Softening Hearts Reminders

A book translated into Yoruba confirms that steadfastness in Islam is a basic requirement for every sincere Muslim who wants to follow the straight path with determination and understanding. As a matter of fact, the current societies in which Muslims live, types of temptation they painfully face, and whims, desires, doubts, and confusion from which they are suffering made Islam something strange. As a result, those adhering to Islam are like those adhering to a burning coal.

A book translated into Swahili confirms that steadfastness in Islam is a basic requirement for every sincere Muslim who wants to follow the straight path with determination and understanding. As a matter of fact, the current societies in which Muslims live, types of temptation they painfully face, and whims, desires, doubts, and confusion from which they are suffering made Islam something strange. As a result, those adhering to Islam are like those adhering to a burning coal.

A book translated into Azerbaijani in which Sh. Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid explains and illustrates the means that enable us to improve and make our homes better. As a result, we can introduce righteous individuals to our communities, able to handle and solve our societies’ problems.

A book translated into Indonesian which mentions some prohibitions that people take too lightly. It also confirms that Allah showed us obligations which we are not permitted to ignore, limits which we are not permitted to transgress, and prohibitions which we are not allowed to violate.

An audio file in Arabic for the book written by Sheikh Abdurrahman ibn Nasir as-Sadi in which he emphasized that the brilliance of material civilization should not blind us from the reality of misery that humanity endures. As a result, he tried to uncover religious, realistic reasons and means to achieve the useful ways of having a happy life.

A book in Uzbek aims to simplify the biography of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) so the ordinary people may know him better. These few pages introduce excerpts and glimpses of his attributes and virtues.

A useful book in Arabic proves the weakness of man in comparison with other creatures, and even the microorganisms that may decide his fate, Allah willing. They may eliminate human beings through deadly diseases. As a result, we have to search for their secrets and the great creator who created them. These creatures prove that whatever we think we become knowledgeable of the world in which we live to the extent that we can control it, we may stand helpless in front of a tiny creature. As a result, religion is so important as science.

A book in Oromo confirms that people face many obstacles which they think stand between them and repentance. Some exist within their own selves while others are in the world around them. This brief book clears up this confusion, dispels doubts, explains wisdom, and drives away the devil's tricks.

A book in English in which the author confirms that the Islamic methodology is to achieve happiness for its followers through obligations and prohibitions which are not meant to restrict their freedom but for granting happiness to them through showing their prestige in this universe. Islam establishes the concept of eternal happiness in the hereafter in Muslims' minds so their wishes and dreams are not confined to this world but also the world to come.

Explanation of Book of Monotheism [41] Recognising the grace of Allah and then denying it is disbelief: In these videos, Sh. Ibrahim Zidan explains the book of Monotheism which was authored by Sh. Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab. This book gives a clear explanation of the Islamic creed which is the core of Islam, for the belief in Tawhid (monotheism) is the purpose for which Allah created both mankind and jinn.

Explanation of Book of Monotheism [35] A part of Imaan is a patience on that which Allah decreed: In these videos, Sh. Ibrahim Zidan explains the book of Monotheism which was authored by Sh. Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab. This book gives a clear explanation of the Islamic creed which is the core of Islam, for the belief in Tawhid (monotheism) is the purpose for which Allah created both mankind and jinn.

An article in Arabic excerpted from the book "Summarized Islamic Fiqh" of Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al-Tuwajre (may Allah preserve him). It handles the following points about belief in Allah: How to increase it, virtues, degrees, ability of Allah, along with other related issues.

A brief pamphlet in English talks about death and hereafter in Islam, mentions some Quranic verses about Paradise and Hell, and shows the purpose of this life and the reality of death. It also confirms the principle of reckoning on the day of judgment.

Abdur-Raheem Green speaks about how one can attain happiness in his/her life.

An article in English confirms that the Islamic faith is a basic science that each Muslim has to learn to correct his actions and make them accepted by Allah, especially during the time of spreading deviant activities.

On the authority of Abu Najeeh al-’Irbaad ibn Saariyah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said, "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) gave us a sermon by which our hearts were filled with fear and tears came to our eyes. So we said, 'O Messenger of Allah! It is as though this is a farewell sermon, so counsel us.' He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, 'I counsel you to have taqwa (fear) of Allah, and to listen and obey [your leader], even if a slave were to become your ameer. Verily he among you who lives long will see great controversy, so you must keep to my Sunnah and to the Sunnah of the rightly guided caliphs, those who guide to the right way. Cling to it stubbornly [literally: with your molar teeth]. Beware of newly invented matters [in the religion], for verily every bidah (heresy) is misguidance.'" (Abu Dawud) It was related by at-Tirmidhi, who said that it was a good and sound hadeeth.

A book in Swedish relates the story of the Prophet's companion Salman, the Persian, who was searching for the authentic religion until he met the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "Will Allah forgive us for polytheism? Can we repent from polytheism? How do we repent? Is there any special prayers we must offer?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "Do you have any advice for young men who are indulging in worldly pleasures and who forget to prepare and strive for the Day of Resurrection?"