An article explains why the Muslims abide by the prohibition of usury while the Jewish and Christian secularists are calling to to affirm it. A glimpse at some texts from the Quran and the Sunnah which severely warn against the taking of interest. Interest and Usury in the Bible (Judaism and Christianity) and according to early thinkers. An article explains how something so despised such as interest could be justified and even institutionalized as a standard. The various ways in which thinkers in the past have tried to conjure explanations for the existence of interest. The various ways in which interest has harmed society. The devastating ills of interest on an international level. An Islamic solution to the interest model, and how economy can still thrive without interest.
Author: Jamaal Zarabozo
Publisher: A website Islam Religion www.islamreligion.com
Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/190075
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Forty Encounters With the Beloved Prophet -Blessings and Peace Be Upon Him- His Life, Manners and Characteristics: these encounters in a brief and simple way in order to present Muslims with a glimpse of Prophet Muhammad -pbuh-, his guidance and some of the aspects which made him a role model
Author: Adel ibn Ali Al-Shiddy
Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/90747
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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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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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The purpose of this book is to provide English speaking Muslims a concise and authentic compilation of the instructions regarding funeral rites in Islam.
Author: Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/250756
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This is a translation of the beneficial treatise of Imaam Muhammadbin ‘Abdil-Wahhaab, “Shuroot as-Salaat wa Arkaanuhaa wa Waajibaatuhaa.” In this short treatise, Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdil-Wahhaab, may Allah have mercy on him, briefly outlines the nine conditions for the acceptance of one ’s prayer, as well as the fourteen pillars and eight requirements of the prayer, mentioning some of their proofs and evidences from the Book and the Sunnah.
Author: Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahhab
Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof
Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/339163
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