Failure is good if it leads to successAny fool can take benefit from his profits, but the smart person is the one who benefits from his losses.If you make a mistake in a try, or fail in a project, marriage, or exam, do not call it failure, but c...

Our today's awakening needs role models which their actions match their words and differentiate to the nation the right form the wrong.Role models whose clarity of belief is seen on their faces, and their good intentions are seen in their beautiful...

Zakah is an obligation that was proven by decisive proofs from the Qur'an and the Sunnah then the consensus confirmed its obligation. The Lord of all the Worlds has undertaken to explain its ways of spending and the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon ...

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...

`A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) supplicating in my house: "O Allah! Treat harshly those who rule over my Ummah with harshness, and treat gently those who rule over my Ummah with gentle...

"An adolescent from Quraysh came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) to ask him for permission for adultery. However, the Companions wanted to beat him because of his boldness to the Prophet (peace be upon him), but the Prophet (peace be upon him) had...

Of the facts which all intellectual people can reach is that the concept of poverty and richness is very relative, though the popular and prevalent concept that jumps to mind is the financial and economic poverty.Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be ple...

Once Rasulullah (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) addressed his followers on the last day of Sha’ban, on the eve of Ramadhan, and said:“There is a night in this month which is greater in excellence than a thousand months; Allah has enjoined an extra p...

Wisdom By Guarding one’s Tongue Against AbuseOne should avoid unkind words, useless talk, slander, and detraction. Imam Nawawi said: “You should know that one should not talk except to say something beneficial. When one is unde...

Question As-Salamu `Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!) I just finished my study this year and I'm in love with a girl who is one year younger than I am. I promised her that I would marry her afte...

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.”

Question I was reading in a book that a person has to stop thinking sometimes to bring about peace of mind. So, how can I stop thinking? By trying to stop thinking, I am thinking about the way to stop thinking. What is the effect of this method if it...

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!). I suffer from deep sleep to the extent that I do not hear the Adhan of the masjid which is few meters away, could you kindly guide me? Jazak...

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 Peace be upon you! I want to study politics and Islamic economics, and I know I should have a strong Shari`ah knowledge. I have memorized the whole Qur'an and would like to know what I should study in regard to Fiqh, Hadith, a...

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 I am a girl who was going astray but Allah guided me and I found happiness in Salah. Then, at school, I met a girl whom I loved very much, and since then I lost happiness as well as the sweetness of faith, and now I do not perform Salah but ...

The miracles of the Qur'an by Shaykh Muhammad Mitwalli al Sha'rawi is a 278 page book dealing with the miracles, eloquence and lack of contradiction in the Qur'an. The difference between Allah's exceptional knowledge vs human knowledge. A great read and well written.

Sunan Abu Dawud, volume 1. This series of English translated books of hadith compiled by Ahmad Imam Hafiz Abu Dawud. 669 pages.

A popular 85 page book highlighting newly discovered scientific facts and evidences revealed in the Qur'an and authentic hadith.

By Husayn al-Awayishah, a 96 page book explaining what happens from time of death till day of judgement. This book present evidences from the Qur'an and hadith. A must read book for the pious.

How do we believe in the last day? A 33 page booklet by Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen Translated by Shawana A. Aziz. The topic of this booklet talks about death, the grave, the trials resurrection and our ultimate abode. A great reminder to our brothers and sisters.

Written by Muhammad Salih al Munajjid This 84 page booklet if full of great advice on the etiquette of being considerate and how this sunnah applies to every Muslim

A 35 page booklet by Muhammad Salih Al Munajjid. Deals with the dangers of taking sin lightly and repentance. A must read for Muslims and non Muslims alike.

Islamic creed by Muhammad bin Jamil Zino. A 63 page booklet explaining the creed of Islam that is based on the Qur'an and sunnah. This book is well structured, concise and well written. A must read!

Written by Fathi Fawaz Abd al Muti. This 158 page book about the Kabah, its purpose and history from the the time of Prophet Ibrahim (as) to the modern day.

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