Rules Governing The Criticism Of Hadith

An 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.'

Author: Mahmood Al-Tahaan

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/291284

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The Best Provision to the Day of Judgment

A book contains sunnahs (recommended acts) scattered in a lot of books. It’s divided into two main sections. The first is concerned with good deeds that have specified rewards whose benefits are restricted to whoever performs them only. Examples of such good deeds are: praying sunnahs and performing ‘umrah. The second section is devoted to the deeds with unspecified benefits, i.e. the good deeds whose benefits reach others like the family, the neighbor or even the community in large. These benefits are achieved in this life as well as the Last Day. Giving charity and useful knowledge are examples of this group of good deeds.

Author: Hakam Bin Adel Zummo Al-Nuwairy Al-Aqily

Translators: Ayat Fawwaz Ar-Rayyes

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/249745

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Muslim Christian Dialogue

Anyone interested in comparative religion will find in this book many surprises that challenge what many once believed to the absolute truths, This book has been written as the result of dialogues I had with Christian clergy as well as laity. The discussions were polite, pleasant, friendly, and constructive without the slightest intention of hurting the religious feeling of any Christian. It is provocative, and a challenge to Christianity. It is indispensable for those looking for the truth and those studying Comparative Religion.

Author: Hasan Mohammed Ba Aqeel

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Publisher: Books of the office of propagation in Ulayya, Sulaymaniyah and north of Riyadh

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/311583

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Who Wrote The Quran?

A proof that the Qur'an is from God and that Muhammad is a Messenger of God.

Author: The Memphis Dawah Team

Publisher: Memphis Dawah

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1283

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At-Tadhkirah (The Reminder)

An Authentic Selection from Imam Al-Qurtubi's At-Tadhkirah Fiahwalil-Mawta Wal-Akhirah. Death is not the absolute end. It is just the discontinuation of unity between the body and soul. It is a change from one state to another and a transition from this present life to that of the hereafter.

Author: Muhammad Bin Ahmad Al-Qurtubi

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/336454

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Selected Adhkaar: Situations and Supplications

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Author: Khalid Aljuraisy

Translators: Muhammad Atif Mujahid Muhammad

Publisher: Al-Juraisi Foundation - http://www.alukah.net - Al Alukah Website

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/166712

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