Child Education in Islam

This book outlines the basic Islamic concepts in child education. The author has tried to coordiante the main ideas, as well as the basics precepts for raising Muslim children in all the different spheres of life. First of all, the importance of correct belief and faith cannot be inculcated in young children except through the teaching and example of their parents; and obviously, the role of the mature and religious mother is foremost.

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/250895

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The Purpose of Creation

Discusses the question of why Allah created, and why Allah created humans.

Author: Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

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

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/334316

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Warning Against Riba [ Usury ] Transactions

This is an advice from the previous Grand Mufti in Saudi Arabia in regard to Riba (usury) transactions that have proliferated in the recent times through the numerous financial institutions that have been established throughout the world.

Author: Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah bin Baz

Translators: Jalal Abualrub

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/51857

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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 Biography of the Prophet, may God praise him

A detailed account of the life of the Prophet, may god praise him.

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1245

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Was Muhammad (pbuh) Merciful?

The author said in his introduction, "The study itself falls into four parts: Chapter One: An Introduction, Chapter Two: Aspects of Mercy for Human Beings in the Character of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Before the Divine Call, Chapter Three: Introducing the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Chapter Four: Aspects of Mercy for Human Beings in the Character of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) After the Divine Call."

Author: Mohammed Hassam Uddin Al-Khateeb

Reveiwers: Abu Adham Osama Omara

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/340830

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