40 Ahadith On The Virtues On Women

In the ahadith reference is made of the merit, praise and glad tidings of virtuous women. Ahadith of the beloved Nabi saw regarding the respect, partiality and consideration to be shown to them and whose
study is equally necessary for pious men whereby they may recognize and appreciate the rights of their wives. By fulfilling their rights, one can attain the pleasure of this world and the next. Women, too, should
make this true and natural religion, which has given them a distinct place and honour, completely theirs.

A Gift For Women- What She Must Know

Certain Islamic laws are directed exclusively at women. But these same laws are what women are not aware of, not because of ignorance but because of modesty and shyness, which prevent them from asking others about these laws. Unfortunately, men also pay very little attention to such laws, because they are not affected by them directly. Thus, these laws have been compiled in the form of a booklet under separate headings. Such a booklet is greatly needed.

A Gift for Muslim Bride

A Gift for Muslim Bride

By Shaykh Muhammad Haneef Abdul Majeed

Clothing and Purdah

Taken from Bahishti Zewar

Written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi

Islam The choice of Thinking Women

Islam The choice of Thinking Women

by Ismail Adam Patel

A book for "Thinking Women"

Part of the FORWARD

here is no doubt that the issue of the status of woman in Islam is among the most abused and most worn out propaganda tool in the hands of the Islamaphobe lobby worldwide. Their barrage of abuse against Islam on this score has resulted in great confusion in the minds of people, including unfortunately, some Muslims. The unreasonable and sometimes paranoiac extent to which they have stooped to hype up public opinion against Islamic Hijab, a symbol of modesty and dignity in Muslim female garb, can be understood from the caption of a photograph in one weekly journal of International circulation which carries the photograph of a Muslim woman donning a veil as 'The veiled threat of Islam!.

In a climate where such hostility exists against the viewpoint of Islam on the status of woman, it is of absolute necessity that the distortions and confusion created by the Western media be rectified in a clear, sober, captivating and intellectual fashion. Another essential element is to present the facts in a manner that is understood and appreciated even by unbiased non-Muslims seeking the truth. At least this would repair some of the damage done to the good name of Islam by those hell-bent on vilifying it by any means

Menstruation and Related Issues

Menstruation and Related Issues
A Simple Guide

THE STATUS OF WOMEN

THE STATUS OF WOMEN
by Hazrat Moulana Abdul Hamid Ishaq Saheb

An inspiring book...

The Destructive Consequences of not Observing Purdah

THE DESTRUCTIVE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT OBSERVING PURDAH
(INTERMINGLING OF SEXES)

By Shaykh Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar (Raheemahullah)

The Education of Women

Written by Maulana Asraf Ali Thanvi

The Laws of Menstruation Postnatal Bleeding Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

The Laws of Menstruation Postnatal Bleeding Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

By Rashida Esakjee & Abdur Rahman ibnYusuf

Beautiful Sunnahs of the Beloved Nabi

Beautiful Sunnahs of the Beloved Nabi sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam
by Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar (Raheemahullah)

His Charchter was the Qur'an

His Charchter was the Qur'an
By Shaykh Yunus Ptel (Raheemahullah)

Aisha RA was asked,
"What was the character of the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam?"

She replied,
"His character was the Qur'an"
(Muslim)

Muhammad The Greatest

Written by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat

Muhammad The Last Prophet

Muhammad(Peace and Blessings be upon him)
THE LAST PROPHET (A Short Biography)

By Sayyid Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi

Seerah of The Final Messenger (Khatme Nubuwwat)

Seerah of The Final Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam

Content:
I Khatm Al-Nubuwwah Fi’l Qur’an 22
II Khatm Al-Nubuwwah Fi’l Hadith 170
III The Doctrine of Khatm Al-Nubuwwah as Elucidated in the Sayings of the
Companions

by Mufti Muhammed Shafi’

Shamaail Tirmidhi - Khasaail Nabawi SAWS

The Saamaa-il of Imaam Abu 'Eesa Tirmiei has a collection of 397 ahadith and is divided into 55 chapters on the physical description and character of our beloved Nabi Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam. It has been printed on numerous occasions and many commentaries have been written on it. The present English translation and commentary is of the Khasaa-il Nabawi Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam by the late Shaykhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakariyya Rabmatullahi 'Alayhi. It will enable a Muslim to achieve a link and connection with the one whom Allah Ta'aala has made as a mercy unto mankind, and most certainly Allah has spoken the truth when He mentions in His Book: "Verily, you (0 Muhammad) are of a very high (noble) character"

Written by Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakaria RA

Stories (Sacrifices & Devotion) Of The Sahabah RA (Fazail E Amal)

It was in the year 1353 A.H. that an eminent Sheikh, who is my patron and for whom I have every respect, enjoined me to compile a book containing stories of the companions of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), with special reference to the Faith and Practices of the women and children of his time. The main idea underlying this behest was that Muslim mothers, while going to bed at night, instead of telling myths and fables to their children, may narrate to them such real and true tales of the golden age of Islam that would create in them an Islamic spirit of love and esteem for Sahabah, and thereby improve their 'Imaan'; and the proposed book may, thus, be a useful substitute for the current story books. It became essential for me to comply with the desire of the Sheikh, for, besides being under moral debt and obligation to him for his immense beneficence, I consider the goodwill of such godly people to be the source of success in this world and the Hereafter.

Written by Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakaria RA

The Battles of the Prophet

The Battles of the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam
Ibn Katheer

The Life of Rasul Allah SAW

Written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi

The Life of the Sahaba RA (Hayatus Sahabah RA)

The biographies of the Sahabah contain the history of men who accepted the invitation of Islam when it was presented to them. Their hearts testified to its truth and all they said when they were called towards Allaah and His Rasool SAW was, "Our Rabb, we have certainly heard the caller (Rasulullaah SAW) calling to Imaan (saying), 'Believe in your Rabb!' so we believedN(').They placed'their hands in the hands of Rasurullaah SAW and it became easy for them to sacrifice their lives, their wealth and their families. They then began to find pleasure in the difficulties and hardships that afflicted them in the course of calling others towards Allaah. In this manner, conviction permeated their hearts and gained mastery over their bodies and their minds. They displayed the wonderful belief in the unseen, undying love for Allaah and Rasulullaah SAW compassion for the Mu'mineen and sternness towards the Kuffaar.

Written by Hadhrat Moulana Yusuf Khandelwi

Turban Kurta Topee - In Light Of Sunnah & Practice Of The Sahaba & Tabieen

Introduction

After exhaustive rescarch, the wealth of Ahaadith with regard to the Turbaan, Kurta and Topee has been presented to you. The practice of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and the Sahaaba (Radiallahu Anhum) in this regard becomes crystal clear from these Ahaadith. However the reader must realize that the actual benefit of knowledge can only be realised through practice.

Uswai Rasool Akram (The Ways Of The Prophet Muhammad)

Uswai Rasool Akram

The Ways of the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam
by Dr. Abdul Hai

A compilation of the complete way of life of our beloved Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam.

His Traits and Character

Ways and Manners

His Worship

&

A compilation of the Rights & Social Etiquettes

List of Du'as for Various Occasions

Virtues Of Blessings On Prophet SAW (Fazail - E - Durood)

Through the benevolence and favour of Allah and solely by His grace, and through the affection of His pious servants, this humble and sinful servant has written many books regarding virtues [of certain actions], which have also been incorporated into the programme of the tablīghī movement in Nizamuddin. Hundreds of letters from friends indicate that they have proven very beneficial.

This sinful servant has no part to play in this. Firstly, only by the grace of Allāh has it been possible. Secondly, the blessings of the Prophet(Sallallahu A’lihi Wassalam)ic sayings that have been translated in these books and thirdly, the blessings of the pious elders upon whose order these books have been written, has this book transpired. It is only through the grace of Allāh that the defects of this sinful servant were not an obstacle in the path of these blessings. O Allah, all praise is due to You and all gratitude is due to You. O Allah, I cannot enumerate your praises. You are as You have praised Yourself.

Written by Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakaria RA

Women around the Messenger

Women around the Messenger

Remembrance Of Death

For almost 30 years it has been the practice of this servant to listen to the biographies, sayings or generally understood compilations of his elders in the gathering after the, 'Asr salaah. The reason fordoing so is that during this time besides the daily average of 30 to 40 visitors the local people also come. Hence, it is may heart's desire that some of the jewels of these elders fall on their ears which would benefit them in both the worlds. This servant does not know how to deliver lectures and does not desire to waste his time in futile talk.

It is not only good conviction, but rather, it is a reality that Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta 'aala through His Bounty and Grace had given these elders a complete portion in following the Sunnah of Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Those who are well aware of the life, practices and sayings of Prophet (Sallullahu Alaihi Wasallam) and who participated in the gathering of these elders for a few days will themselves realise this fact. The sayings of these elders are pieces of jewels and their silence a means of internal (spiritual) progress.

Written by Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakaria RA

A life of Piety

A life of Piety
by Shaykh Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar (Raheemahullah)

Some people regard the urge to sin to be contrary to piety. They remain in complete anxiety due to these urges. Shaytan misleads led them by saying that a person can never become a saint if he has these urges. How many ignorant ones have not been able to differentiate between the urge to sin and sin itself. Due to this, they lose all hope, fulfill their urges and become deprived of the proximity of the Creator.....

What is Tqwa?
Who is a Muttaqi?

Read the book to find out the answers

Combating the Whisperings of Shaytaan

Combating the Whisperings of Shaytaan
Shaykh Yunus Patel (Raheemahulla)

“And say : My Lord! I seek refuge with You from the whisperings (suggestions) of the Shayateen. And I seek refuge with You, my Lord, lest they may attend (or come near) me.” ( Surah Al-Mu`minoon 23 : 97/98 )

In the scheme of creation, Allah Ta’ala created the earth as the battlefield between Hazrat Adam (‘Alaihis Salaam), his children, and Shaytaan and his progeny.

The intense hatred and inbred enmity of Shaytaan for us, the progeny of Hazrat Adam (‘Alaihis Salaam), stems from him having been rejected and cursed by Allah Ta’ala for defying and challenging Allah Ta’ala and refusing to make sajda to Sayyedena Adam (‘Alaihis Salaam). In the course of Shaytaan’s deadly and ruthless revenge, a relentless battle between these two forces ensues till Qiyaamah.

Feeling Spiritually Low

Feeling Spiritually Low
by Shaykh Yunus Patel (Raheemahullah)

Many people complain about hitting a spiritual low and not being able to manoeuvre himself out of the darkness of that depression and spiritual inactivity.

Ikhlas

Ikhlas
by Shaykh Yunus Patel (Raheemahullah)

“SAY (O MUHAMMAD): ‘VERILY, MY SALAAT (PRAYER), MY SACRIFICE, MY LIVING, AND MY DYING ARE FOR ALLAH, THE LORD OF THE WORLDS.’”
[SURAH AL-AN’AAM 6 : 162]

Islahi Khutbat - Discourses On Islamic Way Of Life

The English version of the Islahi Khutbat, has been published by Darul Isha'at Pakistan. This is solely because of the Favours of Allah on us and the prayers of our mentors.

This is the translation of the reformative speeches of Mufti Justice Mawlana Muhammad Taqi Usmani may Allah prolong his benefits over us. He has been given these lectures for about ten years every week at the Bait uld Mukarram Masjid, Karachi. Those who attend these lectures gain much knowledge theoretically and practically.  These lectures are being recorded on audio cassettes and books are published subsequently. These cassettes and books cater to those who understand the Urdu language.

Love for Allah

Love for Allah

by Shayk Zufiqar Ahmed Naqshbandi

Learn about the importance & effects of the love for Allah!
Know about the conditions of the lovers of Allah!!

Maa'rife Mathnawi

Maa'rife Mathnawi

A Commentary of the Mathnavi of Moulana Jalaluddin Rumi

by SHAYKH HAKIM MUHAMMAD AKHTAR (RAHEEMAHULLAH)

Manifestation of Allah's Attraction

Manifestation of Allah's Attraction
By Shaykh Muhammad Akhtar (Raheemahullah)

A Beautiful book....

Patience And Gratitude

Patience and Gratitude
By Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah

Patience, or patient perseverance, is obligatory, according to the consensus of the scholars, and it is half of faith (îmân), the other half of which is gratitude (shukr). Patience is mentioned in the Qur’ân around ninety times.

This book has been written to highlight the urgent need for patience, and to explain that our happiness in this life and our salvation in the hereafter depends on patience.

Patience and the Position of the Siddiqeen

Patience and the Position of the Siddiqeen
By Shaykh Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar (Raheemahullah)

Reformation of Character

Reformation of Character
By Shaykh Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar (Raheemahullah)

Taubah (repentance)
Khauf(Fear)
Hope (in the Mercy of Allah Ta'ala)
Haya (Modesty)

...and more

Shari'at & Tasawwuf

by Maseehul Ummat, Maulana Mohammed Maseehullah Khan Sherwaani
one of the greatest of authorities in Tasawwuf of our times

THE NATURE OF TASAWWUF The department of the Shariat relating to a’male batini (esoteric acts or states of the heart) is called Tasawwuf and Suluk; and, the department of the Shariat relating to a’male zahiri (exoteric acts or physical acts) is called Fiqh. The subject matter dealt with by Tasawwuf is tahtheebe akhlaq or the adornment of character while the motive of this branch of the Shariat is the attainment of Divine Pleasure. The method of acquisition of this Divine Pleasure is total obedience to the commands of the Shariat.

Tasawwuf in fact is the rooh (soul) and state of perfection of the Deen. Its function is to purify the batin (the heart) of man from the lowly bestial attributes of lust, calamities of the tongue, anger, malice, jealousy, love of the world, love for fame, niggardliness, greed, ostentation, vanity, deception, etc. At the same time it (Tasawwuf) aims at the adornment of the heart with the lofty attributes of repentance, perseverance, gratefulness, fear of Allah, hope, abstention, tauheed, trust, love sincerity, truth, meditation, reckoning, contemplation, etc. In this way, attention towards Allah Ta’ala is inculcated in man. This is in fact the purpose of life. Tasawwuf or Tareeqat is therefore not at all negatory of the Deen and Shariat. On the contrary it is incumbent for every Muslim to become a Sufi (one who follows the path of Tasawwuf). Minus Tasawwuf, a Muslim cannot truly be described as a perfect Muslim

The Enjoyment of Zikr & Pleasure in giving up Sin

The Enjoyment of Zikr & Pleasure in giving up Sin
By Shaykh Muhammad Akhtar (Raheemahullah)

Treatment for Anger

Treatment for Anger

by Shaykh Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar (Raheemahullah)

A very beneficial little booklet on how to control anger because anger is not a bad thing, but to use it in a wrong place is bad.

What is the Reality of Tasawwuf

What is the Reality of Tasawwuf
by Shaykh Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar (Raheemahullah)

Zikr-e-Ilahi

(0 Believers) Do not become like those who became forgetful about Allah

Differences In The Ummah And The Straight Path

Differences In The Ummah And The Straight Path

By Maulana Muhammad Yusuf Ludhianvi (رحمه الله)

A critical look at the Shia-Sunni, Hanafi-Wahabi, and Deobandi-Barelvi-Maudoodi differences.

Answers the oft-repeated questions: Why the differences? Who should we follow?

A must read!

Differences Of The Imams

Differences Of The Imams

By Shaykh ul Hadeeth Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhlawi (رحمه الله)

If the Imams of the four schools [madhahib] (رحمة الله عليهم) established all of their rulings from the Qur’an and the Sunna, why have they differed on so many points? How can two authentic narrations from the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) appear to contradict one another? When is it acceptable for Muslims to differ over religious matters? What did the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) mean when he said, “The differences of my Umma are a source of mercy?”

Shoulder To Shoulder, Not Feet To Feet!

Shoulder to Shoulder, Not Feet to Feet!

Muhammad Yusuf Danka

The Muqtadi should join their shoulders with others in the row either side of them (the feet should not be so far apart that shoulders cannot be joined) and not leave any space between each other. The feet and chest should face towards the Qibla. No individual should be slightly forward or behind the others (they should all be in one ‘straight’ line.)

The Imam should stand in a central position to the rows behind him the Muqtadis should form rows, completing the front rows first.

Rasullulah stated that the Imam should be ahead of the rows in a central position and no gaps should left in the rows. (Sunan Abu Dawood, vol 1, p99)

We will now explain how to position the feet in Salah through the correct meanings and purpose of the Ahadith of the Prophet , the actions of the companions , statements of the Khulafa Rashideen and the rulings of the four Imams of Fiqh .رحمه الله تعالى اجمعين

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The Legal Status of following a Madhab

The Legal Status of following a Madhab

by Mufti Taqi Uthmani.

No Muslim can deny that Islam's real message is to obey Allah alone. Emphasis has been placed upon following the Prophet Muhammed sallalahu alaihi wa sallam because he represented Allah's commandments through his words and actions. Allah and His Messenger have to be unequivocally followed in what is halal (permissible) and what is haram (forbidden): what is allowed and what is not. Whoever believes in following anyone besides Allah and His Messenger and regards that person as independent (of Allah and His Messenger) is surely outside the fold of Islam. Thus, every Muslim should attempt to follow the commandments of the Qur'an and Sunnah (the traditions and norms of the Prophet sallalahu alaihi wa sallam).

Understanding Taqleed

UNDERSTANDING TAQLEED
FOLLOWING ONE OF THE FOUR GREAT IMAMS

By Mufti Muhammad Sajjad.

Whether or not a person should follow one of the four schools is an issue that has created much confusion among Muslims today. It is hoped this short treatise will serve to dispel much of the misinformation regarding this issue and furnish the details for why the four schools (Hanafī, Mālikī, Shāfiʿī and Hanbalī) have such a central role in Sunnī Islām.

Who are the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah?

Who are the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah?

When Rasulullaah r informed the Sahabah y that conflict will arise after
he passes away, they asked him what he advised them to do during
such times. It was then that Rasulullaah r instructed them with the
words, “Hold fast to my Sunnah as well as the Sunnah of the rightly
guided Khulafaa who will come after me.” In this Hadith, Rasulullaah r
has issued the command that (1) his Sunnah as well as (2) the Sunnah
of the Khulafaa Raashideen need to be held fast on to......

Why Follow Madhab And Correct Way Of Salat In Hanafi Madhab

Introduction

Very often the following question is posed to many people: "Do you follow the Deen of Imaam Abu Hanifa (R.A.) or the Deen of Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam)?" "Obviously the Deen of Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam)," comes the instant reply. The second question is then posed: "Why then do you call yourself a Hanafi?" The person not well versed is perplexed by this question. Doubts are then created in his mind. He soon starts gradually drifting towards the abandoning of taqleed i.e. following one of the four illustrious Imaams viz. Imaam Abu Hanifa (R.A.), Imaam Shafi'i (R.A.), Imaam Malik (R.A.) and Imaam Ahmad bin Hanbal (R.A.).

By means of the type of questions that have been mentioned above, a deliberate attempt is made to create a misconception in the minds of the unwary — that if you are a Hanafi, you are following the Deen of Imaam Abu Hanifa (R.A.), NOT the Deen of Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam). This is an absolute fallacy. Imaam Abu Hanifa (R.A.), Imaam Shafi'i (R.A.) and the other Imaams did not invent any Deen of their own. They strictly followed the one and only Deen — the Deen of Islam brought by Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam). Their followers are hence also following the same Deen — the Deen of Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam).

Written by Sheikh Muhammad Ilyas Faisal

Illuminating Discourses on the Noble Qur'an

Illuminating Discourses on the Noble Qur'an
by Mufti Muhammad Ashiq Ilahi

Read Online:
http://www.youblisher.com/p/553976-Illuminating-Discourses-on-the-Noble-...

Ma'ariful Hadith

Written by Maulana Manzoor Nomani

Muntakhab Ahadith

Muntakhab Ahadith - A selection of Authentic Hadith relating to the six points of Da'wa (invitation to the Greatness of Allah)

Written by Maulana Yousuf Kandhalvi RA

Remedies From (Amale) The Holy Quran

Written by Mulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi

Stories of the Qur'an

Stories of the Qur'an

by Ibn Katheer

Virtues of Holy Quran (Fazail E Amal - Quran)

These hurriedly written pages contain forty ahadith (Plural of hadith-a saying of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), which I have compiled on virtues of the Holy Quran, in obedience to such people whose words are law for me and following whom is most valuable to me. One of the special favours of Allah, the Sanctified and Pure, which have always descended upon the higher Madrash (religious school) of Mazahir-ul-Ulum, Sharanpur has been the annual gathering of this Madarash for the purpose of briefly mentioning the progress of the institution. For this gathering at the Madrasah, not much effort is made to collect speakers, preachers and the famous people of India, but
more attention is paid to invite men whose hearts are full of love for Allah and Masha'ikh (saintly people) who prefer to live unknown.

Written by Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakaria RA

Ma'ariful-Quran

Foreword

Maulana Muhammad Taqi Usmani
  "Ma'ariful-Qur'an is the name of a detailed Urdu commentary of the Holy Qur'an written by my father Maulan Mufti Muhammad Shafi one of the eminent scholars who served as a professor and as a grand Mufti of Darul-Uloom Deoband, the well-known university of the Islamic Sciences in the sub-continent of India. In 1943, he resigned from Darul-Uloom, due to his active involvement in the Pakistan movement, and when Pakistan came into existence, he migrated to Karachi where he devoted his life for this new homeland of the Muslims and served the country in different capacities. He also established  Darul-Uloom Karachi, an outstanding institute of Islamic Sciences on the pattern of Darul-Uloom Deoband, which is regarded today as the biggest private institute of higher Islamic education in Pakistan."
Written by Maulana Mufti Muhammad Shafi
Translated by Prof. Muhammad Hasan Askari, Prof. Muhammad Shamim
Revised by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani

Live Like Brothers Deal Like Strangers

This short treatise, "LIVE LIKE BROTHERS - DEAL LIKE STRANGERS" is a translation of an article by Hazrath Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani Saheb (mudda Zilluhu). The original article titled "Mua'malaat Ki Safai Aur Tanazu 'aat" was published in the July-94 issue of the monthly urdu magazine Al-Balaagh. The basic lesson expounded in this article is the total clarification of all our transactions and monetary matters. Hazrath Mufti Muhammad Taqi Saheb (mudda zilluhu), in his capacity as a judge of the Shariah court, has immense experience in these matters. In the light of this experience he has vividly described the common problems that repeatedly occur in our dealings - and has given practical solutions to these problems.

Mudarabah

“Mudarabah” is a special kind of partnership where one partner gives money to another for investing it in a commercial enterprise. The investment comes from the first partner who is called “rabb-ul-mal”, while the management and work is an exclusive responsibility of the other, who is called “mudarib”.

Written by Maulana Taqi Usmani

Musharakah

‘Musharakah’ is a word of Arabic origin which literally means sharing. In the context of business and trade it means a joint enterprise in which all the partners share the profit or loss of the joint venture. It is an ideal alternative for the interest-based financing with far reaching effects on both production and distribution. In the modern capitalist economy, interest is the sole instrument indiscriminately used in financing of every type. Since Islam has prohibited interest, this instrument cannot be used for
providing funds of any kind. Therefore, ‘Musharakah’ can play a vital role in an economy based on Islamic principles.

Written by Maulana Taqi Usmani

Musharakah and Mudarabah as Modes of Finance

The concept of musharakah and mudarabah envisaged in the books of Islamic Fiqh generally presumes that these contracts are meant for initiating a joint venture whereby all the partners participate in the business right from it’s inception and continue to be partners upto the end of the business when all the assets are liquidated . One can hardly find in the traditional books of Islamic Fiqh the concept of a running business where partners join and leave the enterprise without affecting in any way the continuity of the business. Obviously, the classical books of Islamic Fiqh were written in an environment where the large scale commercial enterprises were not in vogue and the commercial activities were not so complex as they are today. Therefore, they did not generally dwell upon the question of such a running business.

Written by Maulana Taqi Usmani

Principles Of Business

Written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi

Principles Of Shariah Governing Islamic Investment Funds

The term ‘Islamic Investment Fund’ here means a joint pool wherein the investors contribute their surplus money for the purpose of its investment to earn halal profits in strict conformity with the precepts of Islamic Shariah. The subscribers of the Fund may receive a document certifying their subscription and entitling them to the pro-rata profits actually earned by the Fund.

Written by Maulana Taqi Usmani

Salam and Istisna

Written by Maulana Taqi Usmani

Complete Guide to Ramadhan

Since Allah created man, Satan has vowed to lead him astray. Thus we have the enemy who has misled millions of people and who will continue to do so at every opportunity.
Man has within himself two forces colliding all the time; the force of good and the force of evil. Man’s behaviour depends upon which force has the upper hand. In the month of Ramadhan, Allah blesses us with all the means to enable the force of good to supercede the evil forces. One must therefor

Daily Prayer From Quran And Sunnah - Munazate Maqbul

Written by Maulana Ashaf Ali Thanvi

Easy Good Deeds

Introduction

Allah has created this world so that creatures living here may, through good actions, provide for the Hereafter and do deeds that may earn for them Divine pleasure. However, we become so engrosed in the affairs of worldly life that we become oblivious of the true purpose of this life. So every living moment from morn till eve is spent in making earthly life better and more and more pleasant. In this struggle there are few of Allah's bondsmen who think of bettering their lot in the Hereafter, although it is an established fact, which even tie most hardened atheist cannot deny, that everyone has to leave this world one day and none knows exactly when the summons would come.

Written by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani

Eden Of Heart

Written by Mufti Rasheed Ahmed

Furu Ul Iman - Branches Of Iman

Written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi

Islamic Faith & Practice

Written by Maulana Manzoor Numani

Jummah and Eid Salah

Written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi

Merits and Precepts of Hajj

We praise Him and solicit blessings for His noble Messenger. Hundreds of Ulama have written a large number of books on the precepts of Hajj in different languages at different times. Some of them are very detailed while some are brief. The Purpose of this small treatise is only to give an account of the necessary dictates for Hajj in easy language with easy classification.

Written by Mufti Taqi Usmani

Prayer with Jammat (Congregationally)

Written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi

Six Fundamentals Or Qualities (Fazail E Amal)

Written by Maulana Aashiq Ilahi RA

The Month of Ramadan

Written by Mufti Taqi Usmani

The Muslim at Prayer

Written by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat

The Prophet Wazaif

Our Holy Prophet SAW has said :
“Every Muslim has Six duties to perform for every other Muslim.” and they are as follows:-
1. When he becomes sick, to visit him.
2. When he dies, to attend his funeral.
3. When called for, in a certain calamity, to assist him.
4. When he makes salaam, to reply.
5. When he sneezes, to say May Allah I have mercy on you.
6. And to always be a well wisher for him, whether he be present
or absent.

The Virtues of Charity In Islam

Written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi

Virtues of Hajj (Fazail - E - Hajj)

The missionary work of my late uncle has been ably taken over by his son Maulana Yusuf (R.A), who being filled with the same desire to let Islam shine once more, had visited the Holy Land solely for the purpose of commencing the Tablighi activity in Hejaz from where Islam originally shone forth. His father too, insisted on this, holding the view that when this movement takes root there, among the children of the people who originally spread it, much can be achieved. During his tow campaigns in Hejaz, Maulana Yusuf noticed that a vast numbers of the pilgrims who gather there annually are well nigh completely unacquainted with the virtues and aadaab of Hajj. They seem to be unaware of the vast blessing of this great form of worship with the result that they do not return home with the feelings, the inspiration and enthusiasm for righteousness with which they should have returned. For this reason Maulana Yusuf insisted on me that a booklet with Ahadith and explanation on Hajj should be compiled to be put before the Ummah so that intending Hajees should set forth for Hajj prepared with the proper enthusiasm for those special spiritual inspiration as are required by them. It is hoped that when the proper condition for Hajj is created within the heart of the Hajjee, he shall have the desire to carry out the functions of the Deen more diligently. Further, when more and more such people performing Hajj in proper fashion are present, their intermingling with the Arabs will surely encourage the Arabs to have serious thoughts about Islam and working for Islam.

Written by Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakaria RA

Virtues of Salat/Namaz (Fazail E Amal - Salat)

The indifference of Muslims towards practising Islam these days is too well known. So much so that even Salaat, which is the most important pillar of Islam (after Imaan) and the first and the foremost thing to be reckoned on the Day of Judgement, is being badly neglected. Although every call to 'Islam', nowadays, seems to be only a cry in the wilderness, yet experience shows that efforts in this direction are not altogether fruitless. The glorious words of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) are sure to benefit those with a receptive and submissive frame of mind. With this idea in view and to comply with the long-standing request of some of my dear friends, I have taken upon myself to write this booklet, which is the second of the series on 'Tabligh', the first one being "Virtues of Tabligh."

Written by Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakaria RA

Virtues of Zikir/Rememberance of Allah (Fazail E Amal - Zikir)

The sacred name of Almighty Allah carries the blessings, taste, sweetness, thrill, and peace of mind that is invariably experienced by one who has practised and remained absorbed in His zikr for a considerable time. This name brings joy to the heart and peace of mind. Today there is a wave of discontentment in the whole world; and the letters that I receive daily contain mostly accounts of worries and anxieties. The object of this booklet is that people who lack peace of mind, whether in an individual or collective capacity, may be told how to overcome their malady and that the good and blessed persons may be benefitted by the general publication of the virtues of zikr of Almighty Allah. It is just possible that the study of this booklet may inspire some people to recite the sacred name of Allah with sincerity (ikhlaas) and this may prove useful to me (also) at the time when only good deeds will prove helpful. Of course, Almighty Allah can, through His sheer grace, forgive one who has no good deeds to his credit.

Written by Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakaria RA

Wedding Customs

The innovations incorporated in wedding ceremonies and the violation of the Shari'ah are alarming to any Allah fearing person, not to speak of the expense incurred at a time when nearly half the Ummah is barely making ends meet.
This booklet aims at explaining the origins of wedding rituals in this day and age, with the hope that individuals can assess how deeply they have immersed themselves in imitating the non-Muslims. The social pressures of weddings are analysed and examples of an Islamic wedding from the first generation are cited. Numerous Ayah from the Holy Qur'an and ahadith are also quoted for the unbiased individual to take heed and make an objective view.

Books on family matters by Shaykh Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar (Rahemahullah)

Books by Shaykh Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar (Rahemahullah)

The Rights of Women
The Rights of the Husband
The Rights of Family Members

Bringing up Children In Islam

Bringing up Children In Islam

By Shaykh Abdullaah Naasih Ulwaan - Abridged by Shaykh Habibullah Mukhtar

Marriage A Form of Ibadah

A myth that western culture believes is that Islam teaches oppression of women. A woman’s youth, clothes, habits, marriage, motherhood, etc, are all in subjugation. This is hideously false. Islam teaches that a woman’s role in the house is that of royalty, dignity and respect. Sadly many Muslims adopting customs native to their birthplace, have shown their bad habits and mannerisms as representative of Islam whereas this is not the case.

Numerous Ahadith have explained the elevated status of women, how they should be respected and even revered.

Marriage in Islam

Written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi

Muslim Degeneration And Its Only Remedy (Fazail E Amal)

For the high devotion, keenness and perseverance of Hadhrat Mohammad Ilyas (Rahmat-Allah-Alaihi) and also due to the profound zeal shown by many other learned and pious personages among Muslims, a cohesive work is currently in progress for the propagation of Islam and the Islamic way of life. This fact is known to most of the well informed Muslims of this period. Although an unworthy being for the high mission; I have been commanded by the distinguished gentlemen referred to above to write an account of this work, so as to bring out clearly the special features of propagation (Tabligh) and also to highlight the burning need for this, the Supreme Islamic activity, at this critical juncture, so that, as many Muslims as possible are able to understand and benefit from what is going on.

Written by Maulana Ihtishaamul Hasan Kaandhalwi RA

Muslim Way Of Life

Written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi

Nikah

Nikah

by Shaykh Abdul Hamid Ibrahim Ishaq

Peculiar Personal Problems Of Men And Women

Written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi

Rights In Islam

Written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi

Christ in Islam

Written by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat

Combat Kit

Written by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat

Crucifixion or Crucifiction

Written by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat

Is the Bible Gods Word?

Written by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat

Muhammad The Natural Successor To Christ

Written by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat

Resurrection or Resuscitation?

Written by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat

What is His Name?

Written by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat

What the bible says about Muhammad SAW The Prophet of Islam

Written by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat

What was the sign of Jonah?

Written by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat

Who Moved the Stone?

Written by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat

Call To Muslims To Become An Ummah

Introduction

Following is the gist of an important speech delivered by Maulnna Mohammad Yusuf Rahmatullahi Alaih (RUA) on 30th March 1965, three days before his death, after Fajr Salat at Raewind. It was the last important speech of his life. Maulana Abdul Aziz RUA (Khulna, Bangladesh) procured this speech to Maulana Mohamrnad Manzoor Nornani RUA, editor Al-Fuqan. The complete speech is inscribed on twentysix pages. The editor Al-Furqan summarized it, keeping in view that no important portion is left out, and published it in Hazratji Number of his journal in 1965.

Written by Maulana Muhammad Yusuf Kandolvi RA

Can You Stomach the Best of Rushdie?

Written by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat

Contemporary Fatawa

Islam means to surrender absolutely to the Divine Will, as manifested and expressed in the Holy Qur'an and the Prophetic life model known as the Sunnah.
This absolute surrender to the Divine will in all possible lifeexperiences, and in all facts of life, is based on a fundamental premise Allah, whose essence and attributes are perfect, and who is the source of all good, represents absolute wisdom. Allah is therefore the supreme legislator. Allah (whose essence and attributes cannot be fully perceived by man)has prescribed through the Holy Qur'an and prophetic life-model ("Sunnah"), a comprehensive and all-encompassing code of life to enable man to recognize and perceive his creator, and to enable man to follow the Divine will.

Written by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani

Desire For The Aakhirah

Written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi

Hadhrat Muawiya RA - One Glance

Introduction

This booklet will highlight the status, power, position, honour, dignity and nobility of Hadhrat Muawiya As a rule, stay away from one who speaks ill of Hadhrat Muawiya, avoid one who criticises Hadhrat Muawiya shun the one who talks bad of Hadhrat Muawiya. Know the one who wilfully, intentionally criticises Hadhrat Muawiya is NOT from the Ahlus Sunnat Wal Jamaat.

In Islam Legal Rulings On Saughtered Animals

Introduction

The consumption of lawful food is an issue of paramount importance for every Muslim. There is a direct link between the consumption of lawful foods and the ability of a person to worship Allah. Rasulullah SAW has also issued a very severe warning for those people who consume unlawful food. He is reported to have said, "The body of a person who is nourished 1 by unlawful food will not enter Jannah (paradise)."'

Written by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani

In Search of Truth

In Search of Truth

Shaykh Yunus Patel Saheb (Raheemahullah) 


This book presents a story of a sincere search for the true religion and the Divine guidance, which led to the ultimate destination.



Life And Works Of Maulana Mujaddid Ashraf Ali Thanwi RA

Written by Hadhrat Qutbul Alam Professor Mohammad Abdullah

Malfoozaat - Discourses Of Maulana Ilyas Rhmatullahi Alaihi

Written by Maulana Manzur Noomani RA

Muharram And Ashura

Introduction

Those aspects regarding Muharram and ashura which are proven from Quraan, Hadith and from the views of the research scholars have been mentioned. Furthermore those facts that are incorrect and baseless but has become famous among the Ulama and Laymen have also been highlighted so that one refrains from accepting them and mentioning them.

Written by Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Fazlur Rahman Azmi

Propaganda against religious institutes

Written by Maulana Mazhar

Qiyamah Jannah and Jahanum

Written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi

Shabe Baraat (The fifteenth of Shabaan)

Introduction

Allah Ta'ala has, due to His infinite grace and mercy, presented to His bondsmen some special occasions wherein they have a golden opportunity of earning the mercy and forgiveness of Allah. Some explicit examples of these special occasions are the month of Ramadam and Laylatul Qadr. In the same mould is the fifteenth night of Sha'baan. Several Ahaadith extol the tremendous merit of this occasion. Amongst them is the fact that countless people are forgiven by Allah during this blessed night. It is due to this reason that this night is called "The night of Bara'at" (i.e. the night wherein judgement of saviour from Jahannam and punishment is passed).

Socio Political Thought Of Shah WaliAllah RA

Introduction

Shah Wali Allah was a prolific writer whose contributions range over the entire spectrum of the classical Islamic disciplines: Qur'anic Studies, Hadith methodology, applied and theoretical jurisprudence, and Islamic mysticism. In the Indo-Pakistani sub-continent he is seen as an intellectual inspiration behind almost all contemporary interpretations of Muslim thought. Modernists, Ahl-i Sunnat wa al-Jam'at, Ahl-i Hadith, Deobandis, the Jamat-i Islami and others view him as an intellectual precursor to their own interpretations of Islam.

Written by Prof. Muhammad

Stories of New Muslims

Stories of Sisters and Brothers who entered the fold of Islam

Taleemuddin - Teachings Of Islam

Written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi

Tanmbihul Ghafellen - Admonition For The Neglectful

Introduction

A graduate of Daaru Uloom Deuband, Maulana Mahfoozul Hasan, has translated the book, Tambeehul Ghaafileen, written by Faqeeh Abul Laith Samarqandi (A.R), the great scholar of divine sciences.

Tibbe Nabawi - Prophetic Medicine

Written by Shaikh Ibn Qayyim Al Jawziyyah RA

Understand Jihad

Written by Mufti Khudaib Sahib

Virtues of Tabligh/Invitation (Fazail E Amal - Tabligh)

We praise Him, and we ask His blessings on His noble Prophet.
First, I give thanks to Allah, who has enabled me to write this booklet on Tabligh. One of the best of the Muslim scholars of this age has advised me to select a few verses of the Holy Qur'an and some sayings of the Hioly Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) on Tabligh, and explain the same. Since my humble services to such sincere believers can be a means of salvation for me. I present this useful pamphlet to every Islamic School, Islamic Association, Islamic Government, rather to every Muslim, and request them to serve the sacred cause of Tabligh in their own way.

Written by Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakaria RA

Who are Qadiyane's

Written by Maulana Yousuf Ludhyanvi