Rules Governing The Criticism Of Hadith

An summarised text detailing the rules governing the Criticism of Hadeeth. From its introduction -'A hadith (pl. ahadith) is composed of two parts: the matn (text) and the isnad (chain of reporters). A text may seem to be logical and reasonable but it needs an authentic isnad with reliable reporters to be acceptable; 'Abdullah b. al-Mubarak (d. 181 AH) is reported to have said, "The isnad is part of the religion: had it not been for the isnad, whoever wished to would have said whatever he liked." During the lifetime of the Prophet (SAS) and after his death, his Companions (Sahabah) used to refer to him when quoting his sayings. The Successors (Tabi'un) followed suit; some of them used to quote the Prophet (SAS) through the Companions while others would omit the intermediate authority - such a hadith was known as mursal (loose). It was found that the missing link between the Successor and the Prophet (SAS) might be one person, i.e. a Companion, or two persons, the extra person being an older Successor who heard the hadith from the Companion.'

Author: Mahmood Al-Tahaan

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/291284

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The Establishment of Proof

A refutation against those who deny the appearance of Mahdi, the coming of Dajjaal, and the descent of the Messiah at the end of time.

Author: Hammoud Ibn Abdullah Ibn Hammoud At-Tuwayjri

Translators: Abdul Qaadir Abdul Khaaliq

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/51796

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Respond to the Call for Prayer

Warning to those who have abandoned prayers

Author: Khaalid Abu Saalih - Khalid Abu Salih

Publisher: Daar Al-Watan

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1327

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The Geological Concept of Mountains in the Quran

Gloriouse Quran remains the ever-lasting miracle that witnesses to the truthfulness of Muhammad's Message. The miraculous nature of the glorious Quran is not confined to a certain field or time but it emerges to challenge people in whatever field they master.

Author: Zaqlol El-Naggar

Publisher: Al-Falah Foundation, Translation, Publication and Distribution

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/51861

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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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