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We encourage you to discover, or re-discover, Islam by reading some of the great material in the articles below. These works cover some basic elements of Islam but also dives into some more comprehensive material.

Allah

Islam The Misunderstood Religion

The majority of the modern "educated" people are today faced with a religious crisis. Is religion really a fact of life? It might have been one in the past, but does it still remain so in the world of today when science has changed the whole course of life, and when there is no place in it for anything save science and what scientific facts approve of? Does religion represent a genuine need of humanity? Or is it something wholly dependent upon the temperamental constitution of an individual so that one may not believe in it as there is no difference between the two states of belief and unbelief
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Kitab At-Tauhid

Sheikh-ul-Islam, Muhammad bin Abdul-Wahhab, was a renowned religious scholar and a great reformer of his times. He held a unique and unparalleled position as an exponent of Qur'an, Hadith and different branches of knowledge. With his intellect and a deep grasp over the religious learning, he impressed the high ranking contemporary scholars and brought them around his own viewpoints
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Kitab Al Iman

Book of Faith represents the first complete English translation of the important and well-known work Kitab al-Iman, written by the renowned thirteenth-century Muslim scholar Ibn Taymiyyah
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Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

The Sealed Nectar

A complete authoritative book on the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) by Sheikh Safi-ur-Rahman al-Mubarkpuri. It was honored by the World Muslim League as first prize winner book. Whoever wants to know the whole life style of the Prophet in detail must read this book.
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Sirat Ibn Hisham:Biography of the Prophet (SAW)

The Prophet Muhammad initiated one of the most significant religious and cultural developments in human history, bringing into the world the religion of Islam in its final form. His life continues to inspire millions and millions of people around the world.
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Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources

Acclaimed worldwide as the definitive biography of the prophet in the English language. Martin Lings' life of MUHAMMAD is unlike any other. Based on Arabic sources of the eighth and ninth centuries.
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Stories of the Prophets

From 'Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah' (The Beginning and the End, by the famous historian Ibn Kathir. The stories of the prophets and all the events in their lives have been supported by the Qur'anic Verses and the Sunnah (traditions) of the Prophet (SAW)
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Quran

The Noble Quran

King Fahad Printing English Arabic with Translation and Commentary
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Tafsir Ibn Kathir

A compilation of the Abridged Tafsir Ibn Kathir Volumes 1 - 10. In The English Language with Arabic Verses
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Atlas of the Quran

An Authentic Collection of the Qur'anic Information with Maps, Tables and Pictures This Atlas is new in its subject, a subject that has not been touched before. It helps whoever recites the Quran or studies it to specify the locations mentioned by the Noble Verses, and to mark those places of ancient people mentioned in the Qur'an. This is besides locating areas where the incidents of the prophetic Seerah occurred. Eventually the diligent reader will easily recognize those places, learn about them, and take heed of them while reciting
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Meanings of the Holy Quran

by Marmaduke Pickthall
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Qur'an In Arabic With Tajwid

Color coded tajwid
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Stories of The Quran

By: Ibn Katheer
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Companions

Biographies of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs

Ibn Katheer, At-Tabari, As-Syooti and Other Historians. The four Rightly guided Caliphs (Khaliph’s) Abu Bakr As-Sideeq, Umar ibn Al-Khattaab, Uthmaan Ibn ’Affaan and Ali Ibn Abi Taalib. The Biography of Umar Ibn Abdel-Azeez who is regarded as one of the Rightly Guided Chaliphs is also included in this book.
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Abu Bakr As Siddiq

From the day he embraced Islam until the day he died, Abu Bakr As-Siddique أبو بكر الصديق (Radhi Allahu Anhu - May Allah be Pleased with Him) was the ideal Muslim, surpassing all other Companions in every sphere of life. During the Prophet's lifetime, Abu Bakr was an exemplary soldier on the battlefield; upon the Prophet's death, Abu Bakr (R) remained steadfast and, through the help of Allah, held this nation togethe
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Umar Ibn Al-khattab - His Life and Times

This second book about the era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs speaks of al-Farooq 'Umar ibn al-Khattab, his personality and his era.
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Othman ibn Affan

Othman Ibn Affan, for whom may Allah's good pleasure is prayed, is the third orthodox caliph known as "Zu-al-Nourain". He was the son-in-law of the Messenger of Allah, (to whom may Allah's Blessings and peace be granted), and he was described by him as "a shy man from whom angels feel shy"
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Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb

This is the biography of the Commander of Be1ievers, Ali Ibn Abi Taleb, for whom iii ay Allah's good pleasure is prayed, the fourth orthodox caliph, the cousin of the Messenger of Allah, his foster son and his son in law.
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Hadith

The Authority And Importance Of The Sunnah

This book deals with the following topics: the meaning of “Sunnah,” evidence for the authority of the Sunnah, the roles of the Prophet, the status of the sunnah vis-a-vis the Quran demonsrtating that the two go hand and hand as the foundation of Islam, ruling concerning one who rejects the authority of the Sunnah, the preservation of the sunnah and what it truly means to be following the Sunnah. This book is meant to clarify a number ofcommon misconceptions and encourages the correct following of the sunnah.
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The Authority of Sunnah

Sunnah: The Second Source of Islamic Law The Sunnah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has been accepted as an important source of Islamic law, next in importance only to the Holy Qur’ân. This status of the Sunnah has remained unchallenged and undisputed throughout the centuries
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Sahih Bukhari

Generally regarded as the single most authentic collection of Ahadith, Sahih Al-Bukhari covers almost all aspects of life in providing proper guidance from the messenger of Allah
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Sahih Muslim

Sahih Muslim is the most authentic book of Hadith after Sahih Al-Bukhari and contains 7,563 Ahadith. The Muslim Scholars have agreed that all of the Ahadith in Sahih Muslim are authentic.
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Hadith Qudsi

It is a collection of 40 Hadith Qudsi. But what is Hadith Qudsi and how do they differ from other Hadith? Hadith Qudsi are the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) as revealed to him by the Almighty Allah.
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Salah

40 Common Mistakes in Salaat

The Magnifying Glass On Clarifying Many Common Errors
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Congregational Prayer

This is one of the most comprehensive works on the topic of congregational prayer. It discusses the status of the congregational prayer and shows the importance of the congregation in the lives of the early Muslims
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Fiqh Us-Sunnah Purification and Prayer

Prayer (Salat) Islamic Resources and Hadith
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How to perform Salaah (Prayer)

Salaah in Islam is a unique institution. It brings man closer to Allah by harmonising his mental attitude with physical posture. In Salaah, a Muslim submits himself completely to his creator
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The Entire Salah Book

In the sight of Allah Ta'ala, salaat has a very great distinction. No other act of ibaadah is dearer to Allah than salaat
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Fasting

Al-Siyam "Fasting"

"Ramadan is the month wherein the Quran was revealed for the guidance of mankind and to serve as the criterion (of right and wrong)...
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Essentials of Ramadan

Essentials rules and laws on the Fiqh of fasting
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Hajj

Hajj Guide

Hajj Guide with new Metro Train Map
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Hajj Guide in 1 Double Sided Page

Step-by-step details of each ritual
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Hajj & Umrah From A to Z

This booklet is designed primarily as a manual, a concept that may not be totally newto most people in our Islamic world, Briefly, it presents the material or the contents in a very consequential way to guarantee the fewest possible faults and errors
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Al-Hajj Al-Mabroor

Hajj is the fifth of the five Pillars of Islam, which Allah has enjoined on the able one; who has sufficient means (i.e., can afford the expenses for one’s conveyance, provision and residence), health and power to perform it.
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A Brief Guide to the Rites of Hajj and Umrah

This book is transcribed translation of a lecture Shaikh Usaamah Al-Qoosee gave while in New York, USA. The Shaikh gave this lecture in Masjid Ahlul-Qur’aan wa Sunnah in February of 2000 before Hajj time.
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Learn Arabic

Learning Arabic Language of the Quran

Learning The Arabic Language Of The Qur'an The message of the Qur'an is addressed to all creation, conveyed in the Arabic language. Allah Almighty says: " We have it down as an Arabic Qur'an so that you may understand." ( 12:2 ) Acquiring command over the Arabic language can be relatively easy for those who are native speakers, but can prove difficult for the non-speakers
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Learn the Language of the Holy Qur'an

This work is a self-contained and a self-directed textbook guide to the grammar that embodies Qur'anic Arabic. Thirty chapters with lesson plans to assist the reader through-out and accompanying exercises cover an exhaustive list of permutations and derivations of verbs, nouns, and sentences structure.
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Dua

40 Rabanna

This publication is a compilation of forty such verses, which are supplications imploring Allah for favors, all of which start with beseeching Allah with His title of, the Lord of all.
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Dua: The Weapon of The Believer

A treatise on the Status and etiquette of dua in Islam In this work, the author elaborates on the status, importance and etiquette of du'a in Islam, In the most comprehensive work yet to be written in English on this topic, the author discusses, amongst other matters: the excellence and benefits du'a
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Family and Society

Kindness to Parents

Kindness to Parents is a very enlightening booklet by Abdul Malik Al-Qasim. He has collected several stories and narrations that demonstrate the Birr (being dutiful) and kindness to our righteous Salaf towards their parents' needs and necessities, in obedience to Allah's worship in sincerity.
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The Fiqh Of Marriage In The Light of The Quran and Sunnah

This covers the marriage proposal, the dower, the announcing of the wedding, feast, the rights of the husband and wife, many contemporary issues and some evil customs that have crept into the marriage ceremonies and feasts throughout the Muslim world. Conclusions are consistent with the Quran and Sunnah and not biased toward any school or culture
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Child Education in Islam

This book outlines the basic Islamic concepts in child education. The author has tried to coordiante the main ideas, as well as the basics precepts for raising Muslim children in all the different spheres of life. First of all, the importance of correct belief and faith cannot be inculcated in young children except through the teaching and example of their parents; and obviously, the role of the mature and religious mother is foremost.
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Jinns

Protect Yourself From Jinn and Shaitan

by Waheed Abdusslaam Baly
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Expelling Jinn From Your Home

This book will help you to overcome all your worries, and begin a new chapter in your life. Then you will be free to think clearly, act decisively and feel at peace with yourself and others. Just read through the book and listen to the CD, following the instructions carefully, for three or six weeks in total.
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The Jinn and Human Sickness

The subject of the jinn is one which is of interest to many people. Folk stories abound, and many superstitious practices have arisen in Muslim cultures with regard to protection against the jinn. Many myths surround the ideas of the evil eye and envy, and there are many strange notions surrounding illnesses such as epilepsy and mental illness, which are often thought of as being caused by the jinn
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The World of Jinn and Devils

A closer look into the making and workings of the Jinn and Devils. It answers many of our questions as to what they eat, whether or not they marry and where they reside. It points out the goals, means and plots of Satan against the Human. It includes contemporary issues such as UFO’s, channeling and seances
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New Muslims

Discover Islam

There is hardly any place on earth today where Islam is totally unknown. More and more people have become curious enough to find out something about this much publicized religion; more often than not, they have been pleasantly surprised
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Why I Chose Islam A Story of a Priest

I was born to staunch Catholic Christian parents. Evenfrom my youngest days, my father sometimes took me along with him when he went to preach
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Testimonies of Jewish Converts To Islam

Thousands of Jews convert to Islam, from Rabbis to reform Jews, as well as Jews for Jesus, each after research, study and comparison, discover the Truth and Beauty of Islam and how Islam completes our lives, fills our spirits, and brings us closer to God and on the path of Righteousness
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Women In Islam

Salah Rules for Women

The Shariah has ordained distinct rules for men and women in many important questions of salah
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Great Women of Islam

This book is about the life stories of the Mothers of the Believers and 16 other Sahabyat who had been given the good news of the paradise in this world by Prophet Muhammad (S). There are good examples in the lifestyle of the Mothers of the believers and women Companions especially for the Muslim women
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Polygamy in Islam

Author: Bilal Philips & Jameelah Jones Publisher: International Islamic Publishing House; IIPH (Saudi Arabia) Pages: 100 Binding: Paperback Reviews "Polygamy is the Muslim practice most frequently and severely maligned by Westerners and modernist Muslims
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Women Around the Messenger

This work is an attempt at dispelling any misconception by bringing into focus biographies of the first generation of Muslim women and the important role they played in the overall development of their society, right from the beginning
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Zakaah

Fiqh Al Zakah

Like prayer, zakah in the Qur'an is an aggregate principle without much detail. Qur'an does not give rates, nisab, kinds of wealth that are zakatable, or the conditions for zakatability
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