Celebrating Valentine's Day

Due to the pitiful state which the Ummah of Muhammad (may God praise him) is in, due to the lack of knowledge of Muslims about their religion, and due to the high regard which some Muslims hold for Western thought and culture, we see that a hideous practice which contradicts the very principles of chastity and honor in Islam has crept into many Muslim societies. Many people don't realize the origins and consequences of this shameful celebration, but rather blindly follow its rites and customs to be "closer" to the West, not thinking of the sin and displeasure they are earning from Allah.This Book study the ruling concerning this celebration and statements of scholars in this regard.

Author: Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

Publisher: Islamic Propagation Office in Rabwah

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1353

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Muhammad (pbuh), the Finest Man Who Ever Lived

Almost everyone on the earth today is discussing Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. People want to know, “Who was he exactly?” “What did he teach?” “Why was he loved so much by some and hated so much by others?” “Did he live up to his claims?” “Was he a holy man? “Was he a prophet of God?” “What is the truth about this man – Muhammad?” How can we discover the truth and be totally honest in our judgment? We will begin with the very simple historical evidences, facts as narrated by thousands of people, many of whom knew him personally.

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

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

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/341112

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Have You Discovered the Truth about Him

This is a marvelous booklet talks about the prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) from many aspects. He presents some of his teachings and gives a glimpse at his life and attributes. In addition, it shows what the world’s scriptures said about him. Also, it mentions sayings of some scientists of different aspects of science about the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), praising and admiring him for his high attributes and his comprehensive legislation.

Author: Naji Ibrahim al-Arfaj

Publisher: http://www.mercyprophet.org

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/320812

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The Virtues of the Quran

An informative book about the virtues of studying, understanding, reciting, memorizing, and acting upon of the Qur'an, as well as a mention of the virtues of various Surahs.

Author: AbdulQader Al-Arnaoot

Translators: Muhammad Bin Munir Al-Qashlan

Publisher: International Islamic Publishing House

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1379

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Section on Raising the Hands in the Prayer

In the religion of Islam after declaring the shahadah, the second most important pillar is the Salaah (prayer). Whenever the messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to pray, He used to raise both his hands up to his ears or shoulders during the first takbeer, before ruku’ and after ruku, as is proven from the Mutawaatir ahadith. In common language, it is called “Rafa Yadain”.

Author: Muhammad ibn Ismaeel al-Bukhari - Abu Taher Zubair Ali Zeei

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Publisher: www.kitabosunnat.com

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/385838

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