Evolution of Fiqh

The author says in the introduction of the second edition, “The overall purpose of this book is to acquaint the reader with the historical factors behind the formulation of Islamic law (Fiqh), in order that he or she may better understand how and why the various schools of Islamic law (Madh-habs) came about. It is hoped that this understanding will in turn, provide a basis for overcoming the petty differences and divisions which occur when present-day followers of different schools of people without definite schools try to work together. Thus, another aim of this book is to provide a theoretical framework for the reunification of the Madhhabs and an ideological basis for Islamic community work free from the divisive effects of Madh-hab factionalism.” The book consists of six chapters: foundation, establishment, building, flowing, consolidation, and stagnation and decline.

Author: Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/291542

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Enjoy Your Life

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

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/308397

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A Summary of Islamic Jurisprudence

This is very easy and important book which shows the shar’i rulings and their evidences. This is useful book for any Muslim hopes to abide by Islam as it should be. It contains topics e.g. purification, prayer, zakah, fasting, pilgrimage and Jihad. Afterwards, it begins to show the other rulings e.g. trade transactions, partnership, sharecropping and renting, reclamation of wastelands and possession of allowable objects, inheritance, marriage, divorce, breastfeeding, legal retribution, prescribed punishments, food, oaths and vows, and judiciary. This soft copy was not produced by Islamhouse.com but taken from one of Islamic websites.

Author: Saleh Bin Fawzaan al-Fawzaan

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/250010

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Course in Aqeedah

A very useful article shows the pure Islamic belief of monotheism. It briefly mentions that Allah alone is worthy of worship, He is worshipped directly and Allah is not like his creation nor his creation is like him.

Author: Abdur-Rahman Demashqeyyah

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Publisher: An Islamic centre of Qatar www.fanar.gov.qa

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/374053

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Isbaal and the Approved Length of the Lower Garment

In Islam some things are permissible and some are forbidden such as backbiting, gossiping, and slander. The writer gave evidences from the Qur'aan and Sunnah on backbiting, gossiping and so on...

Author: Dr. Saleh As-Saleh

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Publisher: Cooperative Office for Propagation, Guidance, and Warning of Expatriates in the city of AlQaseem - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/330833

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Why Were We Created ?

have you ever asked; why was I created? why I am here? what am I doing in this world? why did God created me?.. This book will help you find the answers.

Author: Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

Publisher: http://www.islambasics.com - Islam Basics Website

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/51910

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