Islamic Doctrine & Belief

Due to the fact that every generation witnesses a silent decline in worshippers' knowledge of the fundamental doctrines and beliefs of religion, constant efforts are required to elucidate and preserve the sources of this knowledge and to preserve them in the hearts and minds of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala's servants. The acquisition of knowledge is obligatory for every accountable muslim, for without it the appearance of conjecture and uneducated opinion is inevitable. Therein lies a danger that leads to an erroneous understanding of faith, which if left unchecked, may lead the seeker to a dangerous precipe from which he is unable to escape a serious fall.

The correct understanding of the signs of Allah Almighty, His Angels, His Books, His Prophets, the Day of Judgement, and the Divine Decree saves one from two extremes: denial of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala's attributes, and its opposite anthropomorphism, the relating of of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala's attributes to physical manifestations.

There is no better time than today to introduce these books to those for whom English is the mother tongue, for the subject of aqeeda (belief) has become one of controversy and confusion. These books provide a classical approach to understanding Islamic doctrine, based on some of the most accepted and reliable scholars of Ahl as-Sunnah w'al Jama'ah, the (The People of the Sunnah and the Majority).

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Islamic Doctrines & Beliefs [ Volume 1 ]

Paperback - 168 pages Book Index :-

        The Prophets in Barzakh
        The Hadith of Isra' and Mi'raj
        The Immense Merits of Al-Sham
        The Vision of Allah

by Al-Sayyid Muhammad ibn 'Alawi al-Maliki 'alayhir rahman

Foreword by Shaykh Hisham Kabbani, Transl. and Notes by Dr. Gibril Fouad Haddad

''The proofs and transmitted texts have been established as authentic in the highest degree that the Allah's Most Beloved (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) is Alive and Tender ... that he fasts and performs pilgrimage every year, and that he purifies himself with water which rains on him.''
Al-Haytami, Al-Jawhar al-Munazzam.

Al-Sayyid Muhammad ibn 'Alawi al-Maliki alayhir rahman was a contemporary Saudi Arabian scholar of Qur'anic interpretation, Prophetic traditions, Islamic jurisprudence, tenets of faith and the biography of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam and was undoubtedly the most highly acclaimed and respected scholar in Makkah.

A descendant of the Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, Muhammad ibn 'Alawi was born in 1947 to a family of the Maliki traditional school of thought. His grandfather was Chief Judge of Makkah, an Imam of the Holy Mosque and one of its greatest scholars. Muhammad ibn 'Alawi's father was also an erudite scholar. He also studied with other prominent scholars of Makkah including Shaykh Sayyid Ameen Qutbi and Shaykh Hassan Masshat. At the age of 25 Muhammad ibn 'Alawi received his PhD from Al-Azhar University of Egypt. He also received license to teach and guide in the theological and spiritual sciences from the Imam of Yemen, Shaykh Habib Ahmad Mashur al-Haddad, from Shaykh Hasnayn Makhluf former Grand Mufti of Egypt, Shaykh al-Ghimari of Morocco, Shaykh Dia'uddin Qadiri (May Allah be pleased with them all) of Madinah and many others.
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Islamic Doctrines & Beliefs [ Volume 2 ]

Paperback - 90 pages Book Index :-

Correct Islamic Doctrine (Al-'Aqida al-Sahiha)
Islamic Doctrine (Al-'Aqida Ahl al-Islam)

Ibn Khafif (276 - 371H) -- Muhammad ibn Khafif ibn Asfakshad, Abu 'Abd Allah al-Shirazi al-Dibbi al-Shafi`i al-Sufi. Al-Sulami said of him, "The Folk (I.e. the Sufis) do not have anyone older than him nor more complete in his state and reality today." He took speculative theology (kalam) from al-Ash'ari, jurisprudence (fiqh) from Ibn Surayj, and Sufism (tasawwuf) from Ruwaym, al-Jariri, and Abu al-'Abbas ibn Ata. Al-Dhahabi said of him, "He is -- one of the most knowledgeable shaykhs in the external sciences (ulumal-zahir)." Ibn Taymiyya names him among the great Sufi representatives of the Sunna. Ibn Khafif said, "In my beginnings I would recite in one cycle of prayer al-Ikhlas [Quranic chapter 112] ten thousand times, or recite the entire Qur`an in one cycle of prayer."

Shaykh ibn 'Arabi (555 - 630H) --Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn al-'Arabi al-Hatimi al-Tai, entitled Muhyi al-Din ("Reviver of the Faith"), was born in Murcia in southern Spain, to an Arab family and educated in Seville. At twenty he already possessed profound spiritual insights.through Arabia, Egypt, Asia Minor and elsewhere, he became a teacher of great renown. Titled "The Greatest Shaykh", Ibn 'Arabi authored over 280 works, including his magnum opus, the twelve volume "Makkan Revelations" an extensive compendium of Islam's esoteric sciences, the doctrines of tasawwuf and a diary of his own spiritual experiences surpassing anything of its kind.

Foreword by Shaykh Hisham Kabbani, Transl. and Notes by Dr. Gibril Fouad Haddad

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Islamic Doctrines & Beliefs [ Volume 3 ]

Paperback - 98 pages Book Index -

The Belief of the People of Truth (Al Mulha fi 'Itiqad Ahl al-Haqq)

Beliefs of the People of Islam (Aqa'id Ahl al-Islam)
by Imam 'Izz ibn 'Abd al-Salam (577 - 660H)

Foreword by Shaykh Hisham Kabbani, Transl. and Notes by Dr. Gibril Fouad Haddad

'Abd al-Aziz ibn 'Abd al-Salam ibn Abu al-Qasim ibn al-Hasan, 'Izz al-Din al-Sulami 'alayhir rahman was born in Damascus in 577H. A Shafi'I scholar, he was educated in Damascus and was nicknamed the Sultan of Scholars. In 599AH he moved to Baghdad, then returned to Damascus to teach and lead the Friday prayers at the zawiya of Imam Ghazali May Allah be pleased with him, and later at the Umayyad Mosque.

Ibn 'Abd al-Salam condemned the ruler of Greater Syria al-Salih Ismail ibn al-Adal from the pulpit for his surrender of the Palestinian fortress Safad to the Crusaders. He was imprisoned for this action. When finally freed, he moved to Cairo, where he was appointed as judge and imam of the Friday prayer. He gained such prestige that he was able to enforce the Islamic code of law with near impunity in the face of rulers and weaker-willed personalities.

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Islamic Doctrines & Beliefs [ Volume 4 ]
Paperback - 130 pages

Allah's Names and Attributes (al-Asma' wa al-Sifat), Excerpts
Imam al-Bayhaqi (384 - 458 H) - Ahmad ibn al-Husayn ibn 'Ali ibn Abd Allah ibn Musa, Abu Bakr al-Bayhaqi al-Naysaburi al-Khusrawjirdi al-Shafi`i al-Ash'ari, the jurisprudent imam, hadith master, authority in the foundations of doctrine (usul), scrupulous and devoted ascetic, defender of the School both in its foundations and its branches.

Al-Bayhaqi took fiqh from the imam Abu al-Fath Nasir ibn al-Husayn ibn Muhammad al-Naysaburi, among others. He took kalam (speculative theology) from the two Ash'ari imams Ibn Furak and Abu Mansur al-Baghdadi, the third generation of Ash'ari's students. He took hadith from al-Hakim and was his foremost pupil al-Sayyid Abu al-Hasan Muhammad ibn al-Husayn ibn Dawud al-Naysaburi al-Hasib, imam of Khurasan's hadith scholars and others of renown. Al-Dhahabi said of the imam, "His sphere in hadith is not large, but Allah blessed him in his narrations for the excellence of his method in them and his sagacity and expertise in the subject-matters and narrators."

Foreword by Shaykh Hisham Kabbani, Transl. and Notes by Dr. Gibril Fouad Haddad

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Beliefs - Aqida : Encyclopedia of Islamic Doctrine [Vol 1]

Paperback - 232 pages by Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani

Excerpt Book Description : Have you ever wondered : What are the beliefs and doctrine of mainstream Islam as opposed to those who call themselves ''Salafis'' with regard to the Names and Attributes of Almighty Allah? Read the evidence and decide for yourself.

The author says in the introduction : ''Scholars have observed that the Community's (umma's) greatest achievement over the past millenium has undoubtedly been its internal intellectual cohesion. They point out how from the beginning of the Islamic era to almost the present day, Muslims have maintained an astounding sense of unity despite the clash of the numerous dynasties under which they lived. No major religious hostilities have divided Muslims. At least, this was true until the physical and intellectual assault on Islamic unity initiated by Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab (1703-1792 CE), his immediate successors and by the self-named ''Salafi'' sect of the present day.

One of Ibn Abd al-Wahhabs more enormous stupidities is that when reason contradicts his claims, he casts it aside and gives it no role in his judgement. He endeavours to make people like dumb beasts when it comes to matters of faith. He prohibits the involvement of reason in religious affairs, despite the fact that there is no contradiction between reason and faith. On the contrary, whenever human minds reach their full measure of completeness and perfection, religion's merits and prerogatives with regard to reason become totally manifest.

The author then explains how the beliefs held by the Wahhabi ''Salafi'' as opposed to the beliefs held by mainstream Islam are threatening every Muslim's Islamic heritage He offers this work and its proofs of the real Islam to those who wish to decide for themselves.

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Remembrance of Allah & Praising the Prophet : Encyclopedia of Islamic Doctrine [Vol 2]

Paperback - 230 pages by Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani

Excerpt Book Description : Have you ever wondered: What is the position of mainstream Islam on remembrance of Allah (dhikr) in general? Does the remembrance of Allah have roots in the Qur'an and the hadith? The 'Salafis' accuse those who sit together and recite the remembrance of Allah either loudly or silently of deviation and heresy. Read the evidence and then decide for yourself.

Contents include detailed analysis on the following topics :

Remembrance of Allah (dhikr), with sections on the loudness, gatherings, meanings, types and frequency of dhikr. Also discussed is silent dhikr, seclusion (khalwa, uzla), ''Hu' 'Hayy', and 'Haqq'' and movements during dhikr. Hadiths on the virtues of dhikr. Seeking Allahs Forgiveness (Istighfar), use of dhikr beads, masbaha, tasbih. Invoking blessings on the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam.

Recitation of Poetry in Praise of the ProphetSalla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam.,
The Praiseworthiness of Naat among the Companions of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam. List of the Companions who composed Naat of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam. Al-Busiri's Poem in Praise of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam. The Greatness of the Qasidat al Burda, The Salafi Objections.

The Beloved Prophets Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam Parents are in Paradise. Imam Suyuti's May Allah be pleased with him Fatwa concerning the Prophet's Parents being in Paradise. Evidences from Qur'an and Hadith.

The Precedence of the Family of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam and the great merits of the Companions. Hadrat Ali, Fatima, Hasan, Husayn, May Allah be pleased with them all and their Descendents. The Wives of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam . The Hashim and Mutallib Tribes. A Commentary on Qadi Iyad's book Al-Shifa.

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The Prophet : Commemorations, Visitation, and His Knowledge of the Unseen

Mawlid, Ziyara and Ilm al-Ghayb - Encyclopedia of Islamic Doctrine [Vol 3 ]
Paperback -225 pages by Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani

Excerpt Book Description : Have you ever wondered: What do the Imams and Scholars of mainstream Islam say about the permissibility of commemorating the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam's birthday (mawlid)? What about the view of a handful of modern ''Salafi'' scholars like Albani, Bin Baz, al-Jazairi, Mashhur Salman, Uthaymin and their followers who forbid it on the grounds that it is an innovation? Read the evidence and then decide for yourself.

Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and Peace and Blessings upon His Prophet and Messenger Muhammad, his family and all his companions. In Islam there are two festivals (eid - id ) : id al-Adha and id al-Fitr. Other commemorations like that of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam's Birthday (mawlid), are neither obligatory nor forbidden. (Although many reason it should be compulsory). However, we have come to a time in which there is much complaining about the remembrance of the Beloved of Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam's Birthday. These objections stem from the ''Salafi'' (Wahhabi/Deobandi type) movements whose followers search for anything that their scholars might consider doubtful and use it as an excuse to mock and denigrate the faith of other Muslims.

To commemorate the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam's birthday is to celebrate Islam because the Beloved of Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam is the symbol of Islam. This book presents the facts and proofs relating to the commemoration of the Beloved Prophet's Birthday (mawlid) according to the Qur'an, the Sunnah (tradition), and the scholars of Islam... ''

This valuable book also goes into extensive detail about visting (ziyara) the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam's grave in Madina t'ul Munnawara, and provides comprehensive proof of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam'sKnowledge of the Unseen (ilm al-Ghayb).

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Intercession: (Shafaa, Tawassal, Istighatha) - Encyclopedia of Islamic Doctrine [Vol 4]
Paperback - 187 pages by Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani

Excerpt Book Description -- Have you ever wondered: What the position of scholars of mainstream Islamic scholars on seeking means to Allah (tawassul) through the Prophets and Saints (Awliya-Allah) and in seeking their intercession (shafaa) is?
Are seeking means to Allah through the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam and worshipping Allah not two entirely different matters?
What is the position of mainstream Islam on invoking blessings on the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam as opposed to the view of the ''Salafis'' who impose limitations on it?

Contents Include :

Proof of Intercession (shafaa) in Islamic Doctrine

Proof-Texts of Intercession in the Qur'an and Hadith

Seeking Means of Approach to Allah (Tawassul) Through the Beloved Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam

Seeking Means of Approach to Allah (Tawassul) Through Saints

Repudiation of those who compare Seeking Mens of Approach to Allah & asking for Intercession to the Christian Worship of Jesus (Isa 'alayhis salam) & the Saints and of those who limit the quantity of Permissible Invocation of Blessings on the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam

Albani's rewording of the Prophet's Supplication of Seeking Means of Approach to Allah

Refutation of those who question the valid Islamic practice of Seeking Blessings (tabarruk) from the Beloved of Allah's Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam Relics by Companions who sought Blessings from the Prophets Person and Relics
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Self Purification & the State of Excellence - Encyclopedia of Islamic Doctr. [Vol 5]

Paperback - 195 pages --by Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani

Excerpt Book Description -- Have you ever wondered: What self-purification (tazkiyat al-nafs/tasawwuf) means?
What is the proof from the Quran and hadith in regard to it?
It is an historic fact that Sufi spiritual leaders were responsible for the spread of Islam in the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, Central, North and South Africa, as well as some parts of Russia, Europe and America today.
Where did the Sufis originate?

What was the position of the Companions, Islamic schools of law and scholars of the Community in regard to self-purification?
Read the evidence and then decide for yourself.
Contents include :

Self Purification (Tasawwuf) : Definitions, Terminology and Historical Overview

Proofs from the Qur'an

Proofs from Ahadith

Sayings and Writings from the Imams and Scholars about Self-Purification

More on the History and Meaning of Self-Purification

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Forgotton Aspects of Islamic Worship Part 1- Encyclopedia of Islamic Doctrine [Vol 6] Paperback - 180 pages --by Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani

Excerpt Book Description -- Have you ever wondered: Is it sufficient to bear witness to the Oneness of Allah and the messengership of Muhammad to become a Muslim?
Why do the ''Salafis'' claim otherwise? What do the Quran and hadith say?
Is there any confirmation or recommendation in the jurisprudence (fiqh) of mainstream Islam about fasting in the months of Rajab and Shaban?

What is the importance of the Islamic male dress code and the turban?
How do mainstream Islamic scholars explain seeking cures through the Quran, hadith and other supplications?

Contents Include :

The Sufficiency of bearing witness (kalimat al-Shahada)

Funeral Prayer in Absentia (Salat al-Janaza ala al-Ghaibin)

Donating one's Reward to a Deceased (Ihda al-Thawab ila al-Mayt)

Fasting and Voluntary Worship in the months of Rajab and Shaban

Islamic Male Dress and the Importance of the Turban

Wearing protective verses and Suppications on one's Person (ruqya, taweez)

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Forgotton Aspects of Islamic Worship Part 2 - Encyclopedia of Islamic Doctrine [Vol 7]

Paperback --by Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani

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The Brilliance of the Minarets : The Aqidah of Ibn 'Asakir

Paperback - 55 pages

Foreward : The knowledge of religion is amongst the best of the acts of obedience ; and it is the most worthy of allocating the precious time it takes to acquire it. This is especially so because at-Tirmidhi related that the Beloved Prophet, Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said: ''Allah facilitates a route to Paradise for he who follows a route to seek knowledge.''

The greatest of all knowledge is that of the fundamentals of the creed. This is why the Beloved Messenger of Allah taught it to the Companions (sahaba-i kiram) prior to teaching them the rules of the Religion. In his book, Misbah az-Zujajah al-Busiriyy classified as sahih what ibn Majah related that Jundub ibn Abdullah, may Allah raise his rank, said: ''We were with the Beloved Prophet of Allah Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam, as young men. We learned the matters of the belief before we learned the Qur'an. Then we learned the Qur'an which added to our belief.''

The Aqidah (creed) of Shaykh Fakhr'ud-Din ibn 'Asakir, may Alah endow mercy upon him, contains a multiplicity of meanings in spite of its brevity. In it, the author summarised the creed of the Ahl as-Sunnah w'al Jama'ah with a few brief terms. Its words are easy for children to memorise and enjoyable for adults to study. Furthermore, it became famous among the Muslims. These qualities inspired us to explain its terms in order to facilitate learning and to propagate its message without using lenghty explanations.

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Islamic Beliefs : by Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada

Paperback - 107 pages

The book, “Islamic Beliefs” ---Over a dozen of the books compiled by the respected ‘Allama, on a variety of important topics (such as Arabic Grammar, Fiqh, Hadith and Seerah) are receiving appreciation and acclamation. Praise be to Allah, the respected ‘Allama has presented to the academic world the present counselling and thought provoking work. May Allah accept this endeavour of the ‘Allama.

This book is a collection of the important and fundamental beliefs of Islam. It is a unique gift for the sound natured man. A glance over its contents reveals that along with being beautifully composed, it is full of many thought provoking subjects and intellectual and narrative proofs.

Due to its logical and intellectual proofs, this book will on one hand play a very effective role in erasing the doubts in the minds of wavering Muslims and will make them into right believing Sunnis. Whilst on the other hand, it will be very efficient to remove the ‘scientifically’ based arguments of the non-Muslims.

May Allah bless the author and reward him for compiling such a valuable and informative book and make this book useful for all Muslims, especially the Muslim students.- Sahibzada Muhammad Habib al-Rahman Mahboobi, Suffa Tul Islam Assoc'n, Bradford, UK.

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Beliefs of Ahl us-Sunnah (Sunni Aqaid) : English & Urdu

Paperback - 319 pages by Sajid ul Hashemi

Preface : Deeds are like the body, while beliefs are like the soul. The body without a soul is not only useless, but also harmful. In the same way, deeds without perfect beliefs are not only valueless, but the cause of destruction. Therefore it is extremely essential for one to safegaurd and strive for excellence in one's beliefs and practices.

In the present day the minds of people are bombarded with an enormity of erroneous beliefs and ideologies. Under the guise of Islam many alleged Muslims are looting the wealth of Iman (faith) from our younger generation in the name of Qur'an and Sunnah.

Topics include: First Creation - The Light of the Prophet - Parents of the Prophet - Mawlid - Birthday of the Prophet, - Knowledge of the Prophet - Haazir-o-Naazir - Innocence of the Prophet (sinless) - Life of Mustafa - Kissing of Thumbs - Greeting and Salutation - Tassarruf and Ikhtiyar - Mediation - Tabarruk - Invoking - Istimdad & Isti'aanat - Aasaar - Visiting the Green Dome - Intercession - Visitation of the Graves - Khawaariq - Mahaafir-e-Zikr - Dha'iif Hadith and Isaal-e-Thawaab.

Evidences and proofs from Qur'an and Hadith provided for each topic under scrutiny. This is a bilingual book, in English and Urdu suitable for ages 9 and over.

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Beliefs of Ahl us-Sunnah : Aqa'id Ahl-e-Sunnat (English)

Paperback - 152 pages by Sajid ul Hashemi

Topics include: First Creation - The Light of the Prophet - Parents of the Prophet - Mawlid - Birthday of the Prophet, - Knowledge of the Prophet - Haazir-o-Naazir - Innocence of the Prophet (sinless) - Life of Mustafa - Kissing of Thumbs - Greeting and Salutation - Tassarruf and Ikhtiyar - Mediation - Tabarruk - Invoking - Istimdad & Isti'aanat - Aasaar - Visiting the Green Dome - Intercession - Visitation of the Graves - Khawaariq - Mahaafir-e-Zikr - Dha'iif Hadith - Isaal-e-Thawaab and The Seal of the Prophets - (Refutation of the Qadianis).

Evidences and proofs from Qur'an and Hadith provided for each topic under scrutiny. This book is a condensed version than the book featured directly above this one.

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Intercession : In the Light of Qur'an and Sunna

Paperback - 67 pages by Ukasha al-Tayyibi - Translated by Aisha Bewley

Praise be to Allah who's help we seek and whose forgiveness we ask. On the Day of Judgement Prophet Muhammad (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) will be the only Prophet who will be granted permission to intercede to save mankind from the terrors of awaiting judgment on the Day of Rising.

One must not fail to understand that matters which are great and insignificant, large or small are preordained confirmed in the knowledge of Allah. Surely Allah Almighty has decreed and determined the states of the intercessor, and for whom he intercedes.

The author has taken an analytical approach to prove that inercession can only be granted by Allah's permission, and that Prophet Muhammad (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) will intercede for mankind at five various levels, i.e. from the crossing of the Sirat to the height of peoples rank within the garden of paradise.

Each chapter has been carefully researched and examined according the Qur'an and Hadith, and by reading this book Muslim and non-Muslims alike will have a greater and clearer understanding on the meaning of intercession and what it entails.

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The Creed of Imam al-Tahawi

Hardback - 168 pages

Appreciation for The Creed of Imam al-Tahawi

"Shaykh Hamza Yusuf’s is, in my opinion, by far the best rendition to date of this famous and very important treatise. We can expect no less of a scholar of the caliber of Shaykh Hamza Yusuf due to his command over his native tongue, English, as well as his acquired and well-learned Arabic." - Dr. Nizam Yaquby, Mufti of Bahrain

"Shaykh Hamza Yusuf has rendered a service not only to Muslims, but also to a wider audience by his new translation of the Creed of Imam al Tahawi accompanied by an illuminating historical introduction and by helpful biographies and extensive notes. His translation is formal without being archaic and is written in a style that Christians can recognize from their own credal formulations. The work is of value to others than Muslims, for two reasons: first, it provides in 130 short paragraphs a clear presentation of core Muslim belief in a way that is not easily available by other means, thereby providing a very positive instrument for the essential work of dialogue. Secondly, it provides Christians, who have also developed and continue to use credal formulations, with the opportunity to see just where the Islamic understanding of God comes close to the Christian understanding of God. This does much to reduce the credibility of approaches which insist on a thoroughgoing bipolar understanding of Christianity and Islam. Muslims and Christians should welcome this publication." - Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, UK

"By providing such an accurate, lucid, and theologically sensitive translation of Imam Tahawi's creed, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf has rendered a valuable service to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. This work will take its rightful place among the great works in the English-language Islamic
library." -Imam Zaid Shakir, Resident Scholar, Zaytuna Institute

"Hamza Yusuf’s Creed of Imam al-Tahawi is an important contribution to scholarship and to Muslim self-understanding. This fluid and accurate translation provides access and insight into a major scholastic work that sets out core Islamic beliefs/doctrines. It will be welcomed by Muslim and non-Muslim readers alike."
-Dr. John L. Esposito, Director, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University, Washington, DC.

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JA AL HAQ : The Obliteration of Falsehood (NEW : 2nd Edition) BACK IN STOCK

Hardback - 600 pages [ ENGLISH ] by Mufti Ahmad Yaar Khan Na'imi Ashrafi alayhir rahman

Translated into English: by Mawlana Omar Dawood Qadiri Mu'ini

ABOUT THE BOOK: The Obliteration of Falsehood is an English translation of Hadrat Mufti Ahmad Yaar Khan Ashrafi's Allah be pleased with him celebrated Ja 'al-Haqq, one of the most complete, recognised and irrefutable works on proving the practices and beliefs of the Muslim Ummah for the questions raised in the modern era.

In an age wherein an increasing number of individuals believe they have the right and power to deduce the fundamentals of Islam based on a superficial understanding of the Qur'an and Hadith, Ja 'al-Haqq stands tall as a testament to the unsurpassed examinations and watertight judgements produced by the eminent researchers in the history of Islam.

Why are Muslims Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki & Hanbali? Why do they celebrate the birth of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam ? What is the need to use the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam as mediation to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala when Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala is constantly with us? The pen of Mufti Ahmad Yaar Khan Allah be pleased with him, leaves no stone unturned in answering these and many other objections currently forwarded to the traditional, Sunni Muslims of our age, confirming that Sunni Islam is still the only path founded on the Qur'an & Sunnah and demonstrating why it remains followed by the largest group of Muslims in the world.----Sayyad Muhammad Aleem ud-Din Asdaq Misbahi Aazmi (Founder, Rector & Principal of Darul Uloom Qadria Ghareeb Nawaz, Ladysmith, South Africa).

Contents:
Foreward, About the Author, About the book, Translator's Note, Introduction, Preface,
Taqleed - Following the Four Imams,
The Prophets' Peace be upon him 'Knowledge of the Unseen' (Ilm-e-Ghaib),
Proofs of 'Knowledge of the Unseen'
Discussion on Haazir & Naazir,
Proof of Haazir & Naazir,
Discussion on Calling the Beloved Prophet Peace be upon him a ''man'' or ''brother''
Discussion on proclaiming or calling out, ''Ya Rasulullah'' (O' Messenger of Allah!)
Discussion on Innovation (Bidat),
Discussion on Gatherings for Mawlid (Meelad Shareef) - Celebrating the Birth of the Beloved Prophet May Allah Bless him & Grant him Peace,
Discussion on the Standing (Salaami) of Meelad,
Discussion on Fatiha, after 3 days, 10 days & 40 days,
Discussion on Du'a after the Salaat al-Janazah,
Discussion on Constructing Domes over graves (Mazaars) of the Awliya (Freinds of Allah),
Discussion on placing flowers and sheets (ghilaafs) on the graves and brightening them,
Discussion on Reciting Azaan at the graveside,
Discussion on the Urs (Anniversary on the departure of a Saint)
Discussion on Making Journeys to Visit the Burial Paces (Ziyarah of Mazaars) of Saints
Discussion on Writing Kafani or Alfi
Discussion on Reciting Zikr Aloud
Discussion on Preserving Animals in the names of the Saints (Awliya),
Discussion on Respecting Sacred Relics (Tabarukkat) & ''Kissing the hands' and 'feet of the Pious' Discussion on Keeping names like Abdun-Nabi (Servant of the Prophet), Abdur-Rasul, etc,
Discussion on Isqaat (Reducing the responsibilties of the deceased)
Discussion on Kissing the Thumbs during the Azaan,
Discussion on Reciting Aloud theKalima or Naat Sharif whilst taking the Janazah to the graveyard,
Deobandi Beliefs & the Correct Islamic Beliefs
The Prophets alayhim as salaam are Unable to Sin (Ma'sum),
Proofs that the Prophets are Unable to Sin,
The Taraweeh Salaah consists of 20 Rakaats
Discussion on Giving Three Talaaqs at once being Three,
The Importance of Taqleed (Following the Four Imams Allah be pleased with them),
The Excellence of Imam Abu HanifaMay Allah be pleased with him,
Discussion on Decorating/Illuminating the Masajid with lights, etc,
Discussion on Shabeena & it being a means of Reward
Glossary

This Book is a Necessity for Muslims of all backgrounds.

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A Guide to the Conclusive Proofs for the Principles of Belief : (Kitab al-irshad)

Kitab Al-Irshad Ila Qawati Al-Adilla Fi Usul Ati Tiqad (Great Books of Islamic Civilisation)

By Imam al-Haramayn al-Juwayni Translated by: Paul E Walker

Paperback - 388 pages

About this book: This work, commonly known simply as a (The Guide) is a major classic of Islamic theology. Its author, Imān al-Haramayn al-Juwayni may Allah be pleased with him (d. 478/1085), was the leading Ash‘arite (Sunni) theologian of his time but he was more famous for his many important treatises on the principles of law and for having been the teacher of the great Imam al-Ghazzāli may Allah be pleased with him. Nevertheless, his writings in the field of theology, especially the present book, represent the high point of its development in the Islamic world until then.

Here the master sets out systematically what he considered the sure proofs for the principles of any discourse about God and His attributes, about what must be said concerning Him, and how the human being should understand what is possible in respect to God.

About the translator: The translator, Paul E. Walker, gained his Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilisations at the University of Chicago and is a historian of ideas at the same university. He specializes in various aspects of Islamic thought in its classical phase (from the ninth to twelfth century) and has written a number of books about individual figures from that period.

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Notions that must be Corrected by Sayyad Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki

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By : Shaykh Muhammad 'Alawi al-Maliki al-Hasani May Allah be pleased with him
Foreword by: Shaykh Hasanayn Muhammad Makhluf
Translated by: Suraqah Abdul Aziz

Notions That Must Be Corrected is perhaps the most important and renowned work of the late Sayyid, Shaykh Muhammad b. ‘Alawī al-Maliki al-Hasani rahmatullahi alayh. Throughout his masterpiece the author offers valuable and wise words of caution against extremism and invites the Muslims to the path of Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jamā‘a, the hallmark of which is tolerance and moderation. Sayyid Muhammad expertly clarifies the correct position relating to numerous ‘controversial’ contemporary topics whilst maintaining strict adherence to the Qur’ān, the Sunna, and the way of the Salaf.

The book itself has been divided into three parts, the first of which is concerned with areas of research relating to Islamic doctrine, including clarifying the corruption found in the criterion for imputing others with disbelief and misguidance, as well as concepts such as intermediation and intercession. The second section deals with issues relating to the Beloved Prophet May Allah Bless him and Grant him Peace, including his unique characteristics, the reality of Prophecy, the reality of humanity, and the correct understanding of seeking blessings from the Beloved Prophet May Allah Bless him and Grant him Peace, and his relics. The final part deals with miscellaneous areas of research including the Isthmus life (barzakh), the legality of visiting the Beloved Prophet May Allah Bless him and Grant him Peace, and other related matters such as relics, sanctuaries, and festive religious occasions.

Scores of Islamic scholars hailing from all parts of the world wrote commendations for this work, while many more have taught from it, or written about it in their articles. The huge positive impact the book made in Islamic circles unfortunately led to hardship for the noble Shaykh in his home country due to misguided verdicts levelled against him. He was prevented from teaching in the Masjid al-Haram and his position at Umm al-Qurra’ University was also terminated. Numerous vicious personal attacks and baseless replies from those who opposed the methodology of Ahl al-Sunna were also published. In response to this, leading scholars throughout the world vehemently defended the noble Shaykh and wrote extensive and decisive refutations of his detractors.

''This book should be required reading for the Islamic world, and should be studied and taught to children because of the explicit truth, correct views and defence of Islam’s sanctities that it contains. This book clarifies the misguidance, lies, and false claims of the enemy, and certainly, Allah shall aid His righteous servants by aiding His religion.''
---- Shaykh Hasanayn Muhammad Makhluf

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Nisaab-e-Seerah - Basic Islamic Knowledge

Booklet - 24 pages

This booklet has been prepared for Islamic Schools and Madaaris and for the general Muslim masses. It is hoped that it would be extremely beneficial to teachers, stduents and those wishing to expand their basic knowledge on Islamic history.

The format adopted in this booklet is one of questions and answers, thereby making it east to read, understand and importantly remember.

The subject highlighted in this booklet deals with the Noble personality of the Beloved Prophet, Sayyadina Nabi Muhammad Mustafa May Allah bless him and grant him peace, as well as issues around him.

It is encouraged for the child to adopt to learn a minimum of one question and answer every day.

by Mawlana Mahomed Farhaad Ibrahim Ashrafi [Darul Uloom Ashrafiyah Aleemia Razvia]

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Esaale Thawaab : Is it Beneficial to the Deceased?

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What is Esaale Thawaab ? Conveying Reward [Thawaab] to the Deceased!

This book deals with the issue of Esaale Thawaab. There are of course many misconceptions regarding this subject and therefore it is hoped that this explanation will assist in clarifying the validity of this beneficial act.

Contents include; many proofs of Esaale Thawaab, the question of food for Esaale Thawaab, method of Esaale Thawaab from the Qur'an and Ahadith, to write a quranic verse or kalima on the kaffan [shroud], praising the deceased, funeral prayer, reciting surah fatiha and the last part of Surah Baqarah, visiting the graveyard, visiting the graves of the pious on virtuous days, reciting Qur'an and kalima and conveying the reward, performing Salah and Sawm [fast] for the deceased, digging a well on behalf of the deceased, giving sadqa on behalf of the deceased, offering Qurbani, Esaale Thawaab on the Beloved Prophet May Allah bless him and grant him peace, the Sahaba-e-Kiram and the Ahl al-Bayt and Esaale Thawaab by the Great Imams.

by Mawlana Mahomed Farhaad Ibrahim Ashrafi [Darul Uloom Ashrafiyah Aleemia Razvia]

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Concept of Bid'a in the Islamic Shari'a : by Nu Ha Mim Keller

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From the Book: There are few topics that generate as much controversy today in Islam as what is sunnah and what is bid'a or reprehensible innovation, perhaps because of the times Muslims live in today and the challenges they face. Without a doubt, one of the greatest events in impact upon Muslims in the last thousand years is the end of the Islamic caliphate at the first of this century.

Beware of matters newly begun, for every matter newly begun is innovation, every innovation is misguidance, and every misguidance is in hell.

The first point is that scholars say that the above hadith does not refer to all new things without restriction, but only to those which nothing in Sacred Law attests to the validity of. The use of the word every in the hadith does not indicate an absolute generalization, for there are many examples of similar generalizations in the Qur'an and sunnah that are not applicable without restriction, but rather are qualified by restrictions found in other primary textual evidence.

The second point is that the sunnah and way of the Beloved Prophet (May Allah bless him and give him peace) was to accept new acts initiated in Islam that were of the good and did not conflict with established principles of Sacred Law, and to reject things that were otherwise.

And our third and last point is that new matters in Islam may not be rejected merely because they did not exist in the first century, but must be evaluated and judged according to the comprehensive methodology of Sacred Law, by virtue of which it is and remains the final and universal moral code for all peoples until the end of time.

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Aqa'id an-Nasafi - Introduction to the Islamic Creed

Paperback/Booklet - 30 pages by Imam Abu Hafs an-Nasafi

Translated into English by: Dr Musharraf Hussain al-Azhari

Al 'Allamah, Imam Abu Hafs 'Umar ibn Muhammad an-Nasafi, May Allah be pleased with him (d. 537), was born in a town called Nasaf near Samarkand in Turkestan. He was a great Hanafi scholar and author of some one hundred books on such diverse topics as fiqh, literature, tafsir and so on. Amongst his numerous titles are: the magnanimous Imam, Leader of the Muslim and Star of Religion and Nation.

He wrote a short, succinct and accurate summary of the authentic Muslim beliefs in his popular work, 'Aqaa 'id an-Nasafi.

'Aqaa'id is the plural of 'aqidah, which means, 'to believe in something because of the certainty of its' truth.' This short treatise soon gained acceptance amongst the Ummah due to the fact that it was the most comprehensive and indeed complete summary on the subject of what the Muslim is to believe. This short tract has been highly praised by all the scholars for its brevity, accuracy and completeness.

Some 25 commentaries have been written on it. One of the most popular was the commentary written by S'ad ud-Din Taftazaani (d. 793 AH) May Allah be pleased with him. Since then, it has been taught in Islamic schools and seminaries throughout the world, particularly in Central and South Asia. The author has compiled and enumerated some 59 points of belief, each one of them being established by a Qur'anic ayah or a sahih hadith. There is a consensus about all these fundamental beliefs mentioned in its' pages and there is no disagreement about them.

Contents

Preface
Forward
1]. Sources of Knowledge
2]. The Unverse is Created

Belief in Allah
3]. Allah is the Creator of the Universe
4]. The Speech of Allah
5]. The Believers will see Allah
6]. The Decree of Allah (al-Qadr)

Belief in al-Akhirah (the Hereafter)
7]. The Time of Death is Fixed
8]. The Punishment of the Grave
9]. The Events of the Day of Judgement
10]. Disobedience and Sin

Belief in the Messengers
11]. Faith
12]. The Purpose of Sending the Messengers
13]. The Angels
14]. The Books
15]. The Ascension
16]. Intercession

Belief in Saints and Leadership
17]. The Saints and their Miracles
18]. Leadership of the Muslims
19]. The Characteristics of the Leader

The Ahl as-Sunnah w'al Jama'ah
20]. The Practices of the Ahl as-Sunnah
21]. Prayers for the Deceased
22]. The Beliefs and Practices that Lead to Kufr
23]. The Beloved Prophet, Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallams' Prediction about the Future
24]. Appendix 1 - Arabic text of 'Aqa'aid an-Nasaf
25]. Appendix 2 - Explanation of Al-Qadr

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Sirat ul Ahl us-Sunnah - Exposing the Beliefs of the Deviant Sects

Paperback - 452 pages by Sirat al-Muslimeen

It is important for the Muslims to know about the different sects and their leaders, who have camouflaged under the banner of the 'Ahl as-Sunnah w'al Jama'ah' but are attacking it from within.

Ever since the birth of the Wahhabism sect, Wahhabis, [and now their offspring the Deobandis/Tablighis] have always employed cunning tricks to deceive the Sunnis into adopting the Wahhabi doctrines. One such trick is that Wahhabis claim to be part of the Ahl as Sunnah, claiming to be the rightful heirs of the Salaf. This latter group of Wahhabis call themselves to be "Salafi", calling their movement "Al-Salafiyyah Movement." The reality is that their beliefs afford them relationship neither to the Salaf nor the Ahl as-Sunnah, for they really contradict the Ahl as-Sunnah doctrines (aqaid).

Imam and Hafiz of hadith Abu Ya'la rahmatullahi 'alayh narrates a hadith in his Musnad with the chain going back to the companion of the Beloved Prophet, Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam, Sayyedina Huzaifa Radi Allahu anhu, that the Beloved Prophet of Allah, Salla Allahu 'ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam, said;

"Verily, I fear about a man from you who will read the Qur'an so much that his face will become enlightened and will come to personify Islam. This will continue until Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala wishes when these things will be taken away from him when he will disregard them by putting them all behind him and attack his neighbour with the sword accusing him of Shirk. The Prophet was asked 'Which of the two was commiting Shirk? The attacker or the attacked?' The Prophet replied 'The attacker (the one accusing the other of Shirk)."

The classification of this Hadith is Jayyid.( Strong). Imam Ibn Kathir rahmatullahi 'alayhi, also recorded this hadith in his Tafsir under Surah Al-Araf.

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Contents
Preface
Introduction

Part 1 : The Duty of Muslims to Seek Promote and Abide by the Truth
---Speaking out on Truth
---Advice to Wahhabi, Deobandi and Tableeghi Jama'at - from Two learned Scholars
---On Ignoring the Truth & Associating with Blasphemers

Part 2 : The Status, Authority and the Attributes of the Holy Prophet
---The Proof of Belief : The Absolute Love for the Holy Prophet
---The Creation of the Holy Prophet from the Noor of Allah
---The Status of the Holy Prophet
---Durood Shareef & Salaat-o-Salaam - An Indication of the Ultimate Status
---The Supreme Character of the Holy Prophet
---Allah's Granting of Prerogative and Authority to the Holy Prophet
---Allah's Desire to Please the Holy Prophet at All Times
---Mawlid : Milad un-Nabi
---Intercession : Shafa'at
---Ilm-e-Ghaib : The Knowledge of the Unseen of the Holy Prophet
---Haadhir and Naadhir of the Holy Prophet

Part 3 : The Leaders and the Beliefs of the Deviant Sects
The Wahhabi/Salafis
---Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab
---Characteristics of the Wahhabis
---The Kharijite Roots of the Wahhabis
---1200 Errors of the Wahhabi scholar Nasir al-Din al-Albani
---Hizb-ut-Tehreer and al-Muhajiroon
---Wahhabi Support for the Extremists and Murderers
---Wahhabi Destruction of Karbala and other Iraqi Cities leading to Shi'i conversion and Majority
---Saudi Destruction of Mosques and Shrines in the Balkans

Wahhabi Destruction, Plundering and Atrocities in the Holy Land
---Wahhabi Destruction of Domes, Shrines & Graves in Madina
---Wahhabi Murder, Rape, Torture and Desecration
---Wahhabi Massacre at Taif
---Wahhabi Attack on Makkah
---Wahhabi Attack on Madina
---''Your Fathers and Grandfathers died as Kaffirs'' > Ibn Saud
---Ibn Saud Loots and Plunders the Shrine and Treasures of Khazianat-an-Nabawiyyah
---The Deobandi/Tableeghi Jama'at celebrate the demolition of Mosques and Shrines
---The Agreement of the Tableeghi Jama'at with the Najdi/Saudi Gocernment

Ibn Taymiyya
---Ibn Taymiyya's Beliefs
---His Criticism of the Khalifa and the Sahaba
---Ibn Taymiyya's support for the Yazidis, the Heretics and the Idolators

Maudoodi
---Maudoodis Beliefs
---Maudoodis Criticism of the Khalifad the Sahaba

The Shi'ah
---The Shi'ahs or the Rafizis

The Qadiyanis : Ahmadiyya
---Blasphemous Statements from Ahmad Mirza's Books

The Foundation & Beliefs of the Deobandi & the Tableeghi Jama'at
---The Deobandi and Tableeghi Confess: ''We are Wahhabis''
---Deobandi & Wahhabi Beliefs are the Same, ''You are Wahhabi & a Deobandi'' - Court Judgement
---''We need to form a new Sect''
---''I have come like a Prophet to You'' > Maulana Ilyas
---''Use ANY means or methods to Attract People''
---The Method of Changing Beliefs of Right-Minded Muslims
---Deobandi Ulema Always lose the 'Mubahala' with Sunnis
---Deobandi Ulama > ''I wish the save the Ummah from the Calamity of the Tablighi Jama'at''
---Deobandi Leader > ''It is our duty to expose the entire Tableeghi Jama'at''
---Tableeghi Jama'at admits to promoting Friction, Hatred and Disunity
---Confession : ''Tableeghi Jama'at activities are not Bid'a Hasana''
---''Tableeghi Jama'at corrupts the Religion'' : > Deobandi Leader

Part 4 : The Awliya, The Ahle Bayt and the Ahl us-Sunnah

The Belief in the Awliya and the Ahle Bayt
---The Status of the Awliya and the Ahle Bayt
---The Benefits and Blessings of the Awliya-Allah
---The Importance of Love for the Awliya-Allah
---The Auspicious Reality of Tasawwuf - Proof from the Holy Prophet

Deobandi Belief in Awliya Allah
---''To conceive of Saints in Meditation is Shirk''
---''Joining Urs Celebrations is not allowed''
---''To preach on the Martyrdom of Hadrat Imam Hussain during Muharram is Haraam''
---''Slaughtering Animals for Thawaab of Saints is Idolatrous''
---''To Eat from Hindu Religious Festivals is Allowed''

The Ahl as-Sunnah w'al Jama'ah

---As Sawad al-A'zam - The Group of Salvation
---Some Characteristics of the Ahl as-Sunnah w'al Jama'ah
---Explanation of Bid'a from Qur'an and Sunnah
---Sayings of the Deobandis about Bid'a
---Imam Ahmad Riza Khan
---The Role Ijtihad, Ijma and Qiyas
---Belief in the Four Madhhabs
---Advice for the Those seeking the Right Path

Part 5 : Blasphemy, Kufr Fatwas and the Penalty for Insulting the Beloved Prophet

---The Blasphemous Beliefs of the Wahhabi, Deobandi and the Tableeghi Jama'at
---Deobandi 'Naked Truth' : > ''We are 'Allahs' Walking in Your Lanes''
---''Allah can Tell a Lie''
---The Attack on the Holy Personality of the Beloved Prophet
---Defending the Dignity and Honour of the Beloved Prophet
---Blasphemy & Verdicts of Kufr
---Punishment for Blasphemers

Part 6 : The Hypocrisy of the Deviant Leaders

---The False Piety of the Deobandi/Tableeghi Leaders
---''Dont Come to us if you are looking for Dhikrullah'' > Maulana Thanwi
---''We eat Haraam but we then vomit it out'' > Maulana Nanotvi
---''Lying is not being Hypocritical''
---Exposing the Aims of the Deobandi and the Tableeghi Jama'at

Part 7 : Conclusion

Du'a

Appendix A

---Deobandi X File
---The Treachery of Deobandi and Tableeghi Jama'at Leaders
---Wahhabi Mawlids
---Fateha, Essale Thawaab & Khattam Shareef
---The Holy Prophets Sunnah of practising Du'a, Khattam & Fateha on the 3rd, 10th, & on the 40th
---Du'a after Salaatul Janazah
---Importance of giving Adhaan at the grave after Burial
---Importance of reciting Talqeen at the Grave after Burial
---Seeking Help through Waseela
---Saying ''Ya Rasullallah''
---Kissing Thumbs and Rubbing Eyes upon hearing the Beloved Prophets name

Appendix B
Bibliography

Appendix C
Glossary

Total 452 pages

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A Book of Fateha and Funeral Rites

Paperback - 120 pages

Fateha : A Salvation for the Dead

It is permissable and it is made clear from the Qur'an al kareem and Ahadith that to recite surah's, to give in charity and to do good acts for the deceased does indeed benefit them. It is in Ahadith that when a person prays for another Muslim brother, that prayer is accepted. This is because there is an Angel over the head of every person and when a person prays for the betterment of another that Angel says 'Aameen' and prays that he also be rewarded accordingly. It is obvious that du'a is the essence behind prayers. Therefore, it is necessary for Muslims to pray for their fellow Muslims which benefits them both, in this world and the Hereafter.

''And those who came after them (the Mujahir and the Ansar) say: ''O' Allah! Forgive us and our deceased brothers who came before us.'' - (Al Qur'an, 28 : 4)

The Most Beloved Prophet, Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, has stated : '' To offer prayers, ask forgiveness of parents, fulfil any promises that they had made, treat well those who were related through them, respect and honour their freinds are included in service to the parents after their death.'' - (Abu Daud)

The followers of Wahhabi/Deobandi/Tablighi sects do not believe in saying any Du'a after Janazah Prayers, nor believe in saying Du'a after a burial nor in doing Khatam Shareef. For them when a person dies, their connection with the deceased is dead too.

Recommended book for each household!!

Table of Contents

---Foreward
---Quotations on Du'a and Fateha
---Fateha : A Salvation for the Dead
---Death : Not a Disaster
---Suffering at the time of Death
---Death on Virtuous Days
---The Soul and Barzakh
---The Dead Know and Can Hear
---Squeezing of and Punishment in the Grave
---Longing for Death
---The Necessity of a Will, Isqaat & Paying off Debts
---Visiting the Sick or those on the Death-bed---
---Giving Hope of Allah's Compassion to the Dying
---Dhikr, Recitation and Actions at the Time of Death
---Inabilty to Recite Kalima Tawheed : Dying without Imaan
---Du'a to Recite on Hearing about a Death
---Actions Immediately Following the Death
---Dhikr,Tehleel, and Recitation After Death
---Reward for being Patient in Grief
---Screaming and Crying at Funerals
---Condoling the Bereaved
---A letter of Condolence by the Beloved Prophet, Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam,
---Hurting the Deceased
---Reward for Praising the Deceased
---Reward & Permissibilty for giving Ghusl
---Ghusl : The Method
---The Kaffan (Shroud)
---The Method of putting the Kaffan on
---Seeing the Face of the Deceased
---Attending a Funeral and its Rewards
---Respect for the Janazah
---Janazah Prayers
---Matters Related to Janazah Salaah & Ghusl
---Carrying the Janazah and Etiquettes of the Cemetery Du'a when lowering the Body into the Grave
---Du'a and Recitations after Burial for the Deceased
---Interference By Satan : Questioning in the Grave
---Importance of Giving Adhan at the Grave after Burial
---Importance of Reciting Talqeen at the Grave after Burial
---Acceptance of Talqeen by Wahhabi/Deobandi/Tablighi Firqas
---Talqeen : The Method
---Questioning in the Grave : The Three Questions
---Cremations, Post Mortems and Mortuaries
---The Importance of Visiting the Cemetery
---The Method of Visiting the Cemetery
---Greetings on entering the Cemetery
---Recitations near the Grave
---Other Actions that Benefit the Decease
---Respect for a Muslim's Grave

Appendix 1

---Visit to the house by souls
---Showing of deeds to deceased parents & the Beloved Prophet, Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam,
---Evidence for reading of du'a after Salaat al Janazah & refutations of Wahhabi allegations of bid'at
---Benefits of saying Adhaan at the grave & refutations of Wahhabi allegations of bid'at
---Duties of children towards parents during their lifetime
---Duties of children towards parents after death
---Plight of the Muslim reverts
---Building a mausoleum (or a motorway?) over a grave
---Benefits of visiting the shrines of the Prophets, the Awliya & the Pious

Appendix 2

---Showing Mercy Towards Souls of our Relations
---Preparing for death, doing good acts and asking for forgiveness from Allah the Almighty
---Dhikr & Prayers to ease tribulations on Death
---Other actions that benefit after Death
---Du'a and surahs to recite when sick and taking medication
---Du'a, Prayers and Fasting for the very aged or sick
---Tribulation saving deeds

Appendix 3

---Al-Fateha - The Method
---Surah Yaseen : The Attributes
---Surah Yaseen : English Transliteration
---Ayat al Kursi : The Virtues
---Ayat al Kursi : English Transliteration
---Ahad Nama : The Testament
---Durud-e-Taj (Arabic) | Surah Mulk | Surah Muzammil | Surah Yaseen |

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Kitab ul Aqaid - Book of Creed

Small Hardback - 47 pages

by Allama Sayyad Shaykh Na'im al-Din Muradabadi, May Allah be pleased with him.

Translated into English by: Ghulam Mustafa Mustafavi

A venerated book on Islamic creed and ideology, written by a famous and distinguised scholar of his time.

Allama Shaykh Na'im al-Din, May Allah be pleased with, was an intelligent, extremely pious, well respected Sufi scholar. He authored many books, including a commentary (Khaza'in al-Irfan) of the renowned Qur'an urdu translation known as Kanz ul Imaan, by AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan, May Allah be pleased with him. Shaykh Na'im al-Din was the khalifa, of the Reviver of Islam, AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan, May Allah be pleased with him.

Contents

---Preface,
---Lord of the Worlds,
---Poem,
---Prophethood,
---Status and Rank of the Prophets,
---Miracles,
---The Noble Qur'an,
---Angels,
---Fate,
---Death and the Grave,
---The Day of Judgement,
---Signs of the Day of Judgement,
---Dajjal (The Anti-Christ),
---Accountability,
---Pul-Sirat (Bridge over Hell),
---The Kawthar Reservoir,
---Paradise,
---Hell,
---Belief,
---Ashara Mubashara (The Ten Companions granted al-Jannah)
---Imamat (Spiritual Leadership),
---The Awliya-Allah (The Freinds of God).

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In Defense of The Sunnah by Dr Ibrahim Hakim al-Shaghour

Hardback - 345 pages An Analysis of the Theory and Practices of Tasawwuf

Written with the permission of Shaykh Noorrudeen Durkee

Synopsis: The purpose of this book is to educate the reader about some of the beliefs of Sufis and their practices, and to demonstrate how they are in full accordance with the Shari’a.

Tasawwuf, from the very beginning, has always been integral to the Deen, functioning as the realisation and implementation of the pillar of Ihsan in the being of the Muslim.

Tasawwuf is neither a madhhab, nor a sect, nor an ideology, nor a cult, nor a foreign import, nor an heretical invention. It is a science concerning the reality of Allah, His Messenger, May Allah bless him and grant him peace, and the self, transmitted faithfully and without interruption from the Prophet himself, upon him be peace. It is the belief of the writer that the current corruption of the Ummah and its degradation is a direct result of – among other things – the crumbling away of the pivotal pillar of Ihsan as realised through the practice of Tasawwuf and its principles. In the words of one Muslim leader, Syed Zayn al-Abedin: “Many calamities have befallen the Ummah during the last 200 years, but one of the worst has been the rejection of Tasawwuf. We find ourselves without coherent leadership and following self-proclaimed scholars who teach a dry, literalist and legalistic religion cut off from its traditional and spiritual heritage. In some cases, this develops into a harsh and uncompromising political ideology, with violent results. While we understand the sources of this ideology, we cannot condone its methods or attitude. Islamic civilisation, which was remarkably stable and united for over 1200 years, is now in a crisis of disunity.”

This volume contains many answers, rebuttals, and explanations carefully researched and presented from the Qur’an, authentic hadith, and the wisdom of many Islamic scholars. It is a textbook for anyone who is seeking the heart of Islam which has been hidden far too long from the general understanding of the people.

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The author has expressed his sincere gratitude to the following contemporary scholars and shuyukh, whose help and previous work has been indespensable in the composition of this book, and to whom are owed a great deal :-

Shaykh Sidi Abdullah Nooruddeen Durkee,
Hajja Noura Durkee,
Shaykh Ahmad ibn Mustafa al-'Alawi,
Shaykh Gibril Fouad al-Haddad,
Shaykh Abdullah ibn Siddiq al-Ghumari,
Shaykh Mahmud Mamduh,
Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller,
Shaykh 'Isa ibn Mani' al-Himyari.

CONTENTS

Forward | Introduction

Topic: The 'Light' of the Prophet, Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam, and his special distinctions

Hadith of the Wali

Miraculous Knowledge of the Unseen

Vision of the Prophet, Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam, in a wakeful state

Topic: Tawassul and Tabarruk

Hadiths about Tawassul

Multiplying and Dividing the Oneness of Allah

Hadiths about Tabarruk

Seeking blessings through the Prophet’s, Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam, grave

Topic: The Graves of the Righteous and Practices Connected to Them

The Life of the Grave and the Hearing of the Dead

Visiting Graves to Gain Blessings

Reciting Qur’an at graves and donating it as a reward

Topic: Understanding Innovation (Bid’a) in Islam

Topic: Audible Group Dhikr in Masajid

---Compiling Ahzab and Awrad

---Prayer Formulas (Ruqya) and Amulets

Topic: Commemorating the Birth (Mawlid) of the Prophet, Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam

As understood by the scholars

Did the Sahaba commemorate his birth?

Topic: Seclusion (‘Uzla) and the Spiritual Retreat (Khalwa)

Topic: Extra Worship in Rajab and Sha’ban

Topic: The Integral Place of Tasawwuf in Islam

---Miscellaneous Topics

---Kissing the Hands and Feet of Righteous Scholars

---Hadith of the Lesser and Greater Jihad

---“Nothing contains Me but the heart of My believing servant”

---Special Knowledge and Gnosis

---Shaykh al-Akbar Ibn al-‘Arabi, Radi Allahu anhu, and the ‘Oneness of Being’

---al-Khadir, alayhi salam: Is he still alive?

---Hadiths about the Blessed Family of the Noble Prophet, Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam

Extract from the Forward:
''This book is what you need when people who seem to know more than you, start asking you questions that you can't answer about certain aspects of aqidah and other subjects, and you find that in speaking with such people you 'wind-up' talking more about Ibn Taymiyyah and his followers than about Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and His Prophet, Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam. You find that their questions are accompanied by the heavy and frequent use of such phrases as ''bid'a'', ''makruh'' ''da'if'', ''haram,'' etc , and your questioners are insistent that you must accept what they mistakenly call: ''al-Manhaj as-Salaf'' lest you find yourself (according to them) outside of Islam and consigned (by them) to the Fire.

In their ignorance they claim to want to ''purify'' our deen by making unlawful what is lawful, prohibiting supererogatory acts of worship such as Mawlid, nisfu-l-Shaban, hadrah and group dhikr, all the while rejecting reverence and love of the Beloved Prophet, Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, and the Awliya' Radi Allahu ta'ala anhum, burning books of Darood and awrad and calling their fellow muslims apostates, disbelievers, and idolaters, shedding their blood, confiscating their wealth and sowing discord and enmity from one end of the earth to the other. This book, ''In Defence of the Sunnah'' firmly rooted in Qur'an and Sunnah and the understandings of traditional Muslim scholars, speaks to and refutes a number of common arguments of the Wahhabi/Salafi (incl. Deobandi/Tablighi Jama'at) sects. I heartily recommend it to the sincere seeker and compliment my student, Sidi Ibrahim Muhammad Hakim al-Shaghour, for having written such a valuable and useful work. May Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, bless him and his family and reward him for his defense of the Sunnah of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad, May Allah Almighty shower His Mercy and Blessings upon him.'' ---Shaykh Noorruddeen

Newly published and printed in hardback with jacket cover beautifully presented with the Sandal (Nalayn) mubarak on the cover.

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Perfection of Faith & its commentary Fortification of Conviction

Paperback - 182 pages by Shaykh Abd al-Haqq Muhaddith al-Dehlvi

English Translation by : Yusuf Talal Ali

''Perfection of Faith'' & ''Fortification of Conviction''

Written by one the most respected Scholars of the Mughal Era, this book is a concise and lucid presentation of the major articles of faith; in total one hundred and one articles of faith according to the Sunni orthodox way.

Authors Introduction: '' I have written this book for every true believer and seeker of truth, and have confined myself to explaining only authentic doctrines without having recourse to the false and meaningless opinions of deviants. I have not employed the methods of argumentation and debate, nor have I mentioned the proofs of the theologists or the hair-splitting of the philosophers, in order that the reader may not be pitched into the whirlpool of uncertainty and confusion. Indeed, Allah is the Lord of Success and in His hands are the reins of fulfillment.'' --- Shaykh Abd 'al-Haqq Muhaddith Dehlwi

Shaykh as-Shah Abd 'al-Haqq Muhaddith Dehlwi [ d. 1052 H - 1642 CE ] 'alayhi al-rahmah wa'l-ridwan, was born in Delhi, India. His father Saif al-Din Rahmatullahi alayh was a very pious and intellectual man, and this is a reason why Shah 'Abd-al-Haqq Rahmatullahi alayh's education and breeding was based on similar well founded principles. He was extremely fond of education and had a particular zest for learning from a very young age. Many hours of the day and the night were spent in reading and writing. After gaining his education in India, he was directed towards the Haramayn, Makkah in 996H. He stayed there for approx 3 and a half years, in which he attained his knowledge of Ahadith and also authored several books.

Some of his most popular and recognised works are listed below;-

    Ash'at al-Lam'at : This is a commentary on the Mishkat Shareef.
    Tareekh al Madina' : Another well known and important book.
    Madarij an-Nabbuwaah' : A highly acclaimed classic.
    Akhbarul Akhyar' : A ground breaking piece of writing in relation to the Awliya-Allah.

Shah 'Abd-al-Haqq, Rahmatullahi alayh passed away at the age of 96, and is buried near the shrine of Khawaja Qutb al-Din Bakhtyar Kaki, Rahmatullahi alayh, in Delhi, India.

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Azaan and Durood Shareef by Allamah Kaukab Noorani Okarvi

Paperback/Booklet - 18 pages

In this book, the distinguished preacher of the world of Islam and unequalled orator, Allamah Kaukab Nooranl Okarvi has presented a brief but very effective academic research work on the question of reciting Durood Shareef before and after Azaan.

And the beauty of it lies in the fact that all arguments given here have been based on books written by those who call reciting Durood Shareef before and after Azaan as an innovation (bidat) and forbid such recital.

The publication of this book has, besides putting a stop to the fatwa-mongering of the opponents, provided comfort and happiness to all the Ahl as-Sunnat wa Jama'at. Allah be praised that before and after Azaan and before Iqaamat (when the congregation stands up for Namaaz) Durood Shareef is recited in the Masaajld (Mosques) of the Ahle-Sunnat. Our opponents say that the (bid'at) innovation of reciting Durood Shareef before and after Azaan in South Africa has been introduced by Allamah Kaukab Noorani Okarvi. But the fact is that Allamah Okarvi has only renewed a Prophetic tradition and this is undoubtedly a good deed done by him for which he will receive a great reward from Allah Subhanahu. Insha Allah.

NB: This book is a study of the permissibility of reciting Durood Shareef before and after the Adhaan.

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The Issue of ''Kissing the Thumbs'' - on hearing the Blessed Name of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad, May Allah Bless him and grant him peace.

Paperback/Booklet - 23 pages

by Allamah Muhammad Shafi'i al-Okarvi,RAHMATULLAHI 'ALAYHI

When hearing the Muazzin proclaim, "Ash'hadu anna Muhammadar Rasoolullah," it is preferred (Mustahab) to kiss the two thumbs or the shahaadat finger and place them on the eyes. There are many deeni and worldly benefits associated to this, as well as numerous Ahadith documenting its practice. Doing so was even practiced by the Sahaba-e-Kiram, and Muslims everywhere perform it in the belief that it is Mustahab.

Salaat-e-Mas'udi states, ''The Noble Messenger is reported to have said, "On the Day of Qiyaamat, I shall search for the person who used to place his thumbs on his eyes when hearing my name during the Adhaan. I shall lead him into Jannat, 23.1 - Vol. 2, Chapter 20

Book Conclusion:

This entire discussion establishes that kissing and placing the thumbs during the Adhaan, etc. is Mustahab. It is found as the Sunnat of' Sayyadina Hadrat Adam, 'alayhis as-salam, Hadrat Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu, and Imam Hasan, Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu. Even Imams of the Shafi'i and Maaliki Mad'habs have ruled it to be Mustahab. In every era, Muslim deemed this practice to have this very ruling, along with many spiritual benefits.

NB: This book is a study of the permissibility of 'Kissing the Thumbs and Rubbing the Eyes' upon the Beloved Prophet's Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, name.

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The Concept of Bidah

Booklet - 15 pages

by Manazir al-Islam Professor Saeed Ahmed Asad Sahib

Rendered into English by Mawlana Sajid Younus

Today some people openly criticise many of the actions of the Ahl al-Sunnah w'al Jama'at as Bidah (innovation). Whenever a gathering is organised on the joyous occassion of the Prophets' Birth - a fatwa of bidah is immediately issued. Even before the Essale-Thawaab of the deceased has been arranged, or where-ever Durood is recited before or after the adhaan more fatawa's of bidah are heard. It is within this enviroment that it is deemed appropriate to present the true context and concept of bidah. More books on Bidah

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The Faith of the Prophets Blessed Parents

Booklet - 10 pages

By Justice Pir Karam Shah al-Azhari, 'alayhi ar-Rahman.

Rendered into English by Mawlana Sajid Younus

The great multitude of Muhaqqiq Ulama ( research scholars) of the Ahl al-Sunnah w'al Jama'at state that the Respected Parents of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad, May Allah bless him & grant him peace, are successful and enjoying the cool breezes of Pardise.

In reaching this position the Ulama have adopted one of three paths.

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Ilm-ul-Qur'an

Hardback - 218 pages by Mufti Ahmad Yar Khan Naeemi al-Ashrafi

English Translation by : Prof Sayyad Mazhar Ali Adeeb

About this book - As the words of a speaker translate his inner message, the translation of the speech reflects its general meaning (tenor). While evaluating the translation of a speech or a piece of writing, it is seen how faithfully the translation presents its underlying idea. The quality of the translation signifies its true standard. The translation which does not clarify the correct idea of the text or if it fails to convey its true sense comprehensively, it is not considered a good translation. Nor can one expect fruitful results or rewarding benefits from such translation. Conequently it is very important to see that the real message of the word is not lost while translating it.

All men of learning know full well that on the eve of such critical nature, even a slight error can become the cause of acute disagreement and a little negligence can give rise to sectarian chaos. Differences occurred in belief and doctrine, not only in the Qur'an but in aHadith too. Hakeem al-Ummah, Mufti Ahmad Yar Khan Naeemi, May Allah be pleased with him, has embodied all such issues concerning translation, that have become disputed these days. He has elaborated all the rules of translation of terminology and proved their authenticity and accuracy with the help of cogent reasons and arguments so that the readers may differentiate between correct and incorrect translation and thus, save himself from possible error.

Contents

---Publishers Note
---Translators Note
---Foreward
---Introduction

---Chapter I Pages 33 - 111

Qur'anic Terms, Imaan, Islam, Taqwa, Kufr, Shirk, Bidat, Walee-Allah, Du'a - Calling the Deceased, etc

---Chapter II Pages 113 - 162

Rules of Translation, meanings and explanations.

---Chapter III Pages 163 - 207

Qur'anic Issues - Awliya's Karamat, Allahs Beloved See & Hear, Erecting Memorials & Commemorating Imporant Dates, Respect of the Pious & du'a made at their shrines, Indentification of the True Religion, Doing benediction/Blessing by Damm Durood, Status of Sahab-e-Kiram, Birth of Jesus, (Isa, alayhi 'salam) without Father

---Glossary

Excellent reference book for silencing Qadianis/Deobandies/Wahhabies !

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