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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: Friday 26 June, 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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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 DELIVERY (Shipping, Postage, P&P) FOR ORDER OVER £57.00 |
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
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| 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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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: Thursday 26 February, 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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The Islamic (Hijri) Year and Months: Virtues of 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: Sunday 28 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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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 05 December, 2008 |
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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: Thursday 04 December, 2008 |
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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)
Importance and great benefit of the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah
"By the dawn, By the ten nights And by the even and the odd" (TM Qur'an Al Fajr 89)
Allah swears an oath by them, and swearing an... |
| Published: Saturday 29 November, 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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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 21 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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Eid Mubarak and Reminder before Ramadan Ends |
Topic: News & Info |
| "The deeds most loved by Allah swt (are those) done regularly, even if they are small". ( Bukhari, Muslim )
“The (Hell) Fire is surrounded by all kinds of desires and passions, while Paradise is surrounded by all kinds of disliked undesirable things |
| Published: Friday 19 September, 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 Fast of Shaban in Preparation for Ramadhan |
Topic: News & Info |
| 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: Friday 15 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".
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Moto: Junction 25/26 M1, Ilkeston, Trowell, Nottingham NG9 3PL
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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,
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| 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:
Qur'an-> (176)
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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 |
