1. The opening call of the prayer. 2. Placing the right hand over the left one with both over the chest while in the standing position. 3. Raising the hands up to the level of the shoulders or near the ears with the fingers being close together (not ...

In 1925, American astronomer Edwin Hubble, provided observational evidence that all galaxies are moving away from one another, which implies that the universe is expanding. The expansion of the universe is now an established scientific fact.This is...

Allah Almighty has known since eternity those who will enter Paradise and those who will go to the Hell-Fire. No increase or decrease in this divine knowledge will occur at all.Allah Almighty knows all the actions that the people will undertake. Th...

Horses have a great status to Arabs and Muslims. Due to their high importance, Allah made an oath with them, saying: “By the running horses”. He made them as a decoration for Muslims by saying: “And horses, mules, donkeys to ride and as a decora...

There is a dangerous tendency noticed especially in Ramadan, i.e. wasting one's time instead of spending it in Allah's worship, remembrance and obedience. In fact, it is the renunciation of Allah's worship and obedience which results in the deprivati...

No other religion or institution gives as much importance to knowledge as the religion of Islam.  The religion has made seeking knowledge incumbent upon all Muslims and has deemed that not doing so as a sin.  The Prophet, may Allah praise h...

Before we start, I should denote that the topic is wide and cannot be maintained with all its details in one article. Therefore, my review shall be abridged taking into consideration its comprehensiveness in order to give a sincere image about doctor...

Linguistically, fiqh is an Arabic word that means understanding; deep understanding. The word faqih means a person of knowledge and understanding. In the Qur'anIn the Qur'an, the word fiqh is used to signify deep understanding of matters especiall...

 The meaning is: Be a righteous role model for your children. Be a righteous good person so that your children and others would follow your example. It is impossible for children to raise up for high morals and sublime principles even if they ...

Question What is the ruling on mentioning the name of Allah before wudhu in the bathroom?Answer Shaikh al-Albaani:“You mean for example in a small room, two by two meters, with a toilet on one corner and a washbasin on the other side in which yo...

Question As-salamu `Alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!)My problem is: When I lead the people in Salah, I feel terrible fear and confusion to the extent that I almost lose sense, my body gets swea...

Question Is every mushrik (one who associates partners with Allah in that which is only for Him) a kaafir (disbeliever), but not every kaafir a mushrik? Answer Shaikh al-Albaani:“This is the understanding present in people’s minds save a few. I wil...

Question For the Eid and Janaazah prayers, is it legislated to raise the hands with the takbeers (besides the first one)? Answer Shaikh al-Albaani:“No, it is not legislated.” in reference to the Janaazah prayer in particular, the Shaikh –...

Question I am forty years old and I have quite a successful career, however I suffer difficulty in pronunciation particularly when I am tired or when I do not have enough sleep, therefore I hope you could help.May Allah grant you success! Answer As...

Question As-Salamu `Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!)I am a young man who has not married yet, and I intended to marry a previously married woman due to her beautiful qualities and manners, be...

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 What is the ruling on a woman choosing to cover her face and hands if she feels there is fitnah, but her family – particularly her mother – is refusing? What should she do?Answer Shaykh al-Albaani:“If the refusal is restricted to her fa...

Question What should a woman do if she has to make up fasts from many years, she only makes up a few fasts before the next Ramadan comes in and so on? Answer Shaikh al-Albaani:“She has to continue making up the fasts and hasten to do so lest death ...

Compiled by Majed S. al-Rassi This 143 page book explains the true purpose of why we were born and the meaning of this existence which is just a test.

Volume 1. This book is easy to read, succinct and direct. The ‘question and answer’ layout of the book is intended to facilitate effortless comprehensibility and swift memorization. It is the hope these books will enable Muslim woman to be well informed about matters concerning her religion, which in turn will strengthen her faith, as well as confidence in herself. 235 pages.

The pillars of Islam and iman is a 266 page book by Muhammad bin Jamil Zino is an extensive and valuable resource for the Muslims explaining the pillars of Islam not only in detail, but in layman terms. Fantastic resource every Muslims needs to read!

Although it was written by the author, Ibn Al-Qayyim, over 650 years ago, it is an extremely timely work for our generation in which health and natural health care products have become an important aspect of our lives. Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet is the panacea for those in search of good health. It is a magnificent work that is a treasure for every Muslim household. 429 pages.

By Sheikh Abdul-Hamid Kishk, a 99 page book regarding the unseen world of Angels their dimensions, beauty, their different types and missions, and angels that record all actions. Truly an amazing book!

A 32 page booklet by Sayed Mahmoud Hamed,. Explains Allah's plan in the creation of man.

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.

A 26 page booklet by Sheikh Abdul-Azeez ibn Baaz, outlines the fiqh of Zakaat, its calculation and obligations by those who can pay. Great book and easy to read!

Disciplining the soul is a 111 page book by famous scholar ibn al-Jawzi (Died 597 A.H). How do you discipline a soul? This book is a great read in elucidating the methods needed to discipline and quiet the soul.

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