First published in 1989. This is the first translation of the Muwatta' in the English language. Imam Malik came from a family of learning and grew up in Madina al-Munawarra which was the capital of knowledge at that time, especially the knowledge of hadith. Known as one of the great reciter’, Malik's predisposition for retention and understanding of knowledge he took it upon himself to serve the shari'a and to preserve the Prophetic sunna. He did this by relaying it from those notable Tabi'un with whose knowledge he was satisfied and whose words he thought worthy of conveying and by his work he opened the way for all later writers and cleared a path for the compilation of Islamic law.
إن الإمام البخاري قد ضمن صحيحه كتابا للأدب وهو الكتاب الثامن والسبعون من صحيحه لكنه لم يكتف بذلك حتى أفرد للأدب كتابا مستقلا سماه : " الأدب المفرد " لأنه قد جعله مقصورا على موضوع الأدب دون غيره فجاء فريدا في نوعه، جامعا للآداب الإسلامية، فهو بحق موسوعة إسلامية في الآداب، جدير بكل مسلم أن يقتنيها لينتفع بما تحويه من كنوز نبوية شريفة وهذه طبعة مخرجة الاحاديث وعليها حواشي مهمة مترجما باللغة الانكليزية
This groundbreaking book offers in-depth analysis of the modern Islamic state, applying a quantitative measurement of how Muslim majority nations meet the definition. Content for the book was developed through extensive debate among a panel of distinguished Sunni and Shia Muslim scholars over seven years.
This Book Tells One Of The Most Tragic True Stories Of Our Own Time. A True Story, A Kind Of Magic Realism, Because Us Invasion Of Iraq And Its Occupation Is A Ground Reality Of 2003; While This Reality Is Woven Round The Fantasy Of Uncovering Weapons Of Mass Destruction (Wmd) Concealed By Iraq And Making Iraq Safe For Democracy And Freedom. A Tragic Story, Because A Civil And Amply Affluent Society Of Our Age Has Destroyed Wantonly In A Medieval Fashion, An Ancient Humankind Civilization, Deprived And Fractured Ever Since August 1990.After This Demolition Job Done, Rather Well, The Fantasy Of Us Establishment Has Collapsed And Its Deception Exposed, But The Truth Comes Out. The Truth Is That The Usa Has Practised Characteristically Might Is Right In Iraq And It Has Sought To Make Huge Profits From The Miseries Of Iraqis. Unbelievable As It Is, The Imperialists Have Returned To Baghdad In The Year 2003. Readers Are Facilitated By A Capsular Format And An Academic Framework Of The Book. Relevant Un Document Is Appended Here And Resource Readings Are Included. It Is Hoped That This Book Succeeds In Communicating With Its Readers On A Current Ongoing Issue, Iraq 2003.
Islam is a very mysterious and complex faith, one of intellectual depth in prayer and practice. It is unfortunate that the teachings of Islam have been marred by centuries of intellectual malaise, political misdirection, extremism, and disunity, leaving many spiritual wanderersboth Muslim and non-Muslimto ponder a plethora of unaddressed questions about these sacred teachings. In his newest book, The Muslim Book of Why: What Everyone Should Know about Islam, author, scholar, and leading jihad theorist Warithudeen Umar highlights the concept of ijtihad in an attempt to help answer many of todays most pressing questions about Islam. Ijtihad is described as a creative and disciplined intellectual effort to derive legal rulings from Islamic sources while taking into consideration the variables brought on by the fluctuating circumstances of the Muslim world. Though the world has changed and expanded, humanitys need for these teachings viewed through the clarifying concept of ijtihad has not. To right these wrongs of gross misguidance within Muslim society, we must deconstruct history in order to discern what went wrong after the revelation of the Quran was shared with the world. The Muslim Book of Why seeks to do so, refocusing Muslim thought on a life of faith, family development, and worship.
Jews for Salaam: a book of hope, a blueprint for world peace. Christians, Jews, and Muslims have common roots. This book focuses on the unique position the Jewish people are in to move the world toward peace. Abdullah bin Salaam, a little known Jewish leader in Arabia at the time of the Prophet Islam is the centerfold of this writing. Model Jews of Arabia embraced Messenger Muhammad, the last Prophet. The author presents this vital history with Bible, Talmud, Quran, and Hadith to make the case for the Jews for Salaam. The challenge to embrace this truth is welcoming.
This is a book that deals with the high science of Ihsan. This is one of the four principles of Islam, from which the rest of the 18 sciences emanate. Ihsan, now known as Tasawwuf is the states of the heart and soul at the time of right thought, right belief and right action. Without Ihsan, the aforementioned bears no fruit.
Imām Ṭaḥāwī’s Sharḥ Maʿānī al-Āthār is a timeless and universal masterpiece from amongst the greatest compilations of Islamic literature. Consisting of a wide array of vast and unique Prophetic traditions, it is a detailed and indispensable resource in jurisprudential matters. As a key text within the Ḥanafī School of Law, it dispels the oft-assumed notion of the School being solely one of reason by substantiating many legal verdicts of the great luminary Imām Abū Ḥanīfah (Rh.) with not only the proposition of rationale but also with highly authentic supporting evidences. The key distinguishing factor of this work from others is its unmatchable style of composition and argumentation in deducing legal rulings and deeply analysing therein; all the while assisting its readers by explaining in a coherent, cogent, and comprehensive manner. As an outstanding treatise of Imām Ṭaḥāwi (Rh.) it embodies a lifetime of discerning sacred knowledge and formulating independent decisions based on such; pro- viding a glimpse into the depths and magnitudes of his knowledge. This book has been translated into English in the hope of making the text more accessible and enabling an appreciation for it amongst the masses.
The Kitab al-Athar of Imam Abu Hanifah In the narration of Imam Muhammad Ibn al-Hasan ash-Shaybani Arabic text with English translation. Explanatory footnotes in English. The Kitab al-Athar was the first book composed in Islam after the generation of the Companions. Al-Imam al-Azam Abu Hanifah Numan ibn Thabit wrote it. It comprises Ahadith that connect directly back to the Messenger of Allah sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam (marfu), those which stop short at a Companion or one of the Followers (mawquf) and those which are attributed to the Messenger sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam directly by one of the Followers or Followers of the Followers without attribution to a Companion (mursal). His companions Imam Abu Yusuf, Imam Zufar, Imam Muhammad, Imam al-Hasan ibn Ziyad, Imam Hammad ibn Abi Hanifah the Imams son, Hafs ibn Ghiyath and others narrated it from him. In the version before us, Imam Muhammad, himself a mujtahid, narrated each tradition from Imam Abu Hanifah and then followed each with some explanatory material, sometimes confirming and occasionally differing with his Imam. Imam Abu Hanifah Imam Abu Hanifah was from Kufa and was one of the Followers (taabioon). He was born in 80 AH in a family of Persian ancestry. Imam Abu Hanifah was a trader in fabrics. He studied with the great scholars of Kufa who transmitted the schools of Ibn Masud and Ali ibn Abi Talib in particular, but he also travelled further afield in search of hadith and fiqh. He was noted for his exceptional grasp of fiqh, and is said to have laid its foundations. He died in 150 AH in Baghdad. His list of teachers is very extensive, and his list of pupils a roll-call of honour. Sahl ibn Muzahim said, Abu Hanifahs knowledge was universal knowledge. Ash-Shafiee said, In fiqh people are the needy dependents of Abu Hanifah. Imam Muhammad He is Abu Abdillah Muhammad ibn al-Hasan ibn Farqad ash-Shaybani. Muhammad was born in Wasit in 132 AH, and grew up in Kufa. He was a pupil of Abu Hanifah. Ash-Shafiee said, I have not seen anyone more eloquent than him. I used to think when I saw him reciting the Quran that it was as if the Quran had been revealed in his language. He also said, I have not seen anyone more intelligent than Muhammad ibn al-Hasan. He died in Ray in 189 AH. Hafiz Riyad Ahmad al-Multani The explanatory footnotes to this text are the work of the contemporary scholar Hafiz Riyad Ahmad from Multan in Pakistan. Translated by Abdussamad Clarke Edited by: Mufti ‘Abdur Rahman Ibn Yusuf, Shaykh Muhammad Akram (Oxford Centre of Islamic Studies), Safira Batha (English editing)
Imam Umar, Ranking Chaplin for New York’s prison system for 25 years, founded the National Association of Muslim Chaplains. In 1975 became one of the first two Muslims hired as full-time Imams in prisons in America. He helped build New York’s Imam’s council. Umar advocated the hiring and assignment of Muslim religious workers throughout the U.S. He traveled to Mecca, Egypt, South Africa, Senegal, Turkey, Cyprus, and Europe in his sojourn to study history, investigate world events first hand, and spread the teaching of Islam. He worked with rabbis, priests, ministers, and imams to improve the life of our time.
This book describes the importance of prayer and its requirements. It describes what is essential for the disciple in terms of the external acts and its inner secrets of prayer, and revealing its refined hidden meanings in terms of humility, sincerity and intention. Presented to the English speaking public is a translation of two chapters of Ghazal's great work, Ihya .ulum al-din. The chapter is entitled kitabasrar al-salah (the book of the secrets of prayer and its requirements). This translation was originally carried out by E E Caverley which I have edited in places to give the reader a clearer understanding of the text and correcting the Quranic references. I have also included in the book the prophetic narrations in the original Arabic to give the reader of Arabic a fuller flavour of the intended meaning. The two chapters selected are entitled "fefadail al-salahwa al-sajudwa-aljama.hwa al-azaanwaibarihaï" (virtue of the prayer, prostration, congregation, call to prayer and its precepts). And the third chapter from the book entitled fee shuruut al-batinah min a.amaal al-qalb. (Inward stipulations for the acts of the heart) The first chapter generally focuses on the pre-eminent status of prayer and its superiority over all other forms of worship in Islam. Instilling in the one who is about to initiate the prayer the enormity and seriousness of the action. The second chapter in the book focuses on the mind-set of the one who is engaged in prayer, humility being a fundamental pillar in this regard. Imam Ghazali also offers practical remedies to attain this status of humility and describes the base nature of heedlessness before one's Creator. I hope this book acts as a means of proximity since nothing can facilitate this noble goal to reach one's Lord but the Prayer. But prostate in adoration, and bring thyself the closer (to Allah) Surah Alaq.19
Riyad al-Saliheen, The Gardens of the Righteous is a collection of ahadith by Imam Nawawi. It deals with every aspect of Islamic belief and conduct and covers a wide range of topics such as etiquette, manners, morals, supplications, beliefs, worship, human interactions, etc. The fact that the learned Imam sufficed on authentic ahadith, not only testifies to his superior scholarship in the field, but allows the general reader to benefit from his vast collection. Every chapter commences with a title which provides the content and summary of the ahadith that appear in that chapter. This is followed by relevant Qur’anic verses which provide a valuable link between the words of Allah, and the words of His Prophet. It also serves to contextualize the ahadith in the framework of Qur’anic teachings. This systematic presentation is unique to Riyad al-Saliheen and makes it an indispensable resource for students, scholars, general readers and ordinary Muslims.
This work comprises the historical chapters of the most important compilations of Traditions, Kitāb al-Jāmi‘ aṣ-Ṣaḥīḥ by Imām Muḥammad ibn Ismā‘īl al-Bukhārī and depicts the beginning of the Prophet’s revelation, the merits of the Prophet’s Companions and the early years of Islam up to and including the decisive turning point of Islamic history, the Battle of Badr. Although the author set out to translate the whole of the Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, he could not accomplish the task for much of his manuscripts were destroyed in the chaos and the inter-religious holocaust that followed upon the outbreak of the Second World War and the partition of the Indian subcontinent. However this led to his realisation, in his own words, “ten years spent on analysing, translating and clarifying the Ṣaḥīḥ were a God-willed preparation for a work which for a very long time had represented an enticing dream to me: a new rendering into English of the Message of the Qur’ān and Commentary based on the principle that the doors of ijtihād have never been and never could be closed to man’s searching intellect.” The result was the author’s Qur’ānic commentary under the title The Message of the Qur’ān, published in 1980. Any scholarly reader of that work will easily recognise how much of the spirit of ḥadīth-and, hence, of the immortal labour of Imām Bukhārī-has gone into his interpretation of the word of God.
This book, Sharia wa Minhaa-jaa-Islamic Law, was written for two reasons. Firstly, this book is to give the broader society a clear picture of Al Islam so they can see for themselves that all our faiths are the same. The Ten Commandments of biblical scripture is right in tune with what I read in the Holy Quran. Although our rituals may be different, our faith is one. Secondly, this book will clear up a lot of political controversy because it is based primarily on the Quran itself. Many politicians use sharia to put fear into the hearts of the people. This book removes any doubt that Al Islam is the religion of peace.
This profound book is a spiritual manual covering moral wisdom and goes to the heart of everyday practical ethics. It is a classical text that transcends religious traditions and cultural philosophies. Written nearly 800 years ago, the Author has managed to delve deep into The Book is arranged according to the convincing demonstrative method and not the dialectic method which forcibly imposes accusations (upon the opponents). It is a classical work by We ask Allah to render it unto a cause for great profit in both the worlds, for happiness in both Abodes. Verily He is the best of Guides and Help. On the Love of Wealth 02 On the Method of Using Wealth for Attaining Spiritual Bliss 03 On Greed and Miserliness 04 On the Treatment of Greed and Niggardliness 08 On the Nature of Miserliness and Generosity 10 On the Generous and the Benevolent 11 Discourse on Worldly Position 12 On the Explanation of Real Whimsical Perfections 14 On the Explanation that sometimes Search for Position is Necessary, sometimes commendable and Permissible, and sometimes Undesirable and Forbidden 17 Explanation of the Reason for Loving Praise and Panegyric and Abhorring Satire and Blame 19 On the Treatment of the Love for Worldly Position 21 Practical Treatments 24 Explanation of the Cure of Disliking Satire 26 On the Explanation that People Differ in Behaviour with Respect to Praise and Condemnation 30 Discourse on Hypocrisy and its Laws 32 The Explanation of Concealed Hypocrisy 36 On the Explanation of the Concealed and Manifest Hypocrisy, which Nullifies the Deed and which does not 38 Explanation of Permission to Intend to Manifest Obedience 45 Explanation of Permission to Conceal Sins 47 The Explanation of Giving up Actions of Obedience in order to avoid Hypocrisy
Riyad As Salihin: The Gardens of the Righteous, is one of the most famous works of Imam Nawawi. This collection of authentic hadiths can be briefly defined as a book of enhancing morals, mannerliness, encouraging goodness, and warning against the evil. This work consists of the wisdom of the noble Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, setting the criteria about the manners to be observed by individuals. Since the time it was published, Riyad As Salihin has been a must read on the way to deepening in Islamic teaching. This work we present to you with pride is an abridged version of the full compilation.
Nahjul-Balagha is a magnificent collection of the inimitable sermons, invocations (du'as), wills or pieces of advice, epistles and aphorisms of Amir al-Mu'minin, Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib, compiled by Sayyid al-Sharif ar-Radi (may Allah sanctify his soul) about one thousand years ago. Time and years have not only failed to diminish the impressive freshness of this work but have, instead, added constantly to its value as new concepts and ideas have emerged therefrom.
Nahjul-Balagha is a magnificent collection of the inimitable sermons, invocations (du'as), wills or pieces of advice, epistles and aphorisms of Amir al-Mu'minin, Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib, compiled by Sayyid al-Sharif ar-Radi (may Allah sanctify his soul) about one thousand years ago. Time and years have not only failed to diminish the impressive freshness of this work but have, instead, added constantly to its value as new concepts and ideas have emerged therefrom.
The Nahj al-Balagha (Arabic: Nahj ul-Balaghah, "Way of Eloquence") is the most famous collection of sermons, letters, tafsirs and narrations attributed to Imam Ali (A.S),It was collected by Sharif Razi, a Shi'i scholar in the tenth century Known for its eloquent content, it is considered a masterpiece of literature in Shi'i Islam, third only to the Quran and Prophetic narrations.Nahj al-Balaghah comprises various issues that cover major problems of metaphysics, theology, fiqh, tafsir, hadith, prophetology, imamate, ethics, social philosophy, history, politics, administration, civics, science, rhetoric, poetry, and literature. The book not only reflects the spirit of early Islam and the teachings of the Qur'an and the Islamic prophet Muhammad, but also serves as a guide to traverse the future in the light of these teachings.
This is a humble translation for a book that can be considered modern, but the information it contains are of antiquity. "This is the book of 2500 adages for imam Ali (puh)." The book might not contain exactly that number of adages but it might be some number around that. The book categorizes the adages and sayings in different chapters, each contain a specific branch of life. At he end of the book, there is the "Poetec adages" which I have translated without keeping the rhyme, but meaning' by translating word for word method, for there are different obstacles that a not avoidable in the way."--Word of the Translator.
This book contains 2,500 sayings of the Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law, Ali. The Shia sect in Islam see Imam Ali as being the successor to the Prophet. The subjects of these sayings include things like: noble manners; eloquence; social relations; manners of speech; human nature; poverty; and bad habits.
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