YAQUB IBN ISHAQ AL-KINDI (ALKINDUS) (800 - 873 C.E.)Al-Kindi is known in the West as Alkindus. He was popularly known as the 'Philosopher of the Arabs' in the Middle Ages. Cardano considered Al-Kindi as one of the twelve greatest minds of the Mid...

The Islamic etiquette of sleepingThere are numerous Muslim sleep traditions that Muslims try to follow in order to be in accordance with the practice of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) (Sunnah).Early Bedtime and Early Wake Up TimeMuhammad (Peac...

Envy: It's Good and EvilIn general, Muslims are among the most fearful of evoking envy of any people in the world, as we know the great dangers and problems caused by it from the Qur'an and Sunnah. In the Middle East, for example, one can walk down...

Zaitoon (Olive) the sign of peace and friendship in this world has its description in Holy Qur’an Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says:1. “By the fig and olive 2. And the mount of Sinai 3. And the city of security 4. We have indeed created man in the b...

Ibn Taimiyyah (ra) described a 29 day schedule for completing recitation of the Qur’an closer to the way the Companions did that. He said: “…Division by complete surahs takes precedence over division by parts .” (412) And from the great advantages of...

From its benefits are the following:It strengthens the bonds of love between the rich and the poor, for it is from human nature that a person shows affinity to those who treat them well.It purifies and cleanses the soul and distances it from...

Success and happiness in this world and the Hereafter depend on tazkiya, the purification and nurturing of our personality.The Qur'an states that true success is only reserved for those who seek to purify themselves: “Successful indeed is the one w...

Allah described the people of falsehood with having ears as people have  but they are disabled and do not hear. Moreover, their eyes do not see and their minds do not understand: "And surely, We have created many of the jinn and mankin...

Family May thousands of blessings be upon the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam), a mercy for the worlds, and blessings also upon the true religion of Allah revealed to him. Islam has brought the world out of darkness by establishing the crite...

Question I started suffering from social phobia when I was 15 years old. When I was 26, I went to a psychiatrist and described my case to him; and he gave me (Alprazolam - 0.25 mg) to take once in the morning and once in the evening. My condition imp...

Question As-Salamu `Alaykum. I always feel bored and sad. This feeling began with me before marriage. Then I got married and I did not feel comfortable even though I love my husband very much and he also loves me. I am crying bitterly and he keeps on...

Question As-salamu `Alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!). One of the weirdest stories I've ever heard is about a man whom was guarded by a Jinn that admired him. It caused him trouble whenever he we...

Question Dear brothers, As-salamu `Alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!)I am a successful man. I have a good qualifications. I have a good job, thanks to Allah. My problem is: I always look forward...

Question What should someone who is ill and unable to fast during Ramadan do? Answer Shaikh al-Albaani:“If the doctors said that this ill person will probably be cured, then he does not offer any expiation, but rather waits until he is cured inshaa...

Question As-Salamu `Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!)I am 17-years-old girl and my feelings toward others are excessive. I love people very much and when I love them, I get attached to th...

Question Peace be upon you,I submitted my papers in the center of the university in which I teach to take part in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. I understand that teaching Arabic to non-native speakers is not like teaching native speakers,...

Question What is the ruling on having a wedding in the mosque?Answer Shaikh al-Albaani:“An innovation.”

Question What is the ruling on taking a compass on journeys in order to determine the qiblah for one who doesn’t know the directions? Answer Shaikh al-Albaani: “It is obligatory.”

This 49 page booklet by Abdul Basit Ahmad is a biography on the life of the Sahabah - Az Zubair bin al Awwam.

Ibn Qudamah (may Allah have mercy on him) discusses the marvels of the heart and curing the sickness therein, disciplining the self, and breaking the desire of the stomach and the private parts. It also covers how to deal with pride, malice, envy, and the defects of the tongue. It concludes with the harms of greed, the praise of wealth, showing off, self-delusion, and how to overcome all these diseases that harm the spirituality of any person that is seeking the Hereafter. 177 pages.

Sahih Al-Bukhari , volume 3, is a collection of hadith compiled by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan. The hadith was authored by Muslim hadith scholar Muhammad al-Bukhari. It was completed around 232 AH. It is considered the most authentic hadith collection. Contains 540 pages.

A 102 page book by Dr. Umar Sulaiman al-Ashqar,relating to Paradise (Jannah) and Hell (Jahanam). Full of evidence for its existence from the Qur'an and hadith. A great read and very inciteful.

Fundamentals of Islamic belief is a 95 page book by Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen. Topics include aqeedah, 5 pillars, 6 articles of faith, and the objectives of Islam.

Shamaa il-Tirmidhi, is a collection of 397 hadith describing the physical description and character of Prophet Muhammad (saw). These hadith were originally compiled by at-Tirmidhī. Contains 237 pages.

Save your family by Muhammad Salih Al Munajjid compiles from the great resources of the Qur'an and Sunnah practical solutions that can be implemented to protect one's family. 79 pages in total and well written!

40 hadith, Nawawi Zarabozo - volume 2. A 751 page book of forty hadith compiled by Jamaal Al-Din M. Zarabozo in Damascus

Sahih Al-Bukhari , volume 7, is a collection of hadith compiled by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan. The hadith was authored by Muslim hadith scholar Muhammad al-Bukhari. It was completed around 232 AH. It is considered the most authentic hadith collection. Contains 447 pages.

Summary of JUZ - 1Covers the first Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah Fatihah and concluding with verse 141 of Surah Baqarah

Summary of JUZ - 2Covers the second Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah Baqarah verse 142 and concluding with verse 252 of Surah Baqarah

Summary of JUZ - 3Covers the third Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah Baqarah verse 253 and concluding with verse 92 of Surah Ali Imran

Summary of JUZ - 4Covers the fourth Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah Ali Imran verse 93 and concluding with verse 23 of Surah An Nisa

Summary of JUZ - 5Covers the fifth Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah An Nisa verse 24 and concluding with verse 147 of Surah An Nisa

Summary of JUZ - 6Covers the sixth Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah An Nisa verse 148 and concluding with verse 82 of Surah Al Maidah

Summary of JUZ - 7Covers the seventh Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah Al Maidah verse 83 and concluding with verse 110 of Surah Al Anam

Summary of JUZ - 8Covers the eight Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah Al Anam verse 111 and concluding with verse 87 of Surah Al Araf

Summary of JUZ - 9Covers the ninth Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah Al Araf verse 88 and concluding with verse 40 of Surah Al Anfal