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Tawheed (Monotheism) – The be...

What is Tawhid? Tawhid is a revolutionary concept and constitutes the essence of the teachings of Islam. It means that there is only one supreme Lord of the universe. He is omnipotent, omnipresent and the sustainer of the world and of mankind....

Naming children

Naming Children It is sunnah to keep a good name, and the best of names are Abdullah (Slave of Allah) and Abdul-Rahman (Slave of the Most Merciful) and the most truthful are al-Haarith (Productive) and Humaam (Active), and the worst are Harb (War) an...

Islamic laws governing chastity

Islamic law aims to preserve the six indispensable necessities (i.e., religion, life, mind, progeny, wealth, and character) that a human being’s bliss or a good life upon earth cannot be achieved except with their preservation.Islam has legislated ...

History of Ka’bah

It is predestined that the events weave the course of history. These events are an interaction between people and destiny. It always happens that man stands helpless before destiny, having no power to prevent it. Therefore, he accepts it, not out of ...

Manners with children

Fruits are given to the youngest of children Abu Hurayra said, "When the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, was brought new dates, he said, 'O Allah! Bless us in our city and in our mudd and sa', blessing upon blessing.' The...

If they only have ears

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...

Importance of listening to school b...

School broadcast is divided into two main parts: Listeners and speakers.Now we are talking about the importance of listening and the circumstances surround listeners. In the beginning, we should explain the importance of listening.Listening denot...

Faith increases, decreases and vani...

Faith increases, decreases and vanishesFaith increases by obligatory and voluntary obedience and decreases by sins: Minor and major; and faith vanishes by disbelief and polytheism.Allah (may He be Exalted) says (which means): "The believers are...

A mother for the first time

Here is the news which you have been waiting so long knocking at your door. And here is the sentence which you always dreamt that a doctor repeats to you: "Congratulation, you are pregnant" to convey this news to your beloved husband so that you can ...

Trying to make up years of missed f...

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 ...

I suffer from unreasonable fear

Question 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...

Having weddings in the mosque is an...

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

Obeying the parents in taking off t...

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...

I suffer from a social phobia

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...

I am bored and lonely in my marital...

Question As-Salamu `Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!) I am a married woman who lives in a remote area away from my family. There are no neighbors or friends around, therefore I feel ve...

Boredom is killing me and I am alwa...

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...

Is every mushrik a kaafir? and ever...

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...

I feel like a complete failure beca...

Question Peace be upon you! My problem is I've been married for five years and I haven't had any children yet. I always think to myself: Allah did not ordain this for me, so how can I receive  what has not been written for me?! However, I feel great ...

Abu Bakr as-Siddeeq

Abu Bakr as-Siddeeq is a comprehensive 768 page book outlining the seerah (history) of the first of the 4 rightly guided Caliphs.

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.

Sunan Abu-Dawud, volume 4

Sunan Abu Dawud, volume 4. This series of English translated books of hadith compiled by Ahmad Imam Hafiz Abu Dawud. 544 pages.

Sunan An-Nasa’i, volume 6

Sunan An-Nasa'i, volume 6. This series of English translated books of hadith compiled by Ahmad bin Shu'aib bin Ali An-Nasa'i. 489 pages.

How to approach and understand the ...

Jamaal al din M. Zarabozo Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 301 | Size: 13 MBIn this work, the author has attempted to bridge the gap between Muslims and the Quran. The author writes about what the Quran is and what is a Muslim’s responsibility toward it. He also studies the effect that the Quran had upon the first generation of Muslims and attempts to answer why the Quran does not seem to have the same miraculous effect today.

Interactions of the greatest leader...

This concise volume on Prophet Muhammad teaches us how to deal with different people. The Prophet was an expert in speaking to different people at their level and status. A great historical reference at 888 pages.

Salman al Farisi in quest of truth

This 49 page booklet by Abdul Basit Ahmad is a biography on the life of the Sahabah - Salman al Farisi.

Book of Emaan

Book of Emaan by Sheikh-ul Islam ibn Taymiyyah. Evaluates Emaan (faith) its basis, reality and invalidation.

200 golden hadith

A great book with excellent illustrations, contains a compilation of 200 hadiths that Muslims must know! 128 pages in length.

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