Bid'ah (Innovation)

The Islamic definition of Bid’ah: Imaam Ash-Shaafi’i, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “A Bid’ah is anything that has no basis in the Qur’aan, Sunnah or sayings of any of the companions.” Ibn Al-Jawzi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “A Bid’ah is any form of worship that did not exist (at the time of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam and his companions) then later it was innovated.” Ibn Rajab, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “A Bid’ah is any form of worship which has no basis in the Sharee’ah which would warrant its legislation.”

Author: Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/339173

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The general prescription of belief in the Quran and Sunnah

Allah Almighty ordered all his servants to enter Islam and adhering to it and warned them of disobeying him. Also he sent His messenger to call to this. Allah told us that the one who follows him is the rightly guided and the one who turns away from his call goes astray. He warned us in many ayahs of apostasy, polytheism and disbelief.

Author: Abdur-Rahman Abdul-Khaliq

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Translators: Mahmoud Reda Morad Abu Romaisah

Publisher: Cooperative Office for Propagation, Guidance, and Warning of Expatriates in the city of Bade'ah - A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/324881

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Usool Al-Hadeeth

The science of hadeeth terminology and assesment is a particularly difficult field of study. Dr. Bilal Philips has managed in this text to simplify this topic and to make it quite relevant to our times by addressing some of the most challenging questions raised by those who question the validity of hadeeth literature in general.

Author: Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/290637

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The World of the Angels

The World of the Angels is an example of traditional learning and its translation fills a much needed gap in aqida (beliefs) literature in the English speaking world Basing himself exclusively on the Quran and Hadith, Sheikh Kishk deals with every aspect of the angelic world. He goes from discussing the creation and nature of the angels to enumerating their many different types and also explains their role in existence and the character of their interaction with the human race. An in depth understanding of the nature and activity of the angels is essential for the people of today. Particularly in the face of the onslaught of scientific materialism which has done so much to weaken the bases of belief in this time. This book should help a great deal towards this end.

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/283516

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Translation of the Meanings of The Noble Quran in the English Language [with Recitation]

The best explanatory translation of the Qur'aan by Muhammad Muhsin Khan and Taqi-ud-Deen Hilaali, with verse by verse recitation embedded into the file

Translators: Muhammad Muhsin Khan - Taqi-ud-Deen Hilaali

Publisher: http://www.qurancomplex.org - King Fahd Complex For Printing The Holy Quran Website

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1241

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Islam Is ...

An excellent book for non-Muslims explaining various aspects of Islam.

Author: Pete Seda

Publisher: Islamic Propagation Office in Rabwah

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1301

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