Author: Shaykhul-Islaam Muhammad Ibn 'Abdul-Wahhaab (d. 1206H)
Explanation: Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-'Uthaymeen
Hardback: 260 Pages
Published: Jan. 2010
This work is the English translation of Sharh Thalaathatul-Usool, which is an explanation of the booklet Thalaathatul-Usool (The Three Fundamental Principles) written by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhaab. The original booklet was written to convey to every Muslim that which is obligatory to know-in fact the “three principles” are based on the three questions that we will be asked in our graves. As such, this book will be beneficial for everyone inshaa Allaah.
Author:
Dr. Salih al-Fawzaan
Hardback: 484 Pages
Published: 2006
This book gives a clear explanation of the Muslim sound Creed which is the core of the religion of Islam, as the belief in Tawheed (monotheism) is the purpose for which Allah created both mankind and jinn, and thus, those whoes belief in Tawhid is corrupt, are not considered Muslims. It is a commentary on the Book of Tawhid written by Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab.
Author: Shaykh Bin Baaz
Paperback: 70 Pages
Published: 2012
Concise Notes On The Aqeedah Of Imaam At-Tahaawee is a valued work from the precious works of some of the great Islamic scholars dealing with the Muslim's Creed. This translation is increased in benefit and beauty with the addition of the appendix which contains another work from these tremendous treasures.
Author: Abdul-Halim ibn Muhammad Nassar as-Salafi
Paperback: 334 Pages
Published: May 2010
From the Publisher:
Writing about Paradise is of great importance in view of its significance in the belief of a Muslim. This belief makes him eligible for enjoyment of the bliss and the happiness of the Hereafter. It is not a belief that is limited to the life of this finite and ephemeral world only as compared to the everlasting Hereafter. Rather, it is a great creed that links the life of man in this world to that of the Hetreafter so that his vision will not be restricted to this world alone but extends to the Hereafter.
Belief in Paradise is one of the fundamentals of faith. The Messengers of Allah, blessings and peace of Allah be upon him, was asked about faith and he answered, " Faith is to believe in Allah, in His Angels, in His Books, In his Messengers and in the Last Day; and to believe in pre-decree, its good and bad." (recorded by Muslim)
Author: Dr Abdullah Abdurrahman Al-ShimemeriDr Abdullah Abdurrahman Al-ShimemeriPaperback: 106 Pages
Published: Pre 2000
Allah has granted us a certain span of life in this world and with it the ability to think and then decide our course in this life. After that, we will die and be buried. Then we will be brought back to life on the Day of Judgment. Those who did well on the earth will rewarded with Paradise, but those who were unfortunate (i.e., the wrongdoers) will be sent to Hell. The Qur’aan and the Sunnah make it very clear that whoever departs from this world will not return to it again, and repeatedly they warn us that whoever is condemned to Hell will have no exit therefrom.
A comprehensive description of Hell and its punishment is offered precisely and accurately in both the Qur’aan and the Sunnah so that one may know exactly what he might be facing. Thus we are given the choice to work towards either Paradise or Hell, and we must keep in mind that in the Hereafter there is no 'second chance'. Indeed, those who decide to reject Islam and proceed on the path leading to Hell will eternally regret their decision.
Table of Contents :
* Its Creation
* Gates
* Levels
* Capacity and Depth
* Fuel
* Intensity of Its Fire
* Its Shade
* Sparks of its Fire
* Names
* Its Keepers
* Effects upon the Present World
* Great Number of Inhabitants
* Size of its Inhabitants
* Some of its Inhabitants
* Categories of its Inhabitants
* Food
* Drinks
* Garments
* Beds and Bedcovers
* Yokes, Chains and Maces
* Variance in Degree of Penalties
* Examples of Punishments
* Hospitality
* Ransoms Offered by Its Inhabitants and Attempts to Escape Punishment
* Duration of Residence and Punishments
* Some Peoples' Exits
* Pleas and Supplications of its Inhabitants
* Arguments and Disputes Within
* Conversations Between Its Inhabitants and the People of Paradise
* Those Who Invite to It
* Means by Which to Avoid
* Bibliography
Author: Shaykh Abu Nasr Muhammad Ibn ‘Abdullaah al-Imaam
Paperback: 235 Pages
Published: 2011
From the author's introduction:
"I have resolved to compile a treatise about the issue of the differences between the Prophets and Messengers, because I saw a need for that. (This need) is due to there being some ambiguity towards understanding some of the verses and ahaadeeth connected to this great issue, and the scarcity of what has been written about this topic. Some of the contemporaries have written concerning that, proceeding upon (the notion) that there is no difference; and I consider this to be insufficient with regards to transmission of the speech and writings of the people of knowledge concerning this issue. I do not deem that I have come with something new; in my estimation, I have gathered some of the evidences and statements of the people of knowledge to make clear for the reader the difference between the Prophets and Messengers. And this distinction is important because it is linked to the ‘aqeedah and it includes giving everyone from amongst them his right; and placing the Prophets in their proper station and the Messengers in their proper station. And this occurs from a completion of honour and reverence for Allaah's Prophets and Messengers; and from the completion of Justice is giving them their rights."
Blurb:
From the pillars of the Islaam is the belief in the Prophets and Messengers. The book before you explains this belief and educates the reader upon the upright creed of ahlus-sunnah wal-jama'aah without tafreet (neglect) or ifraat (exaggeration).
The author lists twelve differences between a Prophet and a Messenger:
The First: The Prophet is the one who Allaah Informs
The Second: Most of the Messengers were sent to a Disbelieving People
The Third: The Messenger is sent with the Language of his People
The Fourth: The Messengers continue Conveying the Religion of Allaah to their people up until they embrace Islaam or Allaah destroys them
The Fifth: The Messengers’ Legislation was Different in Most Cases
The Sixth: The First of the Messengers was Nooh (‘alayhi salaam)
The Seventh: The Difference between the Number of Prophets and Messengers
The Eighth: The Saving of the Messengers
The Ninth: The Messengers were denied by their People
The Tenth: There are Specific Rights of the Messengers
The Eleventh: The Agreement amongst the Scholars upon One Statement – that Maryam, Aasiyah, Haajar and the Mother of Moosaa – were not Messengers…
The Twelfth: The Virtue of the Messengers over the Prophets
After establishing these differences and the importance of having a correct understanding of the issue, the author discusses the need for Prophets and Messengers and the Wisdom behind them being sent by Allaah to Mankind. He dispels prevalent misconceptions and errors, including those who claim, "There is no difference between the Prophets and Messengers." He illustrates the correct understanding and status of the awliyaa and concludes by addressing and refuting the horrible errors and gross exaggeration of the some of the deviated sects. A comprehensive read on a matter that is widely misunderstood.
Author: Imaam 'Abdur-Rahmaan as-Sa'dee
Paperback: 102 Pages
Published: March, 2004
"The author of this book, Questions and Answers Concerning the Foundations of Faith and the Obstacles in its Path, is the virtuous Shaykh, the scholar of Fiqh, Tafseer, and Usool, the masterful author, the great scholar of Qaseem in his era, 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa'dee."
- Shaykh Muhammad 'Umar Baazmool, professor of higher studies at Umm al-Quraa University in Makkah, in his introduction to the translation.
Author: Imaam 'Abdul-'Azeez Ibn Baaz
Paperback: 64 Pages
Published: January, 2002
This booklet entitled “Establishing the Proofs Regarding the Rule on those who Seek Help in other than in Allaah or Those who believe in Soothsayers and Fortune-Tellers”, by His Eminence, Shaykh 'Abdul 'Aziz bin 'Abdullaah bin Baaz, consists of three essays:
The Regulation governing the seeking of help from the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam).
The Regulation governing the seeking of help from jinns and satan and making vows to them.
The Regulation regarding worship through certain innovations which are derived from heretical and polytheistic beliefs.
Author: Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen
Paperback: 132 Pages
Published: Pre 2000
This book discusses the fundamentals of faith, by outlining and detailing the objectives of the Islamic 'Aqeedah. Numerous references are made to the Qur'an and authentic Ahadith, for establishing the sincere intention and worship to Allaah, liberating the mind and thought from the irrational and chaotic losses, establishing peace of mind and sound thinking, safeguarding the intentions, learning to establish a strong Ummah (community), achieving happiness in this life and the hereafter, and more.
