Press Release: The Du'aa Book Series (Postponed)

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Update: (10/23/2008) I recently discovered that Tuhfat-ul-Akhyaar was translated and published by Daar-us-Salaam some years back. I found that translation to be excellent and a good source for those who do not yet know Arabic to reference.

As for Dhikr Thameen then I sought the permission of Shaykh Nayf to print the booklet last year but I have not heard back from him. I will try to follow up with him again this year. Once I recieve his permission to print the book I will bring out more details inshaAllah.

Book Review: Arabic between your Hands

I just purchased this set of books for my family several months ago and all I have to say is that this is one of the most impressive courses that teach the Arabic language to non-Arabic speakers. What I enjoy the most about it is that it you learn the language through the medium of Arabic itself. No English, no translation, no reliance on your native tongue. You have to think and respond in Arabic in order to use this course. I think that is what makes it so successful. I will present to the reader just some brief information on the course.

(Front cover of Book One, the sleeve in front is for the CD that accompanies each book)

Book One is 401 pages with sixteen lessons and a mini-dictionary covering all of the vocabulary presented in each lesson. There is a small test at the end of the book to evaluate your level of comprehension. I know some of you are looking at the inside and thinking, “my there sure are a lot of pictures of people in here” but I assure you the only purpose they serve is to drill in your mind the meaning of the Arabic word or sentences you will come across. As you proceed to Books Two and Three there will be less pictures and more texts.

(Inside of Book One, click on the pic if you want to get a closer look.)


(I added another page from Book One just so you can see the vocabulary part.)

(This is the back of Book One, the other two books have the same thing so I only scanned this one.)

Book Two consists of 435 pages with sixteen lessons and a mini-dictionary as well, this time it covers all of the vocabulary you learn in Book Two. This level gets more intense as far as reading and writing are concerned. Now when I say writing I mean that you will be expected to write feelings, comments, and explanations of the texts presented. Rules of grammar and punctuation are also presented here.

(Inside of Book Two, it starts getting more intense from here!)

Book Three is 440 pages consisting of sixteen units and the standard dictionary as the other two books. This book is more advanced and focuses on a higher level of reading, writing and speaking in Arabic. When you reach this book you will have no problem picking up books by the Ulamaa and reading them. This is the main focus of the course, to teach Islamic studies and an advanced working knowledge of the Arabic language.

(Inside of Book Three)

All three books come with a CD that covers each unit, so you not only strengthen your reading and writing you also boost your comprehension skills. The recordings are clear and the speakers start off speaking at a medium speed and then advance with each CD. Each book has a CD cover to carry your CDs along with the book.

(Cover of Arabic dictionary, this one is heavy!)

The dictionary that comes with the course is without a doubt a very integral part of increasing your vocabulary. Since it is in Arabic you learn the meaning of the word in Arabic and walk away with a stronger understanding of the word. I have to say that the verses of the Quran along with examples and lines of poetry aide in broadening one’s comprehension. It is 403 pages and comes in hardback cover.

(Inside of dictionary)

(Back cover of dictionary)


(The DVD pouch of 4 DVDs that contain lessons on pronounciation.)


(Cover of the DVD set.)

There is a small booklet that comes with the text along with a DVD series to help you with pronunciation. This is a good addition to the books for those new to the Arabic alphabet.

(Front cover of the booklet.)

There is also a teacher’s course that goes with it for those teaching the book but I have not purchased that set yet. Once I get it I will try to post information on it here inshaAllah. Keep in mind that the publishers of this excellent course have the site in both English and Arabic, and even though the Arabic site lists the price cheaper it does not list the shipping and handling which is the same price as the books on the English site which do in fact list the S&H. You can also find it from other Islamic bookstores within the States for a fair price. I purchased two sets for my family, one from Saudi and the other one from Texas so shop around and you will find it at a good price, inshaAllah.

(Inside of booklet, it really just takes from Book One.)

This is a serious course for those who want to get into the language, and if you don’t have the opportunity to go study overseas then your best bet is to purchase this course and go through it so that when you do get to study you already have a strong base to work with when you seek knowledge abroad.

Book Review: Islaam's Solution for the Problems Facing Todays Youth

(Book Cover)

May Allah reward the brothers at Hujjah Publication and Authentic Statements for collaborating on this excellent treatise. Our brother Aboo Aaliyah ‘Abdullah ibn Dwight Battle who has translated several works such as The Methodology of the Salaf in ‘Aqeedah and its influence on Muslim Unity by ash-Shaykh Dr. Saaleh ibn Sa’d as-Suhaymee (hafithahullah), Sins and their Punishments by Ibnul-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (rahimahullah), and others, has compiled and translated two books from ash-Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen (rahimahullah) and ash-Shaykh Saleh al-Fawzaan (hafithahullah) regarding the Muslim youth and the problems they face today.

(Table of Contents)

He states: “Regrettably, today some Muslim adolescents are relying on the wrong remedies to cure their ills. They are turning to gangs, such as the Bloods and the Crips, violence, theft and other waywardness that is hastening their ruin. Ironically, at times the lives of some of them are saved from total destruction on the street by lengthy prison terms wherein they regain their wits. However, they lose out on many of the worldly blessings from Allah that aid in our journey to the hereafter – the companionship and fruits of marriage, bearing and raising children, possible Hijrah to a Muslim country, Hajj and others.

Therefore, I selected these treatises and titled them “Islaam’s Solution for the Problems Facing Today’s Youth”


(Inside of Book)

At 60 pages and beautifully binded, this is a great book to not only give our young Muslim brothers and sisters but to those fathers and mothers who are engaged in raising children who will one day be Muslim parents themselves. I got my free copy, and even though I was asked to look over it before it was printed I had to go back and read it again!

(Back Cover)

Instead of spending that $6.00 in your pocket on a plate of Halal food go and order this book for you and your loved ones so that benefit can be earned in this life and in the next.


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