Acts of Worship

A book translated into Tamil shows the definition and types of purification. It also mentions the types of water, ruling of using the utensils made of gold or silver, and the types of impurities.

In this booklet we have established, the evidences utilized for 20 raka’hs are weak and there is not a SINGLE Saheeh hadeeth or athar that mentions the Messenger of Allah (Sallalahu Alayhee Was-Sallam) prayed or commanded 20 raka’hs Taraaweeh. This booklet also contains the evidences for praying 8 raka’hs and establishes this to be the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (Sallalahu Alayhee Was-Sallam), the Practice of the Companions and those upon their way, All in light of the statements and understanding of the Scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah Wal-Jama’ah From amongst the Imaams of the Salaf, the Scholars of hadeeth of the past and present and the Jurists Up Until 1424H.

As the author notes about our Creator, ’The sweetness of this life lies in remembering Him, the sweetness of the next life lies in seeing Him! The next time you proceed for prayer, go because you love Him, go because you miss Him and long to be with Him. Feel your heart flutter. Only then, will you be on your way to attaining that inner peace and comfort Salah was prescribed for.’

This is a booklet that briefly addresses the rulings of Fasting, including a clarification of the categories of people relative to the obligation of fasting, the immeasurable benefits of fasting, and things that nullify fasting. We will also address the benefits and rulings pertaining to Zakah.

A book in English in which its author collected a group of hadiths about virtues of righteous deeds and times such as the month of Ramadan, night prayers, reciting the Noble Quran, and so on.

A summarized translated version of the Book "At-Tadhkirah" (The Reminder) written by Imam Qurtuby in which he confirms that death is not the absolute end. It is just the discontinuation of unity between the body and soul, a change from one state to another, and a transition from this present life to that of the hereafter.

Some fatawa in English in which Sh. Ibn Baz answers some questions related to pilgrimage and Umrah.

A book in English that gives a comprehensive description and a clear picture of the Prophetic conduct during his pilgrimage. It consists of three chapters: (1) His conduct with his Lord, (2) His conduct with his nation, and (c) His conduct with his family.

A small book in English in which Sh. Ibn Uthaimeen (may Allah have mercy on him) talks about how to use the month of Ramadan and achieve the maximum possible benefit in it. He talks about the spirit of the various acts of worship so that we used to perform them even after Ramadan.

A treatise written by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal and later translated into English in which he mentions some Prophetic sayings about prayer.

A book translated into Kurdish contains the hadiths of Book of Fasting from Sahih Muslim. Sahih Muslim is the most authentic book after the Quran and Sahih Bukhari.

A book in English in which Dr. Bilal Philips handles some points about zakah in Islam such as: concept, rules, conditions, and those are eligible to receive it. The book title belongs to Chennai city in India (formerly Madras), the capital of Tamil Nadu State.

The Book Of Prayer: Salaat (Prayer) is one of the main obligations which Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) has ordained on His servants. It is the first act of worship decreed on the Muslim Nation (Ummah) by Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) and was ordained on the night of the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) ascension to the seven heavens. It is the second of the five pillars of Islam after the proclamation of the “Shahada” (the words of witness).

Thus this book would, Allah Willing, gather whatever is relevant to each topic from the various contents of the books of Hadith and the books on the differences between the Madhhabs, such that the correct verdicts found in this book would not be found totally in any one Madhhab. Hence the one acting on it, Allah Willing, would be among those whom Allah had guided "by His Grace to the Truth concerning that in which they differed, for Allah guides whom He will to a path that is straight."

A book in Arabic contains some guidelines for those performing pilgrimage and umrah, which they all should follow to complete their rites as they should be.

A book in English relates the history of the Sacred Mosque and the Kaaba since it was built by Prophet (peace be upon him) till the modern era. The Sacred Mosque is the direction to which people turn in their prayer. The Kaaba is in the middle of this mosque which is located in Mecca city, KSA.

A book in English presents the common mistakes which some pilgrims make such as their wrong creedal concepts about pilgrimage, their mistakes in circumambulating around the kaabah, walking between As-safa and Al-Marwa, shaving or trimming, standing at Arafah, spending night in Mina and Muzdalifah, and stoning the stones. Finally, it talks about their mistakes in visiting the Prophet’s mosque in medina.

A book in Dutch confirms that each act of worship has a certain way to perform which Allah or his Prophet (peace be upon him) clarified so it shows and describes in detail the Prophet's prayer. It urges every Muslim to imitate the Prophet as in his saying, "Pray as you saw me pray."

A book in Turksih contains some guidelines for those performing pilgrimage and umrah, which they all should follow to complete their rites as they should be.

An excellent article of 18 pages excerpted from the book of Sh. Albani entitled, "Series of Authentic and Weak Hadiths." It mentions some hadith handle rules of pilgrimage.