What are the Conditions of Du'aa? Merits of Supplications? Manners of Making Du'aa? Mistakes in Du'aa? Why invocations not Answered? This series answer those questions and other topics.
Author: Khalid Aljuraisy
Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof
Publisher: http://www.alukah.net - Al Alukah Website
An summarised text detailing the rules governing the Criticism of Hadeeth. From its introduction -'A hadith (pl. ahadith) is composed of two parts: the matn (text) and the isnad (chain of reporters). A text may seem to be logical and reasonable but it needs an authentic isnad with reliable reporters to be acceptable; 'Abdullah b. al-Mubarak (d. 181 AH) is reported to have said, "The isnad is part of the religion: had it not been for the isnad, whoever wished to would have said whatever he liked." During the lifetime of the Prophet (SAS) and after his death, his Companions (Sahabah) used to refer to him when quoting his sayings. The Successors (Tabi'un) followed suit; some of them used to quote the Prophet (SAS) through the Companions while others would omit the intermediate authority - such a hadith was known as mursal (loose). It was found that the missing link between the Successor and the Prophet (SAS) might be one person, i.e. a Companion, or two persons, the extra person being an older Successor who heard the hadith from the Companion.'
Author: Mahmood Al-Tahaan
An excellent book for non-Muslims explaining various aspects of Islam.
Author: Pete Seda
Publisher: Islamic Propagation Office in Rabwah
Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1301
This is an exquisite collection of incidents from the life of the Prophet (Peace be upon Him), stories from our Islamic Heritage, and thought-provoking anecdotes from the life of the author. The aim of the book is to train the reader to enjoy living his life by practicing various self-development and inter-personal skills. What is so compelling and inspiring about this book is that, in order to highlight the benefit of using social skills, the author draws from the lives of the Prophet (Peace be upon Him) and his Companions. This book is both a practical systematic guide to self-improvement and a treasure trove of historical incidents. It increases self-awareness, whilst nurturing the soul and strengthening the spirit.
Author: Muhammad Bin AbdulRahman Al-Areefi
Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof
This booklet comprehensively covers all four aspects of Belief in Angels; belief in their existence, functions, names and attributes. Additionally, important points of Tawheed are highlighted by refuting incorrect understandings, for example the false claims of contemporary grave-worshippers that are similar to those made by the pagan Quraish during the time of Allah’s Messenger.
Author: Saleh Bin Fawzaan al-Fawzaan
Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof
Publisher: A website Quran and Sunnah : http://www.qsep.com
This is a marvelous booklet talks about the prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) from many aspects. He presents some of his teachings and gives a glimpse at his life and attributes. In addition, it shows what the world’s scriptures said about him. Also, it mentions sayings of some scientists of different aspects of science about the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), praising and admiring him for his high attributes and his comprehensive legislation.
Author: Naji Ibrahim al-Arfaj
Publisher: http://www.mercyprophet.org