The Insight by Darussalam is a booklet written by Sami Ayoub and Mrs. Vivian Taylor Ayoub that speaks of a real-life occurrence that has been mentioned in the Noble Quran. It tells us about the occasion when some verses of Surah Abasa were revealed. The event mentioned in this book teaches us that we should not get carried away by the materialistic possessions of this world and its attractive luxuries and live a life that is dedicated to winning the pleasure of Allah. After all, it’s the mercy of Allah that is going to win us paradise and all the good deeds we do in this world are done to win the pleasure of our Merciful Creator, Allah the Most High.
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The following are answers, advice, and directions concerning fasting rules and instructions. Muslims, at large, need this information during the season of Ramadan, as well as, all year round. This book has answers, advises and directions concerning fasting rules and instructions. These (fatwa) verdicts have been individually issued in response to various questions. -
Since knowing Allah is one of the foremost obligations in the religion of Islam, and the topic of Tauhid (monotheism) is the most important study for that knowledge, this collection is prepared to provide an easily usable reference in the form of easy, concise and simple writings on this topic. Also included in this collection are articles explaining the truth about certain common misunderstandings related to creed issues. -
Charity Even with a Trifle Charity Even with a Trifle by Abdul Malik Al-Qasim Charity – even with a Trifle is very enlightening booklet by Abdul Malik Al-Qasim, a renowned religious scholar. There are many Ayat, Ahadith and good advices that encourage spending in the Cause of Allah, thus opening the door wide to earning all that is good and righteous. Some are: Sadaqah (charity) shades its giver from the intense heat then. It makes one’s reckoning lighter. It makes one’s Mizan (scale of good deeds) heavier. Sadaqah helps cross over the Sirat. -
Paradise is the final abode of all pious and sincere believers. There were many companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who had been given the glad tidings of paradise out of acknowledgement of their virtues and high status. This book carries the stories of such ten companions of the Prophet (PBUH) who had been given the good news of paradise in their lives. As one reads this book his heart will be moved to amazement and one will learn the way of paradise. -
This book aims to enlighten all peoples from all races, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and perspectives as well as beliefs in all parts of the world to adhere to the Divine Message for all mankind. In short, this book addresses all humanity to the Qur`an. It serves as a key eye-opener to all of us to open our minds and hearts to the Book of Allah. -
All praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May the peace and blessings be upon all of His Messengers.This is a call for salvation which I would like to present to every wise person, hoping that ALLAH, the All-Omnipotent, and the All-Sublime, would guide by it those who have gone astray and that He may reward me bountifully and reward everyone who participates in distributing it.We should know that the only way for our salvation in this life and in the Hereafter is to know, for sure, our Lord who created us, believe in Him and worship Him Alone. We should also know our Prophet صلی الله علیه وآله وسلم whom ALLAH had sent to us and to mankind, believe in him and follow him. We should know the religion of truth which our Lord has commanded us to believe in, and practice it. -
The Question and Answer form is the most effective and an objective method of teaching. For those who want to acquire the basic information of Islam or wish to check their knowledge about the religion without the labor of formal learning and any research, this series of Questions and Answers about the various aspects of Islam will prove much helpful. The Questions and Answers have been prepared on such a basis that all irrespective of age and sex, should get benefited. It is hoped that readers would enjoy reading this collection and getting refreshed about this information presented to them. -
In our religion the highest ever to be respected and worshipped is Allah. After Him, we respect our Prophet (PBUH), more than anyone else. It is because Allah Has ordered us to respect the Messenger. Allah said to us that the Messenger (PBUH) was on an exalted standard of character. In the Holy Qur’an, it is narrated that Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet (PBUH), Allah also ordered Ummah to send Darood O Salam (blessing) upon Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Prophet himself has said that no one will become a true believer unless the Prophet becomes dearer to him than anyone else. He (PBUH) has also said that he who loves him will be in Paradise with him. So, it is a part of our religion to respect and love the Messenger. May Allah increase our love for Prophet (PBUH) and turn us towards Right path. -
Each person is born into an environment that is not of his or her own choice; a child is raised in the religious or ideology of his or her family, society or culture. Even as a newborn, he or she is assigned religion in every recorded on his or her birth certificate. By the time individuals reach their teens they usually have accepted the beliefs of their parents or that of their particular society, feeling that they have little choice in the matter. However, individuals often encounter or are exposed to various beliefs and ideologies throughout the courses of their lives leading many to questions long- held beliefs. Seekers of truth often reach a point of confusion upon realizing that believers of every religion, sect, ideology and philosophy all claim to have the one and only truth. So, which religion is the right one and how can the seeker of truth know it? This is the main subject of this work. -
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The fundamental conception, on which this book is based upon is to, primarily dispel the false accusation and concept of Islam being a violent religion which preaches the spilling of blood to its followers in light of explaining the concept of fair war in various theologies apart from Islam such as Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism. The author Syed Abul Ala Maudoodi himself refrains from presenting their own opinion rather the notion is supported by referring to the teachings of Islam and its laws without any alterations and presented exactly as inscribed in the Holy Quran, the Hadith and books of Islamic jurisprudence. To present our own belief system, commandments, teachings and codes and put forth arguments in support of them following which it is left to the reader’s intellect. About the Author Syed Abul Ala Maudoodi (1903-1979) was a leading Muslim intellectual and a chief architect of the Islamic revival in the twentieth century. In 1941 he founded Jama'at-i-Islami, a political party in Pakistan, which he led until 1972. He authored more than a hundred works on Islam, both popular and scholarly, and his writings have been translated into some forty languages. Author: Syed Abul Ala Maudoodi Publisher: Idara Tarjuman ul Quran Translated by: Wing Cmdr. Syed Rahatullah Shah Editor: Syed Firasat Shah Dimensions: 6.25 x 9.5 Pages: 442 -
Abū ʻAbdillāh Muḥammad ibn Yazīd Ibn Mājah al-Rabʻī al-Qazwīnī commonly known as Ibn Mājah R.A was a scholar of Hadith and the compiler of the authentic collection of Ahadith Sunan Ibn Majah. This books shares the authentic information on the life and work of Imam Ibn Majah R.A and provides a complete biography of him in simple and easy to understand language. -
One of the blessings of Allah upon this Ummah is that He appointed for it people who would undertake to preserve the Sunnah of their Prophet (S). They were the scholars who devoted their entire lives to this monumental task, foregoing physical pleasures and taking delight, instead, in spending the nights recording hadeeths and in undergoing hardships in order to convey even one hadeeth from the Prophet (S). One of those eminent scholars is the subject of this biography: Aboo Daud Sijistaanee -
یہ کتاب حضرت محمد ﷺ کی سیرت مبارکہ کے ساتھ ساتھ اُن جگاؤن کا بھی احاطہ کرتی ہے جہاں آپ ﷺ نے اپنے قدم مبارک رکھے، جہاں آپ ﷺ نے جنگیں لڑیں اور جہاں آپ ﷺ نے احکامات جاری فرمائے۔ اس کتاب کے مطالعے سے قاری میں محبت رسول ﷺ کی سچی لگن پیدا ہوگی۔ This book rounds up a series of atlases, written and compiled by the author in the same pattern. It reviews the biography of the Prophet (PBUH) and tracks the places he honored by his visits, the battles he fought, and the expeditions and envoys he directed. The Book presents all the required maps, illustrations, drawings and pictures. B Briefings and Excerpts have been added to the pictures and drawings for better understanding, benefit, and satisfaction of the readers. -
Learning to read the Qur’an in a proper and correct way, is one of the many obligatory duties of a Muslim. Recitation gets better and beautiful as one continues to read the Qur’an, meticulously following the Rules and Techniques Qur’anic Recitation (Tajweed) If you want to learn the Art of Qur’anic Recitation in the most beautiful and sublime manner, then this is the Book for you. -
The Noble Qur’an is a کلام اللہ (Kalam Allah), the eternal message, preserved forever, for all humanity. Allah’s Word was revealed, for the last time, to the final Messenger, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Within two centuries of the founding of Islamic state, Muslims had spread the Message of Din Al- Haq east to the border of China and west to Spain and the shores of Atlantic. The secret of chines papermaking, first passed on the Muslims in Baghdad, created an ‘Information explosion’ that reverberated throughout Dar Al-Islam. Inexpensive paper permitted the dissemination of kalam Allah and eventually, the transcription of hundreds of thousands of Ahadith. The Islamic world soon developed a creative and literate culture of high civilization. This story chronicles the nine hundred yearlong odysseys of a beautiful handwritten Qur’an produced in Cordoba in the 11th century. The plight of the Moriscos(Arabic Al- Muriskiyyun), the last Muslims of Al- Andalus, becomes an integral part of the amazing story of well-traveled Qur’an.
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This booklet recounts the heroic deeds of Muslim Mujahidun in rescuing their brethren who were held captive by the leader of Cyprus in the seventh century Hijra. The Sultan mounted an expedition to release his men from captivity. This publication describes in a simple language how Muslim Mujahidun, including the nine year old boy, were willing to sacrifice their lives for the cause Allah. -
If someone asks about a thing you have no knowledge of, and if the matter is of self-respect, then what your response will be?
If the ideas and concepts that you were considering true since a long time, prove to be merely fake, then what attitude should be adopted regarding this situation. When a person is not ready to give importance to some people, and then it is found that in reality they are very important ones, what thoughts will cloud over a person`s mind? If there comes a moment in one`s life that while he was considering himself very intelligent and knowledgeable, finds that he has very little intellect and understanding, then which course he should follow? The answer to all these questions, the solutions of all these problems and the clues to all these attitudes have been provided in this book. -
This book recounts the remarkable the markable story of early Ottoman tile-making and the beautification of Istanbul. for a brief period in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the fine art of tile-making was perfected by the artisans of Iznik. Their art still remains unsurpassed in its brilliance. And after five hundred years, Ciniciii Abdul Hay`s Tomato Red Tiles still Adron countless mosques throughout the city. -
The Gift of Friendship by Darussalam is a colorful storybook designed for children. It is an Islamic alternative to the storybooks currently available in the market and teaches children how good friends behave in Islam. It explains some of the constructive activities friends can do when they get together and details the six duties that every Muslim has to carry out when they meet another Muslim. At the end of the story, the book features fun activities, quizzes like friendship test and missing puzzles. -
This book contains an informative discussion of the definition of fasting, its significance, and the wisdom behind fasting. It also explains some of the important elements of fasting, what is allowed and what is not allowed for the fasting person, as well as helpful issues related to making -up missed fasts. In addition, a number of issues related to the Night Prayer and Zakat-ul-Fitr are also included. -
Ramadan Excellent Merits and Virtuous Deeds by Darussalam is an important booklet written by Hafiz Salah-ud-Din Yusuf. The book details all the virtuous deed that should be carried out in the holy month of Ramadan and is a good guide for people aiming to achieve the maximum benefits of this holy month. It explains how we should welcome Ramadan, matters related to Itekaf, the night prayer, giving charity, and searching for the Night of Decree. -
If you only have information and knowledge about one human being in your life, knowing about the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the most beneficial. Everything he showed his companions and the rest of the world was beneficial. No one’s life was studied closer and in more detail than his. He let his private life, his family life and his business dealings be the subject of study. He let every aspects of his life, even his tears, be the subject of study. There is no figure in history whose life, public and personal, is so well documented by eyewitness reports. It is truly and enlightening documents to study. -
A comparison between Veiling and Unveiling by Darussalam is a book for the Muslim women. It’s written by Halah Bint Abdullah and its introduction is written by Sheikh Abdullah Ahmed Al Swailem. By featuring verses from the Quran and authentic Ahadith of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) the book outlines a detailed comparison of a woman in Hijab and one without. It also encourages Muslim women to cover themselves properly and explains the importance of modesty. -
In our world of chaos and confusion concerning the unending problems of sexual abuses and perversion, most mankind has all but given up hope on how to come to terms with this intractable of all problems. If we don`t come up with a solution to face this dilemma, the disaster that accompanies these crimes will be upon us as a whole. We will pay, our children will pay and our children`s children will pay. This is certain. Thankfully, we have the Divine guidance on how to avoid these problems from the beginning by following the laws set out for us by the One who knows his creation. Darussalam presents this booklet as a solution to one of the most difficult problems of our time.
