Press Release: The Status of Jesus in Islaam

AL-IBAANAH BOOK PUBLISHING

NEW PUBLICATION (JANUARY 2008)

The Status of Jesus in Islam

By Dr. Rabee' Ibn Haadee Al-Madkhalee

Completely Revised and Updated

Paperback, 6x9 in., 48 pages

ISBN: 0-9814757-0-1

About the Book:In this brief treatise, the author sets out to clarify Islam’s true position towards Jesus, which is the middle course between two extremes. At one extreme there are those who believe that Jesus is God, the Son of God or part of a divine trinity while on the other extreme there are others who slander him and deny his message.The correct belief regarding Jesus as confirmed in the Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad’s teachings is that he was no more than a prophet and messenger of God sent with the same message as all the prophets before him such as Moses, Abraham and Noah. That message was to worship God alone and avoid false deities. This is the one true unwavering message of the Creator to His creation throughout the course of time, and it is the same message that Jesus brought to his people and which Muhammad brought to his people after him.We hope that this short treatise will serve as an invitation to Christians to reflect on the beauty and simplicity of Islam, which has taken a moderate stance towards Jesus, assigning him a lofty role as one of the foremost messengers of God.About the Author:Dr. Rabee’ Ibn Haadee Al-Madkhalee is one of the well-known scholars of Saudi Arabia. He is a former graduate and professor at the renowned Islamic University of Madeenah. He has authored numerous books and treatises about Islam which clarify misconceptions and false notions concerning it.

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Book Review: Just some stuff from off the shelf

In this review I wanted to present some books for those who have reached an intermediate level of Arabic reading. Back in Texas there is a used book outlet called Half Price books that buys books from the public and then turns around and sells them at half their price. Next to the Islamic bookstores this spot was my favorite place. I would rummage through the Arabic section and find books that Muslims had discarded and sold to this bookstore. I bought a large amount of Arabic books from this store. I found books by Shaykh al-Albaanee, Shaykh-ul-Islaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdil-Wahhaab, Muhammad ash-Shinqitee, you name it I would find it. One time I even found Subul-us-Salaam (the explanation of Buloogh-ul-Maraam) for half of what it sells on the Internet! When I got home and started to read to my dismay I found that it had belonged to a brother that I knew personally who had stopped seeking Knowledge, may Allah protect us from that. The way I knew this was because his name was on all four volumes of the book along with other books that I had purchased.

I also found a lot of Arabic children’s books and I became fond of reading them to develop vocabulary and to strengthen my reading skills. So I wanted to share just some of the many booklets that I have amassed.

This booklet focuses on teaching short Soorah’s of the Quraan along with lessons about respecting the parents, Paradise and Hellfire, and a host of other Islamic topics. It is a short book and looks photocopied. It was printed in Jordan and I believe was used in the educational system in the late 80’s.

This book (below) comes from Lebanon at a time when it dominated the scene in publishing Arabic books. It came out in the 70’s and centered around teaching Fushaa in an every day conversation setting. What makes it unique is that you learn Arabic by the pictures presented in each lesson.

If you notice the page I scanned you will see where it is teaching you how to say that you are closing your eyes and opening them, I am seeing you and you are seeing me, etc.

I taught some lessons from this book to some of my children and I found that they were picking up on how to think in Arabic and say simple things such as my hand is on my head, my finger is in my ear, etc. A lot of Arabic books today do not teach simple things like this.

When I first saw this book on the shelf two things went through my mind. One it is an extremely old and dirty book. I mean it is so dirty that your fingers are stained black from the print. Second I thought someone placed this book in the wrong section because it’s written in Urdu. I was right about my first thought but wrong about the second. It was a bilingual book teaching Arabic to Urdu speakers, but written in mostly Arabic.

As I went through the pages I immediately fell in love with the stories and sections contained in the lessons. It has a lot of vocabulary to learn and the type is very old but the style of Fushaa used is what makes it enjoyable. There is a good portion of poetry along with prophetic narrations and statements of the Salaf.

Now before you think I am strange for buying this next book I would like to share with you something I had read from the biography of Shaykh al-Albaanee’s life (rahimahullah). He once stated:

“The first books that I would read from were Arabic stories such as Thaahir wa ‘Antarah, al-Malik Sayf, and other works. Then the translated detective stories of Arsene Lupin and others like it, then I found a desire towards historical readings.”

So when I came across the Arabic translation of “Little House on the Prairie” out of curiosity I wanted to see how well I could understand it. I found that I understood a great deal of the story even though I had never read this book in English before. I was only familiar with the television program that aired when I was a young boy.

I will say that once you understand Arabic you will prefer to read many Arabic translations over their original sources. I have purchased other translated works and found that the beauty of the Arabic language captures far more in-depth meaning and makes more sense.

These are just some titles I wanted to share and I encourage all who are studying Arabic to read as much as you can. Do not just focus on the book you are learning from. Branch out into newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, books, etc. this will improve your reading skills tremendously.

Book Review: al-Akhtaa’ush-Shaa’iah fee Tilaawat-il-Quraan

al-Akhtaa’ush-Shaa’iah fee Tilaawat-il-Quraan

Compiled by: ‘Abdur-Rahmaan ‘Aytaanee
Published by: Mu’assasah ar-Rayaan Beirut, Lebanon.
Pages: 80

This is a very informative booklet that covers the most common errors made when reciting the Quraan. After the author’s introduction he divides the book into six chapters consisting of the following:

One: Regarding the Basmalah

Two: Regarding the Quranic script

Three: Errors made in some of the Rulings

Four: General Areas of Notice

Five: Regarding the words that errors are made in

Six: Regarding the prohibited forms of stopping and beginning

This is a must read for those who have studied the rulings of Tajweed. The style of writing is simplistic and is meant for the beginner as well as the intermediate reciter of the Quraan. I was extremely thrilled to read the section that explained the meanings of the various signs found in the Uthmani script of the Mushaf. The author’s incredible style of writing makes this one of those reference books that you will turn to over and over again.

Press Release: The Rules of Sacrificial Offerings & Slaughtering - Abridged

Al-Hamdulillaah was-Salaatu was-Salaamu 'alaa Rasoolillaah. We are pleased to announce the release of our latest publication:"The Rules of Sacrificial Offerings and Slaughtering - Abridged" by Imaam Muhamamd bin Saalih Al-'Uthaimeen [1421H], may Allaah have mercy on him.

http://www.al- ibaanah.com/Udhiyah.php

The book is ready for wholesale distribution in the NY tri-state area. If you would like to receive indivdual copies, please click on the link above and orders will be shipped out priority mail in the US and international airmail overseas. Important Note: If you are interested in placing wholesale orders of the book and you are in the north eastern coast, please send us an e-mail as soon as possible to coordinate van delivery prior to 'Eid. Jazaakumullaah khairan for your support.

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Book Review: The Explanation of al-'Aqeedah al-Wasitiyyah

A couple of weeks ago I was in the Halal Mart here in Norcross buying some falafel mix and hummus to make for the family when I decided to look through some of the Arabic books in the book section of the store. Now mind you most of what they have is questionable but every now and then I will find some treasures of the ‘Ulamaa. It was one of those days. As I sifted through some dusty and filthy stacks I came across “Sharh-ul-‘Aqeedat-il-Waasitiyyah” by the late Egyptian Scholar ash-Shaykh Muhammad Khaleel Harraas (rahimahullah). While it was used, had a huge hole in it, and over priced (I left the price tag on the book when I scanned it) I couldn’t pass this beneficial book up. My wife (may Allah bless her) has the English translation of the book so when I found the original version I decided I would do a review on it after I read it.
Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee (rahimahullah) said regarding the noble Shaykh:

“Shaykh Muhammad Khaleel Harraas was a man from the ‘Ulamaa of al-Azhar. He was an Ash’aree Sufi Philosopher. When he wanted to present a treatise for either his masters or doctorate he was asked to write a book refuting Shaykh-ul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) but he wanted to refute philosophy. So he gathered the books of Ibn Taymiyyah to refute them and when he had begun to read them within three months the truth was clarified for him regarding ‘Aqeedah. He then recanted from the Ash’aree creed and began to adhere to Ahl-us-Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah, believing in their correct creed. He then changed his treatise to “the ‘Aqeedah of Ibn Taymiyyah the Salafi” switching it from “the Refutation upon him”.

I scanned the portion that contains his bio and brother Aboo Maryam Isma’eel Alarcon (hafithahullah) has translated a more detailed biography of him.

Click Here to Read His Biography

This is Shaykh Harraas’s excellent explanation of Shaykh-ul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah’s al-‘Aqeedah al-Waasitiyyah. The explanation seems to be more like notes printed as footnotes to the actual text. The style of language is simple but some of the poetry referenced is a bit advanced. This does not take from the Shaykh’s concise explanation of the issues noted by Shaykh-ul-Islaam.


The English version is decent but there are some omissions in some areas. It was printed by Daar-us-Salaam and reaches two hundred and twenty two pages. There is a nice Index, Publishers Note, Bio of Ibn Taymiyyah and of Shaykh Harraas in addition to the translation.

The Arabic version contains a short Introduction by ash-Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzaaq al-‘Afeefee (rahimahullah) as well as Shaykh Harraas’ introduction which is not included in the English translation.

Book Review: Misquoting Jesus; The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why

Last month I was looking through the religion section at my local library when this book caught my eye. I think the title alone is what compelled me to check it out and read it. It was one of those books that you read from beginning to end. I finished it within a week and was totally taken aback by the facts presented within. Everything the author wrote had already been confirmed for me in the Quran when I read it almost fifteen years ago during a hot Texas summer weekend.

Just read what is quoted from within the jacket cover:

“When World-Class Biblical Scholar Bart Ehrman first began to study texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes and intentional alterations that had been made by earlier translators. In Misquoting Jesus, Ehrman tells the story behind the mistakes and changes that ancient scribes made to the New Testament and shows the great impact they had upon the Bible we use today. He frames his account with personal reflections on how his study of the Greek manuscripts made him abandon his once ultraconservative views of the Bible.

Since the advent of the printing press and the accurate reproduction of texts, most people have assumed that when they read the New Testament they are reading an exact copy of Jesus’ words or Saint Paul’s writings. And yet, for almost fifteen hundred years these manuscripts were hand copied by scribes who were deeply influenced by the cultural, theological, and political disputes of their day. Both mistakes and intentional changes abound in the surviving manuscripts, making the original words difficult to reconstruct. For the first time, Ehrman reveals where and why these changes were made and how scholars go about reconstructing the original words of the New Testament as closely as possible.

Ehrman makes the provocative case that many of our cherished biblical stories and widely held beliefs concerning the divinity of Jesus, the Trinity, and the divine origins of the Bible itself stem from both intentional and accidental alterations by scribes – alterations that dramatically affected all subsequent versions of the Bible.”

It seems that as Islam is spreading in the West, Christians are becoming more and more conscious of their beliefs and are asking questions that the Church and Biblical scholars cannot answer. And when they can answer many times the responses are in line with what was revealed to a humble Arab man from the Arabian peninsula named Muhammad (peace be upon him) approximately one thousand years ago. What Mr. Ehrman has written was already stated by Allah in His Noble Book when He said:

{And verily, among them is a party who distort the Book with their tongues as they read so that you may think that it is from the Book, but it is not from the Book, and they say: “This is from Allah,” but it is not from Allah; and they speak a lie against Allah while they know it.} Soorah Aali ‘Imraan: 78

I remember many years ago there was a Messianic Jew by the name of Zola Levitt (who by the mercy of Allah is now dead) who had a show where he had hosted the infamous Anish Shorosh (may Allah guide him or destroy him). For those of you who do not know this man he is a very evil evangelical Christian Arab devil who has devoted his life to attacking Islam and the Muslims. His antics are well known from his debates with the late Ahmad Deedat (may Allah have mercy upon him) to writing a Quranic version of the Bible called the Furqan. He alleges that he has answered the Quranic challenge to produce a book better than the Quran despite the fact that the majority of this fabricated book draws heavily from the linguistic and rhythmic style of Allah’s Book! (Anyone who is well grounded in the Arabic sciences will attest to this truth). At any rate Anish said on this show back in the mid-nineties that in 2000 the religion of Islam will cease to exist! And here we are in 2007 and Islam is still growing and more and more westerners are leaving Christianity and becoming Muslims. Why? Because people want to know the truth! How truthful are the words of our Lord who said in His Noble Book:

{And who does more wrong than the one who invents a lie against Allah, while he is being invited to Islam? And Allah does not guide a people who oppress. They intend to put out the light of Allah with their mouths. But Allah will bring His Light to perfection even though the disbelievers hate it. He is the One Who sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth to make it victorious over all other religions even though the polytheists hate it.} Soorat-us-Saff: 7 - 9

Perhaps the highlight of the book for me was the mention of the Johannine Comma which is used by many evangelical Christians to support the Trinity, in fact it is the only verse contained in the New Testament that mentions the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost theory. Mr. Ehrman goes on to explain how this verse in the New Testament is no where to be found in the original manuscripts of the Bible. I have scanned the pages for review for anyone who wants to read it. How beautiful are the words of our Lord who said in His Noble Book:

{Surely they have disbelieved who say: “Allah is the Messiah, son of Mary.” But the Messiah said: “O Children of Israel! Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord.” Verily, whosoever sets up partners in worship with Allah, then Allah has forbidden the Paradise to him, and the Fire will be his abode. And for the polytheists there will be no helpers. Surely, the disbelievers are those who said: “Allah is the third of three.” But there is no god worthy of worship except for Allah.} Soorat-ul-Maa’idah: 72 - 73

I hope and pray that researchers such as Mr. Ehrman will open-mindedly look into the Quran and read the message that was revealed to the last of the Prophets and Messengers, Muhammad, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

Book Review: Mujmal I’tiqaad A’immat-is-Salaf

مُجْمَلُ إعْتِقَادِ أئِمَّةِ السَّلَفِ

Mujmal I’tiqaad A’immat-is-Salaf

(The Concise Belief of the Imams of the Salaf)

Collected and prepared by Dr. ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abdil-Muhsin at-Turkee (hafithahullah)

Printed by Al-Resalah Publishing House, Beirut Lebanon

Pages: 165

This is an excellent work by the noble Dr. ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abdil-Muhsin at-Turkee (hafithahullah) former director of the Islamic University of al-Imam Muhammad bin Sa’ood, and minister of Islamic Affairs who is currently the president of the Muslim World League. The author collects the statements of the Imams of the past such as Aboo Haneefah, Maalik, ash-Shaafi’ee, Ahmad bin Hanbal, al-Bukhaaree, Aboo Ja’far at-Tahaawee, Ibn Abee Zayd al-Qirawaanee, and Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon them all, regarding the true Islamic Creed. He brings their statements concerning the Speech of Allah, Imaan increasing and decreasing, and other issues the Muslims today have become ignorant of.

After mentioning their statements and presenting their evidences from the Book and the Sunnah, he then outlines the effects of Manhaj in upholding the correct belief, the knowledge based results in having the correct Manhaj, the true Jihaad in the path of spreading ‘Aqeedah and then the effects of the Jihad of Ibn Taymiyyah. This leads to the sections concerning the call of al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdil-Wahhaab (rahimahullah) in addition to the Creed he held.

He also explains the role of the Kingdom in spreading Tawheed and its efforts in disseminating the correct Islamic Knowledge. After this he has various sections covering the issues of Imaan, the sections of Tawheed, and the issue of Takfeer.

It is a very beneficial and enlightening book that deserves to be translated and conveyed to both the Muslims and non-Muslims since it educates one concerning the missionary work of both Ibn Taymiyyah and Muhammad bin ‘Abdil-Wahhaab. What makes me enjoy the book each time I read through it are the various statements of the Salaf that are contained within. It is truly a nice book to own and read.

Book Review: ar-Rihlat-ul-Akheerah Lil-Imaam-il-Jazeerah

ar-Rihlat-ul-Akheerah Lil-Imaam-il-Jazeerah

(The Final Journey of the Imam of the Arabian Peninsula)

Written by Umm Salamah as-Salafiyyah (hafithahallah)

Pages: 450

Printed by Daar-ul-Aathaar San’aa, Yemen

I received this copy some time ago by my brother Aboo ‘Abdillah (hafithahullah) of Hujjah Publication in Brooklyn, New York, may Allah reward him. I have been going through it whenever I get a chance and while it is a bad habit of mine to read seven to ten books at one time, I really got deep into this one.

It chronicles the final years of the Hadeeth Scholar of Yemen ash-Shaykh Aboo ‘Abdir-Rahman Muqbil bin Haadee al-Waadi’ee (rahimahullah) from the time of his diagnosis with cancer to his travels throughout Yemen, Saudi, America, and other places.

The author Umm Salamah is one of Shaykh Muqbil’s wives and she really put together a very beneficial and tear-jerking account of this noble scholar. It is filled with poetry, newspaper readings, the Shaykh’s final will and testament, the Shaykh’s legal rulings, lectures he gave to his students while receiving treatment abroad, and accounts of his meeting with many prominent Muslim rulers and scholars while residing in Makkah.

It also contains his retraction of what he said against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a clarification to remove the doubts used by those who make Takfeer on the Ruler and its Scholars in that great country.

There is also an entire section of the two hundred and twenty legal rulings he gave while in America most of which were presented to him by Shaykh Fareed ‘Abdullah (hafithahullah) and the American Salafis who went to visit him during his treatment.

This is an amazing book and one that every seeker of Knowledge should have on his or her shelf. Please keep the Shaykh in your Du’aa’s and ask that Allah forgive him of his shortcomings and grant him the highest place in Paradise for his efforts in teaching the Book and the Sunnah.

Book Review: al-Fataawaa al-Muhimmah fee Tabseer-il-Ummah

(Front cover of Book)

al-Fataawaa al-Muhimmah fee Tabseer-il-Ummah

(Important Rulings to enlighten the Muslim Nation)

Published by Daar-ul-Minhaaj

This two hundred and six page hardback book compiled by ash-Shaykh Jamaal bin Furayhaan al-Haarithee (hafithahullah) contains a large collection of Islamic rulings from the Major Scholars of Islam such as Muhammad bin Ibraaheem Aali ash-Shaykh, Ibn Baaz, al-Albaanee, ‘Abdur-Razzaq al-‘Afeefee, al-‘Uthaymeen, ‘Abdul-‘Azeez Aali ash-Shaykh, Saalih al-Fawzaan, Saalih al-Luhaydaan, Saalih Aali ash-Shaykh, ‘Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbaad, ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ar-Raajihee, Saalih as-Sadlaan, Bakr Aboo Zayd, al-Ghudayaan, al-Atram, Muqbil bin Haadee, Saalih as-Suhaymee, Muhammad bin Haadee, Rabee’ bin Haadee al-Madkhalee, and ‘Ubayd al-Jaabiree, may Allah have mercy on those who have passed and may He protect those who are still amongst us today.

(Introduction by Shaykh 'Ubayd-hafithahullah)

The Islamic rulings cover such topics as:

Declaring the Muslim Rulers as apostates

Cursing and Attacking the Muslim Scholars

Loving the non-Muslims

Suicide Missions

Assassinations

Demonstrations and Protests

Rulings concerning the various Muslim groups that exist

Regarding using the word Salafiyyah and its meaning

Public Boycotts

The group “Jama’at-ut-Tableegh”

The group “Ikhwaan-ul-Muslimeen”

General Advice

(Back cover of book with a ruling by the Mufti ash-Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez Aali ash-Shaykh-hafithahullah, it has been translated in the blog section)

There is an introduction by Shaykh Furayhaan and Shaykh ‘Ubayd who has held the book in high regard and recommended it while praising the Mufti and all of the members of the Permanent Committee, may Allah bless them all and protect them.

I have translated several rulings on my Blog & Translations section and many of the other rulings have appeared on Salafi Manhaj, Salafi Publications, al-Muflihoon and other good Salafi sites.

I want to thank my brother Aboo Aasiyyah Habeeb Herrera (hafithahullah) of Upright Books for sending me a copy of the book. Allah willing I will try to translate it for him if nobody beats me to it.

Book Review: The Top 1,000 Words for Understanding Media Arabic

The Top 1,000 Words for Understanding Media Arabic

Elisabeth Kendall

Georgetown University Press

90 Pages

Softcover

This is an awesome book that I just bought a couple of weeks ago. I was expecting it to be bigger but the content more than made up for it. It contains 1,000 words used in the Arabic Media. The common contemporary media terminology found in this book is what makes it so unique. It has the definitions of words that are not usually found in other Arabic dictionaries. You will find the latest vocabulary such as “Axis of Evil”, “Neo-Nazism” to “Weapons of Mass Destruction” and “financial aid”.

The book is divided into eight sections; General, Politics, Elections, Military, Economics, Trade & Industry, Law & Order, and Disaster & Aid. The Arabic word is listed then its English equivalent. The Arabic vocabulary is also fully voweled so as to avoid any confusion in pronunciation. One word of notice: It contains only nouns, noun constructions and verbs. There is no reference to the particles unless they are attached to the verb.

The type is easy on the eyes and makes for a great reference book. You can keep up with the latest words used in Arabic media whether in newspapers or just surfing online. I bought this one used online for $5.00 and it was well worth it. Overall it is a book worth having to expand your vocabulary.

Ramadhaan Book Review: Sifatu-Sawm-in-Nabiyee Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa salam fee Ramadhaan

The last book out of five books that I have been reviewing for the blessed month of Ramadhaan is the excellent:

صِفَةُ صَوْمِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه و سلم فِي رَمَضَان

Sifatu-Sawm-in-Nabiyee Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa salam fee Ramadhaan

The Description of the Fast of the Prophet, peace be upon him, in the month of Ramadhaan

Written by both Shaykh ‘Alee Hasan al-Halabee & Shaykh Saleem bin ‘Eeed al-Hilaalee (hafithahumaa Allah). This edition was printed by Daar Ibn Hazam by the Maktabah Islaamiyyah. It is 138 pages and contains 24 sections on how the Prophet, peace be upon him observed his fast. Some sections include but not limited to; the Benefits of Fasting, the Benefit of the month of Ramadhaan, the Obligation to fast in Ramadhaan, a section on Suhoor, the Iftaar, those things that nullify the Fast, making up the days of fast that are missed, Laylat-ul-Qadr, I’tikaaf, Taraweeh, Zakaat-ul-Fitr and weak narrations that have been spread concerning Ramadhaan.

Ramadhaan Book Review: Qiyaamu-Ramadhaan

The fourth book in five books that I have been reviewing in the blessed month of Ramadhaan is the classic:

قِيَامُ رَمَضَان فَضْلُهُ وَ كَيْفِيَّة أدَائِهِ وَ مَشْرُوعِيَّة الجَمَاعَة فِيهِ وَ مَعَهُ بَحْثٌ قَيِّم عَنِ الإعْتِكَافِ

Qiyaamr-Ramadhaan Fadhluhu wa Kayfiyyatu-Adaaihi wa Mashroo’iyyat-ul-Jamaa’ati feehi wa ma’ahu Bahthun Qayyimun ‘an-il-‘Itikaaf

The Qiyaam (the Taraweeh Prayer) in Ramadhaan: Its Benefit, How it is to be performed, and the legislated affairs of the People of the Sunnah regarding it along with an insightful study concerning the I’tikaaf

Written by the Noble Hadeeth Scholar ash-Shaykh Muhammad Naasir-ud-Deen al-Albaanee (rahimahullah). It is a brief 46 page treatise covering the aforementioned topics. This edition was the third copy printed by al-Maktabah al-Islaamiyyah in ‘Amman, Jordan.

It was written after the Shaykh’s Salaat-ut-Taraaweeh and is the third treatise from a larger book that the Shaykh had written entitled Tasdeed-ul-Isaabah. Dr. Muhammad al-Jibaaly (hafithahullah) had translated sections from both this book that I am reviewing and Salaat-ut-Taraaweeh in his book regarding the topic, but to this date I do not think that the entire book has been translated and Allah knows best.

The Shaykh brings the evidence for praying eleven units of prayer in Taraweeh, detailing the chain of narrators and the grades of the narrations. He covers the reason why the Prophet, peace be upon him, did not continue leading the companions into group prayer, the appointing of an Imam specifically for the women, the time for the prayer, the manner in which he, peace be upon him, prayed (this section is excellent and has been translated by the brother of Salafi Publications), the manners of recitation, and then an explanation of the Witr, it’s Qunoot and what is said after performing it.

The last portion of the book contains the section on I’tikaaf, its rulings, conditions and what is permissible for the one making I’tikaaf to do, as well as the permissibility of women making I’tikaaf based on evidences and with the condition that there will not be any trial or seclusion of the women with the men. For the Arabic readers reference the last part of the book with Shaykh Muhamad ‘Abdil-Wahhaab al-‘Abdaalee’s Ieedhaah-ud-Dalaalah which is excellent within itself. For the English readers brother Isma’eel Alarcon (hafithahullah) has translated it on his excellent site al-Ibaanah so reference it.

I will end this month with the final book review for the month of Ramadhaan before the Eeed, inshaAllah.

Press Release: Tafsir of Suratul Fatiha, Al Ikhlaas and Mu'athatayn

Coming Soon!

Al Hujjah Publication would like to inform you of one of our new and up coming publications titled " Tafsir of Suratul Fatiha, Al Ikhlaas and Mu'athatayn" by Shaikh ul Islaam Muhammad ibn Abdil Wahaab Al Humbali Died 1206 Hijri with extra references from Imaam As'Saadee Died 1376 Hijri

Translated by:

Abu Sulayman Muhammad Ibn Baker

Barakallahu Feekum

AHP Admin.

Ramadhaan Book Review: Sawmu-Ramadhaan Ahkaamuh-ul-Fiqihiyyah wa-Tibiyyah

The third book in five books that I am reviewing in this blessed month of Ramadhaan is a detailed book covering the Fiqh and medical benefits of fasting entitled:

صَوْمُ رَمَضَان أحْكَامُهُ الفِقْهِيَة وَ الطِّبية

“Sawmu-Ramadhaan Ahkaamuh-ul-Fiqihiyyah wa-Tibiyyah”

The Fast of Ramadhaan; its Legal Rulings and Medical Benefits

Written by Mahmood Mahdee al-Istanboolee with notes by ‘Alee Hasan ‘Abdul-Hameed

This 128 page book is very detailed and contains almost every section from the moon sighting, the permissible and impermissible acts during Fasting, Taraweeh, Laylat-ul-Qadr, Zakaat-ul-Fitr and Eeed Prayer.

Ramadhaan Book Review: Majaalis Shahri-Ramadhaan

This is the second in five books that I wanted to review briefly in this blessed month of Ramadhaan as I am very occupied with tending to my family’s needs in addition to increasing my acts of worship for Allah.

This second book is a personal favorite that I enjoy reading every Ramadhaan. That is because every time I read it, it is as if I missed a benefit from the last time that I read it. It is none other than:

مَجَالِسُ شَهْرِ رَمَضَان

Majaalis Shahri-Ramadhaan

by ash- Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen (rahimahullah)

Printed by the Charitable Organization of Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen (rahimahullah) ran by one of the Shaykh’s sons, may Allah reward them for their efforts. It is listed as number 29 in a series of works put out by the noble Shaykh may Allah place light in his grave and shower it with His Mercy.

Majaalis is the plural form of Majlis and here the word is meant to denote the sittings that the Shaykh had during the blessed months of Ramadhaan where he would give beautiful and beneficial lectures to the students of Knowledge and the lay people. The book consists of the following thirty lectures given by the Shaykh:

Gathering One: Concerning the benefit of the Month of Ramadhaan
Gathering Two: Concerning the benefit of Fasting
Gathering Three: Concerning the ruling of Fasting in Ramadhaan
Gathering Four: Regarding the ruling of establishing Ramadhaan
Gathering Five: Concerning the benefit of reciting the Quraan and its categories
Gathering Six: Concerning the types of people who fast
Gathering Seven: Concerning the groups of the types of people who fasts
Gathering Eight: Regarding the remaining types of people who fasts and the ruling of making up days that are missed
Gathering Nine: Concerning the wisdom of fasting
Gathering Ten: Concerning the manners of observing the obligatory fast
Gathering Eleven: Concerning the manners of observing the optional fast
Gathering Twelve: Concerning the second category of reciting the Quraan
Gathering Thirteen: Concerning the manners of reciting the Quraan
Gathering Fourteen: Concerning those things that break ones fast
Gathering Fifteen: Concerning the conditions of what breaks the fast and what does not break the fast and what acts are permissible for the one who is fasting
Gathering Sixteen: Concerning Zakaah
Gathering Seventeen: Regarding the people of Zakaah
Gathering Eighteen: Concerning the Battle of Badr
Gathering Nineteen: Concerning the battle of the opening of Makkah, may Allah honor it
Gathering Twenty: Concerning the causes of real assistance
Gathering Twenty One: Concerning the benefit of the last ten days of Ramadhaan
Gathering Twenty Two: Concerning the effort that one should take in worshipping in the last ten days and the night of Power
Gathering Twenty Three: Concerning the description of paradise
Gathering Twenty Four: Concerning the descriptions of the people of paradise
Gathering Twenty Five: Concerning the description of the hellfire
Gathering Twenty Six: Concerning the causes for entering the hellfire
Gathering Twenty Seven: Concerning the second type of causes to enter the hellfire
Gathering Twenty Eight: Concerning Zakaat-ul-Fitr
Gathering Twenty Nine: Concerning Tawbah (Repentance)
Gathering Thirty: Concerning the end of the month of Ramadhaan

It is 232 pages of pure benefit and contains reference to all of the Quranic verses and prophetic narrations. Although some of the poetry that the Shaykh cites is not referenced. If you do not have this book then you need to get it before the Angel of Death comes. May Allah shower His vast Mercy on the noble Shaykh, and please remember to make Duaa for him and for his family in this blessed month.

Ramadhaan Book Review: Juzun feehi Ahaadeethu-Shahri-Ramadhaan

I pray that this blessed month of Ramadan has reached every single one of you in the best of health and in the highest of Imaan. It is a great opportunity for us to engage in perfecting as well as increasing our worship and good deeds.

With that said I wanted to share some good titles and beneficial works that I have read and continue to read in the sixteen Ramadan’s that I have been Muslim, and to Allah I give thanks and praise. The following are definitely not limited to all that is available in the Arabic language concerning Fasting however they are the few gems that I wanted to share with my Muslim brothers and sisters on this special occasion. From them are five books that I will present one by one with some basic information regarding each treatise throughout the rest of this blessed month.

جُزْءٌ فِيْهِ أحَادِيثُ شَهْرِ رَمَضَان فِي فَضْلِ صِيَامِهِ وَ قِيَامِهِ

“Juzun feehi Ahaadeethu-Shahri-Ramadhaan fee Fadhli-Siyaamihi wa Qiyaamihi”

{A Section containing the Prophetic Narrations of the Month of Ramadan, concerning the benefit of fasting and its enactment.}

This is an 89 page small booklet written by al-Imaam al-Haafith Abee Yumni Abdis-Samad bin ‘Asaakir (rahimahullah) concerning the narrations that deal with the benefits of fasting and the rewards earned by the one who carries out this beautiful act of ‘Ibaadah (worship).

While the treatise is very short and consists of 30 narrations the actual book is filled with very beneficial sections. It has been verified and checked by ash-Shaykh ‘Alee bin Hasan al-Halabee (hafithahullah), one of the students of Shaykh al-Albaanee (rahimahullah) and includes a biography of the author and some details as well as pictures of the hand written manuscripts that were used to produce the printed edition of this work.

The narrations are referenced with their sources and the verifier also included several indexes of the narrations, narrators, and the reference sources that he used.

Press Release: The Rights and Obligations Upon Men & Women in Islaam

Coming Soon!!!

This new publication from the Shaykh Rabee’ Ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee (May Allaah preserve him upon good), is an extraordinarily beneficial book. The Shaykh deals with the issue of the rights of men and women based on a seminar that was held by some women in Jedda, Saudi 'Arabia who claimed their rights were withheld. This publication is a refutation upon those who make this claim, as well as a description of the rights given to men and women in Islaam, the loftiness of women’s rights in Islaam over that of those in the West, and the women of other religions such as Christianity, Judaism, and Hinduism.

We hope that these comparisons will help the reader reflect upon the blessing that Allaah has truly given us. We found it shocking to see the degradation that women of disbelief endure from the deviant ones from both their homelands and religions. The Religion of Islaam is perfect, although its adherents are not. The evil that some do should not reflect upon Islaam, rather it is a deficiency of an individual(s). However, we have found that the degradation and exploitation of women of disbelief is in the roots of their belief systems, and societal practices.

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Pages: 144

Retail Cost: $12.00

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Book Review: Matn 'Umdat-il-Ahkaam

Matn ‘Umdat-il-Ahkaam

By al-Haafith Taqi-ud-Deen ‘Abdul-Ghanee al-Maqdisee (rahimahullah)

Published by Daar-ul-Kitaab-il-‘Arabee

Pages: 216

This classical text has been recommended by the ‘Ulamaa to be memorized after Imam an-Nawawee’s Forty Hadeeth. It consists of five hundred and fourteen narrations taken from al-Bukhaaree & Muslim. The author said, “Some of my brothers asked me to summarize some of the prophetic narrations that contain rulings that are agreed upon by the two Imams: Aboo ‘Abdillah bin Isma’eel bin Ibraaheem al-Bukhaaree and Muslim bin al-Hajaaj bin Muslim al-Qushayree an-Nisaabooree, so I responded to their request hoping to cause benefit.”

There are nineteen chapters (Kitaab) in this collection and sixty six sections (Baab). This printing is small and hard on my eyes but is great to carry around since it is light and measures 6 ½ by 4 ½ inches. It contains a biography of the author, an explanation about the book and the scholar’s recommendation to study it, an explanation of the method in verifying the narrations, and glossary. The full name of the text is Matn ‘Umdat-il-Ahkaam Min Kalaam Khair-il-Anaam.

You can buy this book almost anywhere Arabic books are sold and usual sells for $7.00. It is a beneficial book to own and is necessary for the student of Knowledge to memorize and act upon.

Book Review: An Explanation of Six Events that Occured During the Lifetime of the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam)

Book Review: An Explanation of Six Events that Occured During the Lifetime of the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam)

By Shaykh-ul-Islaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdil-Wahhaab (rahimahullah)

Printed by Al-Hujjah Publication (hafithahumullah)

Translated by Aboo ‘Aaliyah ‘Abdullah Ibn Dwight Battle al-Amreekee (hafithahullah)

ISBN: 0-9785009-6-2

Pages: 40

Price: $4.50

This is the latest publication from our brothers at Al-Hujjah Publications of New York, may Allah reward them. It is small yet beneficial and sheds light on six events that occurred during the time of our beloved Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam):

The story about Revelation coming to the Messenger (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam), the call to Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism), the Prophet’s (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) reading of Soorah an-Najm in the presence of the Companions, the story of Aboo Taalib, the story of the Migration, and the story about the Apostasy after the Prophet’s (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) Death.

Shaykh-ul-Islaam explains these events in brief and touches upon their significance in the life of the Muslim. The actual text is about 31 pages along with the introduction and includes a nine page glossary of Islamic terminology.

I recommend this book for new Muslims as it is short and can be read in one sitting. I enjoyed reading this book once I received it, may Allah reward Aboo Dhikr for sending me a free copy for review.