- Rules Governing The Criticism Of HadithAn summarised text detailing the rules governing the Criticism of Hadeeth. From its introduction -'A hadith (pl. ahadith) is composed of two parts: the matn (text) and the isnad (chain of reporters). A text may seem to be logical and reasonable but it needs an authentic isnad with reliable reporters to be acceptable; 'Abdullah b. al-Mubarak (d. 181 AH) is reported to have said, "The isnad is part of the religion: had it not been for the isnad, whoever wished to would have said whatever he liked." During the lifetime of the Prophet (SAS) and after his death, his Companions (Sahabah) used to refer to him when quoting his sayings. The Successors (Tabi'un) followed suit; some of them used to quote the Prophet (SAS) through the Companions while others would omit the intermediate authority - such a hadith was known as mursal (loose). It was found that the missing link between the Successor and the Prophet (SAS) might be one person, i.e. a Companion, or two persons, the extra person being an older Successor who heard the hadith from the Companion.'
Formation : Mahmood Al-Tahaan
Source : http://www.islamhouse.com/p/291284
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- Imaan and its componentsThis booklet is an attempt to educate the reader about the moderate understanding of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah concerning the components of Imaan and Kufr and to warn against the misguided views of those who have
Formation : Shuwana Abdul-Azeez
Reveiwers : Muhammad AbdulRaoof
From issues : A website Quran and Sunnah : http://www.qsep.com
Source : http://www.islamhouse.com/p/373677
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- Celebrating Valentine's DayDue 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.
Formation : Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid
From issues : Islamic Propagation Office in Rabwah
Source : http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1353
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- Scriptures of Christianity And Islam: A Basic ComparisonDiscussing the scriptures of Islam & Christianity, Gary Miller, a Canadian Muslim indicates that a Muslim believes in the religion of Jesus but sees mainline Christianity as a religion constructed about Jesus. The majority of Christians deify Jesus while Muslims say that he was a great prophet & messenger of Allah.
Formation : Gary Miller
Reveiwers : Muhammad AbdulRaoof
From issues : Islamic call and guidance centre in Abha: www.taweni.com
Source : http://www.islamhouse.com/p/378953
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- THE CHENNAI TREATISE ON ANNUAL PAYMENT OF ZAKAAHThe conditions for giving Zakat and who should receive Zakat and explainations of certain Quranic verses.
Formation : Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Reveiwers : Muhammad AbdulRaoof
From issues : http://www.bilalphilips.com - The Official Website of Shaikh Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Source : http://www.islamhouse.com/p/318550
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