- Interest and Its Role in Economy and LifeAn article explains why the Muslims abide by the prohibition of usury while the Jewish and Christian secularists are calling to to affirm it. A glimpse at some texts from the Quran and the Sunnah which severely warn against the taking of interest. Interest and Usury in the Bible (Judaism and Christianity) and according to early thinkers. An article explains how something so despised such as interest could be justified and even institutionalized as a standard. The various ways in which thinkers in the past have tried to conjure explanations for the existence of interest. The various ways in which interest has harmed society. The devastating ills of interest on an international level. An Islamic solution to the interest model, and how economy can still thrive without interest.
Formation : Jamaal Zarabozo
From issues : A website Islam Religion www.islamreligion.com
Source : http://www.islamhouse.com/p/190075
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- Hajj and Umrah GuideMy 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 guidebooks and by asking scholars about any uncertainties one may have. This book now before you, noble pilgrim, 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. Notice : We could not be able to complete this book.
Formation : Thalal bin Ahmad Al Aqil
From issues : www.mnask.com The site of the rites
Source : http://www.islamhouse.com/p/191593
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- The Excellence of KnowledgeThis Small treatise brings to light many amazing and intricate points of benefit with regard to knowledge and discerning between which of its types are beneficial and non-beneficial. The Prophet praised some forms of knowledge while condemning others, at times he would ask Allah to grant him beneficial knowledge while at other times he would seek refuge in Him from non-beneficial knowledge.
Formation : Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali
Reveiwers : Muhammad AbdulRaoof
Translators : Mahmoud Reda Morad Abu Romaisah
Source : http://www.islamhouse.com/p/339191
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- Who Should Perform Ijtihad?The Importance of the issue of ijtihad, who has the right to make it, and caution of speaking about the religion without knowledge
Formation : Salman Bin Fahad al-Awdah
From issues : http://www.islamtoday.net - Islam Today Website
Source : http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1403
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- Explaining the Meaning of An-Nur (the Light), One of Allah's NamesThis nice article discusses a very nice topic. It discusses the meaning of Allah's name: An-Nur (the Light). No doubt lots of Muslims did not read about its meaning due to its being obvious but we should take much care of knowing any aspect of Islam even if we think it is very clear. Dr. Saleh As-Saleh explains its meaning through explaining the verse in which it is mentioned in Surat An-Nur.
Formation : Dr. Saleh As-Saleh
From issues : http://understand-islam.net - Understand Islam Website
Source : http://www.islamhouse.com/p/344786
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