| Below is a list of articles with the most recent ones listed first. |
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| Principles of Reporting Hadith Established By Omar (RA) | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| The basic principle established by Omar with regard to the reporting of Hadith and its authenticity may be stated briefly as follows:
1. A report should be literally faithful.
2. Mere truthfulness of a reporter is not sufficient guarantee of the authenticity of a report.
3. Hadith narrated ... |
| Published: Monday 09 April, 2018 |
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| Malfoozat: Anecdotes and Quotes of Maulana Thanwi (RA) | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Anecdotes and Quotes of Maulana Thanawi (RA)
The following are from 'Malfoozat', a book of anecdotes by Hakim ul-Ummat, Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanawi (ra):
When a woman attains nisbat-e-batini, she acquires a lofty and a wonderful pedestal. Once during a drought, people went to a saintly lady and... |
| Published: Monday 12 March, 2018 |
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| The Ideal Muslim & 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
He is truthful
He does not cheat, deceive or stab in the back
He is not envious
He is sincere
He keeps his promises
He has a good attitude towards others and treats them... |
| Published: Thursday 25 January, 2018 |
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| History of Yazid bin Mu'awiyah & Karbala By Najeebabadi | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Yazid bin Mu'awiyah
He was born in 25 AH or 26 AH. He was very fat and hairy. He’s mother’s name was Maisoon bint Bahdal who came from the tribe of Banu Kalab. He loved hunting and was well versed in composing poetry. He was not present when his father passed away. He came to visit but then left ... |
| Published: Thursday 23 November, 2017 |
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| Contents of The Book : Great Muslims of the West | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Great Muslims of the West
Makers of Western Islam
By Muhammad Mojlum Khan
Paperback 520 Pages
ISBN : 9781847741127
Publisher : Kube Publishing
Introduction
22 Personalities from The Early Period
Abd al-Rahman I
Ziryab
Ibn Firnas
Abd al-Rahman III
Abulcasis
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| Published: Friday 17 November, 2017 |
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| Contents of Financial Transactions in Islamic Jurisprudence | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Financial Transactions in Islamic Jurisprudence : Revised Edition
From The arabic Work Al-Fiqh Al-Islami Adilatuh (Islamic Jurisprudence and its Proofs)
By Dr. Wahbah Al-Zuhayli
Translator : Mahmoud A. El-Gamal (Rice University, Houston)
Revised By Muhammad S Eissa Ph.D
Hardback 1400 Pages (Ci... |
| Published: Friday 03 November, 2017 |
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| The Month of Muharram By Mufti Taqi Usmani | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| The Month of Muharram
By Mufti Taqi Usmani
Muharram is the month with which the Muslims begin their lunar Hijrah Calendar. It is one of the four sanctified months about which the Holy Qur'an says, "The number of the months according to Allah is twelve (mentioned) in the Book of Allah on the day ... |
| Published: Monday 11 September, 2017 |
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| Contents of Sharhus Sudoor (English) By Imam al-Suyuti | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Table of Contents :
Introduction,
Notes before reading Sharhus Sudoor,
Discussion on Death,
About Sharhus Sudoor,
About the Translation of Sharhus Sudoor,
Khutbah by the Author.
Chapter [1].
Introduction to Death,
Long Life in the Obedience of Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala,
... |
| Published: Friday 21 July, 2017 |
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| Tawbah, Istighfar, Repentance (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 b... |
| Published: Friday 14 July, 2017 |
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| Excerpts From The Book: Value of Time | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| The Value of Time (in the Lives of the Scholars)
By Shaykh Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah
Page 11: Abu Yusuf Discussing a Matter of Fiqh on his Death Bed
Abu Yusuf became ill, so I went to visit him, and found him unconscious. When he regained consciousness he said to me: "O Ibrahim, what is your ... |
| Published: Wednesday 28 June, 2017 |
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| Rules of Reading The Qur'an: Way to the Qur'an By Khurram Murad | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Chapter 4
Rules of Reading
Way to the Qur'an, By Khurram Murad
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 nigh... |
| Published: Wednesday 28 June, 2017 |
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| Battle of Badr : The First Decisive Battle (Sealed Nectar) | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Battle of badr
The First Decisive Battle in the History of Islam
Reason of the Battle:
We have already spoken about Al-‘Ushairah Invasion when a caravan belonging to Quraish had escaped an imminent military encounter with the Prophet (P.B.U.H) and his men. When their return from Syria approa... |
| Published: Monday 12 June, 2017 |
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| Recipe: Sunnah Shake – Heavenly Bites | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Sunnah shake
[Bukhari Volume 007, Book 065, Hadith Number 356. Narrated By Sad : Allah’s Apostle (PBUH) said, “He who eats seven ‘Ajwa dates every morning, will not be affected by poison or magic on the day he eats them.“]
This shake is a great and simple way to start your fast in a completely... |
| Published: Wednesday 24 May, 2017 |
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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
Although the task of preserving the ahâdîth through all the four ways mentioned earlier, including compilations in written form has been performed with due diligence throughout the first four centu... |
| Published: Wednesday 19 April, 2017 |
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| Young Explorers' Adventures in Makkah By Abu Zaynah | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Young Explorers' Adventures in Makkah
By Abu Zaynah
Foreword : Shaykh Ahmad Saad Al-Azhari
Editor : Ibrahim Uthman-Morrison
Illustrated By Mariam Safdar
Paperback 70 Pages
ISBN : 9781367579842
Publisher : Islampedia
‘This book is intended to serve as a guide for when you and your young on... |
| Published: Monday 10 April, 2017 |
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| Intro: Hadith Literature-Origins, Development & Special Features | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Introduction From : Hadith Literature Its Origins, Development & Special Features
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 data for the histo... |
| Published: Tuesday 21 March, 2017 |
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| Table of Contents of the Book 'Ahl al-Sunna: The Ashʿaris' | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Ahl al-Sunna: The Ash'aris : The Testimony and Proofs of the Scholars
By Shaykh Hamad al-Sinan and Shaykh Fawzi al-'Anjari
Forewords By Shaykh Wahba al-Zuhayli and Shaykh Muhammad Sa'id Ramadan al-Buti
Translator : Abdul Aziz Suraqah
Paperback 253 Pages
ISBN : 9789079294220
Publisher : ... |
| Published: Friday 22 April, 2016 |
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| The Degrees of the Soul By Shaykh Abd Al-Khaliq Al-Shabrawi | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| The Degrees of the Soul
By Shaykh Abd Al-Khaliq Al-Shabrawi
Translated from the Arabic by Mostafa al-Badawi
Publisher : Quilliam Press Ltd
About The Book
This book unlocks the secrets of the seven degrees through which the soul progresses as it travels the Sufi Path to its Lord.
It teac... |
| Published: Monday 14 March, 2016 |
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| Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| (1) Islaamic History
The condition of the ArabsBefore Rasulullaah (SAW) was born, the Arabs had stooped to an all-time low. Oppression, robbery and adultery were the order of the day, as was drinking wine, gambling and acts of immodesty. In fact, people would actually boast about their evil ways.... |
| Published: Wednesday 06 January, 2016 |
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| The Study Of Islam From Islam in History By Bernard Lewis | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
The Study Of Islam
During the nineteenth century the forms, language, and to some extent even the
structure of public life in the Muslim Countries were given a Western and
therefore a secular appearance. In those countries which were under European
domination, the process was ... |
| Published: Thursday 04 June, 2015 |
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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: Saturday 11 April, 2015 |
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| THREE YEARS OF SECRET CALL From Ar-Raheeq Al Makhtum:The Sealed | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| An Excerpt From
Ar-Raheeq Al Makhtum:The Sealed Nectar,By Shaykh Safiur-Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri
THREE YEARS OF SECRETE CALL:
It is well-known that Makkah was the centre for the Arabs, and housed the custodians of Al-Ka‘bah. Protection and guardianship of the idols and stone graven images that re... |
| Published: Monday 02 March, 2015 |
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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: Thursday 29 January, 2015 |
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| Forty Durood and Salam (Salutations on the Prophet (S) | Topic: Excerpts - Other |
| Translation: In the Name of Allah, The Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful
Transliteration: Bismillah-hirrahman-nirraheem
Translation: Peace on His servants whom He has chosen (for His Message). (Qur'an 27:59)
Transliteration: Salaamun Alaa 'Ibaa dihil lazheynustafa Salaamun Alal Mursaleeyn
... |
| Published: Saturday 27 December, 2014 |
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| An Excerpt from: Seerah 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: Wednesday 24 December, 2014 |
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