Celebrating Valentine's Day

Due to the pitiful state which the Ummah of Muhammad (may God praise him) is in, due to the lack of knowledge of Muslims about their religion, and due to the high regard which some Muslims hold for Western thought and culture, we see that a hideous practice which contradicts the very principles of chastity and honor in Islam has crept into many Muslim societies. Many people don't realize the origins and consequences of this shameful celebration, but rather blindly follow its rites and customs to be "closer" to the West, not thinking of the sin and displeasure they are earning from Allah.This Book study the ruling concerning this celebration and statements of scholars in this regard.

Author: Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

Publisher: Islamic Propagation Office in Rabwah

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1353

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The Most Excellent Manner of Seeking Forgiveness

This booklet deals with one of the most important topics to which the Muslim should give attention in his life and for which he should have the utmost concern. Included in it is the explanation of a tremendous way of seeking forgiveness, from amongst the various forms of seeking forgiveness that occur in the sunnah of the Prophet.

Author: AbdurRazzaaq AbdulMuhsin Al-Abbaad

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/51914

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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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Section on Raising the Hands in the Prayer

In the religion of Islam after declaring the shahadah, the second most important pillar is the Salaah (prayer). Whenever the messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to pray, He used to raise both his hands up to his ears or shoulders during the first takbeer, before ruku’ and after ruku, as is proven from the Mutawaatir ahadith. In common language, it is called “Rafa Yadain”.

Author: Muhammad ibn Ismaeel al-Bukhari - Abu Taher Zubair Ali Zeei

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Publisher: www.kitabosunnat.com

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/385838

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The Fasting of Ramadan

The Fasting of Ramadan: a reference that simplified all matters pertaining to the fast and Ramadan in this short and concise treatise.

Author: Muhammad Jameel Zeeno

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/177570

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Seventy Ways to Earn Reward from Allah

Many deeds through which a Muslim can earn great rewards

Publisher: Daar Al-Watan

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1319

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