The Beard – An Integral Part of a Believer’s Appearance
From the letters of Sheikhul Islam, Hadhrat Moulana Hussain Ahmed Madani Rahimahullah.
The Book of Intentions
An array of intentions drawn from the Prophetic Sunnah and the practice of the Salaf (the pious predecessors). It illustrates, in a concise and practical manner, the meaning of the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ‘Verily actions are only according to intentions and every man shall have according to what he intended.
The Creed of Imam Bayhaqi
Allah (swt) says in the Qurʾān ﴾Say: We believe in Allah and what has been sent down to us﴿ (2:136). Therefore it is understood by the scholars of Islam that the ‘first obligation’ for a responsible adult is to know Allah. Abū Dāwūd narrates, in his Sunan, that the Messenger of Allah (swt) said, ‘The Jews split into 71 or 72 sects; the Christians split into 71 or 72 sects; and my community will split into 73 sects.’ Consequently, the Muslim community has diligently strived to preserve the correct theology of Islam, and this translated work is one exposition of the Sunni creed.
The Description of the Prophet’s Prayer (Sifaat Salat an-Nabi)
This document provides an introduction and table of contents for a book on the prayer of the Prophet Muhammad. The introduction discusses the importance of prayer in Islam and following the Prophet’s example. It notes that knowing the details of how the Prophet prayed is necessary to properly perform prayer and gain its rewards. The table of contents outlines 18 chapters covering topics like intention, recitation, bowing, prostration, and supplications in prayer. It provides a high-level overview of the contents and organization of the book on the prayer of the Prophet.
The Gift of Durood and Salaam
On account of our busy schedules and preoccupation with commitments and mundane activities, we have drifted far away from Hazrat Rasulullah (SAW) and lost track of our main objectives and priorities in life. In view of the present situation, the need was felt to once again rekindle the love of Hazrat Rasulullah (SAW) within our hearts, thereby enabling us to understand and follow the way of his mubaarak sunnah and reach Allah (SWT). Hence, this book titled “The Gift of Durood and Salaam” has been prepared which contains the virtues of durood and incidents regarding love for Rasulullah (SAW).
The Seeker’s Aspiration for a Summary of the Sham ̄a’il
This text is a summary of the famous Shamail Al-Tirmidhi text. It was summarized by the great Moroccan scholar Shayk Abd Al-Hay Al-Kattani (D.1962). The Author succinctly abridges the content of the Shamail in short statements, adding his isnightful comments along the way. This texts serves as an excellent primer on the subject matter of the Shamail and serves as a useful introduction for the study of the original: Shamail Al-Tirmidhi.