Books for new Muslims

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A Description of the Wudhu' of the Prophet

As the name implies, this book discussing the Wudhu (ablution, performed before prayer) of the Messenger of Allah (saw).

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Conditions And Pillars Of The Prayer

Author: Muhammad bin ‘Abdil-Wahhaab | Pages: 14 | Size: 1 MB

This is a translation of the beneficial treatise of Imaam Muhammadbin ‘Abdil-Wahhaab, “Shuroot as-Salaat wa Arkaanuhaa wa Waajibaatuhaa.” In this short treatise, Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdil-Wahhaab, may Allaah have mercy on him, briefly outlines the nine conditions for the acceptance of one ’s prayer, as well as the fourteen pillars and eight requirements of the prayer, mentioning some of their proofs and evidences from the Book and the Sunnah. A condition is something that is required before the commencement of prayer in order for it to be valid. “The pillars are that which if one fails to perform any of them out of forgetfulness or intentionally, his prayer is rendered invalid because of his abandoning it. The requirements are that which if one fails to perform any of them intentionally, his prayer is rendered invalid due to his abandoning it, but if he leaves any of them due to forgetfulness, he is obligated to perform the (extra) prostrations for forgetfulness.” The author also lists the conditions, obligations, requirements and nullifiers of wudoo (ablution). The translator has provided a quick reference guide as an appendix listing each of these points, as well as footnotes with hadeeth references and other comments gathered from several sources of this treatise.

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Sharh 'Umdah al Fiqh

Author: Ibn Qudamah Al-Maqdisi | Pages: 308 | Size: 1 MB

The Fiqh of Worship. The book of al-‘Umdah is an abbreviated book of Fiqh according to the hanbali school of Fiqh (madhhab). Fiqh is a subject that to some extent is being neglected these days with more concerted efforts taking place in the realm of aqidah (creed), and although it is undoubtedly pertinent that one learn what is permissible and not in relation to their beliefs, it is similarly important that the Muslims know what is permissible or otherwise in terms of their actions.

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Salvation Through Repentance

Author: Bilal Philips | Pages: 91 | Size: 8 MB

This book clearly and concisely presents the Islamic concept of Tawbah (repentance) and its viewpoint wherein salvation by faith and salvation by deeds are combined in a truly unique manner. A book that is relevant to every Muslim.

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A Program of Studies For New Muslims

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Objectives and Methodology
PART I: ISLAMIC TEACHINGS
100 - Introduction to Islam
101 - Islamic Beliefs (al-'Aqa'id)
102 - Prophets of God
103 - Islamic Worship (al-Ibadat)
104 - Islamic Manners
105 - Islamic Morals
106 - Tazkiyyah
107 - Family life in Islam
201 - Jihad.
202 - Al-Halal wa al-Haram
301 - The Islamic Social System
302 - Economic System
303 - Political System
PART II: THE QUR'AN AND THE SUNNAY
100 - Al-Qur'an
101 - Practice Reading of the Qur'an in Arabic
102 - Tafsir
103 - Al-Sunnah
104 - Study of Hadith
P ART III: LIFE OF THE PROPHET
100 - Life of the Prophet
200 - Special Topics Concerning the Prophet
201 - The Prophet's Family
202 - Companions of the Prophet
PART IV: POLITICAL HISTORY OF ISLAM
100 - The Rightly-Guided Caliphs (al-Khulafah al-Rashidoon)
200 - Banu Umayyah
201 - The `Abbasiyyah
202 - North Africa and Spain
203 - The Crusades and the Muslim Kingdoms
204 - The 'Uthmaniyah (Ottomans)
205 - Persia
206 - The Indian Subcontinent
207 - The Spread of Islam in Other Areas
208 - The Muslim World Today
PART V: CULTURAL HISTORY OF ISLAM
200 - History of Religious Thought and Practice
201 - History of Education 202 - Civil Life
203 - Architecture and Art
204 - History of Science
PART VI: ISLAM IN .NORTH AMERICA
100 - The American Scene
101 - A Muslim's View of Christianity
102 - The Islamic Call
103 - The History of Islam in America
PART VII: SUPPLEMENTARY SUBJECTS
100 - Arabic I
101 - Arabic II
102 - Qur'anic Arabic
REFERENCE MATERIAL

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40RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MUSLIM HOME

Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

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Table of Contents
1. The Author'sIntroduction
2. Forming the Household
1. Making a good choice when choosing a wife.
2. Striving to guide one’s wife.
3. Creating an Atmosphere of Faith in the Home
1. Making the home a place for the remembrance of Allaah.
2. Make your homes a qiblah.
3. Spiritual training for the members of the household
4. Paying attention to adhkaar and Sunnah du’aa’s that have to do with the home.
5. Continuously reciting Soorat al-Baqarah in the house to ward off the Shaytaan
4. Islamic Knowledge in the Home
1. Teaching the family.
2. Start building an Islamic “library” in your home.
3. Home audio library.
4. Inviting good and righteous people and seekers of knowledge to visit the home.
5. Learning the Islamic rulings with regard to houses.
5. Meetings at Home
1. Creating opportunities for meetings to discuss family matters.
2. Not showing family conflicts in front of the children.
3. Not letting into the house anyone whose commitment to Islam is not pleasing to you.
4. Taking careful note of what family members are up to.
5. Paying attention to children at home.
6. Being strict in adhering to a schedule for meals and bedtime.
7. Re-evaluating women’s work outside the home.
8. Confidentiality: keeping family secrets.
6. Good Manners at Home
1. Spreading kindness in the home.
2. Helping one’s wife with the housework.
3. Being affectionate towards and joking with the members of the family.
4. Resisting bad mannersin the home.
5. “Hang up the whip where the members of the household can see it.”
7. Evilsin the Home
8. The Home Inside and Out
1. Choosing the neighbour before the house.
2. Paying attention to necessary repairs in the home, and making sure that the amenities are
in good working order.
3. Paying attention to the family’s health and safety procedures

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33 Ways of Developing Khushoo' in Prayer

Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

Praise be to Allaah, Lord of the Worlds, Who has said in His book (interpretation of the meaning), "…and stand before Allaah with obedience" [al-Baqarah 2:238] and has said concerning the prayer (interpretation of the meaning):"… and truly it is extremely heavy and hard except for al-khaashi’oon…" [al-Baqarah 2:45]; and peace and blessings be upon the leader of the pious, the chief of al-khaashi’oon, Muhammad the Messenger of Allaah, and on all his family and companions.Salaah is the greatest of the practical pillars of Islam, and khushoo’ in prayer is required by sharee’ah. When Iblees, the enemy of Allaah, vowed to mislead and tempt the sons of Adam and said "Then I will come to them from before them and behind them, from their right and from their left…" [al-A’raaf 7:17, interpretation of the meaning], one of his most significant plots became to divert people from salaah by all possible means and to whisper to them during their prayer so as to deprive them of the joy of this worship and cause them to lose the reward for it. As khushoo’ will be the first thing to disappear from the earth, and we are living in the last times, the words of Hudhayfah (may Allaah be pleased with him) are particularly pertinent to us: "The first thing of your religion that you will lose is khushoo’, and the last thing that you will lose of your religion is salaah. There may be a person praying who has no goodness in him, and soon you will enter the mosque and not find anyone who has khushoo’." [al-Madaarij, 1/521]Because of what every person knows about himself, and because of the complaints that one hears from many people about waswaas (insinuating thoughts from Shaytaan) during the salaah and the loss of khushoo’, the need for some discussion of this matter is quite obvious. The following is a reminder to myself and to my Muslim brothers, and I ask Allaah to make it of benefit.

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Fiqh of Salah

Introduction................................................ .............................
2. The Purpose of Salaah ............................................................ ...
3. Conditions for Salaah (Shara-it)..................................................
4. Cleanliness (Istinja, Ghusl (Bath), Wudhu (Ablution) ...................
5. Direction of Ka’bah (Qiblah).................................................... ..
6. The Times of Salaah ............................................................ ......
7. Classification of Salaah...................................................... ........
8. Adhan (The Call For Salaah)..................................................... ..
9. Salaah...................................................... ................................
10. The Daily Salaah
How to Perform Salaah ............................................................ .
11. Dua After Completion of Salaah ................................................
12. Ayatul Kursi ............................................................ ..................
13. 3 Rak’at Witr ............................................................ ................
14. Forbidden Times of Salaah ........................................................
15. Salaah Chart....................................................... ......................
16. Mustahabbat of Salaah (Preferable Acts).....................................
17. Makruhat of Salaah (Acts Disliked In Salaah) ...............................
18. Mufsidat of Salaah (Breakers of Salaah).......................................
19. The Manner In Which People Should Stand in Jama’at ................
20. Who Deserves to be an Imam ....................................................
21. Masbuq ............................................................ .......................
22. The Qadha Salaah ............................................................ ........
23. The Musafir’s (Traveler’s) Salaah ...............................................
24. Salaah of a Sick Person ............................................................ ..
25. Jumu’ah (Friday) Salaah...................................................... .......
26. The Salaah of Istikharah ............................................................
27. The Salaah of Tawbah (Repentance)...........................................
28. Sajdah Tilawah ............................................................ .............
29. General Remarks on Prayers .....................................................
30. The last ten Surahs .......

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Teach Yourself Islam: A Comprehensive Course

Nabil Abdel-Salam Haroun

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