Books

Bulugh Al-Maram (attainment of the objective according to the evidence of the ordinances) is based upon the Ahadith of our Prophet which have been the sources of Islamic Jurisprudence. Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani has recorded the true significance of the Ahadith and their origins & also made a comparison of the versions, if the sources are more than one.

The Muslims in general believe that the Qur’an has been preserved intact and pure by Allah Himself. But what is often forgotten by many is that this preservation necessarily includes the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (S), the practical example of the implementation of the Qur’an. Hadith is Sunnah in record. How the immense wealth of Hadith literature has been left to us by the Muhaddiths (scholars of Hadith) is an extremely wide, complex study. We publish this short treatise on "the science of Hadith" by the learned Suhaib Hasan with English readers in mind. It is part of our scheme to introduce various aspects of Islam to English readers. May Allah accept it as a good work.

The science of hadeeth terminology and assesment is a particularly difficult field of study. Dr. Bilal Philips has managed in this text to simplify this topic and to make it quite relevant to our times by addressing some of the most challenging questions raised by those who question the validity of hadeeth literature in general.

Undoubtedly, the heart leans towards those who are kind and gentle. It was said a long time ago: "Make your face happy and your words gentle, and you will be more beloved to the people than those who give them a gift". The one calling to the religion of Islam and dealing with other people has the utmost need to gather the people around him, and cause their hearts to lean towards him so that they will listen to him. Adorning himself with kindness and gentleness helps to achieve that goal with the grace of Allah.

The World of the Angels is an example of traditional learning and its translation fills a much needed gap in aqida (beliefs) literature in the English speaking world Basing himself exclusively on the Quran and Hadith, Sheikh Kishk deals with every aspect of the angelic world. He goes from discussing the creation and nature of the angels to enumerating their many different types and also explains their role in existence and the character of their interaction with the human race. An in depth understanding of the nature and activity of the angels is essential for the people of today. Particularly in the face of the onslaught of scientific materialism which has done so much to weaken the bases of belief in this time. This book should help a great deal towards this end.

This book is published on the shoulders of those people who have volunteered their personal stories of how they entered Islam. If you, the reader, are open to the possibility that Allah, the Creator, has given you clear evidence to accept Him and His message of Islam, then read these stories. From different backgrounds, and different experiences, you just might find someone here who had the same questions and doubts that you may have. Many of these people have endured against tremendous obstacles, including parental opposition, despair with other religions, being blind, and being lied to about the true nature of Islam.

A marvelous series in English in which the prolific writer Sh. Bilal Philips guides the young Muslims to get a comprehensive practical and spiritual foundation of Islam. This series has been generally acknowledged as an excellent introduction set to the principles of the Islamic faith for both old and new Muslims.

A book in English shows the rules of interpretation of the Noble Quran. It is based on the book "Principles of Quran Interpretation" written by the honorable Sheikh Ibn Al-Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him).

A book translated into English in which Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Tayeyya confirms that our deeds are not distinguished by Allah, the Most High, by their number and forms, but by the strength of their doer's heart and sincerity. As a result, the writer shows some of heart's spiritual diseases and how to cure them.

A book in English relates the history of the Sacred Mosque and the Kaaba since it was built by Prophet (peace be upon him) till the modern era. The Sacred Mosque is the direction to which people turn in their prayer. The Kaaba is in the middle of this mosque which is located in Mecca city, KSA.

A book translated into English in which the author Imam Ibn Rajab (may Allah have mercy on him) discusses the difference between advising and condemning. It is an extremely important topic faces a very common behavior nowadays. It confirms that the scholars' behavior is to advise and accept the truth from one another, away from condemning. We will recognize the importance of this book when we find some scholars refute weak opinions of other scholars from the past. They are quickly accused of hating those scholars of the past but the fact is that they advise the Muslim nation and warn them against a wrong opinion. We hope that these matters become clear to the reader and make him able to distinguish between advising and condemning.

A book translated into English in Which Imam Ibn Kathir relates the biographies of the four rightly guided caliphs: Abu Bakr As-Sidiq, Umar ibn Al-Khattab, Uthman Ibn Affan, and Ali ibn Abi Talib in addition to the caliph Umar ibn Abdul Azeez who is regarded as one of the rightly guided caliphs.

Three good books of learning Arabic language aimed for the non-native speakers. We should pay your attention that they are for who has slightly good knowledge about how to pronounce Arabic language. We do not claim that you can consider them as an alternative to a teacher but they are good step for who wants to be excellent at Arabic. With these books, there is an Arabic-English glossary confined to the words mentioned in these books, and the author shows in its introduction how to find any word.

A book translated into English presents the virtues of Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymeyya and mentions his origin, abundant science, writings, devotion, piety, asceticism, impartiality, humility, prudence, generosity, courage, and patience. Finally, the book mentions his funeral ceremony that so many people attended.

A book translated into English that includes some of the fatwas of Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymeyya (may Allah have mercy on him) about some jurisprudential rules of women as in purification, prayer, and so on.

A book in English presents the common mistakes which some pilgrims make such as their wrong creedal concepts about pilgrimage, their mistakes in circumambulating around the kaabah, walking between As-safa and Al-Marwa, shaving or trimming, standing at Arafah, spending night in Mina and Muzdalifah, and stoning the stones. Finally, it talks about their mistakes in visiting the Prophet’s mosque in medina.

A book translated into English in which Imam Ibn Taymeyya explains the criterion between the allies of Allah, the Merciful, and the allies of the devil. Allah said about his allies, "Unquestionably, [for] the allies of Allah there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve. Those who believed and were fearing Allah." (Surat Ash-Shu'araa: 221-223) He said about the devil's allies, "Shall I inform you upon whom the devils descend? They descend upon every sinful liar. They pass on what is heard, and most of them are liars." (Surat Yunus: 62, 63)

An excellent article of 18 pages excerpted from the book of Sh. Albani entitled, "Series of Authentic and Weak Hadiths." It mentions some hadith handle rules of pilgrimage.

A wonderful booklet in English presented by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs to explain the rituals of pilgrimage in an easy and practical way.

A simplified introduction to Islam in English in form of questions and answers in different Islamic aspects frequently raised by non-Muslims.