Islamic Studies Book 1

The "Islamic Studies" series of books by the prolific writer and scholar Dr. Bilal Philips are part of a meticulously written series intended to guide young Muslims in a manner that helps them acquire a thorough practical and spiritual foundation. This series have been generally acknowledged as an excellent introduction set to the principles of the Islamic faith, with core sciences discussed and explored, for both the new Muslim as well as the "old" Muslim wishing to brush up on the fundamentals.

Author: Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/273077

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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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Dawah to Christians

This is an important book talks about the sects of Christianity i.e. Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Jehovah’s Witness, etc. In addition, it shows the differences and the unifying beliefs among them. It also focuses on the way of Jesus regarding pork, alcohol, polygamy, fasting, interest, greeting, veiling, prostration, ablutions and circumcision. Finally, it gives a chapter about the authorship of the Bible.

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/318733

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Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) In The Bible

I will raise them up a prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him. Upon whom to these characteristics of the awaited prophet apply? Upon Jesus or Muhammad (peace be upon them). This book examines these prophecies in a very logical and scientific method.

Author: Jamal Badawi

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/320540

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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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Night Prayer in Ramadan

A most rewarding and fulfilling part of a Muslim's worship are those blessed moments that he spends praying in the depth of the night, privately addressing his Great Lord, sincerely glorifying Him, humbly imploring Him - beseeching His forgiveness and asking Him for favors. The voluntary "night prayer", or qiyaam, is indispensable for a person's moral, spiritual, and physical welfare. Yet, it is greatly misunderstood and largely neglected by most Muslims

Author: Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee

Translators: Abu Maryam Ismaeel Alarcon

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/51799

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