Divine Will and Predestination; Islamic Creed Series Vol. 8
The will and decree of Allah: Is this a matter which is directly relevant to the day-to-day life of the Muslim, or is it an obscure topic best left to the debates of philosophers and theologians? Does it imply that Muslims are ‘fatalists’ who see themselves as helpless in the hands of an indifferent fate? Attitudes towards divine will and predestination have always influenced Muslims’ daily activities. In this final volume of his eight-volume Islamic Creed Series, Dr. ‘Umar al-Ashqar explores this topic in depth, explaining it in clear terms for the ordinary Muslim. Drawing always on the Qur’an and the Sunnah, and on the words of the greatest scholars of Islam such as Ibn Taymiyah, he covers some of the historical debates that took place within the Ummah on this matter. The true Islamic concept of divine will and predestination is an empowering notion. While all that happens takes place within the framework of the divine will, people have freedom of choice within those parameters. This is a matter which is of interest and concern for all Muslims, one which will bring many benefits, both in this world and in the hereafter. This Islamic Creed Series of books has been translated into English by Nasiruddin al-Khattab.
Don’t Be Sad By Dr. A’id al-Qarni
At a time in which the Muslims are beset with trials from every periphery and within, comes this heartening book rooted in the commandments of Allah (swt), the Sunnah and the excellent guidance and examples of the Muslims that have come before us. Don’t Be Sad is an absolute must-read for all people. It is full of practical advice on how to replace sadness with a pragmatic and ultimately satisfying Islamic outlook on life. It exposes to the modern reader how Islam teaches us to deal with the tests and tribulations of this world. So, take heart and hold firmly onto the rope of Allah (swt)
Dream Interpretation According to the Qur’an and Sunnah (P/B)
Separates the authentic Islamic teachings on dream interpretation from the myths, superstitions and fabrications being circulated on the subject. It also provides a guide for dream interpretation according to references found in the Quran and authentic hadeeths.
Since the English publication of Muhammad Al-Akili’s 508 page work entitled, Ibn Seerin’s Dictionary of Dreams: According to Islamic Inner Traditions in 1992, followed shortly thereafter by Dreams and Interpretations by Ibn Seereen, there has been an explosion of dream interpretation and interpreters among English-speaking Muslim communities in the West. On the other hand, dream interpretation has been a long established tradition in the Muslim East. However, it has become so mixed up with superstition, myths and fortunetelling, that most educated Muslims shun this area. The fact of the matter is that dream interpretation is mentioned in the Quran and was regularly practised by the Prophet (pbuh), himself. Consequently, there is a real need to understand this subject, especially, considering that humans spend about a third of their lives sleeping.
Dreams of the Prophets and the Righteous
Originally written in Arabic by Abdul Mun’im al Hashmi. It is like an encyclopedia of dreams. It tells us how we should behave on seeing a dream and how they may be interpreted. There are dreams of the Prophets and the Righteous men, and the dreams of the Prophet and his Sahabah. Some dreams of non-Muslims also find place in this book. The author also informs as to what various things like animals, birds and certain chapters of the Qur’an would mean if seen in a dream.
Driving the Souls to the Abodes of Happiness (Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah)
An eloquent look at the beauty and luxury of the Gardens of Paradise; which Allah has prepared for those who sincerely believe in Him and do good deeds in accordance with the teaching of His messenger; Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him. The author deals with various issues regarding Paradise and discusses the details of what lies within; based on Qur’anic verses and authentic sayings of the Prophet (SAW)
‘I have prepared for my righteous servants that which no eye has seen; no ear has heard of and no heart has imagined.’
Du’a Prints
A collection of essentials du’as from authentic hadiths. Have 8 du’as in 1 set:-
- Du’a Exiting the Toilet
- Du’a Upon Entering the House
- Du’a Before Leaving the House
- Du’a Before Entering the Toilet
- Du’a Before Eating
- Du’a Before Sleeping
- Du’a in Seeking Knowledge
- Du’a After Waking Up
Du’a The Weapon of The Believer
The recommended etiquette of performing dua
The timings and situations in which the dua is more likely to be answered
The various factors that aid or prevent a dua from being accepted
The relationship of dua with the Divine Decree (qadr)
The wisdom behind a delayed response
This is a highly informative and essential book for every Muslim household. In this work, the author elaborates on the status, importance, and etiquette of du’a or prayer and supplications in Islam. In the most comprehensive work yet written in English on this topic, the author discusses, amongst other matters:
- The excellence and benefits of the dua
- The types of dua
- The pre-conditions that are needed in order for a dua to be accepted
- The recommended etiquette of performing dua
- The timings and situations in which the dua is more likely to be answered
- The various factors that aid or prevent a dua from being accepted
- The relationship of dua with the Divine Decree (qadr)
- The wisdom behind a delayed response
This is a highly informative and essential book for every Muslim household.
Dunia Jin Dan Setan – Serial Aqidah Islam – 3
Dunia Jin dan Setan: menurut al-Qurán dan hadits – Serial Aqidah Islam 3/ Dr. Umar Sulaiman al-Asyqar. Membaca buku ini kita akan dihantarkan kepada suatu pemahaman jernih yang bersumber dari Sang Pencipta tentang dunia jin dan setan sesuai dengan pemahaman salafussalih yang terpercaya. Bukan hanya itu, sang pengarang pun secara argumentatif mampu memberikan penjelasan setiap masalah dengan pendekatan yang bersifat nalar. Sehingga kita bukan hanya diajak mengimani seluk beluk jin dan setan berdasarkan teks-teks wahyu yang ada, tetapi kita juga diajak untuk memahaminya sesuai kemampuan nalar yang kita miliki. Maka buku ini sangat layak dijadikan sebagai salah satu referensi muslim yang ingin mengetahui dunia jin dan setan dari sumber yang shahih, sekaligus sebagai sarana untuk membentengi akidah dari berbagai keyakinan sesat dalam masalah ini.
This is the Indonesian translation of The World of the Jinn and Devils: In the Light of the Qur’an and Sunnah (Islamic Creed Series Vol. 3). Some people think that the issue of jinn, demons, and devils is one that should remain on the periphery of knowledge. They believe in going over this topic in the quickest of fashions and not giving it too much thought. They think that the benefits of such a study are very limited, and that being ignorant of this topic is not harmful at all. They say ‘seeing is believing’, but how often do we remind ourselves that what we can’t see still exists? Among Muslims, the important tenet of belief in jinn and devils is often forgotten. However, this is not an irrelevant matter. Humans today spend billions of dollars, with which they could develop countries and end poverty in the farthest reaches of the world, on research to discover whether there is any possibility of life on nearby planets. Scientists spend a great deal of their time and resources on this question. What about living beings that are known to exist right here with us on our earth? They live in our houses and they eat and drink with us. In fact, they affect our thoughts and our hearts and even drive us to destroy our own selves and to spill each other’s blood. No price can be put on the importance of the texts of the Qur’an and authentic hadiths that have reached us, giving us knowledge of this matter. Dr. ‘Umar al-Ashqar shows us how those texts uncover for us the secrets of these fellow-creatures: the world of the jinn. Adequate knowledge about their existence can help in our constant struggle to resist their influence. It will also help us in reaching the ultimate goal of creating the everlasting bond and closeness to Allah, the Beneficent, that we all seek.
Dutifulness To Parents
After dutifulness to Allah, dutifulness to our parents comes next for Muslims, but what does our duty to our parents entail? In this little book, Nidhâm Sakkijha gives examples and evidence from the Qur’an and the Hadith of Allah’s Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) to explain, point by point, what these duties are, and how the fulfillment of these duties may lead us to Paradise, while their neglect may mean that we end up in Hell. This concise and very useful volume has been translated into English by Iman Zakaria Abu Ghazi.
Early Days : From Al – Bidayah wan – Nihayah (H/B)
The book starts by describing the beginning of creation- from the throne and the Kursi, the universe and all that is in it , such as the angels, the jinn and humans . The book also recounts stories from the lives of the prophets and their nations up to the times of the children of Israeel and the Days of Igorance,which ended with the advent of the final Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH ).
Early Sources For Prophet Muhammad’s Biography (H/B)
In ‘Early Sources for Prophet Muhammad’s Biography’, Dr. Muhammad Saeed Mitwally aims to prove that applying Western methods of critical analysis to the available Muslim sources can take us back to early, reliable information about the Prophet (sa).
Early Western biographies of the Prophet of Islam (sa) were largely based upon the Qur’an, as well as upon the late Muslim sources dating from the sixteenth century. After the publication of Goldziher’s Muhammedanische Studien in 1890, the reliability of Muslim sources became controversial. This stance was intensified by the publication of Schacht’s The Origins of Muhammadan Jurisprudence, in which he claimed that none of the Hadith literature is authentic. In this book, Dr. Muhammad Saeed Mitwally successfully challenges some of the problems raised by the pessimistic attitude.
Students of Hadith will find this study thought-provoking and informative.