Book Review: al-Farq bayna an-Naseehah wat-Tajreeh (The Difference between Advising and Disparaging)

By ash-Shaykh Dr. Saalih bin Fawzaan al-Fawzaan (hafithahullah) Member of the Major Scholars and Permanent Committee for Legal Rulings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Pages: 39
Publisher: Kanooz Ishbiliyyah

I just ordered this book from Rimarket.com and received it last Friday. I read it in one sitting on Saturday. This is based off of a lecture that Dr. Saalih gave. It was transcribed into book form and made as a series entitled Silsalat-ul-Muhaadharaat-il-‘Ilmiyyah as book number 5. There is a foreword by the brother who transcribed it and Dr. Saalih’s permission for the lecture to be published as a booklet. The lecture itself consists of the Doctor’s introduction in which he goes into some preparatory matters before going into the topic. Then he goes into the linguistic and technical meaning of Naseehah. Then he goes into the difference between Naseehah and Tajreeh. Then he ends the lecture with the six categories of Tajreeh along with their explanation. A list of questions and answers is given at the end and then the booklet concludes with an index of the subjects. This is a very beneficial booklet to own and one that is a must for us to read. May Allah reward Dr. Saalih, the transcriber, the publishers, and all of those selling the book.

Book Review: 40 Ahadeeth On the Excellence of the Qura'n & The Companion of the Qura'n

40 Ahadeeth On the Excellence of the Qura'n & The Companion of the Qura'n
Compiled by brother Aboo Waheedah as-Salafi

The Excellence Of Aaishah the Mother of the Believers
Compiled by brother Aboo Waheedah as-Salafi

My dear brother Aboo Waheedah sent me two very beneficial books that I just completed reading. The first is a compilation on the excellence on the Qura’n and its companion. Each narration is accompanied with the Arabic text of the narration for those who want to memorize. The only thing is that the book is not numbered so it is hard to reference pages but the explanations and points of benefit come from Ibn Hajar, an-Nawawee, al-Albaanee, and other scholars. I particularly like brother Aboo Waheedah’s style of translation and the book is paperback making it easy to carry along.

The second book is a compilation of facts and narrations concerning the Mother of the Believers Umm ‘Abdillah ‘Aaishah bint Abee Bakr, may Allah be pleased with her. It was written in response to a negative book that was written about her. May Allah reward brother Aboo Waheedah for compiling this work. It will benefit the Muslim as well as the non-Muslim. Also all proceeds of this book will go to Muslim orphans in Mombasa, Kenya who lack the financial ability for an education. By purchasing this book you are helping a needy Muslim boy or girl, may Allah reward all those responsible for this great effort.

Book Review: Tawheed Comes First

Tawheed Comes First
By Dr. Rabee Ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee
Published by Al-Hujjah Publication
Translator: Nuh Abdullah

I received this book from brother Aboo ‘Abdillah, may Allah reward him. Very beneficial read from one of Dr. Rabee’s lectures covering the importance of Tawheed. The Muslim Ummah is in dire need of studying, knowing, and understanding this important topic. We live in a day and age where many Muslims do not give importance to Tawheed which is a right of Allah that every servant must know. It is the reason the Prophets were sent to their people.

How many times have we heard Muslims ignorantly claiming that Tawheed is not important or that explaining it only takes 10 minutes!? I ask all of you to read this lecture and contemplate the Doctor’s beneficial advice. At 36 pages you can read this within an hour and walk away with a better understanding of why we must learn Tawheed and how by not knowing it, it has caused the Ummah to split into various sects and groups.

Free E-Book: Mukhtasar as-Sawaa'iq al-Mursalah 'alaa al-Jahmiyyah wal-Mu'talah

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مختصر الصواعق المرسلة على الجهمية والمعطلة

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Book Review: Ahkaam-ul-Mareedh

Ahkaam-ul-Mareedh fee at-Tahaarah was-Salaah was-Siyaam
(Rulings regarding the Sick/Handicapped concerning Purification, Prayer, and Fasting)
By ash-Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez bin Baaz (rahimahullah)
Printed by Maktabah al-Hadee al-Muhammadee in Egypt
Pages: 55

This is an excellent treatise by the late Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Shaykh Bin Baaz (rahimahullah) covering the various Fiqh rulings of Purification, Prayer, and Fasting. The Shaykh starts with each topic and goes into a short synopsis of how the sick or handicapped person should perform their purification, prayer, and fast.

Then rulings presented by the people who are ill or handicapped are answered by the Shaykh. The book is small but filled with very important information. My dear brother Aboo ‘Abdillah (hafithahullah) sent me this wonderful book. By the grace of Allah al-Hujjah Publication has translated this book into English and they are currently working on publishing soon by the will of Allah.

I recommend this book because these are rulings that may affect you or someone you know. And since the children of Adam are prone to sickness and possibly becoming handicapped these rulings are a must to know.

I ask Allah to have mercy on our Shaykh, our father Ibn Baaz and to grant him the highest place in Jannah for his efforts in spreading Islam with the correct understanding.

Book Review: ad-Du'aa min al-Kitaab was-Sunnah

This small pocket book contains two works that are taken from a bigger version. The first book is ad-Du’aa min-al-Kitaab was-Sunnah by Sa’eed bin ‘Alee bin Wahf al-Qahtaanee, author of the well known book Hisn-ul-Muslim. The second work is called al-‘Ilaaj bi-Ruqyaa min-al-Kitaab was-Sunnah. The first work covers the benefits of Du’aa and then goes into the manners of observing Du’aa and the causes for it to be answered. He gives twenty four manners and reasons. Then he mentions thirty eight times and places in which the Du’aa is likely to be answered. After this he brings various Du’aa of the Quraan and the various Du’aa of the Sunnah. Each Du’aa is mentioned with its source for reference and authenticity.

The second work is really detailed and covers the importance of seeking a cure for one’s illness by way of the Noble Quran and the Purified Sunnah. The first section covers the cure for one afflicted with magic. The second covers the cure for the evil eye. The third covers the sure for one afflicted by the Jinn. After that the author goes into curing one’s soul in addition to many other illnesses of the heart such as stress, worry, sadness, grief, anger, anxiety, insomnia, and treatment by way of black seed, honey, and Zamzam water. He then finishes with how one cures the illness of the heart.

The style that the author uses is simple yet clear for the beginner of Arabic. The texts are also vocalized so you know who to pronounce each word correctly. This is a nice book, one easy to carry with you to memorize the Du’aa after prayer or just to open up when waiting in line somewhere.

Free E-Book: Fath-ul-Majeed Sharh Kitaab-it-Tawheed

This is a link to Fath-ul-Majeed the explanation of ash-Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan bin Hasan bin Muhammad bin 'Abdil-Wahhaab an-Najdee al-Hanbalee (rahimahullah) to his grandfather's (ash-Shaykh Muhammad bin 'Abdil-Wahhaab) book Kitaab-ut-Tawheed.

فتح المجيد شرح كتاب التوحيد

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Free E-Book: Shaykh al-Albaanee's Knowledge Based Refutation of 'Abdul-Fattaah Aboo Ghuddah (rahimahumullah)

This is a free PDF e-book of ash-Shaykh Muhammad Naasir-ud-Deen al-Albaanee's (rahimahullah) knowledge based response to some of the statements and claims of Shaykh 'Abdul-Fattaah Aboo Guddah (rahimahullah). It is 190 pages and contains an old font that is kind of hard to read.

كشف النقاب عما في كتاب أبي غدة من الأباطيل والإفتراءات

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Book Review: al-Ahaadeeth an-Nabawiyyah fee Dhamm-il-'Unsuriyyah al-Jaahiliyyah

al-Ahaadeeth an-Nabawiyyah fee Dhamm-il-'Unsuriyyah al-Jaahiliyyah
By ash-Shaykh ‘Abdus-Salaam bin Birjas bin ‘Abdil-Kareem
With foreword by ash- Shaykh Saalih Fawzaan al-Fawzaan
First Edition published by Maktabah ar-Rushd
69 Pages

The following is an excellent collection of prophetic narrations concerning the prohibition of racism in Islaam compiled by the late Shaykh ‘Abdus-Salaam bin Birjas bin ‘Abdil-Kareem (rahimahullah) with a foreword by ash-Shaykh Saalih Fawzaan al-Fawzaan (hafithahullah) a member of the Permanent Committee of Scholars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I received this copy from my brother Aboo ‘Abdillah of al-Hujjah may Allah bless him.

The Shaykh presents twenty two narrations dealing with al-‘Unsuriyyah (Racism) and al-Qawmiyyah (Nationalism/Tribalism). He presents each narration with the full Harakaat and its source (Bukhaaree, Muslim, etc). If the narration presents difficult words or phrases the Shaykh explains them. He also brings some statements of the companions commenting on some of the narrations. The narrations are ideal for memorizing but the commentary may be a little harder to commit to memory and Allah knows best. This is a great reference book and an eye-opener regarding a topic many Muslims fall into even in this day and age. May Allah unite the Muslims and grant us Tawfeeq with our fellow Muslim brothers and sisters.

Book Review: Laa Tushaarikoo an-Nasaaraa fee A'yaadihim

Laa Tushaarikoo an-Nasaaraa fee A'yaadihim
(Do Not Participate with the Christians in their Celebrations)
Ash-Shaykh Naasir bin ‘Alee al-Ghaamidee
Daar Ibn-ul-Qayyum

It has been several months since my last post but that was only due to not having a scanner. Al-Hamdullilah I have a new scanner and some new books that I want to post reviews on with the permission of Allah. To get the reviews back in to full swing I decided to touch on a book that is relevant to Muslims especially in the West.

This is a small treatise about 39 pages long printed as a small paperback pocket book. The author begins with an introduction stating that the book was based off of a sermon he gave then he decided to add beneficial points and additional references. What you have before you is a very decent work that affects many Muslims today. After this introduction he reminds you about the oneness of Allah and about Tawheed. He goes into the holidays of the Christians and how they are connected to their religious beliefs. Then he goes into the Islamic holidays and defines them. He brings rulings on participating with the Christians in their holidays, greeting them using their holiday slogans, congratulating them, and giving them gifts. There is a lot of other information such as a ruling from the Permanent Committee of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concerning this topic as well.

I believe this booklet probably came out in the late 80’s early 90’s but a lot of what I read still holds true today. Muslims in the West especially find themselves participating in the Christian holidays and most are not aware of its prohibition. Add to the fact that we have some Islamic personalities who encourage no even allow Muslims to partake in what Allah and His messenger have clearly made Haraam. We ask Allah Most High to grant us knowledge and wisdom and we ask Him to give us the opportunity to invite our Christian neighbors to the truth and light of Islaam. Indeed He is more than able to do that and He is the Wise.

Book Review: Talkhees Sifati Salaat-in-Nabee (Sallaa Allahu alayhi wa Sallam)

This is Shaykh Naasir-ud-Deen al-Albaane’s summarized version of Sifatu Salaat-in-Nabee. Many years ago I had this small treatise in English before I could read Arabic but I lost it unfortunately. I have looked everywhere for the translation but I have not found it. I decided that I will translate it and make it available as a free e-book with the assistance of Allah Most High.

This booklet is 32 pages with an introduction by Shaykh Naasir (rahimahullah) explaining his reason for the summarized version. He covers in brief each section of the prayer from the Takbeer to the Tasleem and even touches on the legislated manner of the Witr and the Qunoot.

This is a perfect reference work for teaching the prayers to children and new Muslims in a classroom setting. If you want to reference his sources then you must refer back to the original Sifatu Salaah.

Book Review: al-‘Aqeedah at-Tahaawiyyah Pocket Size

In my last book review covering the ‘Aqeedah Tahaawiyyah I forgot to mention the pocket size version I had. As you can see this is a small version of the text but it only has the Ta’leeq of Shaykh bin Baaz on it. The text is fully voweled although some words are not.

If you need the fully voweled text for memorization along with the audio, download it here from the good brothers of Ahlus Sunnah Publications, may Allah reward them.

http://www.freewebs.com/ahlussunnah/memorizationtools.htm

This is just for when you are on the go and can’t be boggled down with carrying a lot of books. I wanted to share this with you before I did another review and forgot about it.

Book Review: al-‘Aqeedah at-Tahaawiyyah with Notes by al-‘Allaamah, ash-Shaykh Muhammad bin Maani’

This book contains a Haashiyah of al-‘Allamaah, ash-Shaykh Muhammad bin ‘Abdil-‘Azeez bin Maani’ (rahimahullah) with Ta’leeq by ash-Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez bin Baaz (rahimahullah) on the classical text al-‘Aqeedah at-Tahaawiyyah authored by al-Imaam, al-‘Allaamah, Aboo Ja’far Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Sallaamah at-Tahaawee, al-Azdee, al-Misree (rahimahullah).

This edition was printed by Adhwaa-us-Salaf in Riyaadh and supervised by Aboo Muhammad Ashraf bin ‘Abdil-Maqsood. It begins with an introduction by Aboo Muhammad and then gives a brief biography of ash-Shaykh Muhammad bin Maani’ and Shaykh Bin Baaz. The book then gives a very beneficial introduction by ash-Shaykh Muhammad where he explains the significance of this classical work and a brief bio about the author.

After this the text is presented along with ash-Shaykh Muhammad’s Haashiyah and ash-Shaykh Bin Baaz’s Ta’leeq. This book is not a Sharh which would be an explanation of the entire text. To clarify a Haashiyah is a note of benefit that is placed below a particular text that is commented upon. So Shaykh Muhammad added notes regarding certain sections that needed clarification or to provide a point of benefit. He always brings evidences from the Book, the Sunnah, and the statements of the scholars to these notes.

Shaykh Bin Baaz’s Ta’leeq is to further clarify any issues contained in the text so for example regarding al-Imaam at-Tahaawee’s statement about Imaan, then Shaykh Bin Baaz adds a note to clarify the issue.

The book also contains Haamish which is a side note writen to the left or the right of a text. It appears that the Hawaamish belong to Aboo Muhammad and are written in small bold type next to the Matn.

The book ends with a fairly decent index to look up the points. It is not a big book at around 84 pages you can complete it within a week or so. Although you may want to review the notes to ensure you grasped the points presented.

This is also a great book to accompany the Sharh written by al-‘Allaamah Ibn al-‘Izz (rahimahullah). I have included the link to the English translation for further reference. Salafi Publications also has a good translation of the text and some notes translated by Shaykh Fawzaan (hafithahullah) for those who want to further their side-by-side studies.

Click Here to Download the English Translation of Ibn al-Izz's Explanation of al-Aqeedah at-Tahaawiyyah

Ramadan Book Reviews

With tomorrow being the first day of Ramadan I wanted to link my previous reviews of several Islamic books perfect for the occasion. All of these titles are in Arabic and not translated to the best of my knowledge. I ask all of you that when you stand in Taraweeh prayer tonight that you remember me in your Duaas and ask Allah to guide me, forgive me, have mercy upon me and my family, and that He grant me knowledge, guidance, sustenance, righteous offspring, and a good ending. I will make Duaa for all of the Ummah and I pray that all of you have a blessed Ramadan filled with prayer, Duaa, reading of the Quran, reflecting upon it, and repenting to Him. Indeed Allah is the Oft-Forgiving, the Accepter of repentance.

Ramadan Book Review 1

Ramadan Book Review 2

Ramadan Book Review 3

Ramadan Book Review 4

Ramadan Book Review 5

Book Review: Prophet Muhammad the Last Messenger in the Bible

Prophet Muhammad the Last Messenger in the Bible

Written by: Kais al-Kalby

Third Edition 1994

Pages: 688

Back home while I was living in El Paso, Texas in 1994 I used to pray Salaat-ul-Juma'aah at Ft. Bliss, an Army base that housed Masjid Salaah-uh-Deen. This masjid had been set up by the Emraatee and Kuwaitee government for thier soliders who were stationed in the states. I used to enjoy going there because it was like being overseas. You see many of the brothers were just learning English and Arabic was the main language. All I heard was Arabic from the Khutbah to the regular Duroos to the books in the Library, everything was in Arabic. This was a great advantage for me because it gave me the chance to listen and to practise. It was here that I began to learn some of the local Emraatee and Kuwaitee dialects. They had an Imaam and Khateeb named Shaykh Khaalid who lead the prayers and recited like al-'Efaasy. He was real strong in his Khutab and I used to learn a lot of vocabulary when he would speak, may Allah reward him.

At any rate occasionally Shaykh Khaalid would allow others to give the Khutbah but this one particular day after the prayer he introduced a brother that to this day left a lasting impression on me in terms of my conversion.

The first thing that I had noticed about this brother was that he was tall, he had extremely dark hair, and a very long beard. He spoke in Arabic about the importance of giving Da'wah to the Kuffaar here in America and how it was the responsibility of the brothers there to use thier time in the States to explain and invite to Islaam. He had a beautiful way of speaking and spoke with such conviction not like he was talking down on you but like he was giving Naseehah. He said that he had just printed a book in both English and Arabic called "Prophet Muhammad the Last Messenger in the Bible". After he finished speaking he went outside and began selling the books in English and in Arabic to the brothers. He must have sold out the Arabic cause when I got to him he only had English. When I gave him Salaams I asked him in my busted Arabic if he spoke English and he said he did. We began to speak briefly and I bought the English version of the book. He was a very kind brother and his manners made me feel comfortable around him.

I took the book home and read as much of it as I could. It was then that I learned the brother's name was Kais al-Kalby and he was originally from Iraq. He had founded a Da'wah Center in Utah and was giving Da'wah to the Mormons there, may Allah reward him with good.

In all of this time I have never been able to find the Arabic edition but I found it in a brother's library one day. I had meant to ask him if he would sell it to me but in the interim of eating dinner I totally forgot until it was too late. I think the Arabic is much better than the English and if you can find it for Arab Christians then please do so they need a lot of Da'wah. You will be amazed at how much they do not know or really understand about Islaam even though they live in the Muslim lands. I remember brother Wadih al-Hage (may Allah protect him and make things easy for him and his family) one day told me this when we were walking around Center Street Masjid in the late 90's. He used to be a Lebanese Christian until Allah guided him to Islaam wal-Hamdulillah.

(A newspaper clipping in the book in the Arabic magazine al-Muslimoon about brother Kais's book)
(Pages from the book)

The edition that I have is very old and has fallen apart from wear and tear. I will probably have to burn it because it is not staying binded wal-Allahu musta'aan.

You can download this book for free at the link below. I have also included a link for further information to give non-Muslims.

Click Here to Download "Prophet Muhammad the Last Messenger in the Bible"

Click On This Link for Non-Muslims

Book Review: مرجع الطلاب في الخط العربي

مرجع الطلاب في الخط العربي

Prepared by Khaalid Muhammad al-Misree al-Khattaat
Reviewed by al-Ustaadh ‘Abdul-Majeed Khayaalee
Published by Daar-ul-Kutub al-‘Ilmiyyah
Pages 222
Soft Cover

I purchased this book with a set of grammar books that come in a series put out by Daar-ul-Kutub al-‘Ilmiyyah in Beirut, Lebanon. If you are into Arabic calligraphy and its history then you are really going to enjoy this one. Other Arabic calligraphy books that I have read focus on the discipline of writing and form but what makes this book unique is the fact that it draws from the whole history of how Arabic writing evolved. It draws its proofs from the Quraan, the Ahaadeeth, and the statements of the Salaf.

The author starts off with the history of Arabic writing and how it came about. He incorporates the relationship between writing and speech alongside calligraphy and grammar. He then brings a section that covers information regarding each Arabic letter and how the People of Knowledge differed in arranging them and teaching them.

Then he goes into the manners that the calligrapher should observe when writing and covers basic strokes and writing exercises. After this he divides the rest of the book into seven sections each covering the eight most popular styles of Arabic calligraphy:

الثلث
Thuluth

النسخ
Naskh

الفارسي
Faarisee

الديواني
Diwaanee

جلي الديواني
Jalee Diwaanee

الرقعة
Ruq’aah

الكوفي
Koofee

المغربي
Maghribee

(A page on how to write in Thuluth.)

(Some beautiful examples of Thuluth.)

(Writing in Faarisee style.)

(Examples of the style.)

(Writing in Diwaanee style.)

(Examples of the style.)

(Writing in Ruq'aah)

(Examples of Ruq'aah.)

(The Koofee or Kufic style is the most ancient style. Old copies of the Quraan were written in it.)

(Some pages on the Kufic and Maghribee styles)

There is some very beautiful and impressive calligraphy throughout the book along with the poem of Aboo ‘Abbaas ar-Rifa’aaee entitled: Natham li-Aalee as-Samt fee Hasan Taqweem Badee’-ul-Khatt which covers the proper manners of writing the Arabic letters and sentences.

This is a good read and highly enlightening even if you are not big on calligraphy it gives you a great sense of respect for the art. Most of the styles covered in this book appear in many titles of the ‘Ulamaa’s books that are published in the fancy scripts. After reading through it you will be able to better identify those styles contained within your book shelves, and Allah knows best.

Book Review in Memory of Shaykh Ahmad an-Najmee (rahimahullah)

شرح الأصول الستة

The Explanation of the Six Principles

by ash-Shaykh Ahmad bin Yahyaa an-Najmee (rahimahullah).

In memory of the noble ‘Alaamah I am posting this book review of his explanation to al-Usool-us-Sittah (The Six Principles) of Shaykh-ul-Islaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdil-Wahhaab (rahimahullah).

I purchased this binded copy from the brothers at Salafi Library.com may Allah bless them. They have a lot of good books and have been very prompt with my orders. This binded copy they sent me seems to be a version that was not ready for print as it has no publisher name or index.

The Shaykh (rahimahullah) uses a very simple manner of explanation that is good for many who have finished Madinah Book 3. The footnotes are a bit small but informative. I highly recommend you check his site to see if this is available for download or get a copy of the first printing.

May Allah have mercy on our Shaykh and may He grant him the highest place in the Jannah.

Sisters Book Review: الصَّحِيْحُ المُسْنَدُ مِنْ فَضَائِلِ أهِلِ بَيْتِ النُّبُوَّةِ

الصَّحِيْحُ المُسْنَدُ مِنْ فَضَائِلِ أهِلِ بَيْتِ النُّبُوَّةِ

تَأْلِيْف أُمُّ شُعَيْب الوَادعِيَّة حفظها الله تعالى

إشْرَافُ وَ تَقْدِيْمُ أبي عبد الرحمن مقبل بن هادي الوادعي رحمه الله تعالى

as-Saheeh-ul-Musnad min Fadhaaili Ahli Bayt-in-Nubuwwah

The Authentic Narrations regarding the Noble Traits of the Family of the Prophetic Household

Written by: Umm Shua’yb al-Waad’iyyah (hafithahaallah)

Supervised with Introduction by ash-Shaykh Abee ‘Abdir-Rahman Muqbil bin Haadee al-Waad’iee (rahimahullah)

Language: Arabic

Printed by Daar-ul-Aathaar

Pages: 192

This is an excellent collection of narrations concerning the noble traits of the family of the prophetic household, written by the wife of the Muhaddith of Yemen, ash-Shaykh Muqbil bin Haadee (rahimahullah), Umm Shua’yb al-Waad’iyyah (hafithahaallah). The Shaykh had been married four times in his life, the first women he married he divorced and married his second wife Umm Abdir-Rahman who passed away in 1422/2/9 (rahimahaallah), the third was Umm Shua’yb and his fourth was Umm Salamah. She was married to him for close to ten years and studied intensely with him may Allah have mercy upon him.

The noble Shaykh supervised it while it was written and wrote an introduction to it when it was completed. He states, “Allah the Glorified and Most High has granted success with an abundance of good that has come from the women who seek beneficial knowledge, who act upon it, and who invite to the way of Allah. From them are teachers, authors of Islamic works, and callers to Allah calling based on insight. Allah has caused benefit by them. There is an excellent example in ‘Aaishah, Umm Salamah, Hafsah, and all of the wives of the Prophet (peace be upon him) in addition to a large amount of women from amongst the companions and those who followed them such as Hafsah bin Seereen, ‘Umrah bint Abdir-Rahman, and Umm ad-Dardaa as-Sughraa. Much good has been spread because of them, may Allah be pleased with them. Indeed the women are sisters of men except for those whom the evidence specifies otherwise.”

She has compiled two hundred and sixty authentic narrations divided into sections according to the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) family member. This is an outline of the contents found in this book:

Chapter: The excellence of the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) lineage

Chapter: The beneficial traits of ‘Alee bin Abee Taalib

‘Alee and those who were with him were more correct in truth than Mu’aawiyyah and those who were with him

The assassination of ‘Alee by the Khwaarij

The Remaining beneficial traits of ‘Alee bin Abee Taalib

Chapter: The beneficial traits of Faatimah bint Muhammad

Chapter: The beneficial traits of al-Hasan bin ‘Alee bin Abee Taalib

Chapter: The beneficial traits of al-Husayn bin ‘Alee Abee Taalib

Chapter: The beneficial traits of both al-Hasan and al-Husayn

Chapter: The beneficial traits of Ibraaheem the son of the Prophet (peace be upon him)

Chapter: The beneficial traits of Ja’far bin Abee Taalib

Chapter: The beneficial traits of ‘Abdullah bin Ja’far

Chapter: The beneficial traits of al-‘Abbaas bin ‘Abdil-Mutallib

Chapter: The beneficial traits of ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbaas

Chapter: The beneficial traits of Qutham bin al-‘Abbaas

Chapter: The beneficial traits of the family of the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) household

Chapter: The beneficial traits of the mother of the believers Khadeejah bint Khuwaylid

Chapter: The beneficial traits of the mother of the believers ‘Aaishah

Chapter: The beneficial traits of the mother of the believers Zaynab bint Jahsh

Chapter: The beneficial traits of the mother of the believers Umm Salamah

Chapter: The beneficial traits of the mother of the believers Maymoonah

Chapter: The beneficial traits of the mother of the believers Juwayriyyah

Chapter: The beneficial traits of the mother of the believers Sawdah bint Zam’ah

Chapter: The beneficial traits of the mother of the believers Hafsah bint ‘Umar bin al-Khattaab

Chapter: The beneficial traits of the mother of the believers Safiyyah bint Huyai

Chapter: The beneficial traits of the mother of the believers Umm Habeebah Ramlah bint Abee Sufyaan

Chapter: The beneficial traits of Zaynab bint Muhammad (peace be upon him)

Chapter: The beneficial traits of Safiyyah the paternal aunt of the Prophet (peace be upon him)

Chapter: The beneficial traits of Umm Haaniee bint Abee Taalib

Chapter: The beneficial traits of the Mahdee

Shaykh Muqbil mentions in his introduction that many books have been written concerning this topic however many have included both authentic and weak narrations. He says that what makes this book so unique is that it includes only authentic narrations concerning the prophetic household. Many of the Raafidhaah have written similar books however they contain many weak and fabricated narrations, having no basis or chains of narration.

This is an excellent work for our sisters to have even if you don’t read Arabic yet, with time and diligent study you can still have it for the time when you will be able to benefit from it, may Allah grant all of you the ability to read, write, and speak the language of the Quraan.

Book Review: فَضْلُ لاَ إلَهَ إلاَّ اللّه

فَضْلُ لاَ إلَهَ إلاَّ اللّه

Fadhl Laa Ilaha Illa Allah
By Ahmad bin Sa’eed bin Naasir Shafaan al-Ahjuree
Published by Maktabah San’aa al-Athariyyah
Pages: 112
Softcover

Everyone needs to get a hold of this short treatise covering the first portion of the Shahaadah: Laa Ilaha Illa Allah. Shaykh Yahyaa al-Hajooree (hafithahullah) gives a brief introduction to the book and gives it a high recommendation. The author then gives his Intro and presents 33 sections on the virtue and benefit of this statement which is one of the first pillars of Islaam. As Shaykh Yahyaa says:

“Indeed the statement Laa Ilaha Illa Allah is the first pillar from the pillars of Islaam. Many people today truly do not know its benefit. They are ignorant of its meanings nor do they concern themselves with understanding it or understanding and actualizing what it entails from the aspect of Tawheed in Allah’s Lordship, Oneness of Worship, and pertaining to His Names and Divine Attributes. Due to this The people of the Sunnah may Allah protect them give this statement the utmost attention in their sermons, lessons, and in their writings. From them is the noble brother Ahmad bin Sa’eed al-Ahjuree may Allah protect him.”

I have translated several sections of this book into English but I am not sure if anyone one is working on translating the entire book. It is indeed a gem so those who can read Arabic should do their best to own it.

You will notice the high degree of concern that the author had in including all of his references from the people of Knowledge although since some of the Ahaadeeth are lengthy I would have like to see them fully voweled due to some difficult words in some of the text.