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‘Love of Allah’ in Urdu. - Complete reading of one of the most amazing books on Salah in the Urdu language – ‘Love of Allah [swt]: Experience the Beauty of Salah’ We encourage all to read the book and share it with family and friends – Share the reward! Sweetness of this Life. As the author notes about our Creator; ‘The sweetness... [Read More]
Help Yourself in Reading The Quran - It is a guide for learning to read the Arabic of the Qur’an in a simple way through transliteration without a teacher. After mastering this guide , one will be able to read Qur’an without any difficulty. Insha-Allah. The reading of Qur’ân is of prime importance to a Muslim. Qur’ân was revealed in Arabic language... [Read More]
The Quran and Modern Science - Ever since the dawn of human life on this planet, Man has always sought to understand Nature, his own place in the scheme of Creation and the purpose of Life itself. In this quest for Truth, spanning many centuries and diverse civilizations, organized religion has shaped human life and determined to a large extent, the... [Read More]
Excellent Qualities of the Quran - This is an English version of the book entitled Fada il-e-Qur’an originally written in Arabic by the Imam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul Wahab, an eminent Muslim Scholar. This is the translation of the original in easy English language; in presenting the meaning, however, an attempt has been made to be very close to the original. All... [Read More]
An Introduction to the Sciences of The Quran - The Qur’an contains the revelations of Allah, the Creator and Sustainer of the Universe, to mankind. It is the message from God to man and therefore of utmost importance to us. To properly grasp a message, one needs first of all to understand its contents exactly, and for this purpose one must study the Qur’an... [Read More]
Heavenly Hues: Thematic Commentary (Notes) - No doubt, every hour, every minute, and every second spent with the Qur’an is time well spent. The question however, is there a more effective way using that valuable time spent? There certainly is. Do you think that when Abu Bakr spent 1 hour with the Qur’an, it is the same as when we spend... [Read More]
The Quran – The Miracle of Miracles - The Quran- The miracle of miracles. (Al-Qur’an) “As a miracle of purity of style, of wisdom and of truth, it is the one miracle claimed by Mohammed(P.B.U.H), his standing miracle he called it, and a miracle indeed it is!” Laws of nature, that it is held to be supernatural in origin or an act of... [Read More]
Stories Of The Quran - All praise and thanks are due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. We cannot find words to praise Him, AS He only sees fit how laudation should be addressed to Him. We seek refuge in Allah from the evils within ourselves and the evils of our bad deeds. Whosoever Allah guides will never be... [Read More]
Virtues of the Qur’an - “The best of you is he who learns the Qur’an and teaches it.” [al-Bukhari] . “Read the Qur’an. For verily it will come forth on the Day of Resurrection as an intercessor for its readers.” [Muslim] “Read the Qur’an, put it into practice, do not abandon it, do not put grudges (upon others) through it,... [Read More]
Obligations Muslims Owe to Quran - During the last decade (i.e., the sixties), international qir’aat competitions have become a regular feature in the Muslim World. These competitions, in which well-known qura’ from different countries have been participating to display their remarkable talents for the recitation of the Qur’an, have served a number of purposes. The large audiences who have been listening... [Read More]
A Word for Word Meaning of The Quran - This set places one or a couple of words of the ‘ayah’ in one line of a column and gives their meanings side by side in another column, taking care to see that the flow and intelligibility of the English meanings are not thereby lost. This method enables the reader to identify which English words... [Read More]
Commentary of Surat at-Tawba: Repentance - It is called Surat at-Tawba and is also called al-Fâdiha (the Disgracer) because it disclosed the secrets of the hypocrites. Written copies of the Qur’an and reciters omit the basmala at the beginning of this sura, but there is disagreement about the reason for that. ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan said that its meanings aresimilar to those... [Read More]
The History of the Qur’anic Text - The History of the Qur’anic Text from Revelation to Compilation : A Comparative Study with the Old and New Testaments. The Qur’an reigns supreme in Muslim hearts as the most sacred of texts: a profusion of exalted ideas to rouse the mind, noble histories to stir the soul, universal truths to awaken the conscience and... [Read More]
40 Hadith on the Qur’an - This booklet is a collection of Prophetic narrations about the Qur’an that are profound and deep in their connotations. The booklet has been entitled, ‘40 Hadeeth on the Qur’an’ – although the number of narrations included in the book far exceed forty in number, however, out of the whole collection, forty Hadeeth have been specifically... [Read More]Quran Explanations
80% Quran Vocabulary - All praise be to Allah, and may peace and blessings of Allah be upon his Prophet, Muhammad. Allah says very explicitly in His Book, ” (This is) a Book (the Qur’an) which We have sent down to you, full of blessings that they may ponder over its verses, and that men of understanding may remember... [Read More]
The way to Salvation in the light of Surah Al-Asr - SURAH AL-’ASR, a very early Makkan surah is one of the shortest surahs of the Quran. The words used in this surah are also commonly used in Urdu and are familiar to those who have a fair knowledge of this language. This is why a sketchy meaning of the surah is grasped without much difficulty... [Read More]
Four Basic Precepts of the Quran - Those of us who have been familiar with the writer from the beginning are aware that, at the start, he confined himself mainly to the fundamentals, trying to scrub away the centuries old crusts which had dimmed the true Islamic concepts and to remove the misunderstandings that had spread gradually regarding the basic principles and... [Read More]
The Spiritual Cure - It is named al-Fatihah, the Opening – because it opens the Book and by it the recitation in prayer commences. It is also named Ummul Qur’an, the Mother of the Qur’an, and Ummul Kitaab, the Mother of the Book, according to the opinion of the majority. This was mentioned by Anas, however al-Hasan and ibn... [Read More]
The Relief From Distress - An explanation to the Du’a of Yunus [Jonah peace be upon him] And [mention] the man of the fish [i.e., Jonah], when he went off in anger and thought that We would not decree [anything] upon him. And he called out within the darknesses, “There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I... [Read More]
Atlas of the Quran - Dr. Shawqi Abu Khalil An Authentic Collection of the Qur’anic Information with Maps, Tables and Pictures This Atlas is new in its subject, a subject that has not been touched before. It helps whoever recites the Qur’an or studies it to specify the locations mentioned by the Noble Verses, and to mark those places of... [Read More]
Towards Understanding the Qur’an - Towards Understanding The Qur’an Abridged version is a fresh English rendering of Tafhim al-Qur’an, Sayyid Mawdudi’s monumental and masterly Urdu translation of the Qur’an and a selection of his commentary. Here is a work with a difference, by a scholar of an entirely different sort. An immense wealth of profound understanding of the Qur’an is... [Read More]
In The Shade Of The Qur’an [18.vol.] - In The Shade Of The Qur’an is more than ‘just another’ commentary; yet it is not too over-reaching or outlandish to be a completely new interpretation. It is an earnest, sincere and sober look at man’s contemporary achievements and difficulties in the light of the message of the Qur’an. It is an effort to vigorously... [Read More]
Tafsir Ibn Kathir - The Qur’an is the revelation of Allah’s Own Words for the guidance of His creatures. Since the Qur’an is the primary source of Islamic teachings, the correct understanding for the Qur’an is necessary for every Muslim. The Tafsir of Ibn Kathir is among the most renowned and accepted explanation of the Qur’an in the entire... [Read More]Hadeeth
The Compilation of Hadith - Author/Translator: Shaykh Abdul Ghaffar Hassan Rehmaanee In this treatise Shaykh Abdul Ghaffar Hassan deals with the topic of the compilation of hadeeth. He explains various issues related to the preservation and compilation of hadeeth, including the method of preservation, the periods of compilation of hadeeth and the first books of hadeeth. The Shaykh goes onto... [Read More]
Sahih Muslim - Sahih Muslim is one of the Kutub al-Sittah (six major ahadith) of the hadith in Islam.It is the second most authentic hadith collection after Sahih al-Bukhari, and is highly acclaimed by all Muslims. It was collected by Ibn al-Hajjaj, also known as Imam Muslim The collector of the Sahih Muslim, Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj, was born... [Read More]
Sahih Bukhari - Sahih Bukhari is a collection of sayings and deeds of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), also known as the Sunnah. The reports of the Prophet’s (pbuh) sayings and deeds are called ahadeeth. Imam Bukhari lived a couple of centuries after the Prophet’s (pbuh) death and worked extremely hard to collect his ahadeeth. Each report in his collection... [Read More]
Riyad Us Saliheen - Riyad us Saliheen By Imam An Nawawi The famous 5th Century Hijri, hadith compilation by Imam Al-Nawawi, The ahadith are predominantly from Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim (Other ahadith are from the reliable Books such as Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah and Muwatta Imam Malik). Considered by Many as the most important book after the Qur’an simply... [Read More]
Muwatta Malik - Malik’s Muwatta (“the well-trodden path”) is a collection of two items: the sayings and deeds of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) (also known as the sunnah). The reports of the Prophet’s sayings and deeds are called ahadith. And the legal opinions and decisions of the Prophet’s Companions, their successors, and some later authorities. Malik (full name Malik... [Read More]5 Pillars of Islam
The Night Prayer in Ramadaan - It has been reported in two hadeeths, the first of which is from Abu Hurairah, that he said: “Allaah’s Messenger (sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would incite (them) to perform the Night Prayer in Ramadaan, without firmly commanding them. So he (SAW) would say: ‘Whoever performs the Night Prayer in Ramadaan with firm Faith and hoping... [Read More]
Ramadhan: Seeking the Love of Allah [swt] - “The month of Ramadhan in which the Qur’an was revealed, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance of the Criterion between right and wrong. So whosoever of you sights the crescent for the month of Ramadhan, he must fast that month.” Surah Al-Baqarah 2:185 “When death attends the Believer, he will be... [Read More]
Ramadhaan preparation pack - The objective behind fasting is to restrain the soul from (its) desires and to prevent it from those things, which are beloved to it. And its purpose is to control the soul’s strength, so that it can be prepared to attain what is found in it (the fast) from success and joy for the soul.... [Read More]
Matters Related to Fasting - One of the greatest acts of worship is fasting, which Allaah has made obligatory on His slaves, as He says: “… Observing al-sawm (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become al-muttaqoon (the pious).” [Al-Baqarah 2:183] Allaah encourages His slaves to fast: “… And that... [Read More]
30 Lessons For Those Who Fast - In relation to fasting, this book contains the most pertinent Qur’anic verses, authentic ahadith, delightful poetry and touching advice. It is therefore, a book for the righteous when they meet for pleasant conversations. It is also a gift for wayfarers when they break their journeys for rest, a treasure for those who share mutual love... [Read More]
Zakat ul-Fitr – Questions - All praise and thanks are due to Allāh, the Lord of the worlds. Peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. The following is a clarification of the rulings concerning Zakāh al-Fitr, this great symbol of Islām, for Muslims. A question and answer regarding Zakat Ul-Ftr presented by by... [Read More]
Zakat al-fitr - Zakat al-Fitr is a kind of charity (sadaqah) that is obligatory at the time of breaking the fast of Ramadan. The word zakaat is connected by idaafah (genitive structure in Arabic grammar) to fitr because the occasion of breaking the fast is the reason why this zakaat becomes obligatory. Reasons for zakaat al-fitr and what... [Read More]Islamic Studies
A Guide For The New Muslim - Congratulations to the New Muslim “” The goal of this work is to present the new Muslim with a basic guide that will help him understand and implement Islam. As already noted, the newly converted Muslim has set himself upon a new path that, most likely, is very different from the path that He/She was... [Read More]
The Ideal Muslim - The Ideal Muslim is about the true Islamic personality of the Muslim as defined in the Qur’an and Sunnah. Written by Dr. Muhammad Ali Al-Hashimi (also the author of the Ideal Muslimah), this book defines the Ideal Muslim as a man of the highest moral character. This book will play an important role in directing... [Read More]
A program Of Studies For new Muslims - Introduction to Program, ‘In 1974, the Planning Committee of the Muslim Students’ ssociation of the U. S. and Canada sparked the idea of designing a comprehensive curriculum for American Muslims who have recently embraced Islam. Such curriculum is greatly needed by a large population of Muslims in North America to help them understand Islam as... [Read More]
Islam The Misunderstood Religion - The majority of the modern educated people are today faced with a religious crisis. Is religion really a fact of life? It might have been one in the past, but does it still remain so in the world of today when science has changed the whole course of life, and when there is no place... [Read More]
The Message of Islam - All praise is due to Allah, the Lord1 of the worlds, and may Allah send praises upon His Prophet, and keep him and his household safe and secure from all evil. Allah (S.W.T) says: Say O People of the Book! Come to a word that is just between us and you: that we shall worship... [Read More]
Explanation to the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allah - To Allah belong the most beautiful and perfect Names, so invoke Him by them. Abandon those who desecrate His Names, they will be recompensed for what they did.? From the most noble and lofty stations of cognisance is to know the Lord, the Glorious, through His beauty. This is the knowledge possessed by the elite... [Read More]
Discover Islam - Foreword, ‘There is hardly any place on earth today where Islam is totally unknown. More and more people have become curious enough to find out something about this much publicized religion; more often than not, they have been pleasantly surprised. Islam is the religion and way of life of about one fifth of the world’s... [Read More]
A collection of wise sayings - A collection of wise sayings is a fantastic book on sayings from a man who is a gem to this nation , this is the famous book written by ibn qayyim. If you are afraid of any creature, you will run away from it. When you are afraid of Allah, you will love Him and... [Read More]Biographies
Salah Ad-Deen al-Ayubi (3 Vols) - As a soldier, a ruler, and a human being, Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi was a person of phenomenal attributes. The hero of hundreds of battles was the person who for 20 years braved the storm of the Crusaders and ultimately pushed them back. The world has hardly witnessed a more chivalrous and humane conqueror. His unmatchable... [Read More]
The Sealed Nectar – ar-Raheeq al-Makhthum - Beyond a shadow of doubt, the biography of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) manifestedly represents an exhaustive embodiment of the sublime Divine Message that he communicated in order to deliver the human race from the swamp of darkness and polytheism to the paradise of light and monotheism. An image, authentic as well as comprehensive,... [Read More]
Malcolm X – Autobiography - The Autobiography of Malcolm X is the story of one of the remarkable lives of the twentieth century. Malcolm X, as presented in this as-told-to autobiography, is a figure of almost mythic proportions; a man who sunk to the greatest depths of depravity and rose to become a man whose life’s mission was to lead... [Read More]
Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah - All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, and may Allah send praises upon His Prophet, and keep him and his household safe and secure from all evil. Allah (S.W.T) says: Say O People of the Book! Come to a word that is just between us and you: that we shall worship... [Read More]Miscellaneous
Fiqh Made Easy - In this work, the world- renowned scholar of comparative fiqh, Dr. Saalih al-Sadlaan of Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University discusses the most important issues of fiqh. In this work, the author has done an excellent job of concisely mentioning the most important aspects of the different fiqh topics he discussed. Furthermore, he has discussed many... [Read More]
Fundamentals Of Classical Arabic - Fundamentals of Classical Arabic is a series of practical, easy-to-read books that help students learn the difficult subjects of Arabic verb conjugation and grammar. Based on methodologies used by Islamic scholars for centuries, this series focuses on grasping short, understandable principles to steadily build a comprehension of the language. This first volume provides a framework... [Read More]
Islamic Renaissance The Real Task Ahead - The present age can rightly be described as the age of the predominance of Western philosophical thought and learning. The Western ideas about the nature of man and the universe are strongly upheld all around the world. Having taken shape roughly two hundred years ago, these ideas were continuously affirmed and reinforced by theorists and... [Read More]
Lessons From History - The substance of this book is based on the ideas published by Dr. Israr Ahmad in 1993 in the olumns of the Urdu daily Nawa-e-Waqt of Lahore. The series of write-ups continued for a few months and were widely read with interest. The entire material, after slight editing, was published in a book form in... [Read More]
Between Yesterday and Today - In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate Praise be to Allah, may He bless and save Our guide Muhammad, the victor and the Seal of all prophets, His family and his Companions. The Message of the Faithful Prophet Thirteen hundred and seventy years ago, Muhammad ibn ‘Abdullah, the Illiterate Prophet, proclaimed... [Read More]
Spiritual Disease And It’s Cure - The Imam was asked a long question of which a part was – What is the opinion of the scholars regarding a man who is afflicted by a disease, and knows that if it should continue it would damage his life? The Imam Quoted the Hadith from Sahih Bukhari The prophet (S) said: ‘Allah has... [Read More]
Religious Obligations of Muslim Women - With respect to the obligations we owe to Allah, we must have a comprehensive consciousness regarding the rights of Allah or Lord that we have to fulfill, the rights of our ‘self’ upon us and the rights regarding our fellow human beings. We have to learn to distinguish between legitimate and illegitimate, legal and illegal... [Read More]
Hisnul Muslim / Fortress Of Tthe Muslim - Islam has great importance to supplicating. As it is a direct means of communication with our Allah. Supplication is the means through which the Slave communicates directly with Allah. This Book of supplication (Hisnul-Muslim) has a wide variety of supplications ranging from Morning and Evening supplications, supplications in the Prayer, in anxiety and sorrow, when... [Read More]
Stories Of New Muslims - The aim of this book is to give the non-Muslim a genuine opportunity to share in the experiences of New Muslims. God says in the Holy Quran; O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that... [Read More]
Al Wahaab - Allah will give you at the best time. We might think that Allah can give you whenever you want but for everything there is preparation so Allah knows that you are not prepared for what you are asking. Allah will prepare you and the situation around you so that it becomes a bridge to paradise.... [Read More]
Purdah and the Status of Women in Islam - This book more than any other, has in recent years, helped people to understand clearly the nature of the correct relationship between men and women in social life. It proves by reason and argument that the moral concepts underlying the western social system is not only unnatural and irrational but also laden with fatal portents... [Read More]
Experience the Beauty of Salah [PDF] - ‘One of the most amazing books on Salah in the English language.’ The Qur’an Project is pleased to present its latest new book – ‘Love of Allah – Experience the beauty of Salah’ Worldwide Launch This is available worldwide for FREE. There are two ways you can obtain your copy: 1) You can order your... [Read More]
Ramadhan Guide – Seeking the Love of Allah - The Qur’an Project has published the ‘Ramadhan Guide’ – ideal in so many ways. You can download the FREE copy and also order your FREE copy. The book includes the following: 1) Daily Checklist of different acts of Ibadah [worship] 2) Recommendations 3) Duas from the Qur’an, Duas seeking the Love of Allah [swt],... [Read More]