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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Difficult Dawah Questions

A very important book talks about some misconceptions about Islam such as: allowing husbands to beat their wives, punishments by Islam for the criminals, not allowing religious freedom which is considered intolerance, prohibiting music, and terrorism in the name of jihad.

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/318422

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A guide for the new Muslim

This is a gift for all the new Muslims who currently know the right path to Allah. This is a means to strength and preserve their belief. In this book Sheikh Jamaal al-Din Zarabozo shows the fruits of becoming a Muslim, the excellent features of Islam and all aspects of Islam. Sheikh Jamaal illustrates the pillars of faith on which one’s belief is based and the pillars of Islam which contain the best practical deeds (e.g. prayer) and the best deeds of the heart i.e. the monotheism. As Islam is a social religion, Sheikh explains the Muslim’s behavior towards all individuals in the society, old or young, whether they embrace Islam or not. Afterwards he puts up some notice about both of the permissible and prohibited financial dealings. He also mentions the factors which increase the one’s belief and help the Muslim to abide by Allah’s commands. He refers to the obstacles (e.g. lust, misconception and ignorance) in the path of the Muslims prevent him from continuing his way to Allah. He also shows the prerequisites of the sincere repentance which is between the person and his God without a mediator. Finally, he gives a word for the new Muslim.

Author: Jamaal Zarabozo

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/193813

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Who Should Perform Ijtihad?

The Importance of the issue of ijtihad, who has the right to make it, and caution of speaking about the religion without knowledge

Author: Salman Bin Fahad al-Awdah

Publisher: http://www.islamtoday.net - Islam Today Website

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1403

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Family System In Islam

A comprehensive and scholarly look at the family unit in Islam, from its conception via marriage to rights and roles of the partners that make for a successful team. The learned author also squarely confronts more touching issues such as polygamy, modes of divorce, and social equality.

Author: Zinat Kauther

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

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

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/328614

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Fiqh Made Easy

In this work, the world- renowned scholar of comparative fiqh, Dr. Saalih al-Sadlaan of Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University discusses the most important issues of fiqh. In this work, the author has done an excellent job of concisely mentioning the most important aspects of the different fiqh topics he discussed. Furthermore, he has discussed many issues that are not greatly discussed in the English literature, such as the rules concerning bequests and endowments. Hence, this work was chosen to be translated as a welcomed addition to the available English literature.

Author: Saleh Bin Ganim Al-Sadlan

Translators: Jamaal Zarabozo

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/207459

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