Author: Safiur-Rahman Mubaarakpuri
Paperback: 152 Pages
Published: 2002
Mentions the different aspects of Makkah, and records the most important historical events that have direct effect on the establishment and sacredness of Makkah as well as its religious weight. Highlights the sites that are highly important whenever Makkah is mentioned like the Black Stone, Zamzam Well and others. Designates a great part of the book speaking about the Holy Ka'bah and the Holy Mosque updating the extensions and the improvements, that have taken place from the time of Muhammad to the Saudi era. At the end of the book there is a complete appendix about Hajj and its rites.
Hard
back:
137 Pages
Published: 2006
This book covers the following Honorable Wives of the Prophet ( sallaallahu 'alayhi wa sallam):
The spiritual and worldly life of a Muslim is focused on Allah. Success in both entails knowing Allah, loving Him, trusting him and worshiping him alone. It requires the Muslim to learn his religion, discipline his soul and refrain his conduct. The Muslim must have firm faith that everything that happens to him in this life is good for him, that his lord would never decree anything that would be detrimental and, as such, he is required to be patient and step fast in the face of adversity and great full at times of ease.
In this treatise, the author, Ibn Rajab sets out to explain the advice the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) imparted to Ibn 'Abbas, "Safe guard Allah and He will safe guard you. Safe Guard Allah and you will find Him in front of you. Know Allah in times of ease and He will know you in times of Hardship. When you ask, ask Allah. When you seek aid, Turn to Allah. The Pen has dried (after having written) all that would occur..."
It would not be exaggeration to say that if a Muslim was to understand this Hadith and follow it closely, he would be well on his way to fulfilling the goals highlighted above. It is for this reason that Ibn Jawzi said, 'I pondered this Hadith and it struck me with awe; I was so astounded that I almost became light headed...the prevailing ignorance of this Hadith and the lack of understanding there off is truly distressing!
'Abdal Qadir Al-Jaylani said; 'Every believer should make this Hadith a mirror to his heart, his axiom, his shelter and his topic of conversation. He should act by it in all times of motion and stillness so that he can be saved in this world and the hereafter.'
Author: Darussalam Research Division
Hardback: 255 Pages
Published: 2010
Paradise is the final abode of all pious and sincere believers. There were many Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) who had been given glad tidings of Paradise out of acknowledgement of their virtues and high status. This book carries the stories of ten such Companions of the Prophet who had been given the good news in their lives. As one reads this book his heart will be moved to amazement and one will learn the way to Paradise
Author: Dr. Ali Muhamad al-Sallabi
Hardback: 735 Pages
Published: 2012
An analytical biography of the first Mujaddid of this Ummah: 'Umar bin 'Abd al-Aziz, the fifth righteously guided khalifah. This book describes, among other things, the principles based upon which `Umar ibn Abd Al-'Aziz governed the Muslims during his caliphate; among those principles were mutual consultation, justice, equality among people, and honouring, of freedoms.
With the turn of every page, the reader will come to appreciate the fact that `Umar was exceptional in his Faith, distinguished in his knowledge, profoundly wise in his thinking, remarkable in his eloquence, noble in his manners and great in the contribution he made to this Nation.
English readers have long been deprived of the life story of this outstanding Islamic hero and exemplar. While there are some short and scattered accounts about his general life, this is the first book to deal specifically with `Umar bin `Abd al-'Aziz's reforms.
A book you won’t want to but down once you have stated reading, he is the example of “want for your brother what you want for yourself” a Zahid and generous believer.
Author: Safiur-Rahman al-Mubarakpuri
Hardback: 984 Pages
Published: October 2001
A complete authoritative book on the life of Prophet Muhammad (salallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) by Sheikh Safi-ur-Rahman al-Mubarkpuri. It was honored by the World Muslim League as first prize winner book. Whoever wants to know the whole life style of the Prophet in detail must read this book.
Muhammad (salallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is the Messenger of Allah, and those who are with him, are severe against the disbelievers, and merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and falling down prostrate (in prayer), seeking bounty from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. The mark of them (i.e. of their Faith) is on their faces (fore heads) from the traces of prostration (during prayers). This is their description in the Taurah (Torah). But their description in the Injeel (Gospel) is like a (sown) seed which sends forth its shoot, then makes it strong, and becomes thick and it stands straight on its stem, delighting the sowers, that He may enrage the disbelievers
with them. Allah has promised those among them who believe and do righteous good deeds, forgiveness and a mighty reward (Paradise). (Al-Fath: 29)
The Prophet Muhammad (salallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The example of guidance and knowledge with which Allah has sent me is like abundant rain falling on the earth. Some of which was fertile soil that absorbed rain-water and brought forth vegetation and grass in abundance. (And) another portion of it was hard and held the rain-water and Allah benefited the people with it and they utilized it for drinking,
(making their animals drink from it) and to irrigate the land for cultivation. (And) a portion of it was barren which could neither hold the water nor bring forth vegetation (then that land gave no benefits). The first is the example of the person who comprehends Allah's Religion (Islam) and gets benefit (from the knowledge) which Allah (Azawajal) has revealed through me (the Prophet) and learns and then teaches it to others. The (last example is that of a) person who does not care for it and does not take Allah's Guidance revealed through me (he is like that barren land)." (Al-Mukarramah)
This unique work is especially needed in our times, when the noble Messenger of Islaam is being attacked and slandered in popular media. It also serves as a reminder to the Muslim about the lofty status that Allaah the Glorified and Exalted has given His Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam). Amongst other issues, the author propounds his (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) noble character, excellent appearance, bravery, compassion and knowledge of Allaah.