. Whenever something came to his mind, he would record it, and
whenever he learnt a lesson or anything crucial in his life, he would
illuminate the lines of his page with the ink of his pen.
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Al-Wala’ wa’l-Bara’
Shaykh Muhammad Saeed al-Qahtani
This book was originally submitted in the form of a thesis for a
Master’s Degree to the Department of Aqeedah of the Umm al-Qorah
University in Makka, ‘Saudi’ Arabia. The examining committee comprised
the following: Muhammad Qutb, the supervisor, as chairman; Shaykh Abdur
Razzaq Afifi as a member; and Dr. Abdul Azeez Obeid as a member. The
author was granted a Master’s Degree, with excellence, on Saturday
evening, the 4th of Shaban 1401. I am grateful to Shaykh Abdur Razzaq
Afifi for writing the Foreword to this book. Thank you. Muhammad Saeed
al-Qahtani Dhul-Hijjah 1413
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al-Fiqh
al-Akbar
Al-Fiqh al-Akbar is one of
the earliest texts written on Islamic creed and one of the
surviving works of Abu Hanifa, the Great Imam of
jurisprudence and theology. Studied for centuries in the
Muslim world, Al-Fiqh al-Akbar offers a more nuanced,
textured approach to understanding divine oneness (tawhid),
the focal point of Islamic belief. It refines one’s
understanding of the Creator, the messengers and divine
communication, and enables one to gain much-needed insight
into the realities of this life and the events of the
hereafter.
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The Ghurabah - Strangers
(Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali)
This book is a
translation of a short treatise entitled Kashf-ul-Kurbah fee
wasfi Haali Ahlil-Ghurbah, or Alleviating Grievances in
Describing the Condition of the Strangers, written by the
great Imaam, Al- Haafidh Zayn-ud-Deen Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbalee,
rahimahullaah. In this treatise, Ibn Rajab deals with the
topic of the Strangers, or Al-Ghurabaa. He begins by listing
the many ahaadeeth reported about them, in which the
Messenger of Allaah describes their attributes and explains
their position. They are given this name because they will
be strange during the Last Days, due to their adherence to
the Sunnah and to the Way of the First Muslims, the Salaf
As-Saalih. So just as those who first accepted Islaam at the
hands of Muhammad (saws) were considered strangers with
their families and close ones, then indeed, those who adhere
to the Sunnah in the last Days, when innovations and
misguidance are rampant and widespread, will also be
considered strangers amidst their families and close ones,
not to mention the disbelievers.
The
Imaam then goes on to explain these ahaadeeth based on
various statements from the Salaf. And he categorizes this
Strangeness into several types – both inner and outer. It
must be noted that Ibn Rajab uses several weak ahaadeeth in
this treatise, which have been pointed out. And towards the
end of his treatise, he begins to divert from the topic by
going deep into the issue of inner strangeness, sometimes
focusing on aspects that have no basis in Islaam, such as
talk about the ‘Aarif, wajd, khulwah, etc. These were Sufi
ideas that were prevalent during his time.
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The Criterion Between The Friends of
Allah & The Friends of Shaytan
By Shaykhul-Islam Ibn
Taymiyyah
The Decisive
Criterion between the Awliyaa of The Most Merciful and the Awliyaa of
Shaytaan Indeed the enmity between man and Shaytaan is old, commencing
from the time that Adam (alayhi as-salaam) was created, from the time he
was ordered to prostrate to him. Shaytaan refused, become arrogant and
hence disobeyed his Lord. His arrogance and pride let him to commit a
whole host of sins, it made him expend every effort in misleading the
children of Adam and made him beautify and embellish sins such that they
accepted them and eagerly committed them Due to this Allah the exalted
revealed the Books sent the Messenger and enjoined His servants to
various injunctions and admonitions in order to secure them from the
evil of Shaytaan. In the light of His advice, profound injunctions and
admonitions in order to secure them from the evil of Shaytaan. In the
light of His advice, profound injunctions and sever warnings, mankind
becomes separated into two groups: a group who were guided and a group
who deserved to be misguided. The groups who were guided are the
inhabitants of Paradise and the groups who were misguided are the
denizens of the Fire. The inhabitants of Paradise are the Awliyaa of the
Most Merciful and the denizens of the Fire are the Awliyaa of Shaytaan.
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Return of the Pharaoh:
Memoirs in Nasirs Prison
By Zainab al Ghazali.
Return of the Pharoah relates how, falsley accused of conspiring to kill
Jamal Abd An Nasr, the author was arrested and imprisoned. While
awaiting trial she was subjected to the most teribble and inhumane
torture. This book describes in a captiviating manner the ordeal which
this Muslim activist went through in the notorious Egyptian prisons.
This book describes in a captivating manner the ordeal which this Muslim
activist went thorugh in the notorious Egyptian prison. Instead of
dampering her enthusiasam for Islam and the Islamic movement , the
afflications and savageries in Nasir 's prisons increased her commitment
and dedication to the cause of Islam. This autobiographical work can be
considered a historic document in that its author was an aactive
withness to one of the most volatile periods of Egypt's contemporary
history.
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Polygamy In Islam
Abu Ameenah Bilal
Philips & Jameelah Jones
'Polygamy is the
Muslim practice most frequently and severely maligned by Westerners and
modernist Muslims. This book can be read with profit by all unprejudiced
readers who wish to know its justification and rationale. One of the
greatest contrasts between Islam and the West is their conflicting
concepts of relations between the sexes. Indeed, the very first question
a Muslim convert is confronted with by an American or European is ‘Why
does Islam allow four wives?’ This book...replies straightforwardly to
that question and much more. The authors describe all the most important
characteristics of marriage in Islam, pointing out that the Western
notions of sex equality and romantic premarital ‘love’ are not necessary
in Islamic marriage based on piety and the commitment on the part of
both parents to win the pleasure of Almighty Allah.' This book contains
basic guides for anyone interested in understanding the rights and
obligations of males and females in Islamic plural marriage. The
guidelines have been drawn from the Quran, Hadith and opinions of
Islamic scholars.
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Jihaad
the Absent Obligation
Muhammed
Abdul Salam Faraj
Jihaad
fee sabeel Lillah (in the cause of Allaah), despite its overriding
importance and its great influence on the future of Islaam, has been
neglected by present scholars, although they know that it is the only
way to bring Islaam back and cause it to come to the surface again.
Every Muslim seems to prefer the ideas and the philosophies that he
fancies instead of the best way that Allaah has drawn for honour, power
and glory of His servants. But there is no doubt that the tyrants of
this earth will only be removed by the might of the sword, and that is
why the Prophet (PBUH) said: "I have been sent before the Hour with the
sword until Allaah is worshipped alone with no partner, and my
sustenance has been placed underneath the shade of my spear, and the
disgrace and the abasement have been inflicted on those that oppose my
command, and whoever imitates a people is one of them
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Healing with the
Medicine of the Prophet
Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyah
Healing with the
Medicine of the Prophet is the panacea for those in search of good
health. Although it was written by the author, Ibn Al-Qayyim, over six
hundred and fifty years ago, it is extremely timely work for our
generation in which health and natural health care products have become
an important aspect of the lives of so many. The author presents the
guidance of the Prophet in dealing with a variety of health issues,
including treatment of ailment and preventive remedies to keep the body
fit. As the Qur'an and Sunnah are the main sources of Islamic lifestyle,
it only stands to reason that they should likewise be referred to in the
matters of health and fitness. This is the approach taken by Ibn Al-Qayyim
as he presents Verses of the Qur'an and statements of the Prophet as his
main reference in these issues of health and medicines. The final
chapters the this work include an extremely beneficial glossary of
remedies, herbs, foods and other natural substances that aid in the
journey towards better health.
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Sirat
Ibn Hisham
(Biography of the
Prophet). This book shows that people before the advent of Islam were
plunged in the depths of ignorance and idolatry. They used to eat
corpses, to commit abominations, to severe blood ties, to neglect duties
of hospitality and neighborliness, and to use only the law of the
strong. Then Allah sent the Prophet Muhammad to call them to the Oneness
of Allah, and taught them not to associate anything with Him. He forbade
them the worship of idols, and enjoined them to speak the truth, to be
faithful to their trusts, to be merciful and to regard the rights of the
neighbors as well as kith and kin, and to refrain from crimes and
bloodshed.
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The Exquisite Pearl
By Shaykh 'Abd al-Rahman
al-Sa'di
The Exquisite Pearl : The Journey to Allah and the Home of the Hereafter
. Of all the faculties man has been endowed with, none excels the heart
in importance and nobility. For the heart is both the seat of
intelligence and understanding, and the locus of faith and spirituality;
it is the quintessential faculty by which man may come to know his
creator, and seek nearness and intimacy with Him. The heart's spiritual
sustenance lie sin its being receptive to the effusions of divine grace
and guidance, without which the veils that cover it will continue to
corrupt its primordial purity, gradually rendering it dysfunctional!
Each veil- a metaphor for heedlessness, sins and distraction- that is
melted away by the rays of faith and spiritual endeavour, allows vital
qualities such as love of Allah, as well as hope, fear, remembrance, and
reliance upon Him, are referred to in the religious vocabulary as
spiritual stations; only when the heart embraces these stations is it
said to be truly sound. The Majestic Qur'an informs:
'The day when wealth and sons avail not, save him who brings to Allah a
heart that is sound.'
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Clarifying the Obligation of Migration
By ‘Abd al-’Aziz bin
Salih al-Jarbu.
“The more one is in
contact with an environment, the more he becomes desensitized to it…” 1
- Defining the Term ‘Dar’ 2 - Defining the Term ‘Hijrah’ 3 - The Ruling
on Hijrah from Dar al-Kufr to Dar al-Islam 4 - The Four Scenarios of the
Muhajir and Their Relevant Rulings 5 - The Reality of Openly Practicing
One’s Religion 6 - Principles upon the Path of Hijrah Appendix I: The
Muslims Born in the Lands of the Disbelievers Appendix II: Hijrah to the
Lands of Kufr Appendix III: To Where Should One Make Hijrah?
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Don't Be Sad
By Dr. Wasim
Fathullah.
“By Allah, if I
fasted all day without eating, prayed all night without sleeping, spent
all of my wealth in the Path of Allah, died the day I died, but had no
love in my heart for those who obey Allah and no hatred in my heart for
those who disobey Allah, none of this would benefit me in the least.” -
‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar.
The issue of alliance
and disavowal (wala’ and bara’) is probably the most important issue of
our times when it comes to faith, considering all of its branches,
rulings, and implications. And since the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah are
our helpers and sources of guidance, it is incumbent upon us to return
to them in order to understand the likes of this great concept. I
reflected over this great chapter, and I found that it contained the
meaning, methodology, and style that fulfill the need of every Muslim
today in fully understanding this mighty principle of faith.
So, I depended on
Allah, and I decided to reflect on and analyze its selected verses to
try and derive the major and minor details regarding the issue of wala’
and bara’ therein, especially since it is from the Qur’an that was
revealed in Madinah, which is mainly concerned with actively
implementing the concepts of the Qur’an revealed in Makkah.
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Don't Be Sad
Aaidh ibn Abdullah
al-Qarni
At a time in which
the Muslims are beset with trials from every periphery and within, comes
this heartening book rooted in the commandments of Allah (swt), the
Sunnah and the excellent guidance and examples of the Muslims that have
come before us.
Don't Be Sad is an
absolute must-read for all people. It is full of practical advice on how
to replace sadness with a pragmatic and ultimately satisfying Islamic
outlook on life. It exposes to the modern reader how Islam teaches us to
deal with the tests and tribulations of this world.
So, take heart and
hold firmly onto the rope of Allah (swt).
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In the Hearts of Green
Birds
5Th April 1992, war
broke out in the Balkans. Many people shouted and screamed. A few
actually went to the aid of the Bosnian Muslims. Different organisations
came. Much is still talked about the help given by these people.
There was however,
another group of individuals who also went to Bosnia. No mention was
made of them. They came from near and far, young and old, rich and poor,
and they travelled to Bosnia. These people were the foreign Mujahideen
(volunteer Islamic fighters).
Between 1992-95,
hundreds came and went. A handful never returned: the Shuhadaa’ – those
killed in the way of Allah.
With true sincerity
to Allah (Allah knows best) and an undying commitment to the Deen of
Islam, the Shuhadaa of Bosnia managed, insha’Allah to attain the
ultimate objective of a Muslim – the Pleasure of Allah, followed by the
reward which awaits in Paradise on High, and Eternal Bliss is unfolded
to enjoy.
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Allah’s
Most Beautiful Names and Lofty Attributes
By Muhammad Ibn
Khalifah al-Tamimi. Among the subjects that have not been adequately
covered in the English language, perhaps the most important of them is
the one covered in the pages of this book. The author presents the
belief of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah, which is the creed of the first few
generations of Muslims and those who followed in their footsteps.
Besides outlining the principles and foundations of this creed he also
highlights some of the foreign ideas and deviant concepts that have
crept into the hearts and minds. The style in which this book has been
written relates more to a textbook than to a book for casual reading.
The author has carefully structured the book, divided it into clearly
headed sections and provided all the necessary definitions and
explanations that will facilitate a clear understanding of this
immensely important branch of knowledge.
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Authentic Creed and
Invalidators of Islam
The
most important matter for every Muslim is the correctness of his
beliefs. Islam established on the basis of sound creed and it opposes
all false superstitions and erroneous systems of belief. Thus, it is
essential for every Muslim to make certain that his beliefs are correct
and in accordance with the Quran and authentic Sunnah of the Prophet
(S). This small but important book covers all basic information and we
hope that readers will recognize the importance of this treaties by
Shaikh Ibn Baz.
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