Explanation of Riyadh al-Saliheen

A comprehensive explanation and commentary of the first 24 hadith of Imam al-Nawawi's classic compilation, Riyadh al-Saliheen.

Author: Abu Zakaria Al-Nawawi

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/290811

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Bid'ah (Innovation)

The Islamic definition of Bid’ah: Imaam Ash-Shaafi’i, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “A Bid’ah is anything that has no basis in the Qur’aan, Sunnah or sayings of any of the companions.” Ibn Al-Jawzi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “A Bid’ah is any form of worship that did not exist (at the time of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam and his companions) then later it was innovated.” Ibn Rajab, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “A Bid’ah is any form of worship which has no basis in the Sharee’ah which would warrant its legislation.”

Author: Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/339173

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Women Around The Messenger (Peace Be Upon Him)

This is the "women's lib" age as the West preform to term it. But is it true? Is it not a lip-service age turning women practically to "dolls" or something like "real-life dolls"? Women entering the fold of Islam played an enviable prominent role, side by side their counterparts, in shaping and developing the Muslim society as a model from the onset, emancipating humanity, men and women, from the shackles of deep-rooted ignorance. Women in Islam have a very special place, status, and dignity that is unknown to mankind before or after. The women in this book are listed in categories, such as "Mothers of the Prophet", "Wives of the Prophet", "The Prophet's Daughters", and many more categories.

Author: Mohammed Ali Qutub

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Publisher: http://www.islamweb.net - Islam Web Website

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/305643

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Stories of New Muslims

This book is published on the shoulders of those people who have volunteered their personal stories of how they entered Islam. If you, the reader, are open to the possibility that Allah, the Creator, has given you clear evidence to accept Him and His message of Islam, then read these stories. From different backgrounds, and different experiences, you just might find someone here who had the same questions and doubts that you may have. Many of these people have endured against tremendous obstacles, including parental opposition, despair with other religions, being blind, and being lied to about the true nature of Islam.

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/283493

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How to Become a Muslim?

An informative and detailed guide to new Muslims discussing the main pillars of Islam, Faith, as well as various commandments and prohibitions in Islam.

Author: AbdulRahman Bin Abdulkarim Al-Sheha

Publisher: Islamic Propagation Office in Rabwah

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1383

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