Islamic Jurisprudence

A book in English shows how Islam took care of the purity of a Muslim, how to remove impurities, what to do in the cases of necessity, along with some related matters of purification.

A valuable book in English explains how the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) prayed, based on proofs from the Prophetic tradition.

A book in English provides the status of prayer in Islam as an Islamic pillar. Its key is ablutions. In this book, the author presents a brief description of Prophet Muhammad's ablutions and prayer.

An English translation of the chapter on fasting from the book “Summarized Islamic Fiqh” authored Sh. Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al-Tuwaijri (may Allah preserve him) that includes the following points about fasting: (1) Meaning and virtues, (2) Rules, (3) Recommended acts, (4) Disliked, obligatory, and permissible acts to do, (5) voluntary fasting, and (6) i’tikaf.

A book in English written to simplify the rules of pilgrimage and Umrah and facilitate them for every Muslim.

A book in English for those who want to perform pilgrimage and umrah, and visit the Mosque of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in an easy and concise style.

A book in English talks about the hijab in Islam through the following points: Value, rules, characteristics, glad tidings promised by Allah to those women adhering to it, and danger of dazzling display of ornaments and its terrible repercussions in this life and in the hereafter.

A book in English shows that the congregational prayer is one of the most important outward manifestations of Islam. The prayer in Islam is more than just an individual spiritual experience, for it affects the lives of individuals and societies.

A book in English in which Dr. Hatem Al-Hajj Ali explains the book Umdat al-Fiqh (The Reliable Source of Fiqh) in a brief way from the chapter on Purification to the chapter on Funerals. The book was written by Imam Muwaffaq al-Din ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisy (may Allah have mercy on him).

A book in English shows the nature of fasting in Islam in the light of the Quran and the sunnah and contains the rules of fasting and the blessed month of Ramadan.

A book translated into English that shows the foundations, methods, and etiquette of raising kids in the light of the Quran and the Sunnah. The author confirms that it is not possible to inculcate true faith and manners in our kids unless they realize that their parents are acting upon these manners in all situation.

A book in English in which the author explains the concept of funerals and the matters about which a Muslim should care in order to use his time in righteous deeds before his death . The author mentions some reasons for one's a good end and explains the etiquette of visiting the sick, attending the death of a Muslim. He also mentions the virtues of patience during calamities and explains some rules about the deceased such as washing, shrouding, praying, carrying, and burying. In addition, he shows the etiquette of visiting the graves and some righteous deeds that we can donate their rewards to the deceased.

A book translated into English shows the jurisprudential rules in Islam with their proofs. It contains topics e.g. purification, prayer, zakah, fasting, pilgrimage, and jihad. Afterwards, it begins to show the other rules e.g. trade transactions, partnership, sharecropping, renting, reclamation of wastelands, possession of allowable objects, inheritance, marriage, divorce, breastfeeding, legal retribution, prescribed punishments, food, oaths, vows, and judiciary. This soft copy was not produced by Islamhouse.com but downloaded from one of the Islamic websites.

A book in English shows that humility is the heart and soul of prayer so the sweetness of prayer is not known to one who has not tasted humility in it. The more humility you have the more reward you will get. This book urges us to have this great manner, shows its importance in prayer, and mentions some ways to get it.

My brother pilgrim! As there is a leader for every group and a guide for every journey, the leader and guide of the pilgrimage group is our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), for he has said “Take from me your rites of pilgrimage.” Therefore it is incumbent on everyone who want to perform pilgrimage or umrah to learn the way they were performed by our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) through accurate guidebooks and by asking scholars about any misconceptions one may have. This book is written in a clear language and new format to present and simplify the rules of pilgrimage and umrah.

A book translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjid (may Allah preserve him) mentions 33 reasons for reverence in prayer, which is the core and soul of prayer. We will not know the prestige of prayer as long as we do not taste this reverence.

Articles in English in which Sh. Jamal Zarabozo shows the Islamic perspective on Usury and its impact on individuals and societies through the following points: (1) An Introduction, (2) The Islamic Stance, (3) Religion and Early Thinkers, (4) Prohibition to Justification, (5) Explanations and Theories, (6) Ills of Interest - Part 1, (7) Ills of Interest - Part 2, and (8) The Islamic Solution.

An English translation of a sermon delivered by Sh. Ibn Utheimeen on Muharram 12th, 1411AH. He mentioned in this sermon the bad and ill effects of sins on individuals and societies.

A book in English which is considered a short reference written by Sh. Muhammad Jamil Zeno that includes all matters related to fasting and the blessed month of Ramadan.

A book in English in which the author shows the rites of pilgrimage and umrah from A to Z in an academic approach that gradually guides pilgrims to perform these rites easily and smoothly. The design was developed through an educational perspective that handles all critical issues of rites from a learners’ viewpoint, an approach that is always needed when high standards of accuracy are required.