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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The Biography of the Prophet and the Orientalists

A monumental work discussing the Makkan period of the Prophet's life, and a refutation of Orientalist attacks.

Author: Muhammad Mohar Ali - Mohammed Mahr Ali

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/51772

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The Manual of Hajj And Umrah

My brother pilgrim, as there is for every group a leader and for every journey a guide, the leader of the Hajj group is the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and their guide is his example and Sunnah, for he has said “ take from me your rites of Hajj”. Therefore it's incumbent on everyone who approaches the House of Allah for hajj or Umrah to learn the way it was performed by the prophet (peace be upon him) through accurate guide books and by asking scholars about any uncertainties one may have. This book is written in clear language and has a new format which presents and simplifies for you the rulings pertaining to Hajj and Umrah which I hope you will make use of as your guide.

Author: Mahmoud Reda Morad Abu Romaisah

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Publisher: A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/328746

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Muhammad, the Prophet of God

A booklet presented by IPC (Islamic Presentation Committee) to show people who is the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). It is divided into five sections: introduction, his life, his moral characteristics and mannerisms, his miracles and conclusion.

Publisher: http://www.ipc-kw.net - Islamic Presentation Committee Website - Kuwait

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/323530

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