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The challenge of the Qur’an
Literature and poetry have been instruments of human expression and creativity, in all cultures.The world also witnessed an age when literature and poetry occupied pride of position, similar to that now enjoyed by science and technology.Even non-...
Treating the ignorant
“Show forgiveness, enjoin justice, and avoid the ignorant. If you are afflicted by the devil's temptation, seek refuge in Allah; He hears all and knows all. If those that guard themselves against evil are touched by a temptation from the devil, they ...
The birth of the Prophet Muhammad (...
One day, while travelling north, one of the Arab tribes from Mecca met a hermit in the desert. Some of the men stopped to speak with him. Hermits were known to be wise and the Arabs often asked their advice. The hermit asked where they had come from....
The merits of Khadijah, mother of t...
All praise be to Allah and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone who has no partner. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger.These are selections from the biography of the Mo...
Moments of secrecy
The only way out of the moments of secrecy is chastity which is the true way out from insinuations of oneself that is full of evil, and a wall of shyness that we seek to protect ourselves from minor sins. Some people may think that feeling the pleasu...
Consumer society
Consumer Society
The ultimate goal of production activity in every society is consumption. Modern society is not different from any other society but in the growing importance of consumption and the huge ability that was available for this society to...
Heal the broken heart
As for the sickness of desire and passionate love then this is the soul loving that which would harm it coupled with this is a hatred of that which would benefit it.
Passionate love is a psychological sickness, and when it's effects become noticeable...
Some prophetic teaching methods
Some Prophetic Teaching Methods
We have in the Sunnah of our Messenger, sallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, a good example to follow. He, sallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, taught his companions the deen of Allah in the best of ways. We can gain insights into the bes...
Medical aspects of fasting
Muslims worldwide observe total fasting (no food or water) between dawn to sunset in the month of Ramadan. They do so not for losing weight or any medical benefit, but as it is ordained in Qur’an which says."O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed...
What’s the best way to teach ...
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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,...
I can’t speak properly when I...
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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!
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Mentioning the name of Allah in the...
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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...
Practical steps to exhort a husband...
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As-Salamu Alaykum Warahmatullahi WabarakatuhI got married one and a half years ago, and my husband is magnificent by all means, may Allah protect him; and it is enough to say: If half of the people had been like him, the entire socie...
Weak Reports – “Take what you wish ...
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Noble Shaikh, I read a hadeeth in a small book, which states: “Take what you wish from the Qur’an for whatever you wish (i.e. need).” Is this hadeeth authentic? Please benefit us, may Allah reward you.
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This hadeeth: “Take what you wis...
I suffer from unreasonable fear
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Three years ago, I started to feel a terrible kind of fear and an abnormal kind of worry about leaving home. I started to take medication because of this anxiety. One day I fainted at the market and I returned home tired, since then I fear a...
What do you think of marrying a wid...
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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...
My husband prefers his friends to m...
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As-Salamu `Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!)
I got married 5 years ago, and I have a four-year-old child. I live with my husband abroad for study. My husband and I are of similar age an...
Obeying the parents in taking off t...
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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...
The nature of fasting
A 46 page hadith booklet compiled from the works of ibn Taymiyyah; outlines the benefits of fasting in Islam.
Bulugh al-Maram
Bulugh al-Maram contains a total of 1358 hadiths drawn from numerous sources of hadith including: Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawud, Jami at-Tirmidhi, Sunan al-Nasa'i, Sunan ibn Majah, Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal and more. 522 pages.
The world of angels
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!
Declaration of faith
Declaration of faith by Shaykh Salih ibn Fawzaan al-Fawzaan is a 56 page book detailing the meaning of declaration of faith, its virtues, its pillars, conditions and requirements. A must read for people wanting to revert to Islam!
Kitab at-tawheed
A 131 page book. Kitab At-Tauhid is one of the best books on the subject of Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism) and ranks high in authenticity.
The unchallengeable miracles of the...
A great 337 page book filled with illustrations and diagrams by Yusuf al-Hajj Ahmad. This book is packed full of evidences and proofs of the miracles of the Holy Qur'an. A book for all ages! Read it now!
The three shelters
Great book which highlights the tafsir of the last 3 chapters of the Qur'an: Surah Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas. 108 pages.
Islamic Studies Grade 6
Given the dire need for Islamic studies material in schools incorporating the subject in English. Darussalam has endeavored to publish an Islamic Studies series covering all the grades, from grade one through grade twelve. 250 pages.
Friends of Allah & the friend ...
A book of 135 pages derived from the works of Sheikh-ul Islam ibn Taymiyyah. It outlines the criterion of the allies of the merciful (Allah) and the allies of the devil. All Muslims should aquaint themselves with this book!
Ramadan – Juz 1
Summary of JUZ - 1Covers the first Juz of the Qur’an, beginning with Surah Fatihah and concluding with verse 141 of Surah Baqarah
Ramadan – Juz 2
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
Ramadan – Juz 3
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
Ramadan – Juz 4
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
Ramadan – Juz 5
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
Ramadan – Juz 6
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
Ramadan – Juz 7
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
Ramadan – Juz 8
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
Ramadan – Juz 9
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
