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Free Islamic Books
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| Pitfalls In The Quest for Knowledge |
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One of the pitfalls that a student
can fall into is to seek knowledge for its own sake. Knowledge
is a desire like any other human desire. It can be sought for
the pure pleasure of acquiring it and not for the sake of Allah.
People love to discover new things. It is a natural human inclination.
When a person strives long and hard to find something out, then
comes upon the answer, it can be quite exhilarating. This encourages
him to study further.
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| Islamic Work at Home |
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| If we look at the societies that
exist and have existed throughout the world, we find that some
of the institutions commonly associated with civil existence may
not be present. There have been societies without schools, for
instance, and societies without industry, and even societies without
government. On the other hand, there has never been a society
on Earth without homes in which families could take comfort. It
does not matter whether the society is rich or poor, large or
small, Muslim or non-Muslim. Families dwell in homes and homes
exist in all human societies. [Excerpt from the book]
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| Discourses on Islamic Law and Matters
Of Public Concern |
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When a contemporary development comes along with sweeping
implications and numerous interrelated causes, many people, even
some who are supposed to be specialists, begin to talk about it
glibly. It is as if the novelty and general interest of the matter
strips it of the aura of respect that matters of Islamic Law are
supposed to command. People tend to view the issue as an example
of Islamic Law's flexibility or as a matter of public domain.
They forget the implications that the matter must have for the
rights and welfare of the people as a whole - which are the very
things that Islamic Law has come to secure and uphold.
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| Who Should Perform Ijtihad? |
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[ A Discussion on Independent Juristic Reasoning
in Islamic Law ] "When a person gives an Islamic legal ruling
on an issue, he is in effect speaking on behalf of Allah. This
should not come as a surprise to anyone. When a person gives an
Islamic ruling, he is not being asked about his personal opinion,
his attitudes, his likes, or dislikes. He is being asked about
the ruling that has been given on a matter by Allah and His Messenger
(peace be upon him)."
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| 20 Ways to Show Off |
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"A person can receive great rewards from Allah on account
of his good intentions alone, even if he is prevented from carrying
out the intended deed. On the other hand, the deeds that he performs
can become bereft of blessings if they are not accompanied by
a good intention. Such deeds can actually be sinful."
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| Drowning in Minor Details |
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"Everything that Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) came
with is our religion, and we should be concerned about it. It
should never become an object of jest or mockery. No one who acts
upon it should be criticized. At the same time, everything should
be given the amount of attention that it warrants, and the relative
importance of everything must be taken into consideration."
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| Personality Development
in Islam and its Effects on Nations and Civilizations |
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| The individual is the basic element from which
all principles and beliefs are brought forth, and upon which all
nations and civilizations are built. If a nation is successful
in developing its people as strong and complete individuals, then,
with Allah's help, it will be able to realize a glorious future
for itself. It will also be able to promote and defend its religion
and its beliefs. If, on the other hand, a nation fails to develop
its individual members, or if its people are deficient in carrying
out some of the activities of life, then that nation is doomed
to weakness, destruction, and obscurity. [Excerpt from the
book] |
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| The Seven Oft-Repeated Verses |
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| A Muslim reads this magnificent chapter of the Qur'an many
times throughout the day with every unit of prayer that he or
she performs. This is because the Prophet (peace be upon him)
said: "There is no prayer without the opening chapter of the Book."
The commentators of this hadith explain to us that this chapter
must be read in every unit of the formal prayers. This shows just
how important and esteemed this chapter is. All Muslims - not
to mention the students of knowledge among them - should contemplate
the meanings found within it, because Allah chose it from among
all the chapters and verses of the Qur'an for us to repeat in
our prayers, and He did so from His divine wisdom. [Excerpt
from the book] |
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| Thus Taught The Prophets |
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| WHAT BLESSED, NOBLE, and exalted personalities - They were
sent to various people throughout history. They struggled patiently
and encouraged others to be patient. They were the beacons from
which people in darkness found guidance. They were symbols of
mercy sent by Allah to humanity so they may be taken by His permission
out from their blind stupor and waywardness to the light of guidance
and discernment. [Excerpt from the book] |
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