Rules Governing The Criticism Of Hadith

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

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/291284

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Fiqh as-Sunnah: The Book of Hajj

One of the most detailed books describing the rulings of Hajj, Umrah, and visiting the Masjid of the Prophet (peace be upon him).

Author: Sayid Sabiq

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1395

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The Dajjaal

A detailed description of the Dajjaal as mentioned in various ahaadeeth.

Author: Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

Publisher: Islamic Propagation Office in Rabwah

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1361

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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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Explanation of the Four Principles

This book centers around four foundation rules that help explain the meaning of shirk and clarify the many misconceptions that surround the subject.

Author: Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahhab

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Translators: Shuwana Abdul-Azeez

Publisher: A website Quran and Sunnah : http://www.qsep.com

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/371005

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The Book Of Prayer

The Book Of Prayer: Salaat (Prayer) is one of the main obligations which Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) has ordained on His servants. It is the first act of worship decreed on the Muslim Nation (Ummah) by Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) and was ordained on the night of the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) ascension to the seven heavens. It is the second of the five pillars of Islam after the proclamation of the “Shahada” (the words of witness).

Author: Nathif Jami Adam

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

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

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/313881

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