The Islamic Ruling on Music and Singing

The legality of music and singing in the Islamic shari'ah (the divinely-revealed law) is an issue which is hotly debated among individuals and scholars in Islamic societies of our present day. Arriving at the correct view requires unbiased, scholarly research of the available literature which must be supported by authentic, decisive proof. A considerable amount has been said and written both for and against this subject, and the proliferation of doubt and confusion necessitates another more critical, meticulous analysis and assessment of this whole matter, in order for one to come to a clear, decisive conclusion which leaves not the least bit of doubt in the mind of the reader.

Author: Abu Bilal Mustafa Al-Kandi

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/339176

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Sahih al-Bukhari

Generally regarded as the single most authentic collection of hadiths, Sahih al-Bukhari covers almost all aspects of life in providing proper guidance from the Messenger of Allah. This book is the work of over 16 years by Imam al-Bukhari who before writing any hadith in this book performed two rak'ahs prayer of guidance from Allah and when he was sure of the hadith's authenticity, he wrote it in the book.

Author: Muhammad ibn Ismaeel al-Bukhari

Publisher: http://www.islamspirit.com - Islam Spirit Website

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/70510

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What you must Believe about your Creator

This book comprehensively explains Tawheed in the words of Shaikh ibn Saleh al-Uthaimeen (rahimahullah) from the book, 'Sharh Hadeeth Jibra'eel'.

Author: Muhammad ibn Saleh al-Othaimeen

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

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

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/373685

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The Book Of Prayer

The Book Of Prayer: Salaat (Prayer) is one of the main obligations which Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) has ordained on His servants. It is the first act of worship decreed on the Muslim Nation (Ummah) by Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) and was ordained on the night of the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) ascension to the seven heavens. It is the second of the five pillars of Islam after the proclamation of the “Shahada” (the words of witness).

Author: Nathif Jami Adam

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Publisher: http://www.islambasics.com - Islam Basics Website

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/313881

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Evolution of Fiqh

The author says in the introduction of the second edition, “The overall purpose of this book is to acquaint the reader with the historical factors behind the formulation of Islamic law (Fiqh), in order that he or she may better understand how and why the various schools of Islamic law (Madh-habs) came about. It is hoped that this understanding will in turn, provide a basis for overcoming the petty differences and divisions which occur when present-day followers of different schools of people without definite schools try to work together. Thus, another aim of this book is to provide a theoretical framework for the reunification of the Madhhabs and an ideological basis for Islamic community work free from the divisive effects of Madh-hab factionalism.” The book consists of six chapters: foundation, establishment, building, flowing, consolidation, and stagnation and decline.

Author: Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/291542

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