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Seerah: The Life of tthe Prophet Muhammad (S) - Summary |
Topic: Articles |
| Brief facts about the Life of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him). Summary Seerah (Sira)
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE SEERAH OF OUR BELOVED
Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam)? |
| Published: Monday 08 March, 2010 |
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Rabiul-Awwal, The third month in the Islamic calendar |
Topic: Articles |
| Rabiul-Awwal, The third month in the Islamic calendar
In The Name of Allah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim
Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O ye that believe! send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect. (TM Qur'an 33:56)
O Allaah, send prayers upon Muhammad and the f... |
| Published: Wednesday 24 February, 2010 |
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Imam Abu Ja`far Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Azdi, Al-Tahawi |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Imam Abu Ja`far Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Azdi, known as Imam Tahawi after his birthplace in Egypt, is among the most outstanding authorities of the Islamic world on hadith and jurisprudence (fiqh). He lived at a time when both the direct and indirect disciples of the Four Imams of law were teaching an... |
| Published: Monday 22 February, 2010 |
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New / Back in Stock at Kitaabun Online Bookshop |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| Assalam Alaykum
BACK IN STOCK
Free UK Delivery for all Orders Over £57.00 , Otherwise Maximum £6.50
Imam Al-Ghazali Al Ghazali on The Remembrance of Death & The Afterlife Book XL of the Revival of the Religious Sciences Ihya Ulum al-Din , ITS, PB 347pp, Tim Winter Abdul ... |
| Published: Monday 22 February, 2010 |
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Ghibah (Gossip and Backbiting) Major Sin |
Topic: Articles |
| Major Sins # 49
Gossip and Backbiting
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) explained the meaning of this aayah.
He said: "Do you know what gheebah (gossip or backbiting) is?"
They said, "Allaah and His Messenger know best."
He said: "To say something about your b... |
| Published: Thursday 18 February, 2010 |
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Do Not be Envious, Inflate Prices, Hate, Shun, Undercut. Hadith |
Topic: Articles |
| "Do not be envious of one another; do not artificially inflate prices against one another; do not hate one another; do not shun one another; and do not undercut one another in business transactions; and be as fellow-brothers and servants of Allah.
A Muslim is the brother of a Muslim. He neither o... |
| Published: Friday 05 February, 2010 |
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Merits and disadvantages of Marriage: Imam Al Ghazali |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| The Proper Conduct of Marriage in Islam: Adab an-Nikah By Imam Ghazali
Excerpt
CHAPTER ONE
Merits and disadvantages of Marriage
The scholars hold differing views on the virtue of marriage: at one extreme are those who insist that it is superior in merit to devoting oneself solely... |
| Published: Thursday 04 February, 2010 |
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MUSLIM LEADERSHIP DINNER: Sun 22/02/10, London |
Topic: EVENTS |
| MUSLIM LEADERSHIP DINNER
Date: Sunday 22nd February 2010
Venue: London Marriott, Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, London, W1K 6JP
The first ever Muslim Leadership Dinner is a unique opportunity
to network with leaders, opinion formers and people of excellence
from all walks of life. Community... |
| Published: Tuesday 02 February, 2010 |
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Offering Salaam Is An Islamic Duty: Maulana Yusuf Motala |
Topic: Articles |
| Importance of Giving Salaams
Written by Moulana Yusuf Motala
Offering Salaam Is An Islamic Duty
It has been narrated from Hazrat Ali that the Rasullah said,
"Commonly in Islam there are six rights of a Muslim upon a Muslim:
when he meets him he should give... |
| Published: Monday 01 February, 2010 |
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1001 Inventions: Exhibition, Science Museum, London. |
Topic: EVENTS |
| 1001 Inventions traces the forgotten story of a thousand years of science from the Muslim world, from the 7th century onwards.
Featuring many interactive exhibits, displays and dramatisations, the exhibition explores the shared scientific heritage of diverse cultures and looks at how many modern in... |
| Published: Friday 29 January, 2010 |
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Haiti – Look Again and Look Deeper By Karima Hamdan |
Topic: News & Info |
| Haiti – Look Again and Look Deeper
Written by Karima Hamdan
If one had mentioned Haiti on 11 January 2010 the thoughts that would spring to mind would probably be along the lines of swaying palm trees, voodoo, a few dictators with improbable sounding names, or perhaps an unusual holiday desti... |
| Published: Monday 25 January, 2010 |
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10 Ways of Protection from Shaytan: Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziy |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| 10 Ways of Protection from Shaytan
Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah Summarized from Bida’i` al-Fawa’id
Translated by www. islaam.com
· Seeking refuge with Allah from Shaytan. Allah the Most High said,
“And if there comes to you from Satan an evil suggestion, then seek refuge in A... |
| Published: Thursday 21 January, 2010 |
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Vigil against the blockade of Gaza: No Egyptian Wall - 17 Jan/10 |
Topic: EVENTS |
| Vigil against the blockade of Gaza:
No Egyptian Wall to Kill Palestinians
Please come to participate in the vigil to commemorate the first anniversary of the end of the barbaric Israeli attack on Gaza stri and to protest against the Egyptian regime’s participation in the blockade of Gaza,... |
| Published: Friday 15 January, 2010 |
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UK Genocide Memorial Day, 17 Jan2010, London |
Topic: EVENTS |
| Islamic Human Rights Commission
UK Genocide Memorial Day
This event is organised by the Islamic Human Rights Commission marking the first anniversary of the Gaza massacre and its fallen victims. This day is not only to remember the massacre in Gaza but is an annual remembrance of all mans inh... |
| Published: Friday 15 January, 2010 |
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Islamic Fiction Stories, why we need them & What Scholars Say |
Topic: Articles |
| Every state requires that children read fiction as a part of their school curriculum. Most of the books Muslim children and teachers have to choose for this required reading are filled with questionable characters, children acting and believing in ways contrary to Islam, emphasizing Christian holida... |
| Published: Wednesday 13 January, 2010 |
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Expect Delays due severe weather in the UK |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| PLEASE EXPECT DELAYS IN DELIVERY DUE severe extreme weather in the UK
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_warnings.html
Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused .
Free Collection From Leicester can be Arranged by appointment only
Shipping Rates, Ordering ... |
| Published: Wednesday 06 January, 2010 |
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Deaths in Yemen raid, Anwar al-Awlaki Suspected among the dead |
Topic: News & Info |
| Deaths in Yemen raid
At least 30 suspected al-Qaeda fighters have been killed in a dawn air raid by Yemeni forces in the eastern Yemeni province of Shabwa.
Among those thought to have been killed in the raid early on Thursday was Anwar al-Awlaki,
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeas... |
| Published: Thursday 24 December, 2009 |
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The Month of Muharram By Mufti Taqi Usmani |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| These four months, according to the authentic traditions, are Dhul-Qa'dah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab. All the commentators of the Holy Quran are unanimous on this point, because the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, in his sermon on the occasion of his last Hajj, declared: "One year ... |
| Published: Wednesday 16 December, 2009 |
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Study: American women are not happy |
Topic: Articles |
| A recent study, titled The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness, conducted by professors Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers (University of Pennsylvania) for the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) – concludes that though American women are better off economically since 1970s – socially they fee... |
| Published: Tuesday 15 December, 2009 |
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Promote Islamic & Related Events in your Area (Free, most case |
Topic: EVENTS |
| In The Name of Allah Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem
And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression.” [TM Qur'an 5:2].
This is a Service to promote Islamic events which may be of interest to Islam and Muslims
To Promote Islamic Events in your Area please send an ... |
| Published: Sunday 13 December, 2009 |
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Surat Al-Mumtaĥanah (She that is to be examined) - س& |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| 60:1
Sahih International
O you who have believed, do not take My enemies and your enemies as allies, extending to them affection while they have disbelieved in what came to you of the truth, having driven out the Prophet and yourselves [only] because you believe in Allah , your Lord. If you have ... |
| Published: Sunday 13 December, 2009 |
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The Islamic (Hijri) Year and Months: Muharram, Safar...... |
Topic: Articles |
| Muharram Safar Rabi'ul- Awwal Rabi'ul Thani Jumada Ula Jumada-ul-ukhra Rajab Sha'ban Ramadan Shawwal ZulQ'adah ZulHijjah
I asked the Prophet: 'Which prayer is the best after the obligatory prayers?' He said: 'Prayer during the middle of the night.' I asked: 'Which fast is the best after the fast of... |
| Published: Thursday 10 December, 2009 |
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Abdullah Ibn Abbas, The Companions of The Prophet |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| The Companions of The Prophet
Abdullah Ibn Abbas
Muslim Education & Literacy Services
Abdullah was the son of Abbas, an uncle of the noble Prophet. He was born just three years before the Hijrah. When the Prophet died, Abdullah was thus only thirteen years old.
When he was born, his mother to... |
| Published: Tuesday 08 December, 2009 |
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Abdullah Ibn Abbas, The Companions of The Prophet |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| The Companions of The Prophet
Abdullah Ibn Abbas
Muslim Education & Literacy Services
Abdullah was the son of Abbas, an uncle of the noble Prophet. He was born just three years before the Hijrah. When the Prophet died, Abdullah was thus only thirteen years old.
When he was born, his mother to... |
| Published: Tuesday 08 December, 2009 |
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Testing, Affliction and Calamities: Shaykh Dr. Saalih As-Saalih |
Topic: Articles |
| Testing, Affliction and Calamities
by Shaykh Dr. Saalih As-Saalih رحمه الله
Delivered on May 20th, 2006
The Shaykh رحمه الله began by praising Allaah سبحانه &... |
| Published: Monday 07 December, 2009 |
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Understanding Islam and the Muslims |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Islam? | Who are the Muslims? | What do Muslims believe? | How does someone become a Muslim? | What does 'Islam' mean? | Why does Islam often seem strange? | Do Islam and Christianity have different origins? | What is the Ka'ba? | Who is Muhammad? | How did Muhammad become a prophet and a messenger ... |
| Published: Friday 04 December, 2009 |
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Understanding Islam and the Muslims |
Topic: Introduction To Islam |
| Islam? | Who are the Muslims? | What do Muslims believe? | How does someone become a Muslim? | What does 'Islam' mean? | Why does Islam often seem strange? | Do Islam and Christianity have different origins? | What is the Ka'ba? | Who is Muhammad? | How did Muhammad become a prophet and a messenger ... |
| Published: Friday 04 December, 2009 |
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brief history of al-Masjid al-Haraam in Makkah |
Topic: News & Info |
| http://islamqa.com/en/ref/3748 |
| Published: Thursday 03 December, 2009 |
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26/dec/09, Leicester UK. Course Imam Haddad's Treatise on Manne |
Topic: EVENTS |
| A Day Intensive Course on A Treatise on Mutual Reminding. The Author of this treatise is by the famous Imam Abdallah Ibn Alawi Al-Haddad.
It is read by: Habeeb Kazim Jafar Muhammad Al-Saqqaf |
| Published: Tuesday 01 December, 2009 |
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EID MUBARAK Allahu-Akbar, Allahu-Akbar. La ila-ha ill-lal-lah. A |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| Allahu-Akbar, Allahu-Akbar. La ila-ha ill-lal-lah. Allahu-Akbar, Allahu-Akbar. Wa-lilahill hamd.
(Allah is greater. Allah is greater. There is no god but Allah. Allah is greater. Allah is greater. And all praises are for Allah).
Eid Mubarak
Wishing you All Happiness, Good Health and Hidayah
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| Published: Thursday 26 November, 2009 |
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Share the Blessing of the day of Arafah By Fasting & Ibadah |
Topic: News & Info |
| 'May Allah Accept the Hajj who are at Mount Arafah
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EID MUBARAK TO THE MUSLIM UMMAH
Taqabal Allaahu Minna Wa minkum .
From the day of ‘Arafah (the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah), up until the ‘Asr Prayer on the thirteenth day, are days in which the takbeers should be said.
Fasting on the day of 'A... |
| Published: Tuesday 24 November, 2009 |
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Al-Muhaddithat: the Women Scholars in Islam By Akram Nadwi |
Topic: Recommendations |
| These are the women about whom the parents should be telling their young girls, so they have the right role models.
The book covers centuries of female scholarship from the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and thereafter. Although women became scholars in all fields ... |
| Published: Tuesday 17 November, 2009 |
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Importance and great benefit of the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah |
Topic: News & Info |
| In The Name Of Allah, Ar- Rahman Ar-Raheem and Peace and Blessing be upon our Master Muhammad (S)
Sighting for Islamic Month: Zul-Hijjah 1430 (2009)
According to astronomical calculations, the month of Zul Hijjah will begin on November 18 and thus the expected date of Eid ul Adha is Friday, ... |
| Published: Tuesday 17 November, 2009 |
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THE HAJJ: Preparation, Recommendations and Advice |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| Salaat and Salaam on the Prophet Muhammad ,. Do Not Waste Time, Read the Qur'an with it's Meaning, Increase your Remembrance, Increase your Salah in the Three Mosques and Peace and Blessing on the Messenger Muhammad
Do Not Have any Expectations in terms of Worldly Comforts, in fact expect the wors... |
| Published: Friday 13 November, 2009 |
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Imam Abu Bakr Ahmad ibn al-Hussayn al-Bayhaqi |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Abu Bakr Ahmad ibn al-Hussayn al-Bayhaqi the jurisprudent imam, hadith master, authority in the foundations of doctrine, defender of the School both in its foundations and its branches, one of the mountains of Islamic knowledge was born in the year 384 AH in the Small town of Khusraugird near Bayha... |
| Published: Monday 26 October, 2009 |
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Selection Translations of Asfahani's Hilyat-ul-Awliya Wa Tabaqat |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| The Beauty of the Righteous & Ranks of the Elite: Asfahani
Imam Abu Nu'ain al Asfahani 's
Hilyat-ul-Awliya Wa Tabaqat al-Asifiya
The Beauty of the Righteous & Rank of the Elite
Translation from the Original Arabic & Edited By
Shaykh Muammad Al-Akili
Pearl Publishing House, Printed In India... |
| Published: Tuesday 13 October, 2009 |
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Recommended Daily Reading |
Topic: Recommendations |
| A Selection Of Books Highly useful for Daily Reading day in Day Out.
Please Click Here to See the Latest List
Von Denffer, Ahmad
A Day with The Prophet By Ahmad Von Denffer (Arabic - English)
200 Hadith , PB, 94pp, Islamic Foundation, {Beautiful Daily Sunnah: Life, Morals&Manne... |
| Published: Tuesday 06 October, 2009 |
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True Meaning of : Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi Raji un |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| And certainly, We shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits, but give glad tidings to As-Sabirin (the patient). [Noble Quran 2:155]
Who, when afflicted with calamity, say: "Truly, to Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return.'' [Noble Quran 2:156]
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| Published: Wednesday 30 September, 2009 |
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Eid Mubarak and Reminder before Ramadan Ends |
Topic: News & Info |
| EID MUBARAK
The day of EID is a day of joy, acts of worship, THANKING ALLAH, cooperation, solidarity, brotherhood, Family, unity, and TIME TO PONDER & REFLECT.
'O Children of Adam ! wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer: eat and drink: but waste not by excess, for A... |
| Published: Friday 18 September, 2009 |
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Recommendation for The Days of Eid (ID) : fiqh Us Sunnah |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| From: Fiqh Us-Sunnah, Act of Worship;] Sayyid Sabiq
Prayer (Salah)
Id prayers (Salatul 'Idain):
The prayers of the two 'ids was prescribed in the first year after the migration. It is a sunnah mu'kkadah as the Prophet sallallahu alehi wasallam always performed these prayers and he ordered the m... |
| Published: Friday 18 September, 2009 |
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Twitter, Newletter, Email List : Stay Informed on Kitaabun |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| In the Name of Allah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim
www.kitaabun.com Online Bookshop specialising in Classical and Contemporary Muslim and Islamic Books in Arabic, English, Urdu and other Languages
There are many ways in which you can keep informed
1) Newsletter
Short updates and Other relevant Infor... |
| Published: Thursday 17 September, 2009 |
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Dr Murad Hofmann- selected as Islamic Personality of the year |
Topic: News & Info |
| Mohammed bin Rashid receives German Muslim Scholar Hofmann
2009-09-10 16:11:58
WAM Dubai, Sep 10th, 2009 (WAM)--Sep 10th, 2009 (WAM)--Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, received at his Al Marmum resort last night German... |
| Published: Tuesday 15 September, 2009 |
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Introduction Of Imam Ghazali to Minhaj al Abidin,The Path of |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| The Path of the Worshipful Servants to the Garden of the Lord of All the Worlds [Minhaj al-’Abidin ila Jannati Rabbi ’l-’Alamin]
by Imam Hujjat al-Islam Abu Hamid Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Ghazali (d. A.H. 505)
In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate [Bismi’llahi ’r-Rah... |
| Published: Wednesday 09 September, 2009 |
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Facts About Dates (Tamar, Khajur, Khajoor) |
Topic: News & Info |
| Dates Facts
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Dates & Palm Trees
Historical facts
Saudi Arabia is the home land of the Date Palm Tree. With more than 10000 years of age it is one of the oldest trees in the world. Many nations transferred ... |
| Published: Thursday 03 September, 2009 |
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Shipping Rates, Ordering Info & Discounts |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| Free Delivery (Postage, Shipping) For UK For Orders Over £57. Reduced Shipping to Europe, US and Canada.
Trade , Student, Educational Institution Discounts.
“Fast, Flexible, Friendly and Reliable Service |
| Published: Tuesday 01 September, 2009 |
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Why I'm boycotting Israeli produce. Please Join the boycott |
Topic: Articles |
| Join the boycott, hit them where it hurts!
Why I'm boycotting Israeli produce
Fruit and vegetable exports are crucial to the Israeli economy. A consumer boycott of agricultural produce exerts direct economic pressure where it matters
If you're not in the habit of checking the country of origin on... |
| Published: Saturday 29 August, 2009 |
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Ramadan Tips - For a Fulfilling & Spiritual Uplifting experience |
Topic: News & Info |
| Ramadan Kareem
Please utilise your time wisely, it is indeed an invaluable opportunity for the Ummah.
It is the Month of mercy; forgiveness, and salvation from hellfire.
'The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of g... |
| Published: Monday 24 August, 2009 |
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Finally, The Complete English Translation of Fi Zilal al Quran: |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| In the Shade of the Qur'an By Sayyid Qutb. By the grace of Allah the Complete English Translation of Fi Zilal al Qur'an is now available: In The Shade of THE QUR'AN By Sayyid Qutb, Completed 18 Volumes, Published by the Islamic Foundation UK. The Project which began with the translation of Juz Amma... |
| Published: Wednesday 19 August, 2009 |
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Great Benefits of Daily Adkhkar (Dua and Qur'an Recitation) |
Topic: Recommendations |
| Great Benefits of Daily Adkhkar (Dua and Recitations)
Most people have a routine that you do before you get started with work. This routine seems so mundane and simple, yet, without it, you can’t get started.
Many artists and writers have their own rituals before working.
In her Web Wo... |
| Published: Monday 17 August, 2009 |
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Why issuing an alert (re Internet Sites) is precisely the wrong |
Topic: News & Info |
| Caution: There is Another anti-Islamic Site There"
Why issuing an alert letter is precisely the wrong thing to do?
By Khalid Baig
Posted: 21 Ramadan 1422, 7 December 2001
The alert letters keep coming. Beware here is the latest anti-Islamic site. Then a URL so you can verify that it is... |
| Published: Monday 10 August, 2009 |
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Rajab, Sha'ban and Soon Ramadan, Remember to Read the Qur'an |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| Allahumma barik lana fi Rajab, wa barik lana fi Sha'ban wa ballighna Ramadan."
"O Allah, make the months of Rajab and Sha'ban blessed for us, and let us reach the month of Ramadan (i.e. prolong our life up to Ramadan, so that we may benefit from its merits and blessings)."
Rajab
Rajab is the... |
| Published: Wednesday 05 August, 2009 |
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The month of Sha'baan (Rajab, Shaban & Ramadan) |
Topic: News & Info |
| Sha'baan is the name of the (eighth) month, and it is so called because in this month the Arabs used to disperse (tasha''aba) in search of water, or it was said that they dispersed to carry out raids and forays. Or it was said that it is so called because it sha'aba (branches out or emerges) i.e., i... |
| Published: Tuesday 28 July, 2009 |
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The OFFICIAL First Day OF SHABAN 1430 (2009) in Different Countr |
Topic: News & Info |
| The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Thursday 23 July 2009:
Saudi
UAE
Bahrain
Kuwait
Qatar
Jordan
Egypt (Claim of Sighting)
Friday 24 July 2009:
Oman (30 Days of Rajab)
Morocco (30 Days of Rajab)
South Africa |
| Published: Thursday 23 July, 2009 |
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Israa and Miraaj By Dr. Bilal Philips |
Topic: News & Info |
| Israa literally means a journey by night and Miraaj literally means an elevator, i.e., an instrument which lifts something up.
But, in Islaam, Israa refers to a miraculous night-journey made by the last Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) from Makkah to Jerusalem, and Miraaj refers to the vehic... |
| Published: Monday 20 July, 2009 |
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Islamic Jurisprudence According to the Four Sunni Schools - |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Translator's Preface: Islamic Jurisprudence According to the Four Sunni Schools -
Given the specialized nature of the material contained in the present work, I encountered inevitable translation-related difficulties at times, but as Providence would have it, I was given an invaluable consultant in ... |
| Published: Wednesday 15 July, 2009 |
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Lost your Job ?? Do not Lose Hope !! by Asma bint Shameem |
Topic: News & Info |
| Lost your Job ?? Do not Lose Hope !!
by Asma bint Shameem
As world markets suffer from the ongoing global financial crisis and housing markets slump, as jobs are lost and unemployment rates rise high, as businesses close down and people dont have a source of income, you worry.
You worry... |
| Published: Monday 13 July, 2009 |
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MORAL UPBRINGING OF CHILDREN (Raising Children in Islam) |
Topic: Introduction To Islam |
| METHODS FOR MORAL UPBRINGING:
1. Showing the values of good deeds and their effects on the individuals and society; also showing the effects of bad deeds, all within the child's capability of understanding.
2. Parents should be a good example in their behavior because children like to imitate... |
| Published: Wednesday 08 July, 2009 |
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The History of Palestine, The Holy Land Al Aqsa |
Topic: News & Info |
| The History of Palestine
The Holy Land saw peace and justice during 1300 years of Muslim rule and persecution of Jews, Christians, and Muslims at other times.
Palestine is the land of prophets. Many prophets were born or died in Palestine, including Prophets Ibrahim (Abraham), Lut (Lot), Daw... |
| Published: Tuesday 07 July, 2009 |
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The Month of Rajab: Merits and Precepts: Taqi Usmani |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Rajab is the seventh month in the Islamic lunar calendar. This month was regarded as one of the sacred months (Al-Ashhur-al-hurum) in Islamic Months: Merits and Precepts By Mufti Taqi Usmani |
which battles were prohibited in the days of the Holy Prophet . It is also a prelude to the month of Ramad... |
| Published: Friday 03 July, 2009 |
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The False Growth Cycle Inherent in the Credit-based Economy |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Banking, the root cause of the injustices of our time. (Revised Edition)
The False Growth Cycle Inherent in the Credit-based Economy Together with some Historical Illustrations
Aisha Bewley
Modern economists are obsessed with the idea of 'growth' – credit growth, money growth, economic growth ... |
| Published: Thursday 18 June, 2009 |
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The Advice Of Ibn Umar (radialahu anhu) From Jami al Ulum |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| If you survive to the evening, do not expect to be alive till the morning, If you survive to the morning, do not look forward to the evening. In a healthy condition, prepare yourself for illness and while you are alive prepare yourself for death.” (Al-Bukhari, kitaab Ar-Riqaq)
As for the advice o... |
| Published: Tuesday 09 June, 2009 |
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Craving For Wealth By Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| The first type of craving for wealth is that a person has extreme love for wealth and also relentlessly exerts efforts to attain it - via means which are lawful - being excessive in that, striving hard and making painstaking efforts and toiling in order to attain it.
It has been reported that t... |
| Published: Friday 05 June, 2009 |
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Chain Letters: Do not pursue that of which you have no knowledge |
Topic: News & Info |
| There occurs today a very detestable practice among our muslim sisters in particular but not specific to them. It is the indulgence and participation in email chain letters |
| Published: Thursday 04 June, 2009 |
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Books on Islamic History, Spread of Islam & Key Men |
Topic: Recommendations |
| A Short History of Islam: How did Islam arrive, and what were
The Preaching of Islam Madina to Jerusalem Encounters with the Byzantine Empire Khilafa Raashida Decisive Moments in the History of Islam| |
| Published: Wednesday 13 May, 2009 |
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Maryam bint Imran Mother of Isa (Jesus) |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| She is Maryam bint Imran the daughter of the priest Imran and his wife Hanna, who when pregnant with Maryam vowed to dedicate the child she bore to the service of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and at her birth accordingly named her Maryam, meaning “servant of her lord” Allah the Almighty said |
| Published: Saturday 09 May, 2009 |
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Who and What is the Qadianiyyah movement |
Topic: Introduction To Islam |
| Qadianiyyah movement
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Qadianiyyah is a movement that started in 1900 CE as a plot by the British colonialists in the Indian subcontinent, with the aim of diverting Muslims away from their religion and from the... |
| Published: Friday 08 May, 2009 |
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Verses From the Qur'an To Contemplate & Ponder Upon |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| We have indeed sent down Signs that make things manifest: and Allah guides whom He wills to a Way that is straight. |
| Published: Friday 01 May, 2009 |
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Correcting the two strengths of knowledge and action: Ibn Qayyim |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Correcting the two strengths of knowledge and action
Shaykh ul –Islaam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
Taken from `Miftah dar as-Sa'ada' (key to the land of happiness)Translated by Abbas Abu Yahya
The saying of Allaah Ta'ala :
((By Al-'Asr (the time). Verily! Man is in loss, except thos... |
| Published: Thursday 16 April, 2009 |
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Does the best alternative consist merely of shortened trousers & |
Topic: Recommendations |
| Shaykh Muhammad Al Ghazali Preface to the Sixth Edition The Sunna of the Prophet: The People of Fiqh Versus the People of Hadith
My goal is to purify the sunna of whatever sullies it. I desire to protect Islamic culture from certain people about what whom it can be said that they seek knowledge ... |
| Published: Friday 10 April, 2009 |
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Staying up Late ... A Disease of Modern Times by Asma Shameem |
Topic: Articles |
| Staying up Late ... A Disease of Modern Times by Asma bint Shameem
They roam the streets when everyone is asleep. Or they may hang out with friends all night at the local 'disco'. And if they are not 'out there', they are indoors, up until the wee hours of the morning, watching movies, listening to... |
| Published: Monday 06 April, 2009 |
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The Guard Who Found Islam at Guantánamo (Newsweek) |
Topic: News & Info |
| The Guard Who Found Islam
ref: http://www.newsweek.com/id/190357
Army specialist Terry Holdbrooks had been a guard at Guantánamo for about six months the night he had his life-altering conversation with detainee 590, a Moroccan also known as "the General." This was early 2004, about halfway thr... |
| Published: Friday 03 April, 2009 |
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From Diseases of the Hearts & their Cures”- Ibn Taymiyyah |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| The Disease of Desires
By Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah
"Extracted from “Diseases of the Hearts & their Cures”
Miserliness and jealousy are sicknesses that lead to the soul hating that which would benfit it, and its loving that which would haram it. This is why jealousy was mention alongsid... |
| Published: Tuesday 31 March, 2009 |
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On knowledge, the guidance of people of knowledge |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Ibn Salaah said, “When a student of hadeeth has finished learning the short-chained narrations and other important knowledge of his town, he should move to other towns.”
On knowledge, the guidance of people of knowledge and their courtesies, and some mention of fatwas
Alee, may Allaah be pleas... |
| Published: Sunday 29 March, 2009 |
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Understanding Healthy Diet & The Practical Rules of Eating and |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Understanding Healthy Diet & The Practical Rules of Eating and Drinking Natural Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet
By Imam Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya
Translation and Emendation by Shaykh Muhammad Al-Akili
© 1996-2008 Pearl Publishing House“
The human being has never filled a container wo... |
| Published: Thursday 26 March, 2009 |
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Fundamentals of Faith and Sacred Law (Imam Nawawi) |
Topic: Introduction To Islam |
| Tenets of Faith ,Who Is Morally Responsible (Mukallaf),Allah and His Attributes,The Prophets (Upon Whom Be Peace), Muhammad (Allah Bless Him and Give Him Peace) ,The excellence of his Companions, Belief in what he has informed of ,Belief in What Is Necessarily Known to Be of Islam
Meaning of neces... |
| Published: Tuesday 24 March, 2009 |
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FREE UK P&P (DELIVERY) FOR ORDER OVER £57.00 or Leicester Collec |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| Kitaabun Classical and Contemporary Muslim and Islamic Online Bookshop
UK Orders Over £57 Qualify For Free Delivery
Otherwise: Maximum Shipping Charge is only £6.50. So pays to accumulate your Orders
Free Delivery May not Apply if Items are on Special Offer or if Discount is Requested ... |
| Published: Wednesday 18 March, 2009 |
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Students, Not For Profit Organisation & Other Discounts |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| 10% Discount to Full Time Students & Educational Organisations
Please Note :
- 10% Discount is on the Net Total Before Shipping Charge
- If items are already on Special offer (The Discount given will be at our discretion)
- If Free Shipping is Given (The Discount given will be at our discretio... |
| Published: Thursday 05 March, 2009 |
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Speaking Plainly In Berlin, Germany :Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi . |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Islam The Only Way
by Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi
It is the first occasion on which I have the privilege of addressing the mighty German nation to convey to them the message of Islam in this great city of Berlin. I am fully conscious of the heavy responsibility that rests on my shoulders and the delic... |
| Published: Wednesday 04 March, 2009 |
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May Allah's Peace & Blessings Be Upon MUHAMMAD |
Topic: Articles |
| May Allah's Peace & Blessings Be Upon Him
Salman ibn Fahd al-'Awdah
There is no one whose memory is better preserved in writing than the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Volumes have been written about his life. Numerous poems have been written in his praise. Countless gatherings thr... |
| Published: Tuesday 03 March, 2009 |
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Time to Reflect: Signs of The Hour (END OF THE WORLD) |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| "But we have heard the messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said " People who do not change something wrong when they see it are on the verge of a sweeping punishment from Allah"
(Repo... |
| Published: Wednesday 18 February, 2009 |
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Intensive Course in Islamic Studies - Leicester |
Topic: News & Info |
| Intensive Course in Islamic Studies
Sheikh Faizal Ahmad Manjoo. Some subjects will be complemented by other Alims and/or expert professionals
Aims:
To develop a sound grounding in Islamic Studies
To develop the academic acumen for further Islamic Studies
To acclimatise students to the prac... |
| Published: Thursday 05 February, 2009 |
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Backbiting By Ibn Qudama Al Maqdisi From Mukhtasar Minhaj al.... |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| "Mukhtasar Minhaj al-Qasideen" (being Ibn Qudamah's abridgement of Ibn al-Jawzi's summary of al-Ghazzali's "Ihya' `Ulum al-Deen")
Mukhtasar Minhaj Al-Qasidin,] Towards The Hereafter ,Ibn Qudama
[Al-Maqdisi).HB, 457pp, Dar Al Manarah, Ibn Jawzi's(Jauzi) Summary&Authentification of Ghazali's Ihy] £... |
| Published: Wednesday 04 February, 2009 |
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The slave girl shall give birth to her master (Signs of the Hour |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| “Then tell me about its signs.” He replied, “That the slave girl shall give birth to her master, and that you see barefoot, naked, poor shepherds building tall buildings.” [Muslim]
-The Son of Africa has today been inaugurated as the President of the United States of America to many the Master ... |
| Published: Wednesday 21 January, 2009 |
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General Guidelines for Internet Users |
Topic: News & Info |
| General Guidelines for Internet Users By Sheikh: Hamed Ibn Abdullah El Aly
First: When a Muslim hears the call for prayer, he should rise up to the remembrance of Allah and not let anything take him away from answering that call. The Lord SWT said: In houses that Allah ordered to be built and ... |
| Published: Tuesday 20 January, 2009 |
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Review of Hamas: Unwritten Chapters by Dr Azzam Tamimi |
Topic: Articles |
| Review of Hamas: Unwritten Chapters by Dr Azzam Tamimi, London: Hurst & Company, 2007, pp. 344+xii.
Mohamad Nasrin Nasir |
| Published: Friday 09 January, 2009 |
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The 'First true scientist': Science and Islam on BBC Four |
Topic: News & Info |
| The 'first true scientist'
Professor Jim Al-Khalili presents Science and Islam on BBC Four at 2100GMT on Monday 5, 12 & 19 January
By Professor Jim Al-Khalili
University of Surrey
Isaac Newton is, as most will agree, the greatest physicist of all time.
At the very l... |
| Published: Monday 05 January, 2009 |
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Why doesnt Allaah answer our duaas? Sheikh Al-Munajjid |
Topic: Articles |
| Du’aa’s and ta’awwudhaat [prayers seeking refuge with Allaah] are like a weapon, and a weapon is only as good as the person who is using it; it is not merely the matter of how sharp it is. If the weapon is perfect and free of faults, and the arm of the person using it is strong, and there is nothing... |
| Published: Sunday 04 January, 2009 |
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Join the Ummah in Sincere Supplication and Prayer against Oppres |
Topic: News & Info |
| Join the Ummah in Sincere Supplication and Prayer.
'O' Allah Destroy the Oppressors and perpetrators of the massacre in Gaza!
May Allah Reward all those who are making the effort in the face of the Oppression that we Muslims are facing from Chechnya to Iraq to Afghanistan and now Gaza .
In ... |
| Published: Wednesday 31 December, 2008 |
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Ibn Ata’ Allah al-Iskandari, al-Judhami ash-Shadhili |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Introduction
Biographical Sketch
Taj ad-Din Abu’l-Fadl Ahmad b. Muhammad b. Abd al-Karim b. Ata’ Allah al-Iskandari, al-Judhami ash-Shadhili, known simply as Ibn ‘Ata’ Allah, was born in Alexandria, Egypt, as his nisbah indicates, about the middle of the seventh/thirteenth century. His family we... |
| Published: Tuesday 16 December, 2008 |
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Acts of worship which are prescribed on Fridays (Jumma'ah) |
Topic: Articles |
| Acts of worship which are prescribed on , Friday is a good day; there are many ahaadeeth which speak of its virtues. See Question no. 9211.
There are many acts of worship which are prescribed for the Muslim to do on this day. These include:
1 – Salaat al-Jumu’ah (Friday prayer)
Allaah sa... |
| Published: Friday 28 November, 2008 |
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The Hukm of the Sacrifices and the Persons Addressed - Ibn Rushd |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| The jurists disagree about sacrifices whether they are obligatory or are a sunna. Malik and al-Shafi'i held that it is one of the sunna mu'akkada (emphatic sunna). Malik made an exemption in the case of the pilgrim for relinquishing it at Mina. Al-Shafi'i did not make distinction between pilgrims an... |
| Published: Monday 24 November, 2008 |
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We accept Orders Without Card or Bank Details |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| *Upfront Payment NOT necessarily Required, We Have three Payment Methods: 1) By Cheque 2) By Card Via Paypal/NOCHEX 3) Bank Transfer/Other |
| Published: Wednesday 12 November, 2008 |
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The khilafah of Umar Umar ibn al-Khattab From: Suyuti's Tahrik |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| He took on the khilafah through the covenant of Abu Bakr in Jumada al-Akhirah in the year 13 A.H.
Az-Zuhri said, ''Umar was appointed khalifah on the day that Abu Bakr died which was Tuesday eight days before the end of Jumada al-Akhirah.' He undertook the command most fully, and there were very ... |
| Published: Tuesday 11 November, 2008 |
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The Station of Fear By Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| From Madarij us Salikeen AlJumuah 12/1426H Translated by Uwaymir Anjum
Fear is one of the most important stations on the path and most beneficial for the heart. Fear is an obligation upon everyone, Allah said, "So fear them not, and fear Me alone, if you are believers." [3:175] (The actual word u... |
| Published: Thursday 30 October, 2008 |
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Tawbah, Istighfar (Repentence, Seeking Forgiveness) |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Scholars interpret tawbah (repentance) to mean all of the following:
(i) immediate renunciation of the sin
(ii) firm intention and determination to not return to the sin ever again
(iii) regret over having committed a sin, and, if the sin was against the rights of another human being, th... |
| Published: Thursday 23 October, 2008 |
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Libraries & Other Organisations - May Pay After Receipt of Order |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| PAYMENT is NOT NECESSARILY REQUIRED to PLACE an ORDER.
Libraries, Organisations, Schools & Regular Customers may opt to Pay after Shipment of their Order by simply selecting Payment by Cheque
This service is designed to facilitate Ordering for Libraries, Organisations, Schools etc who requir... |
| Published: Friday 10 October, 2008 |
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Selection of Hadith Collection To Ponder Upon & Practice |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| Selection Of Hadith (Sayings & Actions of The Messenger of Allah) to Think , Reflect and Practice upon
"Whoever Allah blesses with a righteous wife, then He has assisted him in half of his deen. So therefore, let him fear Allah in the other half." (Al-Mustadrak: 10/2681)
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| Published: Friday 03 October, 2008 |
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Az-Zakah - The Obligatory Charity By Shaykh al-Jaza'iry |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Minhaj Al-Muslim, Abu Bakr Al-Jaza'iry;] A Book on (Life) Shaykh Abû Bakr Jâbir al-Jaza'iry
Allah has obligated Zakah upon every Muslim who possesses a minimum amount of wealth, according to some conditions. Allah made Zakah obligatory in His Book by His statement;
Take from their wealth Sad... |
| Published: Monday 15 September, 2008 |
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Imam W. Deen Mohammed Dies USA 9/Sep/2008 |
Topic: News & Info |
| Imam W. Deen Mohammed, the son of the late Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad BUT broke away from black nationalism and guided his followers toward mainstream Islam, died Tuesday, 9/September 2008 , according to family members. He was 74. |
| Published: Wednesday 10 September, 2008 |
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Safeguarding the Tongue by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi |
Topic: Introduction To Islam |
| 1. Do not speak without thinking. Once you have pondered over what you wish to say and you are convinced that it will not be badly received, only then should you speak. |
| Published: Thursday 04 September, 2008 |
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Qur'an in Over 30 Languages: Translations Of The Meanings Of The |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| Burmese Zulu, Persian,English Spanish French Malayalam Portuguese Urdu Sindhi Othmany Hausa Filipino(Iranon) Thai Turkish Chinese Greek German Tamil Indonesian Korean Dory Warsh Kaloon Kazakh Brahui Chichewa Kashmiri Yoruba Anko Macedonian Somali Bosnian
Albanian |
| Published: Tuesday 02 September, 2008 |
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Selected List of Publishers at Kitaabun.com |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| Abul-Qasim, Acorn + Berry (!!), Aisha Bewley, Al Aqsa, Al Baz
Al Firdous, Al Hambra, |
| Published: Tuesday 26 August, 2008 |
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Al Ghazali On Harms of the science of polemics & evils of debate |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Imam Al-Ghazali's Ihya Ulum-id-din
The Book of Knowledge, Book 1 Section iv page 52
Translated by Maulana Fazlul Karim
Harms of the science of polemics and evils of debates and disputations
"Know, O dear readers, that after the Prophet (, the rightly-guided caliphs were the leaders of the learne... |
| Published: Monday 25 August, 2008 |
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Siyam (fasting) by: Ibn Qudamah Al-Maqdisi in Mukhtasar Minhaj |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| We call upon all Muslims to get involved in worship to attain the blessings of Ramadan instead of wasting their time and energies in futile arguments and disagreements. May Allah (T) enable us to follow the Sunnah in all our beliefs and deeds.
'Allah said all the deeds of Adams sons (human beings) ... |
| Published: Saturday 23 August, 2008 |
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The Qur'an in Plain English: Surah Fatiha& Nas. Opening &People |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| From The Qur'an in Plain English (Arabic-English) Juz Amma Translated by : Iman Torres - Al Haneef
Praise is for Allah, Master of the Universe
The Kindest and Most Merciful One
King of the Day of Judgement.
You are the One we worship (O Allah); You are the One we ask for help
Show us the stra... |
| Published: Thursday 07 August, 2008 |
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THE FUNDAMENTAL ARTICLES OF FAITH IN ISLAM (Islam In Focus) |
Topic: Introduction To Islam |
| Islam in Focus By Hamudah Abdalati (Introduction to Islam
1. He believes in One God, Supreme and Eternal, Infinite and Mighty, Merciful and Compassionate, Creator and Provider. This belief, in order to be effective, requires complete trust and hope in God, submission to His Will and reliance on His... |
| Published: Friday 01 August, 2008 |
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Absolute Essential Reading, A Must for All Muslims |
Topic: Recommendations |
| Before a Muslim performs any act or deed, he is required to acquire knowledge in the path that will lead him to the best end, that is, having his good deeds accepted by Allah, Allah willing. It is important to note that what counts is not the number of good deeds or acts of worship performed, for t... |
| Published: Thursday 24 July, 2008 |
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Abandoning Prayer (Salah); A Major sin in Islam |
Topic: Todays Salah times |
| Ibn Al-Qayyim explained: The person who abandons prayer will be raised with such a foursome because his neglect of prayer may be due to his involvement with his property, his country, his administrative work or his trade. Therefore, if he was involved with his property he will be ressurected with Qa... |
| Published: Thursday 03 July, 2008 |
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Guidelines to help you observe Fajr Salah - Morning Prayer |
Topic: Todays Salah times |
| Most surely all praise belongs to Allah, we praise Him and we seek His Aid and Forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allaah from the evils of our souls and from the evils of our actions. Whomsoever Allaah guides there is none to misguides and whomsoever He misguides their is none to guide. I send prayers a... |
| Published: Wednesday 02 July, 2008 |
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IslamExpo: 11-14 July 2008, London's Olympia |
Topic: News & Info |
| This year the festival will offer Muslims and non-Muslims alike an
ideal opportunity to learn and deepen one's understanding and
knowledge of Islamic heritage and culture, through a vibrant series
of exhibitions, workshops, live shows, concerts and debates.
IslamExpo's vast exhibition spac... |
| Published: Tuesday 24 June, 2008 |
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Random Recommendation/ Suggested Reading |
Topic: Recommendations |
| The Are some of the most Highly recommended Books By many of our Customers , I have Personally read many of these excellent Books . |
| Published: Thursday 19 June, 2008 |
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ISLAM VERSUS AHL AL KITAB PAST AND PRESENT (DR. Maryam Jameelah) |
Topic: Introduction To Islam |
| Islam is unique among all other religions in that it alone possesses an authentic scriptures. The Holy Quran informs us that the Jews and Christians have corrupted their scriptures by mixing the original revelation with human interpolations and interpretations until the former could not be distingui... |
| Published: Tuesday 17 June, 2008 |
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Luqman Advice to his Son From the Qur'an |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| Luqmân shows great wisdom in his advice to his son. If Muslims parents take his example, and have their children implement these advises, then by Allâh's permission our Ummah will be successful. |
| Published: Monday 09 June, 2008 |
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Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud: The Companions of The Prophet |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Companions of the Prophet - Abdul Wahid Hamid
Paperback Published by MELS- Muslim Education Literary Services, UK
When he was still a youth, not yet past the age of puberty, he used to roam the mountain trails of Makkah far away from people, tending the flocks of a Quraysh chieftain, Uqbah ibn M... |
| Published: Tuesday 27 May, 2008 |
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4 Poisons Of The Heart From the Book 'Purification of the Soul |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Ibn ul Qayyum al Jawziyya, Imam Abul Hameed al Ghazali and Ibn Rajab al Hanbali.. Too Much Talk, Unrestrained Glances, Too Much Food, Keeping Bad Company |
| Published: Thursday 15 May, 2008 |
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Travelling For Sacred Knowledge (Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali) |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| An Excerpt From:The Heirs of the Prophets- Warathatu'l -Anbiya By Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali |
| Published: Thursday 08 May, 2008 |
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Forty Rabbana Du'a from the Qur'an - Duas with 'Our Lord.... |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed You are the Hearing, the Knowing.[2:127] Qur'anic supplications with 'Rabbana' .Our Lord! We have wronged our own souls: If thou forgive us not and bestow not upon us Thy Mercy, we shall certainly be lost.
[7:23]
Arabic-Transliteration and Meaning |
| Published: Friday 18 April, 2008 |
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Imam al-Haddad on Giving Good Counsel to Fellow Muslims |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Imam al-Haddad on Giving Good Counsel to Fellow Muslims.
You must be of good counsel to all Muslims. The highest point of this is that you conceal nothing from them which if made known would result in good or preserve from something evil. The prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) has ... |
| Published: Thursday 17 April, 2008 |
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Ways of Satan to the Hearts of Men By Imam AL-Ghazali (D. 505 A |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Ways of Satan (Shaytan) to the Hearts of Men
BY ABU HAMID AL-GHAZALI (D. 505 AH)
The example of the heart is like that of a fortress, and Satan is an enemy who seeks to storm this fortress, to take control ofit, and to rule over it. Moreover, any fortress cannot be said to be secure from t... |
| Published: Saturday 12 April, 2008 |
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Islam in China By Mohammed Khamouch - |
Topic: Articles |
| The ‘Great Mosque of Guangzhou’ is also known as Huaisheng Mosque which means ‘Remember the Sage’ (A Memorial Mosque to the Prophet) and is also popularly called the ‘Guangta Mosque’ which translates as ‘The Beacon Tower Mosque’. Huaisheng Mosque is located on Guantgta Road (Light Pagoda Road) whic... |
| Published: Thursday 10 April, 2008 |
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The best way to achieve humbleness in the heart |
Topic: Articles |
| Humbleness
The Muslim Creed
Humbleness is the opposite of arrogance, and is an attitude and behavior that Allah and His Messenger (pbuh) have commanded us to have. It is also a great tool used to spread Islam to others.
The best way to achieve humbleness in the heart is contained in the Sunn... |
| Published: Wednesday 02 April, 2008 |
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Prayer(Salah) Room on UK MotorWays : M1 and M6 Motto Services |
Topic: News & Info |
| Asalaamu'alikum, Alhamdulillah
Very happy to share the news that there are at least 2 Moto Service stations on M1 and M6 that have prayer facility (with Wudu - low sinks), Moto call them "Contemplation room".
M1
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| Published: Wednesday 12 March, 2008 |
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An Excerpt from: Sirah of the Final Prophet (s) (The 3 Stages) |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| An Excerpt from: Sirah of the Final Prophet (s) By S.M. Hasan al-Banna, Awakening Publications
The Quran is Revealed
The analysis of the above ayahs (verses), show three stages for the cause in which he was to strive for:
1 Personal reform, so that one worships Allah alone in totality and a... |
| Published: Tuesday 11 March, 2008 |
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Ijtehad, Taqleed, Is Everyone Capable of Deriving Law from the Q |
Topic: Articles |
| The scholars of Usul have laid down certain conditions that must be fulfilled by anyone wishing to claim the right of ijtihad for himf/herself. These conditions include:
(a) mastery of the Arabic language, to minimize the possibility of misinterpreting Revelation on purely linguistic grounds; ... |
| Published: Monday 10 March, 2008 |
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Easy Good Deeds: Teaching Religion, To Learn & Fear of Allah |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Extracts from "Easy Good Deeds" by Mufti Justice Mohammad Taqi Usmani, Translated by Jamil Naqvi
Hence, whenever one gets a chance to teach others, particularly one’s own wife and children, any aspect of religion, one should avail it and continue doing this good deed because it is a perpetual sourc... |
| Published: Thursday 06 March, 2008 |
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Conferring Sanads - Maulana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanwi |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| (Etiquette for Teachers and Students, compiled by Mufti Muhammad Zayd Mazahiri Nadwi from the writings of Maulana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanwi) |
| Published: Monday 25 February, 2008 |
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Malcolm X's (Malik El Shabazz) Letter From the Hajj to Harlem |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| An Excerpt from: The Autobiography of Malcolm X With the assistance of Alex Haley, Penguin Classics, Paperback 512 Pages
“Never have I been so highly honored. Never have I been made to feel more humble and unworthy. Who would believe the blessings that have been heaped upon an American Negro? A ... |
| Published: Wednesday 20 February, 2008 |
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Safar: The second month of the Islamic Hijri calendar. |
Topic: Articles |
| Safar is the second month of the Islamic calendar.
Hadhrat Jaabir (R.A.) has said that, "I have heard the Prophet (S) saying, the descending of illness and evil superstition befalling in the month of Safar is untrue." (Muslim
The origin of this word has few theories:
The first says that when ... |
| Published: Monday 11 February, 2008 |
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The signs of love of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) By Qadi Iyad |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| From Ash-Shifa of Qadi 'Iyad: Muhammad Messanger of Allah Translated By Aisha Bewley
Section 4: The signs of love of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace
Know that someone who loves a person prefers them and prefers what they like. Otherwise, he is a pretender, insincere in his l... |
| Published: Friday 08 February, 2008 |
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Back In stock: Real Classics By Qadi Iyad, Shah Waliullah, Dan F |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| The Mejelle: Majallah el-Ahkam-i-Adilya & a Complete Code on Islamic Civil Law]- Ash-Shifa of Qadi 'Iyad: Muhammad Messanger of Allah - Shah Waliullah & Al-Fauz Al-Kabir Fi Usul Al-Tafsir By Shah Waliyullah - Ibn Khaldun:His Life and Works - Islam Versus Ahl Al Kitab: Past and Present [by Mary... |
| Published: Friday 01 February, 2008 |
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Ash-shifa Qadi Iyad:(ALLAH'S PRAISE OF HIM AND HIS GREAT ESTEEM |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Chapter 1 Section 1
The Healing by the Rights of the Recognition of the Chosen One"
Chapter 1: ALLAH'S PRAISE OF HIM AND HIS GREAT ESTEEM FOR HIM
This chapter is an exposition of some of the clearest ayats in the Book, of Allah which speak well of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him... |
| Published: Tuesday 22 January, 2008 |
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Ten Points of Benefit By Ibn Qayyim al Jawziyyah (Al Fawaid) |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| It was once to said to one devout worshipper of Allaah: "Until when will you continue to exhaust your soul?" So he responded: "It is its relaxation that I seek."
TEN: The women of this world were made beautiful to those who can see in order to test which of them prefers them over the women of the ... |
| Published: Sunday 20 January, 2008 |
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Back in Stock: Sublime Conduct, Sahih Muslim Beirut Edition and |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| Back in Stock: Sublime Conduct, Sahih Muslim Beirut Edition and The Holy Quran Tilawat (Basfer) & English Translation|(IP) |
| Published: Tuesday 08 January, 2008 |
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Surah YA SEEN (YASIN) : English Meanings by Saheeh International |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| The Qur'an Arabic With English Meanings. Saheeh Int'l: English Meanings Revised and Edited by (Sahih) International
Bismillāhir-Rahmānir-Raheem
1. Yā, Seen.
2. By the wise Qurâān.
3. Indeed you, [O Muúammad], are from among the messengers,
4.... |
| Published: Thursday 13 December, 2007 |
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Day Of Arafah Hajj 1428 Announced in Saudi Arabia |
Topic: News & Info |
| December Year 2007 - Dhul Hijjah 1428 AH
Announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia...
Information of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council (HJC) of Saudi Arabia that since the moon of Dhul-Hijjah was sighted yesterday evening here in Saudi Arabia, w... |
| Published: Monday 10 December, 2007 |
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Recommendation for Best Search (Quick Find) results on Kitaabun. |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| Searching for the full Title May not produce many results so it is best to try the following:
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| Published: Wednesday 05 December, 2007 |
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Recent Books By International Islamic Publishing House, IIPH |
Topic: Recommendations |
| Umar Ibn Al-Khattab:His Life and Times( 2 Vols)`(2007 IIPH)
USOOL AL HADEETH:The Methodology of Hadith Evaluation (Philips,
Usool at Tafseer:(Bilal Philips)[h] The Methodology of Qur'anic
Weakness of Faith By Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid`
Women Around The Messenger`By Muhammad Ali Qutb
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| Published: Thursday 29 November, 2007 |
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Practical Advice, Tips and Shopping (Packing) List For Hajj |
Topic: News & Info |
| Practical and useful Preparation and advice for Those travelling to Hajj. Kindly Prepared By Sister Shamim (Hajat) Laheria |
| Published: Tuesday 20 November, 2007 |
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The Journey of Life Khurram Murad |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| Way to the Qur'an By Khurram Murad , Islamic Foundation
More than anything, it is the only way to come nearer and closer to your Creator. It tells you of Him, of His attributes, of how He rules over the cosmos and history, of how He relates Himself to you, and how you should relate to Him, to yours... |
| Published: Wednesday 14 November, 2007 |
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Writing & Reading Arabic (Basics) |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| 22 of the 28 Arabic letters have 4 variants:
1. Standing alone.
2. As the first letter in a word.
3. Inside the word, between two other letters.
4. As the last letter in a word, joining to the letter in front. |
| Published: Tuesday 13 November, 2007 |
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Madrasah/School/Home Teaching Curriculum For Children |
Topic: Recommendations |
| Madrasah Curriculum For Children:
Also appropriate for Home, School and Self-Study for Adults (specially tohose New to Islam)
These Books have been specially selected for Children being taught in the English language Education in the UK, Europe and USA. most of the Books are Published by Establ... |
| Published: Thursday 08 November, 2007 |
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Islamic Commercial Law An Analysis of Futures and Options Introd |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Mohammad Hashim Kamali
Islamic commercial law has often been singled out as the most important area of contemporary research in relevant Islamic studies and has, in terms of overall priority, been given an even higher rating than research in applied sciences and medicine. This is due to the critica... |
| Published: Wednesday 31 October, 2007 |
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The Fiqh us-Seerah By Shaykh Muhammad al-Ghazali |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Someone may ask whether the world today is in need of Islam. Our answer to that is if the world is in need of knowing Allah and preparation to meet Him and give an account for what was done in this earthly life them it must have Islam. Material advancement cannot substitute one bit for adherence of ... |
| Published: Sunday 28 October, 2007 |
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Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari By: Abdul Wahid Hamid |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| From 'Companions of The Prophet', Vol.
'The earth does not carry nor the heavens cover a man more true and faithful than Abu Dharr.' |
| Published: Thursday 18 October, 2007 |
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Minhaj et Talibin shafi'i law on Commencement of Ramadhan |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| THE fast of the month of Ramadan becomes obligatory, ‘i.e. commences, either upon the termination of the thirty days of the preceding month of Shaban, or from the first appearance of the new moon. The testimony of a single irreproachable witness—or of two, according to one authority |
| Published: Wednesday 17 October, 2007 |
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Want to Know More About Islam and Muslims |
Topic: News & Info |
| If you want to know about ISLAM then http://www.islamicinvitationcentre.com is the place for you |
| Published: Wednesday 17 October, 2007 |
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The Great Books of Islamic Civilization (Classical Translation) |
Topic: Recommendations |
| In the light of the prevailing situation, the Qatar-based Center for Muslim Contribution to Civilization was established to acquaint non-Muslims with Islamic contributions to the human civilization. The center’s Great Books of Islamic Civilization project aims to translate into English, a wide varie... |
| Published: Friday 05 October, 2007 |
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The Easiest Form of Worship By Ibn Qayyim al Jawziyyah - |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| 35. Remembrance is easy for the servant-whether he lies in bed or journeys, in health or in illness, in comfort and luxury, in his daily work, standing, sitting or lying down, on his way or at home. No [other] act can be performed so often and in so many situations. In fact, it is so easy that he co... |
| Published: Tuesday 02 October, 2007 |
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Islamic Practice on the birth of a Child in A Muslim Home |
Topic: Articles |
| May ALLAH bestow His mercy on him/Her. May he/She reach full ripeness and may you be endowed with his/her obedience and love.
Adhan |
| Published: Monday 01 October, 2007 |
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Dispatches of Hate and Misdirection by Husain Al-Qadi |
Topic: News & Info |
| The ferocity of media attacks on Muslims, which have become usual in Ramadan in Britain, reached new heights this week with a Channel 4 documentary titled "Christians in Britain under attack". |
| Published: Saturday 22 September, 2007 |
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Brushing One's Teeth During the Ramadan Fast: Sheikh S al-Oadah |
Topic: Articles |
| Many people avoid brushing their teeth during the day in Ramadan. This is a mistake, since there is no contradiction between observing the fast and brushing one's teeth. Moreover, Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Were it not for the hardship that I would be placing upon my people, I woul... |
| Published: Saturday 22 September, 2007 |
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Major Collections of Hadith (Glossary of Islamic Terms |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| The 'sound six' are Sahih al Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, the Sunan of Abu Dawud, the Sunan of an Nasai, the Jami of at Tirmidhi and the Sunan of Ibn Majah. |
| Published: Friday 07 September, 2007 |
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The Ahl al-Sunnah's Schools (Maturidi & Ash'aris) By Harun Yahya |
Topic: Articles |
| In terms of conviction, there are two schools: The Maturidis, founded by Imam Maturidi and The Ash`aris, founded by Imam Ash`ari
These two schools are essentially one. However, they differ in terms of about forty matters. These differences, however, consist only matters of detail. |
| Published: Thursday 30 August, 2007 |
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US Policy: OUT OF CONTROL AND DANGEROUS ? |
Topic: News & Info |
| President George W. Bush continues to staunchly defend his war against Iraq, in which more than 2,000 Americans and more than 30,000 Iraqis have been killed -- with fatality numbers on both sides still going nowhere but up. |
| Published: Friday 20 July, 2007 |
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Gai Eaton: Choice and Responsibility in the Modern World |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Introduction to King of the Castle
If, by some strange device, a man of our century could step backwards in time and mix with the people of a distant age he would have good cause to doubt either their sanity or his own. Mountains, forests and the blue sky |
| Published: Wednesday 04 July, 2007 |
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Ibn Qayyim :The slave is not afflicted with a punishment greater |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| The slave is not afflicted with a punishment greater than the hardening of the heart and being distant from Allah. For the Fire was created to melt the hardened heart. The most distant heart from Allah is the heart which is hardened. If the heart becomes hardened, the eye becomes dry. |
| Published: Thursday 28 June, 2007 |
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Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall A Servant of Islam |
Topic: Introduction To Islam |
| He was born William Pickthall in 1875 in London, to an Anglican clergyman, and spent his formative years in rural Suffolk. He was contemporary of Winston Churchill at Harrow, the famous private school. During intervals from living a sedentary life in Suffolk, Pickthall traveled extensively in the Ar... |
| Published: Monday 25 June, 2007 |
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Asma Al-Husna: The Most Beautiful Names of Allah |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| 99 Names of Allah
And Allah's alone are the attributes of perfection; invoke Him, then, by these, and stand aloof from all who distort the meaning of His attributes.
Al A'Raf 7:180, tr. Asad |
| Published: Thursday 21 June, 2007 |
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The Story of Dala’il al-Khayrat by Sheikh Nuh Ha Mim Keller |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| The Story of Dala’il al-Khayrat
by Sheikh Nuh Ha Mim Keller
http://www.dalail.co.uk/dalail.htm
Dala’il al-Khayrat, the most celebrated manual of Blessings on the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) in history, was composed by the Sufi, wali, Muslim scholar of prophetic descent, a... |
| Published: Tuesday 19 June, 2007 |
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Understanding Sufism Through Imam Ghazali |
Topic: Recommendations |
| This is not only an Islamic classic but also one of the great spiritual autobiographies in the religious tradition. al-Ghazali (1058-1111) is generally acclaimed as the most influential thinker of the Classical period of Islam. This volume contains a translation of Ghazali's autobiography The Deliv... |
| Published: Friday 15 June, 2007 |
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Translating the Untranslatable: A Survey of English Translations |
Topic: Articles |
| Despite the historical fact that the early Muslim community's stand on the translation of the Arabic text of the Quran was ambivalent, as indeed, the general Muslim attitude remains so to this day, the act of translation may be logically viewed as a natural part of the Muslim exegetical effort. Howe... |
| Published: Wednesday 13 June, 2007 |
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Plans and Plans |
Topic: Articles |
| Some things are beyond planning.
And life doesn't always turn out as planned. |
| Published: Friday 08 June, 2007 |
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Ibn Qayyim: Allah Grants Help and Victory to Followers of the Tr |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Allah Grants Help and Victory to Followers of the True Deen
Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah
Ighaathatul-Lahfaan min Masaa'id ish-Shaytaan [2/229]
Transl. islaam.com
A lot of people think that followers of the True Religion are humiliated, subdued and always defeated, unlike those who follow ot... |
| Published: Friday 01 June, 2007 |
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The means of developing Khushoo': Shaykh Munajjid |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘The worst type of thief is the one who steals from his prayer.’ He said, ‘O Messenger of Allaah, how can a person steal from his prayer?’ He said, ‘By not doing rukoo’ and sujood properly
The one who does not do rukoo’ properly, and p... |
| Published: Tuesday 22 May, 2007 |
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Islamic History : 632 - 633 (Death of the Prophet(S) to Abu bakr |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| From A Chronology of Islamic History by H.U. Rahman , Ta-Ha Publishers.
By now, the Prophet(saws) has united a larger part of Arabia than anyone had done before, and pagan cults died out as the number of converts to Islam increased everywhere. He led a Pilgrimage to the Ka'aba in the months of Marc... |
| Published: Friday 18 May, 2007 |
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The Process of Self Development (The Goal in Life)By Khurram Mur |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Our personality comprises not only the physical body but also the mind and the heart, feelings and attitudes, character and behaviour. Proper nurturing and development of these elements of the personality will achieve desirable goals. When goals are desirable, the process of aspiring to, working tow... |
| Published: Friday 18 May, 2007 |
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Muhammad Abdullah Draz (b. 1894) |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Muhammad Abdullah Draz was born in 1894 in northern Egypt. His father was an Islamic scholar educated in Al-Azhar, the oldest university in the world. His work included the editing of a remarkable work, Al-Muwafaqat, by Imam Al-Shatibi, which brought a great treasure of former Islamic scholars into ... |
| Published: Tuesday 15 May, 2007 |
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Dua's,Dhikr, Supplications and Prayers For the Day |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| I beg Mighty Allah that He grants benefoit to the Muslims through this Collection of Powerfull Supplications and He removes the difficulty of every Muslim though it.
O Allah, unite our hearts and set aright our mutual affairs, guide us to the path of peace, liberate us from darkness by Your Lig... |
| Published: Saturday 28 April, 2007 |
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Muhtar Holland Author and Translator |
Topic: Articles |
| Muhtar Holland was born in 1935, in the ancient city of Durham in the North East of England. This statement may be considered anachronistic, however, since he did not bear the name Muhtar until 1969, when he was moved-by powerful experiences in the latihan kejiwaan of Subud-to embrace the religion o... |
| Published: Thursday 26 April, 2007 |
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Virtues of Knowledge abridged and edited from Ibn Qudama |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| 'Allah detests every harsh, arrogant, miserly, niggardly person, who is a prattler in the markets, a corpse by night and a donkey by day, knowledgeable about the world, ignorant of the Hereafter.' [al-Hakim] And `Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said,
'Two [types of] men are a mortal blow to m... |
| Published: Tuesday 24 April, 2007 |
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Idris Tawfiq's book Gardens of Delight By Halima Columbo |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| A Garden of Delight
By Halima Columbo
Freelance Writer — UK
Idris spoke with affection of his past as a Roman Catholic priest that shaped the person he is today
"The sweet, beautiful, and gentle message of Islam touched my heart and we should allow it to to... |
| Published: Wednesday 18 April, 2007 |
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Sura 99 - Az Zalzalah (From In the Shade of the Qur'an S Qutb) |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| Sura 99 The Earthquake - Az Zalzalah
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful!
When the earth is rocked with her (final) earthquake, when the earth shakes off her burdens, and man cries: What is the matter with her? on that day she will tell her news, that your Lord has inspired her (w... |
| Published: Monday 16 April, 2007 |
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Seerah, Life of the Prophet Muhammad(S) at Makkah a Summary |
Topic: Articles |
| Serah, Sirah, Life of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him).
Makkan Period a Brief Summary.The Messenger of Allah, ibn Abdullah, ibn Abdul'l-Muttalub ibn Hashim Abd Manaf Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam)
(The Lineage goes back Adnan to Prophet Ismail ibn Ibrahim (Peace and Blessings o... |
| Published: Tuesday 10 April, 2007 |
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Al-Aqidah at-Tahawiah (ISlamic Belief) According to Sunni Stand |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| This is a presentation of the beliefs of ahl-al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah, according to the school of the jurists of this religion, Abu Hanifah an-Nu'man ibn Thabit al-Kufi, Abu Yusuf Ya'qub ibn Ibrahim al-Ansari and Abu `Abdullah Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Shaybani, may Allah be pleased with them all, and... |
| Published: Sunday 11 March, 2007 |
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Some Smaller Surah of the Qur'an (in arabic ) |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Abu Ad-Darda’ (RA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, “Is one of you not able to recite a third of the Qur’an every night?” They (the companions) said, “How can he (a person) recite a third of the Qur’an?” The Messenger of Allah (SAW) responded, ‘Qul Huwallahu Ahad’ (Surah Al-Ikhlas) i... |
| Published: Friday 09 March, 2007 |
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Al Baghdadee: The Disapproval of Acquiring Knowledge for other t |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| “When Allaah intends good for a servant, He opens for him the door of actions and closes for him the door of argumentation. And when Allaah intends evil for a servant, He opens for him the door of argumentation and closes for him the door of actions.” |
| Published: Thursday 08 March, 2007 |
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Zainab Al-Ghazali:Struggle to establish truth and eradicate fals |
Topic: Articles |
| In Islamic history ladies have not lagged behind in the struggle to establish truth and eradicate falsehood, to uphold Islamic values and principles, and for that matter establish Islam as a living, thriving, and forward-looking religion. Zaynab Al-Ghazali is one of such dynamic ladies. |
| Published: Wednesday 07 March, 2007 |
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Ten useless matters By Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah (Al-Fawa' |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| However the greater of these matters are wasting the heart and wasting time. Wasting the heart is done by preferring this worldly life over the Hereafter, and wasting time is done by having incessant hope
Al-Fawa'id |
| Published: Wednesday 28 February, 2007 |
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Surah Fatiha: Towards Understanding the Qur'an |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| Towards Understanding the Qur'an(Abridged Tafhim al-Qur'an)(3 1400pp, HB, By Sayyid Abul Ala Mawdoodi,English Tr&Ed:Zafar Ishaq Ansari, Islamic Foundation UK |
| Published: Tuesday 27 February, 2007 |
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The Muhammadan Reality (In the Doctrine of Ibn Arabi ) |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| For a saint, to be the heir of one of the prophets is always to be the heir of Muhammad. Indeed, ‘the prophets were his deputies in the created world when he [i.e. Muhammad] was pure spirit, aware of being so, prior to the appearance of his body or flesh. When he was asked, ‘When were you a prophet?... |
| Published: Sunday 25 February, 2007 |
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Muhammad b. 'Ali al-'Arabi al-Hatimi al-Ta-i, (IBN ARABI) |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Sufi, philosopher, poet, Muhammad Ibn 'Arabi is one of the world's best known spiritual teachers. Known to some Muhyid din and the Shaykh al-Akbar (the Greatest Master), and cursed by others . He was born in 1165 AD (560 AH) in Andalusian Spain, the center of an extraordinary flourishing and cro... |
| Published: Sunday 25 February, 2007 |
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The Highest Position in Paradise (Al Wasiilah) |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| From Chapter Three: Description of Paradise
The Final Day – Paradise and Hell In the Light of the Quran and Sunnah Dr. `Umar Al-Ashqar, IIPH
The highest position in Paradise was mentioned. It is al-Wasilah, which is the position of the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam |
| Published: Friday 23 February, 2007 |
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Finding Women's Liberation in Islam: Yvonne Ridley (Interview is |
Topic: Introduction To Islam |
| Yvonne Ridley, the acclaimed British writer and commentator, was in Cairo, Egypt, to attend the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) conference from November 21- 23, 2006. She graciously agreed to meet with IslamOnline.net for the following interview. |
| Published: Monday 19 February, 2007 |
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Sadaqah on Behalf of deceased Parents (From Imam Bukhari's Adab |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| 39. It is narrated by Sayyidina Ibn Abbas (RA) that someone said to the Prophet (SAW) “Messenger of Allah, indeed my mother
has died but had left behind no instructions (concerning charity). If I give charity on her behalf then will it profit her?” He said. “Yes! (Tirmizi) |
| Published: Friday 16 February, 2007 |
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Why Our Dua is not answered. (Qurtubi & Ibn Rajab al Hanbali) |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| He said because you know Allaah but you do not obey Him, and you know the Messenger but you do not follow his Sunnah, and you know the Qur’aan but you do not act in accordance with it, and you eat from the blessings of Allaah but you do not give thanks for them, and you know Paradise but you do not ... |
| Published: Friday 26 January, 2007 |
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Time in the Life of a Muslim (Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi) Self-Invent |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| It is necessary for an individual to pause at the end of each day that has passed, in order to check himself and run through his achievements: What has he done in the course of the day? Why has he done it? What has he omitted? Why has he omitted it?
How excellent it would be if this self-critici... |
| Published: Wednesday 10 January, 2007 |
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2009-11 Important Islamic & Approximate Gregorian Dates |
Topic: News & Info |
| About the Islamic Calendar:
The Islamic calendar (or Hijri calendar) is a purely lunar calendar. It contains 12 months that are based on the motion of the moon, and because 12 synodic months are only 12 x 29.53= 354.36 days, the Islamic calendar is consistently shorter than a tropical year, and t... |
| Published: Wednesday 10 January, 2007 |
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Three Tough Questions and the Slap |
Topic: Articles |
| There was a young man who went overseas to study for quite a long time.
When he returned, he asked his parents to find him a religious scholar or any expert who could answer his 3 Questions |
| Published: Monday 08 January, 2007 |
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Nawawi on Sincerity (ikhlas) and having a conscious intention in |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Bustan ul Arifeen:The Garden of the Gnostics (Nawawi)
'Indeed, actions only go by intentions. Everyone gets what they intend. Anyone, therefore, who emigrates for Allah and His Messenger, then his emigration is indeed for Allah and His Messenger. But anyone who emigrates to gain something of thi... |
| Published: Sunday 07 January, 2007 |
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A Refutation Of Astrology (From Muqaddimah By Ibn Khaldun) |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Astrologers think that astrology, with the knowledge it gives of astral powers, individually or in combination, and of astral influences upon elemental creations, enables them to know the things that are going to be in the world of the elements, before they are created |
| Published: Friday 05 January, 2007 |
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Allaah's Blessing in day-to-day assignments.(Shah Ismail Shaheed |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| From 'Taqwiyaat ul-Eemaan'(Strengthening of the Faith)
Allaah the Exalted has taught His slaves the norms of respect to the effect that they should remember Allaah while performing their everyday worldly chores and pay Him their tributes for the enhancement of their Faith and to secure Allaah's b... |
| Published: Friday 01 December, 2006 |
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COMMENTARY OF QADI IYAD'S ASH-SHIFA & Other Events of Interest |
Topic: News & Info |
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| Published: Monday 20 November, 2006 |
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From: Al-Ghazali Letter to a Disciple:Ayyuha’l-Walad |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Then one day he considered his situation, and it occurred to him, ‘I have studied various kinds of science, and I have spent my life learning and mastering them. I now ought to find out which kind will be of use to me on the morrow, to keep me company in my grave, and those which are not of use to m... |
| Published: Monday 20 November, 2006 |
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THE SICK NATIONS OF THE MODERN AGE: Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| The whole of mankind----Muslims as well as non-Muslims, and the peoples of the East as well as the West----are today beset with a grave evil: their lives are governed by a culture that was born in crass materialism and as now totally steeped in it. The practical policies as well as the theory of thi... |
| Published: Friday 17 November, 2006 |
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Riyaa:Hidden Shirk By Yasir al-Qathi, (Edited By Bilal Philips) |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Riyaa= "to perform acts which are pleasing to Allah, with the intention of pleasing other than Allah". Thus riyaa originates in the heart.
[O Allaah, we seek refuge in you from committing shirk knowingly, and ask your forgiveness for (the shirk that we may commit unknowingly'] |
| Published: Tuesday 14 November, 2006 |
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Imam Bukhari's Book of Muslim Morals & Manners |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Arabic - English
Translated by Yusuf Talal Delorenzo
564 pages Hardback
Published By Al-Saadawi Publications, Virginia
Includes an excellent introduction to the study of Hadith. |
| Published: Friday 03 November, 2006 |
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Introduction By Shaykh Ahmad Jami :The Call to the Believers in |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Excerpt from
The Call to the Believers in the Clear Qur'an:
[(Nida' al-Mu'min fi 'l-Qur'an al-Mubin By Shaikh Ahmad Fathu'llah Jami,translated from the Arabic by Muhtar Holland
'O you people, I am only a mortal human being. The Messenger of my Lord will soon come to me, so I shall respond. I a... |
| Published: Thursday 02 November, 2006 |
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THE NATURE OF INTENTION compiled from the works |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| The Prophet (saw) said: "Actions are only by intention,
and every man shall only have what he intended. Thus he
whose hijra was for Allah and was for Allah and His Messenger,
his hijra was for Allah and His Messenger, and he whose hijra
was to achieve some worldly benefit or to take some woman ... |
| Published: Wednesday 18 October, 2006 |
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The Golden Age and Decline of Islamic Civilisation: Introduction |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Muslim civilisation sprang into existence soon after the birth of Islam (7th century C.E). It lasted for a large part of the middle Ages, and began to collapse in the 13th century following the loss of the centres of Islamic power and civilisation: Cordova (1236), Valencia (1238), Seville (1248), an... |
| Published: Friday 13 October, 2006 |
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Imam Al-Ghazali on Fanaticism From THE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE |Kitab |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| But if fanaticism becomes rooted in their hearts their redemption becomes hopeless because fanaticism fastens beliefs deeply to the minds of men. It is one of the evils of the teachers of falsehood who go to excess in their fanaticism for the truth and regard with contempt and scorn all non-conformi... |
| Published: Wednesday 04 October, 2006 |
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Imam Ghazali On the Intellect, its Noble Nature, its Definition, |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| From THE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE (Kitab al-‘Ilm)
Book 1 of Ihya' 'Uloom al-Din (Revival of Religious Sciences)
By Imam Al-Ghazali
Translation with Notes By NABIH AMIN FARIS |
| Published: Wednesday 04 October, 2006 |
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Helping a Muslim (Easy Good Deeds by Mufti Taqi Usmani) |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| “'One who helps someone in his need, Allah helps him in his work, and one who removes any worry or trouble of any Muslim, Allah, in return, removes anyone of his worries on the Day of Judgment'. (Abu Daud, Kilab-al-Adab, Bad-al-Muvakhat) |
| Published: Wednesday 27 September, 2006 |
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Sermon of the Prophet before Ramadhan: 'O’ people ! A blessed mo |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| 'O’ people ! A blessed month is casting its shadow upon you .......`The first part of this blessed month is Mercy, the second part is Forgiveness, and the third part is Freedom from the Fire of Hell.` (After it, the Prophet (SAW) said ): `Whoever will make a reduction in the work of his slave or ser... |
| Published: Friday 08 September, 2006 |
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Preface: The Eternal Message of Muhammad By AZZAM |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| The Eternal Message of Muhammad
By ABD AL-RAHMAN AZZAM
Translated from the Arabic by Caesar E Farah
© The Islamic Texts Society 2002-2006
I may have been inspired also by fear of the onslaught of materialistic ideologies to which some older cultures in many European lands already have succumbed... |
| Published: Thursday 07 September, 2006 |
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Surah 102. At-Takathur (Piling UP) (The mutual increase diverts |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| HOLY QUR'AN Translation and Commentary
By 'Abdullah Yusuf 'Ali New Edition With Translation and Full Commentary Printed and Published by IPCI, UK |
| Published: Sunday 18 June, 2006 |
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On knowledge, the guidance of people of knowledge and their cour |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| The Madinan View:on the Sunnah, courtesy, battles and history
A translation of Kitab al-Jami' by Ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani (From The School of Imam Malik) |
| Published: Thursday 15 June, 2006 |
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Weak Determination by Sayyid Abul Ala Mawdudi |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| (Source: 'Islamic Movement: Pre-requisites for Success'- by Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi
It may be described thus - a person accepts the call of a mission with |
| Published: Tuesday 06 June, 2006 |
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The Ideal Muslim and His Community(60 Practical Tips) |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| The Ideal Muslim and His Community
Dr. Muhammad Ali Al-Hashimi offers more than 60 practical tips |
| Published: Wednesday 24 May, 2006 |
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WARNING- Books (or Translations) which Clash with consensus of S |
Topic: News & Info |
| In this Page we will try to Highlight some Books or Translations which clash with the consensus of Sunni Muslim scholarship.
If you know otherwise or if you know of any other titles that should be on this list we would be most grateful if you can send an email to au@kitaabun.com |
| Published: Tuesday 23 May, 2006 |
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The means of developing Khushoo' By |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Striving to gain that which gives and strengthens khushoo’
33 Ways to Concentrate in your Prayer (Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid; |
| Published: Friday 19 May, 2006 |
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The Salaf and the Way They Valued Time |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Source: 'Wisdom of the Wise' by 'Abdul-'Aziz ibn Nasir al-Jalil & Baha Addin ibn Fatah Aqeel
Al-Hasan al-Basri said: "Oh son of Adam, you are but few days, whenever a day is gone, part of you is gone too." [1] |
| Published: Monday 08 May, 2006 |
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Seek Help in Patience and Prayer (TMQ 2:153-154) By Ibn Kathir |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| From "Tafsir Ibn Kathir", Part 2, Abridged by Shaikh Muhammad Nasib Ar-Rifa`I, © 1998 al-Firdous Ltd., London
“O you who believe! Seek help in patience and prayer..... |
| Published: Friday 28 April, 2006 |
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30 Signs of the Hypocrites By Shaykh Aaid `Abdullah al-Qarni |
Topic: Articles |
| Falsehood and Lying ,Treachery .Showing insolence and licentiousness in argumentation ,Breaking one's promise ,Laziness in worship ,Showing off ,Lack of remembrance of Allah ,Hastiness in prayer ............ |
| Published: Saturday 15 April, 2006 |
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Raising Children According to Qur'an and Sunnah By Faramarz Rahb |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| That is why parents have to make sure their children get the right sort of education and guidance at home in everyday lives. Parents have to make sure they themselves live their lives accordance to the Qur'an and Sunnah so that they can be an example to their children; that is first and foremost the... |
| Published: Wednesday 12 April, 2006 |
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How Islamic inventors changed the world : 1001 Inventions: Musli |
Topic: Articles |
| From coffee to cheques and the three-course meal, the Muslim world has given us many innovations that we take for granted in daily life. As a new exhibition opens, Paul Vallely nominates 20 of the most influential- and identifies the men of genius behind them |
| Published: Wednesday 29 March, 2006 |
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HAVE WE RETURNED TO THE DAYS OF JAHILIYYAH? |
Topic: Articles |
| Look at the craving for fun, pleasure and entertainment that consumes the lives and energies of the Ummah! Parties, shows, outings, dining out, movies, fares, functions and so forth, night after night, week after week is now the norm for many. The insatiable crave for gadgets and 'toys of entertainm... |
| Published: Tuesday 28 March, 2006 |
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He Came to Teach you Your Religion: Islam, Imaan & Ihasan |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Hadith No. 2 From An-Nawawis Forty Hadith . The Hadith of Angel Jibra'il (Gabriel)
One day while we were sitting with the Messenger of Allah there appeared before us a man whose clothes were exceedingly white and whose hair was exceedingly black; no signs of journey were to be seen on him and none ... |
| Published: Thursday 16 March, 2006 |
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Zakat: Part 12 of Taleemul Haq (Hanafi Fiqh) |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Zakaat is a monetary devotion and an Ibaadat that has been ordained in the Shariats of all the Ambiya. Zakaat is one of the five pillars of Islam.
Zakaat literally means to increase. Technically it means lo purify one's position of wealth by distributing a prescribed amount which has to be given to... |
| Published: Monday 13 March, 2006 |
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The Hidden Debt to Islamic Civilisation |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Western historians, in general, have removed the Islamic source with regard to every single change that affected science and civilisation at the origin of Western civilisation, and modern civilisation, and then, each and everyone has substituted a number of explanations for such changes within their... |
| Published: Monday 13 March, 2006 |
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Aishah bint Abi Bakr [radhiallaahu anha] |
Topic: Articles |
| The life of Aishah is proof that a woman can be far more learned than men and that she can be the teacher of scholars and experts. Her life is also proof that a woman can exert influence over men and women and provide them with inspiration and leadership. Her life is also proof that the same woman c... |
| Published: Thursday 02 March, 2006 |
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Why do 1.6 billion Muslims love this man so much?!! |
Topic: Articles |
| 'The Prophet is Closer to the believers even to their own selves...' (TMQ 33:6)
Prophet is reported in Hadith to have said:'None of you becomes a believer until I am dearer to him than his children, his parents and all mankind.' (as reported by Bukhari and Muslim) |
| Published: Tuesday 14 February, 2006 |
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Dua Istekhaara: Supplication for seeking guidance in forming a |
Topic: Todays Salah times |
| One who seeks guidance from his Creator and consults his fellow believers and then remains firm in his resolve does not regret for Allaah has said:
(ii)
‘…and consult them in the affair. Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allaah…”
An Excerpt From
Fortification of the Musl... |
| Published: Thursday 09 February, 2006 |
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The Virtues of The Day of Ashurah:10th OF MUHARRAM |
Topic: News & Info |
| Although Muharram is a sanctified month as a whole, yet, The 10th day of Muharram is the most sacred among all its days. The day is named 'Ashurah'. According to the Holy Companion Ibn 'Abbas, Radi-Allahu anhu. The Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, when migrated to Madinah, found that the ... |
| Published: Wednesday 08 February, 2006 |
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Actions which Repel Poverty (Based On Suyuti) By Mufti Shafi |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| 'Whoever desires to have an increase in his sustenance and in his age, should join family ties.'That is, he should fulfil the rights of his next of kin and assist them physically and financially according to his ability. (Sahîh Bukhârî) |
| Published: Tuesday 07 February, 2006 |
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Modern Boycott of the West |
Topic: News & Info |
| Arab capital in the United States is estimated to be between $700 billion and $1 trillion. This sum is powerful enough to make lots of countries change their policies. Only percent of Arab capital in America is enough to improve the image of Muslims in the world. Not only capital but also a little c... |
| Published: Monday 06 February, 2006 |
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Cartoon Row Intensifies [Call to Support Your Prophet] |
Topic: News & Info |
| One of the greatest things that makes a Muslim proud is his belief and love of the Messenger, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam (may Allaah exalt his mention). Muslims believe in all the Messengers and the Prophets, may Allaah exalt their mention, and do not distinguish between any of them -- |
| Published: Thursday 02 February, 2006 |
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About Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Ibn al-Sabbagh gives the following biographical data about al-Shadhili He was born in the region of Ghumara, in today's Morocco, around A.H. 583 or A.D. 1187 .He embarked on a spiritual journey in search of a genuine Sufi shaykh or the qutb [pole]. As a result, he travelled to Baghdad which was stil... |
| Published: Sunday 22 January, 2006 |
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About Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Ibn al-Sabbagh gives the following biographical data about al-Shadhili He was born in the region of Ghumara, in today's Morocco, around A.H. 583 or A.D. 1187 .He embarked on a spiritual journey in search of a genuine Sufi shaykh or the qutb [pole]. As a result, he travelled to Baghdad which was stil... |
| Published: Sunday 22 January, 2006 |
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A Scientific Experience Pushed The Young Researcher To The Adopt |
Topic: News & Info |
| But this time the incident was not as usual………instead there came a male Ukrainian Dimitry Boliakov, a physicist who is impassioned with educational researches. He entered in the Mosque with one of the active members of the library of Knowing About Islam which is also found in the Centre. |
| Published: Monday 16 January, 2006 |
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Sufism and Shari`ah:A study of Shaykh Ahmad Sirhindi's Effort to |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Quoted from "Sufism and Shari`ah: A study of Shaykh Ahmad Sirhindi's Effort to Reform Sufism," by Muhammad Abdul Haq Ansari, pp. 221-2. Originally from Shaykh Ahmad Sirhindi's letters, Vol. I:36.] |
| Published: Monday 16 January, 2006 |
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The first ten days of the month of Dhul-Hijjah |
Topic: Articles |
| Hazrat Ibn Abbas (R.A.A) relates that the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) said :
There are no other days during which the virtuous action is so pleasing to Allah, as the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah* |
| Published: Monday 02 January, 2006 |
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Al-Ghazali:Merit in Having Good Character, and a Condemnation o |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| An Exposition of the Merit which is in Having Good Character, and a Condemnation of Bad Character
From: Al-Ghazali on Disciplining the Soul & on Breaking the Two Desires Books XXII and XXIII of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya’`Ulum al-Din) Translated by: T.J.Winter (Abdal Hakim Murad... |
| Published: Sunday 18 December, 2005 |
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Al-Ghazali On the Remembrance of Death,and an Encouragement to R |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| From :Al Ghazali on The Remembrance of Death & the Afterlife From Ihya Ilum Ud Din Translated by Tim Winter
’Now, men may be either engrossed [in the world], penitent beginners, or arrived gnostics. The man engrossed does not remember death, or, if he does, it is with regret for his world, and he b... |
| Published: Thursday 08 December, 2005 |
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Patience and Gratitude Ibn Qayyim al Jawziyyah (691 AH) |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Every person has to exercise patience in order to face difficulties, whether he does so willingly or unwillingly. The noble person exercises patience willingly, because he realizes the benefits of patience, and he knows that he will be rewarded for his patience and will be criticized if he panics. H... |
| Published: Saturday 26 November, 2005 |
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From the sayings of Ibn Taymiyyah & Ibn Qayyim about Truthfulnes |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| From the sayings of the Salaf about Truthfulness and Sincerity
Collected by Abdul Wahhab bin Muhammad as-Salafi
Taken from www.sahab.net
Translated by Abbas Abu Yahya
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1- The slave of Allaah cannot ... |
| Published: Wednesday 02 November, 2005 |
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Discover Muslim Spain : Five Day Tour |
Topic: News & Info |
| Few places on earth can boast such a wealth of natural wonder in such a small area. It’s a land where the excesses of the twentieth century have not taken root and where travellers are genuinely welcomed as honoured guests rather than tourists. A land, filled with breath taking scenic beautiful cou... |
| Published: Tuesday 01 November, 2005 |
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Asia Earthquake: Pakistan, India |
Topic: News & Info |
| "Our Lord bestow on us mercy from thyself, and dispose of our affair for us in the right way"
TMQ Surah Qahf 18:10 Asia Earthquake: Pakistan, IndiaThousands of people died when a huge earthquake struck northern Pakistan and India on 8 October. Entire villages were wiped out by the quake and thousan... |
| Published: Monday 10 October, 2005 |
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let us use this Month to Develop a greater Taqwa |
Topic: Articles |
| O you who believe! Observing As-Saum (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqûn
(TMQ 2:183) |
| Published: Tuesday 04 October, 2005 |
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Surah Baqarah Ayat 183-190 (On Fasting) |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| 183. O you who believe! Observing As-Saum (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqoon (the pious - see V.2:2). |
| Published: Tuesday 04 October, 2005 |
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Protection Againg Dajjal (The ANti Christ) fromSurah Khaf |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| Abu al-Darda’ (Allah be pleased with him) related that the Prophet of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) said, 'Whoever commits ten verses from the beginning Surat al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjal.'
[Muslim, Abu Dawud, Nasa’i, and others; the wording is Muslim’s]…
In a narration in... |
| Published: Friday 23 September, 2005 |
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Our World Zain Bhikha |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Every mother, every father, every daughter, every son
Don't you see, that the answer lies only with the ONE. |
| Published: Thursday 22 September, 2005 |
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Salatul Istikharah (Prayer for Seeking Guidance):from Fiqh-Us-Su |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| It is a sunnah that, if one must choose between permissible alternatives, one should pray two rak'ahs sunnah, be they regular sunnah prayers or a prayer for entering a mosque, and so on, during any time of the day or night, and to recite therein whatever one wishes of the Qu'ran after reciting Al-Fa... |
| Published: Wednesday 14 September, 2005 |
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Degrees of Love From Al-Uboodiyyah By Ibn Taymiyyah |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| The highest degree of love is Tatayyum (total enthrallment). The lowest degree is ‘alaqah (attachment), when the heart is attached to the beloved: then comes sabahah (infatuation), when the heart is poured out: then gharam (passion), when love never leaves the heart: then ashaq (ardent love), and fi... |
| Published: Thursday 08 September, 2005 |
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Surah Baqarah 2:1-5 From the Meaning of the Qur'an Revised Sahee |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| The Qur'an Arabic Text With Corresponding English Meaning Surah Baqarah 2:1-5 Revised and Edited by Saheeh International |
| Published: Friday 02 September, 2005 |
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Relief From Debt: Source: Al-Kalim at-Tayyib The Noble Words By |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| By Imam Ibn Taymiyah
Rememberance & Prayers of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) Published by the UK Islamic Academy
'0 Allah. grant me enough of what You make lawful that I may dispense with what You make unlawful, and make me independent, by Your bounty, of other than You.' (At-Tirmidhi narrated it... |
| Published: Thursday 01 September, 2005 |
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Imam Ibn Rajab al Hanbali : A short biography |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| He was the noble Imaam, the Haafidh, the Critic, Zayn-ud-Deen ‘Abdur-Rahmaan bin Ahmad bin ‘Abdir-Rahmaan bin al-Hasan bin Muhammad bin Abil-Barakaat Mas’ood As-Salaamee Al-Baghdaadee (due to his place of birth), Al-Hanbalee (due to his madh-hab), Ad-Dimashqee (due to his place of residence and deat... |
| Published: Wednesday 31 August, 2005 |
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AL-GHAZALIS'S Introduction to Mishkat al-Anwar (The Niche of Li |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| You have asked me, dear brother--and may Allâh decree for you the quest of man's chiefest bliss, make you candidate for the Ascent to the highest height anoint your vision with the light of Reality, and purge your inward parts from all that is not the Real!--You have asked me, I say |
| Published: Friday 26 August, 2005 |
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Key to the Garden By: Habib Ahmad Mashur al-Haddad |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Excerpt From: Key to the Garden By: Habib Ahmad Mashur al-Haddad Translation by Mostafa Al-Badawi
Starlatch Press USA
Sound knowledge and conclusive proofs have established that everything in the universe, whether it be high or low, articulate or mute, is interconnected |
| Published: Tuesday 23 August, 2005 |
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Hadith 9.41 91 - 96 From Al-Muwatta of Imam Malik Translated by |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| A time will come upon people when their fuqaha' are few but their Qur'an reciters are many, when the letters of the Qur'an are guarded carefully but its hudud are neglected, when many ask but few give, when they make the khutba long but the prayer short, and put their desires before their actions.'
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| Published: Friday 12 August, 2005 |
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81: The Rolling Up |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| from :The Qur'an: A New Translation
By Thomas Cleary Published by Starlatch Press USA 2004
In the name of God, the Benevolent, the Merciful |
| Published: Tuesday 09 August, 2005 |
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25. Surat al-Furqan - Discrimination From Ayat 63 |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| In the Name of Allah, All-Merciful, Most Merciful
63 The slaves of the All-Merciful
are those who walk lightly on the earth
and, who, when the ignorant speak to them, say, 'Peace';
64 those who pass the night
prostrating and standing before their Lord |
| Published: Tuesday 02 August, 2005 |
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Avoid Doubtful Matters and Excessive Questioning |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Hadith An-Nawawi's Forty Hadith |
| Published: Saturday 30 July, 2005 |
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Extract: Etiquette of Dhikr: Imam Shahid Hasan al-Banna |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Dhikr is not only limited to words; repentance is dhikr, reflection is dhikr, seeking knowledge is dhikr, seeking lawful provisions (provided that the intention is correct) is dhikr and generally, every lawful act during which the presence of Allah is felt is dhikr. For dhikr to bear fruit, the foll... |
| Published: Thursday 28 July, 2005 |
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Imam Ghazali on Sin : From Minhajul Abideen |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| One who takes to Repentance is facilitated to worship Exalted Allah. When a man is addicted to sins, he is deprived of the virtue and facility of worship because of the curse of his sins. sins stand in the way of service and obedience to Allah. The burden of sins retards the prayers and activities o... |
| Published: Thursday 21 July, 2005 |
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Conflict of Rights; Principles for Reference By Ibn Taymiyyah |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Excerpt from:Public Duties in Islam: The Institution of the Hisba By Ibn Taymiya , translated by Muhtar Holland, Islamic Foundation UK
In equivocal cases the believer must seek clarification until the truth becomes clear to him. For he may not embark upon an act of obedience without knowledge and... |
| Published: Wednesday 13 July, 2005 |
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Words of Islam : Some Useful expressions. for Muslims |
Topic: Articles |
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| Published: Monday 04 July, 2005 |
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MESSAGE TO THE MUSLIMS IN THE WEST - Nadwi, Maulana S Abul Hasan |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| You are very fortunate indeed, as Allah has placed you at a new gold mine, or rather at a new mine of jewels. This is the mine of searching human souls, agitated hearts and restive minds that are looking for a path, a way that will restore to them faith and certitude, establish their link with the C... |
| Published: Tuesday 28 June, 2005 |
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Imam Yahya ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Although best known for his works in hadith, Yahya ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi (d. 676/1277) was also the Imam of the later Shafi'i school of Jurisprudence, and widely acknowledged as the intellectual heir to Imam Shafi'i. He was a renowned scholar and jurist who dedicated his life to the pursuit of Islam... |
| Published: Wednesday 22 June, 2005 |
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THE CAREER OF ABU MADYAN (The Way of Abu Madyan ) |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| The man who was to become the most influential figure of the developmental period of North African Sufism, Abu Madyan Shu’ayb ibn al-Husayn al-Ansari, who was called by later biographers the ‘Shaykh of Shaykhs, Imam of the Ascetics and the Pious, Lord of the Gnostics, and Exemplar of the Seekers’, a... |
| Published: Tuesday 21 June, 2005 |
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THE CAREER OF ABU MADYAN (The Way of Abu Madyan ) |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| The man who was to become the most influential figure of the developmental period of North African Sufism, Abu Madyan Shu’ayb ibn al-Husayn al-Ansari, who was called by later biographers the ‘Shaykh of Shaykhs, Imam of the Ascetics and the Pious, Lord of the Gnostics, and Exemplar of the Seekers’, a... |
| Published: Tuesday 21 June, 2005 |
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Preparing for the Day of Judgement Imam Asqalani |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| [1] It has been reported that the Prophet (s) said,
"The one who wakes up in the morning and complains about the scarcity of livelihood, it is as though he is complaining against his Lord. The one who wakes up and is sad over the affairs of the dunya, is as though he has woken up angry with Allah... |
| Published: Tuesday 21 June, 2005 |
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The Mosque of Cordoba FROM The Glory of Iqbal Nadwi |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| In 1932, Iqbal visited Spain and also went to see the Mosque of Cordoba. It was not an ordinary sightseeing trip by a tourist interested in ancient monuments but a pilgrimage to an outstanding symbol of faith by a faithful Believer and a warm-hearted poet. It was a pilgrimage of love and loyalty by ... |
| Published: Monday 20 June, 2005 |
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Freedom of Expression in Islam By Mohammad Hashim Kamali |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| An Introduction to the Book By The Islamic Texts Society
Freedom of Expression in Islam By Mohammad Hashim Kamali
The subjects that are addressed in this volume are the concern of every legal system, and are not, therefore, peculiar to the Shari’ah. Their relationship to one another and to the ge... |
| Published: Thursday 16 June, 2005 |
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10 Ways of Protection from Shaytan: By Ibn Qayyim al Jawziyyah |
Topic: Articles |
| Seeking refuge with Allah from Shaytan. Allah the Most High said,
Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah
Summarized from Bida’i` al-Fawa’id (304-308)
“And if there comes to you from Satan an evil suggestion, then seek refuge in Allah. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Knowing.” [41:36] |
| Published: Wednesday 15 June, 2005 |
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The Field of Tarbiya and Education By Shaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Extract From: Priorities of the Islamic Movement in the Coming Phase by Shaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi Translated by S.M Hasan Al-Banna
The Movement is Organized Collective Work Besides being work undertaken solely for Allah's sake, the Islamic Movement is an organized and collective work. It is not suf... |
| Published: Tuesday 24 May, 2005 |
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Introduction to Usul al-Fiqh By Kamali, Muhammad Hashim |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| From: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence By Mohammad Hashim Kamali
Published by The Islamic Text Society , Cambridge UK
I. Definition and Scope
Usul al-fiqh is concerned with the sources of Islamic law, their order of priority, and the methods by which legal rules may be deduced from the source... |
| Published: Saturday 21 May, 2005 |
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Links To Selected Supplications , Prayers and Dua |
Topic: Articles |
| Narrated By An-Nu'man ibn Bashir : The Prophet (may peace be upon him) said: Supplication (du'a') is itself the worship. (He then recited:) "And your Lord said: Call on Me, I will answer you" (xI.60).
(Abu Dawud) |
| Published: Friday 20 May, 2005 |
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The Masters of Seville: from Quest for the Red Sulphur The Lif |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| After Abu Madyan, the teacher whom Ibn Arabi probably mentions most frequently in the Futuhat is Abu l-Abbas al-Uryabi. Clearly the times he spent in the company of this illiterate peasant from Ulya in the Algarve had a profound effect upon him. It is also significant that among the recommendations ... |
| Published: Thursday 19 May, 2005 |
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Introduction To Islam and the Destiny of Man By GAI EATON |
Topic: Introduction To Islam |
| There has been one constant factor in human history over the past thirteen centuries. This is the confrontation between Islam and what was once Christendom and is now the secular Western World. During the relatively brief period of European imperialism this rivalry between the two Faiths |
| Published: Friday 13 May, 2005 |
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Commanders of the Muslim Army by Mahmood Ahmad Ghadanfar Preface |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| This book is about the lives of those pre-eminent and noble Companions of the Prophet who led the forces of Islam in the violent and strife-torn arenas of conflict against the Kuffar or disbelievers. These were the warriors who after a vigorous training had turned to pure gold after being trained by... |
| Published: Friday 06 May, 2005 |
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Dangers of Excess,Extremism among Muslims By Imam G.N. Kashif |
Topic: Articles |
| By Imam G.N. Kashif [BIC News Service, Ireland.]
Allah says in the Quran,
"Thus we have made of you an ummah justly balanced, that you might be witnesses over the nations, and the Messenger a witness over you." (HQ 2:143)
The Prophet (saaw) reportedly said,"Beware of excessiveness in religion be... |
| Published: Wednesday 04 May, 2005 |
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Sample Page:The Qur'an With English Meanings (Saheeh Internation |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| Sample Page:
The Qur'an Arabic Text With Corresponding English Meanings
Revised and Edited by Saheeh International
Size A5 Hardback 944 Pages
Published by Abul-Qasim Publishing House, Jeddah Saudi Arabia
ISBN 9960 792 633 .Includes a detailed Subject Index
Concise footnotes which give ne... |
| Published: Thursday 21 April, 2005 |
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Rules of Reading The Qur'an (Way to the Qur'an By Khurram Mura |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Prolonged companionship with the Qur'an must become one of your most cherished desires and occupations. Read it, therefore, as often and as much as you can. Spend as much time with it as you can find, especially the hours of night. In this manner were the souls of the Prophet, blessings and peace be... |
| Published: Wednesday 13 April, 2005 |
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WAY TO THE QUR'AN : Basic Prerequisites |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Certain basic states and attitudes of heart and mind are a
necessary prerequisite to any fruitful relationship with the
Qur'an. Develop them as much as you can. Make them part
of your consciousness, keep them ever-alive and active.
Integrate them in your actions. Let them penetrate the depth
of... |
| Published: Tuesday 12 April, 2005 |
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Listening to recitation is the perfume of the souls |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| ...so give good news to My slaves, those who listen to the word and then follow the best of it...(Qur'an: 39.17-18)
Source:
The Medicine of the Prophet
Translation from Tibb an-Nabbi By Jalalu'd-Din 'Abdur-Rahman as-Suyuti -Edited by Ahmad Thomson |
| Published: Monday 11 April, 2005 |
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An Exposition of the Way in which Young Children should be Disci |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| An Exposition of the Way in which Young Children should be Disciplined, and the Manner of their Upbringing and the Improvement of their characters
From: Al-Ghazali on Disciplining the Soul & on Breaking the Two Desires
Books XXII and XXIII of the Revival of the Religious Sciences
(Ihya’`Ulum ... |
| Published: Tuesday 05 April, 2005 |
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Counsel 3. Knowledge. Excerpt from Dear Beloved Son Imam al-Gh |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
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| Published: Tuesday 05 April, 2005 |
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Khalid Bin Al-Waleed (Sword of Allah) By A.I. Akram Chapter 1: T |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Extract from
Khalid Bin Al-Waleed (Sword of Allah) By A.I. Akram
A Biographical Study of the Greatest Military General in History.
Wrestling was a popular pastime among the boys of Arabia, and they frequently fought each other. There was no malice in these fights. It was a sport, and boys were t... |
| Published: Tuesday 29 March, 2005 |
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One Who Ignores His Prayers From Fiqh-us-Sunnah by As- Sayyid S |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Not praying and denying its obligation is seen as disbelief and places the person outside the religion of Islam. All scholars agree on this point. They base their opinion on several hadith, some of which are:
Source:Fiqh-us-Sunnah by As- Sayyid Saabiq Translators included Muhammad Sa'eed Dabas, Jam... |
| Published: Tuesday 22 March, 2005 |
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The Criticism of Ahâdîth By Taqi Usmani |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| An Excerpt from The Authority of Sunnah By Justice Muhammad Taqi Usmani The Criticism of Ahâdîth
(a) Sahîh (sound) (b) Hasan (good) (c) Da’îf (weak) (d) Maudû’ (fabricated)
Only the first two kinds are held to be reliable. Precepts of the Shari’ah can be based on and inferred from only these two... |
| Published: Sunday 13 March, 2005 |
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Selections from Ibn Ishaq's The Life of Muhammad |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| The Life of Muhammad , A Translation of Ibn Ishaq's, Sirat Rasul ALLAH
Translation by A Guillaume, Published by Oxford University Press
It is alleged in popular stories (and only God knows the truth) that Amina b. Wahb, the mother of God's apostle, used to say when she was pregnant with God's apos... |
| Published: Friday 11 March, 2005 |
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ISLAM AT A GLANCE : Muslims Belief in a Nutshell (Discover Islam |
Topic: Introduction To Islam |
| Discover Islam! The eternal and universal religion of more than one billion people from every race and nationality. Say: We believe in Allah (God Almighty) and that which was revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes and that which was given to Moses and Jesus and to the Pr... |
| Published: Thursday 10 March, 2005 |
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The Essentials. Hadith From An-Nawawis Forty Hadith: Translatio |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Hadith from: An-Nawawis Forty Hadith, Arabic-English, Translated by Ezzedin Ibrahim and Denys Johnson-Davies
Also on the authority of Umar (may Allah be pleased with him), who said:One day while we were sitting with the Messenger of Allah (may the blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) there app... |
| Published: Wednesday 09 March, 2005 |
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Purification of the Soul: the Types of Hearts |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Compiled from the works of
Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah and Abu Hamid al-Ghazaali
Just as the heart may be described in terms of being alive or dead, it may also be regarded as belonging to one of three types; these are the healthy heart, the dead heart, and the sick heart. |
| Published: Thursday 03 March, 2005 |
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SINCERITY: From Ibn Rajab, Ibn Qayyim & Al-Ghazali |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| SINCERITY (Chapter One) from:The Purification of the Soul compiled from the works of Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, Ibn Al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya, and Abu Hamid al-Ghazali
Sincerity is the freeing of one's intentions from all impurities in order to come nearer to Allah. It is to ensure that the intentions behi... |
| Published: Thursday 03 March, 2005 |
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The Challenge of Our Time by Roger Du Pasquier |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| From Unveiling Islam by Roger Du Pasquier Translated by T J winter from the French Original, Published: 1992 by The Islamic Texts Society 2002
It seems that nothing on earth can still escape the crisis which convulses the modem world. To speak of the crisis of a civilisation is not enough, since th... |
| Published: Wednesday 02 March, 2005 |
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The Third Strand By Gai Eaton from: Remembering God Reflections |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| From Remembering God Reflections on Islam by Gai Eaton Published by The Islamic Text Society, Cambridge UK
So how can I convey something of the flavour of Islamic piety? Once upon a time there was an old man living in a remote part of Africa, then a French colony and now called Mali. He died in 194... |
| Published: Wednesday 02 March, 2005 |
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On the Paths to Happiness by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya (From The In |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| excerpt from: THE INVOCATION OF GOD (Al-Wabil al-Sayyib min al-Kalim al Tayyib) by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya (Islamic Texts Society, Cambridge)
[This is a treatise written by our teacher, the learned Imam Shams al-Din Abu ‘Abd Allah, Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr ibn Ayyub ibn Sa’id, better known as Ibn al-Qa... |
| Published: Tuesday 01 March, 2005 |
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Contents of Al-Muwatta of Imam Malik Ibn Anas Translated by Aish |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Introduction
1 The Times of Prayer 2 Purity 3 Prayer 4 Forgetfulness in the Prayer
5. Jumu'a 6 Prayer in Ramadan 7 Tahajjud 8 Prayer in Congregation
9 Shortening the Prayer in a Journey 10. The Two 'Ids 11 The Fear Prayer 12 The Eclipse Prayer 13 Asking for Rain 14. The Qibla |
| Published: Thursday 24 February, 2005 |
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The Qira'aat of the Qur'ân by Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'aan
Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi
The word 'qir'aat' is the plural of 'qiraa'a', which comes from the root q-r-a meaning, 'to read, to recite.' 'Qiraa'a' means the recitation of something.
In Qur'aanic sciences, it refers to the various ways and manners of reci... |
| Published: Wednesday 23 February, 2005 |
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Imaam Abu Muhammad Al-Barbahaaree (d329H) |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| He is the Imaam, the example, the Mujaahid, the Shaikh of the Hanbalee scholars and greatest of them in his time: Abu Muhammad Al-Hasan Ibn 'Alee Ibn Khalf Al-Barbahaaree - an ascription to Barbahaar, which were medicines imported from India. |
| Published: Tuesday 22 February, 2005 |
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Imam Shafi on On Legal Knowledge |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Al-Shafi'i's Risala Treatise on the Foundations of Islamic Jurisprudence TRANSLATED BY MAJID KHADDURI
On Legal Knowledge29. Someone asked me: What is [legal] knowledge and how much should men know of it?
30. Shafi’i replied: Legal knowledge is of two kinds: one is for the general public, and no so... |
| Published: Wednesday 09 February, 2005 |
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Introduction Hadith Literature Its Origins, Development & Specia |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Introduction Hadith Literature Its Origins, Development & Special Features
By MUHAMMAD ZUBAYR SIDDIQI
The history of the origin, development and criticism of hadith literature is a subject as important as it is fascinating. It is important because it serves as an astonishingly voluminous source of... |
| Published: Friday 04 February, 2005 |
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Sample Page Surah Falaq from Quraan Made Easy |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| Page Surah Falaq (The Morning) from Quraan Made Easy
2 Hardback Volumes 1274 Pages
Translation by Moulana Ismail Ebrahim,
Explanatory notes and Project Ameer Mufti Afzal Hoosen Elias
Language Edited by smail Kathrada
Zam Zam Publishers |
| Published: Thursday 27 January, 2005 |
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Major sins Al Kaba'er By Imam Adh-Dhahabi |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Those who avoid the greatest of sins and indecencies, and forgive when they are angry (al-Shra 42:37) Those who avoid the greatest sins and indecencies, except for oversights, (will find that) surely your Lord is ample in forgiveness. (Al-Najm 53:32) |
| Published: Friday 14 January, 2005 |
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The Status of the Mosque in the Islamic Society (Shaykh M Al-Gha |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| The status of the Masjid in the Islamic society makes it the source of spiritual and material guidance: it is the hall of worship, the school for knowledge and the club for literary pursuits. Strongly attached to the duty of prayers and the rows of worshippers are moral attitudes to the duty of pray... |
| Published: Monday 10 January, 2005 |
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Ten days of Dhul Hijjah - make them count By Shaikh Imran Mogra |
Topic: Articles |
| The forthcoming pages have been collected to help us understand the role that the ten dates of Dhul Hijjah have in our lives.
Days, Months and Years
In the life of a Muslim, Allah, in His infinite wisdom, has attached significance to places. The importance of Makkah is found through some ayaah [3... |
| Published: Sunday 09 January, 2005 |
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THE TRAVELS OF IBN JUBAYR, 1184 |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| We camped at the foot of this fortress [Tibnin]. The fullest tax was not, exacted from us, the payment being a Tyrian dinar and a qirat [ one-twentieth part] of a dinar for each head. No toll was laid upon the merchants, since they were, bound for the place of the accursed King [ Acre ], where the t... |
| Published: Saturday 01 January, 2005 |
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Do not reveal your sins |
Topic: Articles |
| From among the teachings of Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) is to keep sins a secret matter. If someone commits a sinful act which is against the Commandments of Allah, or is against the moral character, or is such an act that may cause harm to one's honor, then he should keep it a secret and ... |
| Published: Friday 31 December, 2004 |
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Preparation for Returning to Allah by Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Translated by Shaykh Zaid Shakir
Ibn Abbas, radiyallahu anh - may Allah be well pleased with him, said that the Prophet, sallallahu alaihi wa sallam - peace and blessings upon his noble soul, said one day to Iblees from whom we seek refuge to Allah: "How many of your beloved are from my Ummah?"
... |
| Published: Thursday 30 December, 2004 |
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ABOUT AL-JAMIUS-SAHIH know as as Sahih Bukhari |
Topic: Articles |
| 1.Motivating factors of compiling Sahih Bukhari
There were many books written on hadith but there were mixtures of Sahih and Daeef ahadith. Imam Bukhari felt that there should be a compilation of only Sahih ahadith. Once while sitting in the gathering of Ishaaq ibn Raahwai he (Ishaq) expressed his ... |
| Published: Sunday 26 December, 2004 |
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LET YOUR ENJOINING OF GOOD BE ITSELF GOOD By Imam Ibn Taymiyyah |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Source:
ENJOINING RIGHT AND FORBIDDING WRONG BY: IBN TAIMIYA Translated by: Salim Morgan
Friendliness and sympathy are the correct way in enjoining right and forbidding wrong. For this reason, it has been said:
"Let your enjoining of good be good, and let not your forbidding of bad be bad."
BE... |
| Published: Friday 10 December, 2004 |
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Abdullah Ibn Umm Maktum (The Companion of the Prophet) |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| From: "Companions of The Prophet", Vol. 1, By: Abdul Wahid Hamid.
Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum was a cousin of Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, Mother of the Believers, may God be pleased with her. His father was Qays ibn Za'id and his mother was Aatikah bint Abdullah. She was called Umm Maktum (Mother of the ... |
| Published: Friday 03 December, 2004 |
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Imam Muslim (202 - 261H) The Compiler of (Jami’) As-Sahih Hadit |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Compiler One of the Pioneering Hadith Works knows as the Saheeh Sitta.
The full name of Imam Muslim is Abu'l-Husain 'Asakir-ud-Din Muslim b. Hajjaj al-Qushayri al-Naisaburi. "Muslim," as his nasba shows, belonged to the Qushayr tribe of the Arabs, an offshoot of the great clan of Rabi'a. He was bor... |
| Published: Tuesday 09 November, 2004 |
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Medicine of the Prophet (Ibn Qayyim)- Introduction and General C |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Medicine of the Prophet by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya Translated by: PENELOPE JOHNSTONE
We begin by declaring that sickness is of two kinds: sickness of the heart, and sickness of the body, both mentioned in the Qur’an. |
| Published: Thursday 14 October, 2004 |
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70 Major Sins - By Imam Adh-Dhahabi |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| 01. Associating anything with Allah, 02. Murder 03. Practising magic, 04. Not Praying, 05. Not paying Zakat, 06. Not fasting on a Day of Ramadan without excuse, 07. Not performing Hajj, while being able to do so, 08. Disrespect to parents, 09. Abandoning relatives, 10. Fornication and Adultery, 11.... |
| Published: Saturday 09 October, 2004 |
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The Fast before the 15th of Shaban in Preparation for Ramadhan |
Topic: Articles |
| imporatance and Merits of Shaban
Aaishah said: "I never saw the Messenger of Allaah fast a complete month except for Ramadan, and I have never seen him fast more in a month than he did in Sha`baan." [Bukhaari, Muslim] |
| Published: Tuesday 28 September, 2004 |
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An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'an |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Ulum al Quran An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'an
Introduction and Chapter 1 AHMAD VON DENFFER |
| Published: Saturday 18 September, 2004 |
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The fruits that were eaten by Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu a |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Shamaa-il - Tirmidhi
With Commentary Kasaail-e-Nabawi Sallalahu A'layhi Wasallam
by: Shaykhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhelwi
Seven ahaadith are mentioned in this chapter. |
| Published: Friday 17 September, 2004 |
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Deep Thinking by Harun Yahya |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Most people think that in order to "think deeply", one needs to put one's head between one's hands, withdraw to an empty room, and isolate oneself from all other people and affairs. Indeed, they make such a big thing of "thinking deeply" that they find it too difficult, and conclude that it is a qua... |
| Published: Wednesday 08 September, 2004 |
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O ALLAH! GRANT US SAFETY AND PROTECTION |
Topic: Articles |
| O ALLAH! GRANT US SAFETY AND PROTECTION
- Mufti Zubair Bayat, South Africa
One of the greatest blessings of Allah Ta'ala after Imaan, is safety and protection (Aafiyah) according to the teachings of Rasulullah (sallallahu-alayhi-wasallam). A Muslim should at all times seek the protection of Alla... |
| Published: Monday 06 September, 2004 |
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Treat The Qur'an with the respect and Sanctity that it deserves |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| We make an earnest request to treat any Material which Contains Qur’anic Verses (Arabic) with the utmost respect and Sanctity that it deserves |
| Published: Thursday 02 September, 2004 |
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JESUS' LIFE - By Harun Yahya |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Jesus Will Return Harun Yahya
According to the historical sources, Mary was born at a time when the chaos mentioned earlier in the book was happening, when Roman oppression was real, and the Jews were impatiently awaiting the Messiah's arrival. She was a descendent of `Imran, whose family had been ... |
| Published: Friday 27 August, 2004 |
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Book of Sales in trading and deferred sales - Imam Ash-Shaybani |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| "The Muwatta of Muhammad" by Imam Muhammad ibn al-Hasan ash-Shaybani, the Hanafi (Hanfi) Imam, a close student of Imam Abu Hanifa and a companion of Imam Abu Yusuf |
| Published: Friday 20 August, 2004 |
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Collection after Inspection from Leicester can be Arranged |
Topic: Customer Service & Orders |
| We are Based in Leicester so if your Order is less than £57.00 and does not qualify for Free Delivery, you can arrange for it to be collected
Please Select "Payment by Cheque" and IGNORE THE P&P Calculated (we will not charge this) |
| Published: Sunday 15 August, 2004 |
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Imam Muhammad ibn al-Hasan Ash-Shaybani |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| He was a pupil of Abu Hanifah and heard hadith from Mis'ar ibn Kidam, Sufyan ath-Thawri, 'Amr ibn Dinar, Malik ibn Maghul, Imam Malik ibn Anas, al-Awza'i, Rabi'ah ibn Salih, Bakir and Qadi Abu Yusuf |
| Published: Tuesday 10 August, 2004 |
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'British' and 'Muslim'? By: Dilwar Hussain |
Topic: Articles |
| Is there such a thing as a 'British Muslim'? A conference held recently in Birmingham emphatically stated that you could only be 'British' or 'Muslim'- that you have to choose to be either; one of 'them' or one of 'us'. Despite the fact that this sounds all too much George Bush's logic, this issue i... |
| Published: Friday 30 July, 2004 |
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SHAMAA-IL TIRMIDHI Chapter on the kuhl of Sayyidina Rasulullah |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Shamaa-il - Tirmidhi With Commentary Kasaail-e-Nabawi Sallalahu A'layhi Wasallam by: Shaykhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhelwi
(48) Hadith Number 1
Ibn 'Abbaas Radiyallahu 'Anhu says:
"Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam said: 'Use kuhl made of ithmid on the eye; ...... |
| Published: Thursday 29 July, 2004 |
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Surah al-Waqi`ah: That Which is Coming |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| Based on The Meanings of the Glorious Qur'an English Translation By Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall
1 When the event befalleth - 2 There is no denying that it will befall - 3 Abasing (some), exalting (others); 4 When the earth is shaken with a shock
5 And the hills are ground to powder |
| Published: Thursday 22 July, 2004 |
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AN-NABAA - THE GREAT NEWS |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| Translation: based on
The Meanings of the Illustrious Qur'an by Abdullah Yusuf Ali
Without Notes AN NABA'
1. Concerning what are they disputing?2. Concerning the Great News,3. About which they cannot agree.4. Verily, they shall soon (come to) know!5. Verily, verily they shall soon (come to) know!... |
| Published: Tuesday 20 July, 2004 |
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SURAH 2: AL BAQARAH (The Cow). |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| Based on The Translation of the Meaning of the Illustrious Qur'an by: Abdullah Yusuf Ali .
1- Alif Lam Mim-
2- This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear Allah;
-3- Who believe in the Unseen, are steadfast in prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them;... |
| Published: Tuesday 20 July, 2004 |
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The Qur'an - A Modern English Version By Majid Fakhri - PB |
Topic: Articles |
| Majid Fakhry's depth of missionary zeal can be guessed from reading his introduction. His favourite TMQ is by Rodwell.
Followings are comments about Rodwell's invocations, as reviewed by Kidwai.
"Dissatisfied with Sale's work, J.M. Rodwell, Rector of St. Ethelberga, London, produced his translatio... |
| Published: Saturday 17 July, 2004 |
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Re- The Qur'an A Modern English Version By Majid Fakhri |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| This translation Published by Garnet UK
Majid Fakhry's depth of missionary zeal can be guessed from reading his introduction. His favourite TMQ is by Rodwell. |
| Published: Saturday 17 July, 2004 |
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Two Kinds of Intelligence |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| From This Longing
Poetry, Teaching Stories, and Selected Letters of Rumi.
Mathnawi IV:1960-1968 |
| Published: Wednesday 14 July, 2004 |
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The Last Battle for The Truth by : Abdassamad Clarke |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| All of this is taking us up to the beginning of our story. The Byzantine Empire was Christian, but they persecuted all the other types of Christians, including those who really followed the revelation given to 'Isa, peace be upon him. The ones who really followed him then were very few. Today, perha... |
| Published: Tuesday 13 July, 2004 |
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Al-Fatiha : The Opening |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| The Meanings of the Glorious Qur'an Translation By Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall |
| Published: Saturday 10 July, 2004 |
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Surah Al-Fatiha (The Opening) |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| English Translation By Abdullah Yusuf Ali |
| Published: Saturday 10 July, 2004 |
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SURAH 5: AL MA'IDAH- The Table Spread |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| Based on Abdullah Yusuf Ali's English Translation |
| Published: Saturday 10 July, 2004 |
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The Mysterion Discourses of Jalâluddîn Rumi |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Excerpt from: Signs of the Unseen Discourses of Jalâluddîn Rumi's Fihi ma Fihi .Translated by W.M. Thackston, Jr. |
| Published: Saturday 10 July, 2004 |
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What Should We Say? |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Sample Page From: A Selection of prayers for daily use -Compiled and explained by A.R.KIDWAI & F.M. D'Oyen -Hardback 35 Pages 8"x8" |
| Published: Friday 02 July, 2004 |
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Conditions that must be fulfilled by anyone wishing to claims th |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Understanding the Four Madhabs
by Abdal Hakim Murad Paperback Booklet of 30 Pages
Why four schools of thought? Is it necessary to follow one? Discussion on these and other questions. A great book for those confused about this subject. |
| Published: Wednesday 30 June, 2004 |
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The Last Sermon of the Prophet Khutbatul Wada'. |
Topic: Articles |
| The last sermon of the Prophet-peace be upon him- is known as Khutbatul Wada'. It is mentioned in almost all books of Hadith. Following Ahadith in Sahih Al-Bukhari refer to the sermon and quote part of it. See Al-Bukhari, Hadith 1623, 1626, 6361) Sahih of Imam |
| Published: Friday 25 June, 2004 |
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ISLAMIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCIENCE |
Topic: Articles |
| The Islamic empire in the early 6th. centuries were the inheritors of the scientific tradition of late antiquity. They preserved it, elaborated it, and finally, passed it to Europe (Science p3). At this early date, the Islamic dynasty of the Umayyads envinced an interest in science. It was the |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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Sa'id ibn al-Musayyab, 'Umar ibn 'Abdu'l-'Aziz Sa'id ibn al-Musa |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| From : The Men of Medina - Volume II Muhammad ibn Sa'd, Translated by Aisha Bewley, Published by Taha Publishers |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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Chapter One Al-Ghazali on the Manners Relating to Eating |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Al-Ghazali on the Manners Relating to Eating
Book XI of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din)
Translated by: DENYS JOHNSON-DAVIES
What is Necessary for the Person Eating Alone Being three Sections: Before the Food is Served; When One is Eating; When the Meal is Over.On the ma... |
| Published: Saturday 12 June, 2004 |
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Aim of The Book: Al-Ghazali on the Ninety-nine Beautiful Names o |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Now, a brother in God—great and glorious—to answer whom is a religious duty, has asked me to elucidate the meanings of the most beautiful names of God. His questions were incessant, and made me take one step forward and another backward, hesitating between heeding his inquiry and so satisfying the d... |
| Published: Friday 11 June, 2004 |
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The Farewell Pilgrimage By Martin Lings |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| From: Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources
Martin lings - Also known as Abu Bakr Siraj Ad-Din
When the Prophet was in Medina during Ramadan it was his wont to make a spiritual retreat in the Mosque during the middle ten days of the month, and some of his Companions would do the same.... |
| Published: Tuesday 08 June, 2004 |
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Sincerity (ikhlas) and having a conscious intention in all actio |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| From: Bustan al-'Arifin The Garden of the Gnostics
Abu Zakariyya Muhy'd-din ibn Sharaf an-Nawawi Translated by Aisha Bewley
Allah says, "They were only ordered to worship Allah, making their din sincerely His as people of pure natural pure belief (hunafa'),1 and to establish the prayer and pay z... |
| Published: Monday 07 June, 2004 |
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Sayings of Al-Hasan Al-Basree |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Excerpted from :The Men of Madina - Volume 1 Muhammad Ibn Sa'd
-translated by Aisha Abdarrahman at-Tarjumana Bewly Translation of vol. V of Ibn Sa’d’s Kitab at-Tabaqat al-Kabir
Abu Hilal said, "When al-Hasan finished his hadith, he would say, 'O Allah, you see our hearts full of idolatry, pride, h... |
| Published: Monday 07 June, 2004 |
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Foreword to Volume 1 Ma'riful Qur'an by Mufti Taqi Usmani |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Ma'ariful-Qur'an is the name of a detailed Urdu commentary of the Holy Qur'an written by my father Maulana Mufti Muhammad Shafi'. He was one of the eminent scholars who served as a professor and as a grand Mufti of Darul-Uloom Deoband, the well-known university of the Islamic Sciences in the sub-con... |
| Published: Sunday 06 June, 2004 |
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Table of Contents The Lawful and Prohibited in Islam by Yusuf al |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Al-Halal (the lawful): That which is permitted, with respect to which no restriction exists, and the doing of which the Law-Giver, Allah, has allowed.
Al-Haram Al-Haram (the prohibited or unlawful): That which the Law-Giver has absolutely prohibited; anyone who engages in it is liable to incur the ... |
| Published: Saturday 05 June, 2004 |
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The Story of Jesus (‘Isa) (Peace be upon him) |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Excerpt from: Stories of the Prophets by: Imam Ibn Kathir Translated by: Sheikh Muhammad Mustafa Gemiah Office of the Grand imam Sheikh Al-Azhar Edited by Aelfwine Acelas Mischler Published In India Section One - The Story of Mary Daughter of ‘Imran
In many verses of the Glorious Qur’an Allah the E... |
| Published: Friday 04 June, 2004 |
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Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi's message of balanced spirituality |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| There is only one Maulana in Turkey - Maulana (Mawlana) Jalaluddin Rumi, known as one of the greatest mystic poets of Islam. In Turkey, he is known simply as 'Mevlana,' and his followers go by the title of 'Mevlevi.' But his poems and mystical teachings are known throughout the Muslim world.
Jalalu... |
| Published: Thursday 03 June, 2004 |
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The Story of Abraham, Ishmael , Isaac and Jacob (Peace be upon t |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| From: Stories of the Prophets by: Imam Ibn Kathir Translated by: Sheikh Muhammad Mustafa Gemiah
Section One The Story of Abraham (Peace be upon him)
Some of the People of the Book stated that his name was Abraham Ibn Tarikh, Ibn Nahur, Ibn Sarough, Ibn Raghu, Ibn Phaligh, Ibn ‘Aher, Ibn Shalih, ... |
| Published: Saturday 29 May, 2004 |
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THE APPEARANCE OF GOG AND MAGOG |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| From "The Signs Before the Day of Judgement" Based on IBN KATHEER's "Al-Bidaayah wa'l-Nihaayah" (The Beginning and the End).
Chapter 21 Page 77 THE APPEARANCE OF GOG AND MAGOG
They (two tribes or peoples) will appear at the time of Jesus son of Mary, after the Dajjaal. Allah will destroy them a... |
| Published: Saturday 29 May, 2004 |
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Kitaabun Islamic Image Gallery |
Topic: Articles |
| Kitaabun Islamic Image Gallery |
| Published: Thursday 27 May, 2004 |
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Kitaabun On-site Users Live Discussion Forum |
Topic: Articles |
| Live discussion forum about Islamic books |
| Published: Thursday 27 May, 2004 |
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Table of Content : Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| From:
Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence
Mohammad Hashim Kamali
1.
Introduction to Usul al-Fiqh
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The First Source of Shari’ah: The Qur’an
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The Sunnah
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Rules of Interpretation I: Deducing the Law from its Sources
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Rules of Interpretation II: al-Dalalat (Te... |
| Published: Wednesday 26 May, 2004 |
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Introduction to Usul al-Fiqh |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| From:
Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence
Mohammad Hashim Kamali
I. Definition and Scope
Usul al-fiqh is concerned with the sources of Islamic law, their order of priority, and the methods by which legal rules may be deduced from the source materials of the Shari’ah. It is also concerned with re... |
| Published: Wednesday 26 May, 2004 |
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Ghazali On the General Merit and Profit of Invocation and Suppli |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| From:
Al-Ghazali on Invocations and Supplications
Book IX of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din)
On the General Merit and Profit of Invocation, with an Illustration from the Qur’an, the Traditions and the Narratives
From the Qur’an:The general merit of invocation is test... |
| Published: Monday 24 May, 2004 |
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Islam in the News |
Topic: Islam in the Media |
| Dynamic listing of News headlines and summaries from the international press mentioning Islam. |
| Published: Monday 24 May, 2004 |
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Islam on UK TV & Radio |
Topic: Islam in the Media |
| Dynamic list of TV & Radio programmes where Islam or Muslims are mentioned in UK listings including most satelite channels |
| Published: Monday 24 May, 2004 |
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Seeking Refuge with Allah from Shaytan and The Basmallah |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Tasfir Al-Qurtubi
Classical Commentary of the Holy Qur'an (Volume 1)
Translated by Aisha Bewley
Selections from the Introduction
In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, Most Merciful
Seeking Refuge with Allah from Shaytan
Allah orders people to seek refuge at the beginning of every recita... |
| Published: Saturday 22 May, 2004 |
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Selections from The Introduction Tafsir Al Qurtubi |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Topics Covered Include:
-The General Virtues of the Qur'an and encouragement to study it .
-How to recite the Book of Allah and what is disliked and forbidden in it .
-Cautioning the people of the Qur'an and scholars against showing off .
-What the one who knows the Qur'an must do and not neglec... |
| Published: Saturday 22 May, 2004 |
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Seek Help in Patience and Prayer (Explanation of 2:153-154) |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Imam Ibn Kathir
From "Tafsir Ibn Kathir", Part 2
Abridged by Shaikh Muhammad Nasib Ar-Rifa`I
© 1998 al-Firdous Ltd., London
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“O you who believe! Seek help in patience and prayer. Truly! Allah is with the pat... |
| Published: Friday 21 May, 2004 |
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The Duties of Brotherhood in Islam |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| The Duties of Brotherhood in Islam
Translated from the Ihya' of Imam al-Ghazali
by Muhtar Hollannd Paper Back 95 pages
Published by The Islamic Foundation UK
From Chapter 2 - Page 30
The second Duty is to render personal aid in the satisfaction of needs, attending to them without wa... |
| Published: Friday 21 May, 2004 |
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Moderate Eating |
Topic: Articles |
| "O Children of Adam ! wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer: eat and drink: but waste not by excess, for Allah loveth not the wasters. {TM QUR'AN 7:31}
MODERATE EATING
On the authority of Al-Miqdaam ibn Maadiy-Karib who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah saying: "No hu... |
| Published: Thursday 13 May, 2004 |
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Surat al-Ma'ida - The Table |
Topic: Qur'an & Sunnah |
| (5. Surat al-Ma'ida - The Table
ayah 49 - 87)
From:
The Noble Qur'an : A New Rendering of its Meaning in English
by Abdalhaqq and Aisha Bewley
In the Name of Allah, All-Merciful, Most Merciful
49 Judge between them by what Allah has sent down
and do not follow their whims... |
| Published: Thursday 13 May, 2004 |
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Allah Gave Me Two Eyes to See |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
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| Published: Tuesday 11 May, 2004 |
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Brief Biographies of the 4 Imams Abu Hanifa,Shafi'i,Malik #&Ahma |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Great jurists of Islam who laid down the laws of Sunni Islam, namely imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Malik, Imam Shafe'i, and Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal.
Because of their immense dedication and intellectual acuity, these men enjoy recognition to this day as Islam’s most influential schol |
| Published: Friday 07 May, 2004 |
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Table of Contents : Let Us Be Muslims by. Syed Abul ‘Ala Maududi |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
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| Published: Friday 07 May, 2004 |
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The Story of Abraham- Ibn Kathir |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Some of the People of the Book stated that his name was Abraham Ibn Tarikh, Ibn Nahur, Ibn Sarough, Ibn Raghu, Ibn Phaligh, Ibn ‘Aher, Ibn Shalih, Ibn Arfghshand, Ibn Sam, Ibn Noah.
They said that when Tarikh was seventy five years old, he had Abraham, Nahor (Nohour) and Haran. Haran had a son na... |
| Published: Sunday 18 April, 2004 |
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The Virtue of Kindness |
Topic: Articles |
| And by the Mercy of Allah, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you; so pass over (their faults), and ask (Allah's) Forgiveness for them; and consult them in the affair. Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in Al... |
| Published: Friday 16 April, 2004 |
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Today's Salah Times London (Search Other Cities and Countries) |
Topic: Todays Salah times |
| Today's Salah Times, Prayers Times, Fajr, Dhohar, Asr, Maghrib and Isha
Guard the prayers strictly, especially the middle (asr) prayer. {TM Qur'an 2:238 |
| Published: Thursday 15 April, 2004 |
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The Battle of Badr - The First Decisive Battle (Sealed Nectar) |
Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| We have already spoken about Al-‘Ushairah Invasion when a caravan belonging to Quraish had escaped an imminent military encounter with the Prophet and his men. When their return from Syria approached, the Prophet despatched Talhah bin ‘Ubaidullâh and Sa‘id bin Zaid northward to scout around for an... |
| Published: Tuesday 13 April, 2004 |
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Some History on Ihya ulum id deen -by Imam Al-Ghazali |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| A generation after al-Ghazzali’s death, the Ihya’ was burnt in Andalus upon the recommendation of the qadi Ibn Hamdayn who was named Commander of the Believers in Qurtuba in 539 then fled to Malaga where he died in 548. Shortly thereafter, the Moroccans rehabilitated the book as stated by Shaykh al-... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Hadith 36 from Nawawis forty Hadith |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| "Whosoever removes a worldly grief from a believer, Allah will remove from him one of the grief's of the Day of Judgment. Whosoever alleviates [the lot of] a needy person, Allah will alleviate [his lot] in this world and the next. Whosoever shields a Muslim, Allah will shield him in this world and t... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Nawawi's Forty Hadith Introduction |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Eternal Guardian of the heavens and the earths, Disposer of all created beings, Dispatcher of Messengers (may the blessings and peace of Allah be upon them all) who were sent to those they have been entrusted to guide and to reveal the religious laws to, with ... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Fundamentals of Faith- Imam Nawawi |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| The first obligation of all who are morally responsible (Ar. mukallaf someone who has reached puberty and is of sound mind) is to know God, meaning to know that He is existent and not nonexistent; beginninglessly eternal, not originating in or subject to time or space; everlastingly abiding, not sub... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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The Hukm of the Sacrifices and the Persons Addressed - Ibn Rushd |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| The jurists disagree about sacrifices whether they are obligatory or are a sunna. Malik and al-Shafi'i held that it is one of the sunna mu'akkada (emphatic sunna). Malik made an exemption in the case of the pilgrim for relinquishing it at Mina. Al-Shafi'i did not make distinction between pilgrims an... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Preface of Bidayat al Mujtahid By Qadi Ibn Rushd (The Distinguis |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| My purpose in this treatise is to lay down in it for myself, by way of remembrance, the issues (Masa'il) of the Ahkam that are agreed upon and those that are disputed, along with their evidences, and to indicate those bases of the disputes that resemble general rules and principles, for the Faqih (j... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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The life of Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| In A.H. 488, at the age of eighteen, he left his native province to become a student in the great capital city of Baghdaad, the hub of political, commercial and cultural activity, and the center of religious learning in the world of Islaam. After studying traditional sciences under such teachers as... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Abu Jafar Muhammad ibn Jarir at-Tabari |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| In the ninth century A.C, Islamic learning was at its peak. Muslim scholars and scientists excelled in their learning and achievements in different fields. Abu Jafar Muhammad ibn Jarir at-Tabari surpassed them all. Learned in hadith literature, he also studied many other subjects to further his know... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani (one of the Imams of the Maliki School |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Abu Muhammad 'Abdullah ibn Abi Zayd was one of the people North Africa. Abu Zayd's name was 'Abdu'r-Rahman according to Ibn Makula and Qadi Ibn al-Hadhdha'. He was from the tribe of Nifza and lived in Qayrawan. |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Ibn al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyya 691AH - 751 AH (1292- 1350 CE ) |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Ibn Qayyim al Jawziyyah :
Sham Al-din Muhammad Ibn Abi Bakr, Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya. He was born in a small farming village near Damascus, Syria in 691 A.H/.1292 C.E, and he studied under his father who was the local attendant (qayyim) of al-Jawziyya school. Later on, he pursued his quest fo... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Muhammad Ibn Sa'd |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Sa'd is one of the earliest authorities on Muslim biography.
He was born in 168AH in Basra, and died in 230 AH (845) at the age of 62. He moved to Baghdad where he studied under various people, specially Muhammad ibn Umar al-Waqidi. He came to be known as the secretary o... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Contents of Bidayat al-Mujtahid wa Nihayat al-Muqtasid |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| Volume 1
[Kitab Taharah] [Kitab al-Wudhu'] [Kitab al-Ghusl] [Kitab at-Tayammum]
[Kitab Taharah min Najasah] [Kitab as-Solah] [Kitab al-Jana'iz] [Kitab Zakah] [Kitab Zakat al-Fitr]
[Kitab as-Siyam] [Kitab al-I'tikaf]
[Kitab al-Hajj] [Kitab al-Jihad] [Kitab al-Ayman] [Kitab Nadzar] [Kitab... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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ABOUT AL-JAMIUS-SAHIH known as as Sahih Bukhari |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| There were many books written on hadith but there were mixtures of Sahih and Daeef ahadith. Imam Bukhari felt that there should be a compilation of only Sahih ahadith. Once while sitting in the gathering of Ishaaq ibn Raahwai he (Ishaq) expressed his wish that a book of Sahih ahadith be compiled, wh... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Jalal al-Din AL-SUYUTI By Dr. G. F. Haddad |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Abd al-Rahman ibn Kamal al-Din Abi Bakr ibn Muhammad ibn Sabiq al-Din, Jalal al-Din al-Misri al-Suyuti al-Shafi`i al-Ash`ari, also known as Ibn al-Asyuti (849-911AH), the mujtahid imam and renewer of the tenth Islamic century, foremost hadith master, jurist, Sufi, philologist, and historian, he auth... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Qadi Ibn Rushd (Averroes) The Jurist, Mathematician, Philosopher |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Ibn Rushd the grandson (520-595) was the foremost authority of the Maliki school of Law in Cordoba in his time both in the law and its principles. There was no one higher than him in the matter of legal ruling (fatwa) for crucial issues. Here are some testimonies on him: |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Short Biography of Imam Al-Ghazali |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Tusi famous in the world of learning as al-Ghazzali. .The Imam major Shafi‘i jurist, heresiographer and debater, expert in the principles of doctrine and those of jurisprudence.
He was born in 450 AH (1058 A.D). in Persia . He attended the village madressa and as a young man ... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Short Biography of Imam Ibn Kathir |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| He was Hafidh Abul Fida Ismail ibn Abi Hafs Shihabuddin Omar ibn Kathir ibn Daw ibn Kathir in Zar` the Quraishite – originally from Busra (Syria) – and raised in Damascus. He followed the Shafi`ee school of thought. Ibn Kathir was born in the year 701 AH in an area called Majdal, near Busra, west of... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Shaykh Ul Islam Ibn Taymiyah al hanbali, Taqi ud-Din Abu'l-Abba |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Shaykh al-Islam Taqi ud-Din Abu'l-Abbas Ahmad Ibn al-Halim ibn Abd al-Salam Ibn Taymiyah al-Hanbali was born in , 661 AH(1263 AC) in Haran, which is now in Eastern Turkey, near the border of northern Iraq..
His family had long been renowned for its learning. His father 'Abdul-Halim (Shihab al-Di... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Yahya ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi (d. 676/1277) |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Imam Yahya ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi was Born in the village of Nawa in Southern Syria, Nawawi spent most of his life in Damascus where he lived in a simple manner, devoted to Allah, engaging single-mindedly in worship, study, writing and teaching various Islamic sciences. The life of this world seems s... |
| Published: Friday 09 April, 2004 |
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Brief Life of Imam Shaf'ee (Rah) (shafi'i, Shafee) |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin Idris al- Shaf'ee was a descended from the Hashimi family of the Quaraish tribe to which the Holy Prophet (SAW) belonged.
He was born in Gaza, Palestine, and was raised in Makkah, his parents' home town. He memorized the holy Qur'an while he was still a young child. When... |
| Published: Thursday 08 April, 2004 |
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Contract of Imamate by Abu'l-Hasan al-Mawardi ( Al-Ahkam as-Sult |
Topic: Classical - Excerpts |
| From: Al-Ahkam as-Sultaniyyah:The Laws of Islamic Governance. Abu'l-Hasan al-Mawardi --translated by Dr. Asadullah Yate.
No Pressure is to be applied, and no sense of negligence is to be ascribed, to anyone else outside of these two parties regarding choosing the Imam. |
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Short Biography of Imam al Bukhari(b 194 AH) |
Topic: Classical Biographies |
| IMAM Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin Ismaeel bin al-Mughirah al-Bukhari was born on 13th of Shawwal 194 AH in Bukhara. a town in the eastern part of Turkestan.
His father died while he was still in his infancy and his upbringing was left entirely to his mother, who looked after his health and educatio... |
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