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The sunan acts of the prayer

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 ...

Profile of Shurayh ibn Al Harith ib...

Profile of Shurayh ibn Al Harith ibn Qays Al Kindy The model example judge who embraced Islam in the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him). He was born in Yemen and learned from Mu`adh ibn Jabal when he was in Yemen. `Umar ibn Al Khattab appointe...

Do you know yourself?

Is it possible for a person to search for himself?It is awful that many people do not know themselves believing they do not need to search for them because they exist inside them and spend the night with them; so why should they search for themsel...

Learning for life in Islam

In this article we’ll try to shed some light on knowledge from Islamic perspective. Generally speaking, the Arabic word for knowledge is 'ilm, which, in most cases, indicates to Islamic knowledge or matters related to Sheree’ah (Islamic Law). Alt...

Al Kindy

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...

Envy – It’s good and ev...

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...

Human memory

Human memory represents one of the important topics which always draw attentions and gain a lot of interest. In the beginning, traditional researches of memory were associated with philosophy, and although they were not subject to rules and scientifi...

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...

I wanted to divorce my husband

I used to love my husband very much because he is religious and well-mannered. Thanks to Allah, he does not do anything that makes me angry, always keen to please me, and exert all his best to make me happy. Hence, life was quiet and calm, ...

I can’t study due to boredom

Question As-salamu `Alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!)I have made up my mind after graduation to memorize the Qur'an and Hadiths and to read useful books in order to be a caller to Allah and ben...

How can I stop being so angry?

Question As-Salamu `Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!) I am a twenty-two year old girl. Alhamdulillah, I am well-mannered, but I have been through a stage which I cannot describe. The problem is ...

Is life in Paradise like our modern...

Question Our valued Sheikh, when we enter Paradise - with Allah's Willing- shall we find a life like our modern life? Answer All praise be to Allah and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, upon his family, his Companions, and those who follow him....

I hate people without reason

Question As-Salamu `Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!) Often I hate people for no reason even though I do my best to accept or love them, but I cannot. Everyday my hatred increases for no reason;...

How should I pick a specialisation?...

Question Peace be upon you! I am a female university student and I am doing business, but I'm not sure whether to major in business administration or economics. Which is better? I hope that you answer me soon so as to make the right choice. May Allah...

It is not legislated to raise hands...

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 –...

What’s the best way to teach ...

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,...

How can I stop sleeping so much?

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...

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...

Islamic Jurisprudence concerning Mu...

Volume 3. 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. 219 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.

Muharramat, matters taken too light...

Muharramat, matters taken too lightly is a 59 page book by Muhammad Salih Al Munajjid. This book highlights mistakes made by Muslims due to shirk & innovation, due to ignorance! A very important book!

Sunan ibn Majah, volume 1

Sunan ibn Majah. A book of compiled hadith by ibn Majah Al-Qazwini. A 519 page book that is volume 1 of 5 books.

Evolution of Fiqh

The Evolution of Fiqh is 152 pages long. It covers Islamic law and Mah-habs (schools of thought) By Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips.

The third caliph of Islam Uthman bi...

This 49 page booklet by Abdul Basit Ahmad is a biography on the life of the Sahabah - The third caliph of Islam Uthman bin Affan.

The moderate religion

The moderate religion by Abu AbdurRahman Faruq Post. Elucidates the nature of Islam being finely balanced and moderate. This book also challenges and questions the motives of the critics of Islam. A 192 page book. Don't miss this book!

The end of the world

An awesome and comprehensive 424 page book outlining the minor and major signs heralding the end of the world. This book comes packed with many colour images and references all drawn from the Qur'an and hadith. Simply a great read!

Sahih Muslim , volume 7

Sahih Muslim , volume 7, is a collection of hadith compiled by Imam Abul Hussain Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj. He was born into a Persian family in 204 AH. It is considered the second most authentic hadith collection after Sahih al-Bukhari. Contains 544 pages.

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