Islamic Book review thread

Post any Islamic books you have read here, including biographies of Sahaba and Prophets.

Wsalam

i read this book called Those Promised Paradise....short bio of famous sahabs, mashallah, it was a fast pace, easy to read and i've learned so much abt em........thats the one proper islamic book i've read, i cant find any islamic library or book store in my area

Assalamu alaikum

we're reading this kitaab called isla7ul mujtama3, its a book of ahaadeth and its all in arabic, and we suppose to memorize at least one hadeeth each week both the arabic text and the meaning of it, and umm its kinda hard coz i donno arabic and the teacher scolded me today coz i was unable to memorize the arabic text it was embrassing

dua the weapon of the believer is an excellent read, as is war and peace at the time of the prophet (sws). Naima Roberts book from my sisters lips is a must read for every sister!! i'm currently reading a book called heroes of islam...

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masha'Allah they are, I've read all the books you've read and the one you're reading, they're all wicked

some other awesome PDF's of books that can be downloaded here: http://www.kalamullah.com/books.html

Assalamu alaikum


woow mashallah!! some awesome texts, thank you so much, there are some i read there but most i havnt, and now i could jazakallah khayr sis.....may allah reward you

sis NLL, i was recommended My sisters lips while back, wish i could find it.

Assalam alaikum,

Sister Warda, you could find the book? http://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Sisters-Lips-Robert-Naima/dp/0553817175/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199913958&sr=8-1


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I would recommend the book, "Fundamentals of Tawheed' by Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips, al - Hidaayah publishers

it's very easy to read, based on authentic sources, and really touches on important issues.

As a someone who has come from a family, whose culture has corrupted the deen, it really opens your eyes to many truths

If you have never read an islamic book, i would recommend you start with this one

and Allah knows best

^ yeh masha'Allah I've read various extracts from the book also, his work is indeed praiseworthy masha'Allah concise, well written and everthing is explained very clearly

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For the fundamentals of Aqidah and to know what is correct belief and what is not, I would reccommend Aqidah Tahawiyah. You can buy it, or just read it online:

Here: http://www.masud.co.uk/ISLAM/misc/tahawi.htm

A slightly editted version here: http://www.ummah.net/Al_adaab/tahawi.html

And akhi Abul Hassan has made a thread containing the book here: https://darulilm.forumotion.com/aqeedah-f30/aqeedatut-tahaawiyyah-t70.htm

Hope that helps.

Wassalam.

Salam,

I've been asked to recommend some books for a newly practising sister. To generally gain knowledge of Islam - but haven't got round to doing it

any recommendations?

Black_Flag wrote:

Salam,

I've been asked to recommend some books for a newly practising sister. To generally gain knowledge of Islam - but haven't got round to doing it

any recommendations?

YES!!!!!!!

'Islamic Studies Book 1-4' by dr. Abu Ameenah bilal philips. it goes through ALL the basics and was designed for children/ new muslims, by IIPH publishers

as for islamic dress, refer to Jamal Badawi's book on the islamic dress, from Taha publishers

sister, you have to trsut me, these are the best books. i am even willing to pay for them, insha'Allah, if it will help

and Allah knows Best

Black_Flag wrote:

Salam,

I've been asked to recommend some books for a newly practising sister. To generally gain knowledge of Islam - but haven't got round to doing it

any recommendations?

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Which madhab does she follow? If she follows the Hanafi madhab, I would reccommend "Essential Islamic Knowledge", which you can buy from here: http://kitaabun.com/shopping3/product_info.php?products_id=37

"The book gives an explanation on Aqidah, Taharah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm and hajj. In addition, some basic aspects on what is prohibited and disliked, together with some instructions on elements of social conduct.
Hanafi fiqh is followed, however there are occasional references to other school of fiqh."

And I can't think of anything else right now .

Hope that helps :').

Wassalam.

Z-Blade wrote:

Black_Flag wrote:

Salam,

I've been asked to recommend some books for a newly practising sister. To generally gain knowledge of Islam - but haven't got round to doing it

any recommendations?

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Which madhab does she follow? If she follows the Hanafi madhab, I would reccommend "Essential Islamic Knowledge", which you can buy from here: http://kitaabun.com/shopping3/product_info.php?products_id=37

"The book gives an explanation on Aqidah, Taharah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm and hajj. In addition, some basic aspects on what is prohibited and disliked, together with some instructions on elements of social conduct.
Hanafi fiqh is followed, however there are occasional references to other school of fiqh."

And I can't think of anything else right now .

Hope that helps :').

Wassalam.

i would recommend http://kitaabun.com/shopping3/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=53&products_id=2063


The Concise Presentation Of The Fiqh Of The Sunnah And The Noble Book
by Dr Abdul Azeem Badawi
Translated by jamaal Al din M Zarabozo
Introduction By Muhammad Salwat Noor al-Deen
IIPH International Islamic Publishing House
Hardback 702 Pages


By the grace and mercy of Allah, there are now a number of introductory compendiums of fiqh available in various languages.
However, this particular work has unique aspects that have made it a popular work in its native Arabic language and which should make it, Allah willing, an important contribution to the Islamic literature available in English

The author has restricted his foundations for fiqh to the Quran and the authentic hadith of the Prophet, painstakingly avoiding any of the weak and rejected hadith that are found in the majority of the books of fiqh. To further ensure that this work is of the utmost reliability, the author has also restricted his discussion to what is most directly derived from the Quran and Sunnah and, therefore, logically above dispute. He has intentionally avoided the numerous detailed disputes that jurists often engage in, leaving the reader with full confidence in what the author has written.

Finally, the words penned by Muhammad Salwat Noor al-Deen in the introduction should be sufficient incentive for the Muslim to read this book. He wrote, Shaikh Abdul Adheem ibn Badawi has complied with briefness in wording the evidences that can satisfy the truth seeker. This book, albeit small in comparison with the larger works, has combined together two books. First, it is a book containing fiqh that takes the hand of the reader and shows him what he should do. Second it is a book of hadith that displays the statements and actions of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The combination of these two is a great blessing.

The book is sufficient for the one seeking to travels to Allah’s pleasure and will also satisfy the knowledge seekers; thrist for knowledge. Thus, it is a book that the people need. I hope that the reader will ponder over it, starting with its introduction and not neglecting its final words, while acting upon what it contains between these two.

Thanks, jazakallahu khair to you both. Yes she's hanafi - i'll pass on the info to her

Anyone read:

Al- Arba'in (A collection of 4o ahadith) by Shah Wali Allah ad Dihlawi

Al Wasiyyah - the advice of an esteemed scholar by Muwaffaq Ad Din + Ibn Qudama al Maqdisi

Bidayat AsSul fi Tafdil ArRasul by Imam Izz ibn Abd Al Salaam

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I've never read either of them so you can send them to me

I read the book "the lofty virtues of ibn taymiyyah", it was a nice book

Admin wrote:

I've never read either of them so you can send them to me

you mean online versions? dont think there are any

Then you can send me the actual kitaabs

Admin wrote:

Then you can send me the actual kitaabs

I will, if you're serious
inshAllah

Is it english?

Admin wrote:

Is it english?

you'll find 'em here http://www.turath.co.uk/

under Published Works...go through the pages and you'll find the ones i mentioned

i have one book that's published by them.

Al-Ghazali, The beginning of Guidance, edited by Mashhad Al-Alaf
(the complete English and Arabic Text)


Still not finished.
This is what it says on the back "This book is: a step by step guide for practicing spirituality and applied ethics"

newest islamic kitab on market? in english pls