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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Islam: The Complete and Final Message to Man

Islam: The Complete and Final Message to Man is a brief presentation of Islam defining its terms and teachings, followed by an advice to the Muslims and non-Muslims on following the path of the Righteous Predecessors

Author: Dr. Saleh As-Saleh

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/35742

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Farewell Advice of The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him)

In recent times, many sincere Muslims have looked to ascertain the situation of our Nation, and what they see were the effects of the Devil (Shaytan), the blackness of wicked deeds, and the blood of many wounds. They saw discord, disagreement, disunity, confusion, and anxiety. They perceived the evil results of not ruling according to Allah's Book - in the home, the streets, or the marketplace. They saw these results in schools, universities, books, newspapers, and the media; in fact, they even witnessed them in the best places, mosques, where innovations now flourish. And they have also seen the effects of that evil among the ranks of callers to Islam and students of knowledge.

Author: Hussain Al-Weshi

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/328668

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Fifteen Points concerning the Call and the Caller

A nice discussion of some important points needed by those callling to Islam

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1243

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Some of the Manners of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him)

This book is talking about the manners of the Prophet - peace be upon him - and shows generosity and dream, Zahedan, courage, justice and company.

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Publisher: http://www.jdci.org - Jeddah Dawah Center Website - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/330814

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Concept of God in Major Religions

Concept of God in Major Religions.

Author: Zakir Naik

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/51900

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