Biographies of Great Imams and Reformers

The Call and Biography of Imam Muhammad ibn ‘Abdul-Wahhāb

A lecture in English in which Sh. Omar Suleiman relates the story of Asiya, the wife of the Pharaoh. He shows her good manners that we should have.

A lecture in English in which Dr. Hatem Al-Haj mentions the direct and indirect students of the four Imams. As for Imam Abu Haneefah, his direct students are such as: (1) Zufar, (2) Abu Yusuf, and (3) Muhammad ibn Al-Hasan and his indirect students are such as (1) Al-Karkhi, (2) As-Sarkhasi, and (3) At-Tahawi. As for Imam Malek, his direct students are such as (1) Ibn Al-Qasem, (2) Abdullah ibn Wahb, and (3) Al-Qanabi and his indirect students are such as (1) Al-Qurtubi, (2) Ibn Al-Arabi, and (3) Ash-Shatibi. As for Imam Ash-Shafi’i, his direct students are such as: (1) Al-Humaidi and (2) Al-Muzani and his indirect students are such as: (1) Al-Ghazali, (2) An-Nawawi, (3) Adh-Dhahabi, (4) Ibn Kathir, (5) Ibn Hajar, and (6) As-Suyuti. As for Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal, his direct students are such as: (1) Ash-Shafi’i and (2) Al-Bukhari and his indirect students are such as: (1) Ibn Rajab, (2) Ibn Qudama, (3) Ibn Taimeyyah, and (4) Ibn Al-Qayyem. Also, Dr. Hatem Al-Haj shows the position we should take whe learning these schools of fiqh.

A lecture in English in which Dr. Hatem Al-Haj gives short biographies of the four imams: (1) Abu Haneefah, (2) Malek ibn Anas, (3) Ash-Shafi’i, and (4) Ahmad ibn Hanbal and mentions their teachers.

A lecture in English in which Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses the importance of following an example in this life and clarifies which stars we have to follow.

A brief introduction to the man known as the fifth rightly guided Caliph

Ibn Al-Qayyim’s book was chosen due to its perceptive and meaningful wisdom. Another outstanding characteristic of this book is that Ibn-Al-Qayyim calls for the use of the intellect and self-introspection. He encourages the reader to deeply think about the creation of Allah, the Most High -- in the human being, existence, animals and nature.

A book in English in which its author the moral aspects in the personality of King Abdulaziz Aal-Saud.

A treatise in English provides a biography of Imam Muhammad ibn Abdulwahhab. It shows his method in spreading the correct belief according to the Quran and the Prophetic tradition and warning against polytheism and heresies.

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 lecture in English in which the lecturer gives some points about Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taimeya.