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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How to Become a Muslim?

An informative and detailed guide to new Muslims discussing the main pillars of Islam, Faith, as well as various commandments and prohibitions in Islam.

Author: AbdulRahman Bin Abdulkarim Al-Sheha

Publisher: Islamic Propagation Office in Rabwah

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1383

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Islam Its Foundations and Concepts

The author said in the introduction, “I write this book to invite people to the religion of Allaah … I briefly explained herein the story of the creation of the Universe, the creation of man and how he was favoured by sending Messengers to him and situation of past religions. I afterwards made an introduction to Islaam as per its meaning and pillars. So, whoever is looking for guidance will find its evidences therein, whoever is looking for salvation may find that I have explained the way to it in this book, whoever desires to follow the track of the Prophets, Messengers and righteous people will find their path herein while those who turn away from their way only befools themselves and take to the straying path. It is a matter of fact that adherents of each religion call others to it and believe that truth only abide in their religion … Thousands of those who embraced Islaam have testified that they did not know real life until after they embraced Islaam and that they did never tasted happiness except under the shade of Islaam. Since it is a fact that every human being looks for happiness, peace of mind and truth, I prepare this work to help them achieve that. I pray that Allaah makes this work purely for His sake and let it be well-accepted and make it one of those righteous deeds that will benefit its doer in this world and the next.”

Author: Muhammad ibn Abdullah as-Saheem

Translators: AbdulRafe Adyoyl Emam

Publisher: A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/255758

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Human Rights in Islam and Common Misconceptions

Human Rights in Islam and Common Misconceptions: In this booklet the author address human rights in the light of perfectly balanced system of laws and principles of Islam. These rights are bases on revelations from the Divine Book of Muslims, the Glorious Qur'an and from the Sunnah, the practice of Allah's Messenger -pbuh- the two main sources of Islamic life and jurisprudence.

Author: AbdulRahman Bin Abdulkarim Al-Sheha

Translators: Abu Salman Diya ud-Deen Eberle

Publisher: http://www.islamland.com - Islam Land Website

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/50418

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Muhammad, the Prophet of God

A booklet presented by IPC (Islamic Presentation Committee) to show people who is the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). It is divided into five sections: introduction, his life, his moral characteristics and mannerisms, his miracles and conclusion.

Publisher: http://www.ipc-kw.net - Islamic Presentation Committee Website - Kuwait

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/323530

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Al-Qur'an: The Miracle of Miracles

This is a brief book which explains the meanings and the definitions of the miracle. It also takes a look at some of the scientific facts mentioned in the Quran which modern scientists, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, affirm as true.

Author: Ahmed Deedat

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/273054

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