A Program of Studies for New Muslims

To act correctly, a Muslim must first acquire authentic knowledge, change his mode of thought and improve his practical ability. These changes must result from the Muslims' own decisions and efforts if they are to be educationally enduring, religiously sound, socially important and physically permanent. It is with this aim and intention that the Islamic Teaching Center has prepared "A Program of Studies for New Muslims" It is an attempt to enable the New Muslim to respond to his environment in North America equipped with an Islamic framework reflecting his beliefs, values, attitudes and behavior which characterize him as a new breed of men enjoining right, eradicating evil, forbidding wrong and believing in Allah.

Author: Mohammed Moin Uddin Siddique

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/341096

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Why Do You Smoke?

A discussion with our smoking brothers regarding the prohibition of smoking

Author: Muhammad ibn Ibraheem al-Hamad

Publisher: Daar Al-Watan

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1331

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Rulings pertaining to Ramadaan

A compilation of five works dealing with fasting, Taraaweeh, I'tikaaf, Zakaat-ul-Fitr, and Eid.

Author: Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

Publisher: Islamic Propagation Office in Rabwah

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1351

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The Explanation of the Fundamentals of Islamic Belief

Explaining the Fundamentals of Faith: discusses the fundamentals of faith, by outlining and detailing the objectives of the Islamic 'Aqeedah. Numerous references are made to the Qur'an and authentic Ahadith, for establishing the sincere intention and worship to Allaah, liberating the mind and thought from the irrational and chaotic losses, establishing peace of mind and sound thinking, safeguarding the intentions, learning to establish a strong Ummah (community), achieving happiness in this life and the hereafter, and more.

Author: Muhammad ibn Saleh al-Othaimeen

Reveiwers: Jamaal Zarabozo - Ahmad Bolter - Ahmad Bolter

Translators: Abu Salman Diya ud-Deen Eberle

Publisher: Islamic Propagation Office in Rabwah

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/54475

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Kindness and Gentleness

Undoubtedly, the heart leans towards those who are kind and gentle. It was said a long time ago: "Make your face happy and your words gentle, and you will be more beloved to the people than those who give them a gift". The one calling to the religion of Islam and dealing with other people has the utmost need to gather the people around him, and cause their hearts to lean towards him so that they will listen to him. Adorning himself with kindness and gentleness helps to achieve that goal with the grace of Allah.

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/289146

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