The Principles of Islam

In Islam there are five basic duties which Muslims must perform. They are known as the five pillars of Islam (Arkanul Islam). These are: Shahadah, the establishment of prayer (Salah), the payment of Zakah (paying the poor due), the Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah and Sawm Ramadan (fasting the month of Ramadan).

Author: Humood Bin Muhammad Al-Lahem

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Translators: Mahmoud Reda Morad Abu Romaisah

Publisher: Cooperative Office for Propagation, Guidance, and Warning of Expatriates in the city of Albatha - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/311630

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Celebrating Valentine's Day

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

Author: Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

Publisher: Islamic Propagation Office in Rabwah

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

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Al-Qur'an: The Miracle of Miracles

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

Author: Ahmed Deedat

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

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Understanding the Evil of Innovation

This book is to be seen as a modest attempt, a small but significant and sincere contribution, to the input of materials pertaining to Islam which set to curb and eventually uproot evil and establish righteousness, so that people are helped in clinging to the only way that affords them safety from the Fire, and brings them closer to Allah with a submission to his will that is borne of easiness as a result based on correct knowledge and understanding.

Author: Abu Al-Muntasir Bin Muhar Ali

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/339179

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The Day of Resurrection (Tafseer Surah an-Nabaa)

Belief in the Day of Resurrection gives meaning and purpose to our brief stay in this transient world. It is the believer's goal to win the Pleasure of His Lord by worshiping Him alone, fulfilling His Commands and refraining from His Prohibition during his worldly life-span. On the Day of Judgment, his fate will be decided in accordance with his record of deeds; he who fulfills his obligations will be rewarded with eternal bliss in Paradise, and he, who fails to be a believer, will be doomed to eternal Hell-Fire.

Author: Shuwana Abdul-Azeez

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Publisher: A website Quran and Sunnah : http://www.qsep.com

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/373683

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