The Gardens of Paradise

Here are a collection of lectures and books that are MUST-HAVES!

Books:

Adorning Knowledge with Actions 

Shaykh Husayn al-Awaayishah. I felt that I should hurry in bringing forward the hadeeth: “The two feet of the son of Aadam will not move from near his Lord on the Day of Judgement until he is asked about five (matters): about his life - how he spent it; about his youth - how he took care of it; about his wealth - how he earned it; and where he spent it; and about that which he acted upon from the knowledge that he acquired,” as an aid towards purification of the souls and preparation for death. The advice being firstly to myself, secondly to the du’aat (callers to Allah’s path) and thirdly to all my Muslim brothers in every part of the world - hoping that Allah, the Most High, will cause benefit through that which I have written and that the fruits of that may be reaped, now and in the future. In this treatise I restricted myself to one part of the hadeeth and that is “…and about that which he acted upon from the knowledge that he gained.” From the Author’s Introduction

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33 Ways of Developing Khushoo in Salaah

By Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

Salaah is the greatest of the practical pillars of Islam, and khushoo’ in prayer is required by sharee’ah. When Iblees, the enemy of Allaah, vowed to mislead and tempt the sons of Adam and said “Then I will come to them from before them and behind them, from their right and from their left…” [al-A’raaf 7:17, interpretation of the meaning], one of his most significant plots became to divert people from salaah by all possible means and to whisper to them during their prayer so as to deprive them of the joy of this worship and cause them to lose the reward for it. As khushoo’ will be the first thing to disappear from the earth, and we are living in the last times, the words of Hudhayfah (may Allaah be pleased with him) are particularly pertinent to us: “The first thing of your religion that you will lose is khushoo’, and the last thing that you will lose of your religion is salaah. There may be a person praying who has no goodness in him, and soon you will enter the mosque and not find anyone who has khushoo’.” (al-Madaarij, 1/521).

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A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam

This introductory book on Islam serves as a good da’wah tool, explaining some of the fundamentals of Islam, as well signifying verses of the Qur’an and how they relate to science and the world around us.

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Fortress of the Muslim

Invocations from the Qur’an & Sunnah. Translation of Hisnul-Muslim. (aka ‘Citadel of the Believer’) This is a very beautiful booklet consisting of many authentic Dua’s (supplications) for a Muslim to supplicate on a daily basis and on special occasions.

Said bin Ali bin Wahaf Al-Qahtani, Safar,1409

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Fiqh of Love

Yasir Birjas

What you hold in your hands is a detailed look at the process and rites of marriage in Islam as explained by Shaykh Yaser Birjas. The seminar begins with a discussion of the various concepts of love as defined by Islam and other competing theories. It then presents the flqh of marriage beginning with the search for a suitable spouse, following the entire process including the details of the marriage contract and then concluding with advice for marriage life

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The Prophet’s Methods of Correcting People’s Mistakes

Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid

There are many teaching methods with different means and aids. Correcting mistakes is one of these teaching methods and educationalists call is the “remedial method.” Correcting people’s mistakes is essential if teaching people is the aim. Correcting mistakes is a divine method the Prophet (pbuh) practiced as the Qur’an was sometimes revealed to correct some mistakes of the Sahabah (companions of the Prophet). The Prophet (pbuh) was divinely guided in correcting the mistakes of people. So his methods are the best mankind has ever known. Following the example of the Prophet (pbuh) is therefore the best approach if one is really keen to teach Islamic knowledge and all the other branches of knowledge. The author has in this book compiled many methods of the Prophet (pbuh) for teaching people and correcting their mistakes. This book, as such, is indispensable for everyone who is concerned with education in general, and Islamic knowledge in particular.

The Abridgment of the Prophet’s (saws) Prayer Described - by Shaikh Nasiruddin Albanee [PDF]

33 Ways of developing Khushoo’ in Salaah - Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

Salaah (Prayers) is the greatest of the practical pillars of Islam, and khushoo’ in prayer is required by sharee’ah. When Iblees, the enemy of Allaah, vowed to mislead and tempt the sons of Adam and said “Then I will come to them from before them and behind them, from their right and from their left.” [al-A'raaf 7:17, interpretation of the meaning], one of his most significant plots became to divert people from salaah by all possible means and to whisper to them during their prayer so as to deprive them of the joy of this worship and cause them to lose the reward for it. As khushoo’ will be the first thing to disappear from the earth, and we are living in the last times, the words of Hudhayfah (may Allaah be pleased with him) are particularly pertinent to us: “The first thing of your religion that you will lose is khushoo’, and the last thing that you will lose of your religion is salaah. There may be a person praying who has no goodness in him, and soon you will enter the mosque and not find anyone who has khushoo’.” (al-Madaarij, 1/521). The site of khushoo’ is the heart, and its effects are manifested in the physical body. The various faculties follow the heart: if the heart is corrupted by negligence or insinuating whispers from Shaytaan, the worship of the body’s faculties will also be corrupt. The heart is like a king and the faculties are like his troops who follow his orders and go where they are commanded. If the king is deposed, his followers are lost, which is like what happens when the heart does not worship properly. Making a show of khushoo’ is condemned. I have outlined the signs of sincerity in this book.

“If I had to swear standing between the corner of the Ka’bah and the spot of Ibrāhīm, I would swear that I have not laid my two eyes on anyone like him, nor has he seen anyone as knowledgeable as himself.”

- al-Hāfidh adh-Dhahabī

Total Length:
34 pages

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“I spent thirty years learning manners, and I spent twenty years learning knowledge.”

 

- ‘Abdullāh bin al-Mubārak

Indeed, before we dive into the books of knowledge, we must dive into our hearts and cleanse them and prepare them for the knowledge to come. If such action is not taken, then the knowledge will become a crumbling mountain on the Day of Judgment. The cleansing of the soul is an everlasting journey. So what is needed to be defined is what are the prerequisites of reaching the stage of obtaining knowledge and how do we know when we have reached the point of readiness to dwell into the books of knowledge? This book gives us this answer and helps us define the good manners from what the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wassallam) has taught us and what Allah Ta’aala has mentioned in the Book.

Here is the table of contents:

1
Purify Your Intention for Allāh in Seeking Knowledge

2
Purify Yourself Inwardly and Outwardly From That Which Contradicts the Sharī’ah

3
Completely Free Your Heart for Knowledge and Remove All Obstacles

4
Eat Little, Be Cautious, and Constantly Remember Allāh

5
Eat, Sleep, and Speak as Seldom as Possible

6
Reduce Socialization and Choose the Right Friends

7
Choose What to Start With and Who to Teach You

8
Have the Best Manners with Your Teacher

9
Treat Your Books Well

10
How to Act During a Lesson

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Don’t Be Sad

At a time in which the Muslims are beset with trials from every direction 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 it 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.

Abu Bakr as-Siddique

From the day he embraced Islam until the day he died, Abu Bakr As-Siddique ابو بكر الصدي (Radhi Allahu Anhu - May Allah be Pleased with Him) was the ideal Muslim, surpassing all other Companions in every sphere of life. During the Prophet’s lifetime, Abu Bakr was an exemplary soldier on the battlefield; upon the Prophet’s death, Abu Bakr (R) remained steadfast and, through the help of Allah, held this nation together. When others suggested keeping Usaamah’s army back, Abu Bakr insisted - and correctly so - that the army should continue the mission which the Prophet (S) had in mind. When people refused to pay Zakaat, and when the apostates threatened the stability of the Muslim nation, Abu Bakr was the one who remained firm and took decisive action against them. These are just some of the examples of Abu Bakr’s many wonderful achievements throughout his life. I have endeavored to describe all of the above in a clear and organized manner. But more so than anything else, I have tried to show how Abu Bakr’s methodology as a Muslim and as a ruler helped establish the foundations of a strong, stable, and prosperous country - one that began in Al-Madeenah, extended throughout the Arabian Peninsula, and then reached far-off lands outside of Arabia. Buy it here!

The Exqusitive Pearl

In today’s maelstrom of materialism and spread of licentious western liberalism, most people’s aspirations tend not to extend beyond those of gratifying their desires and appeasing the urges of their appetites.

That inner yearning within the human condition to know our origins and our Creator, to understand the purpose of our existence, to bring into our lives a richer and deeper sense of meaning, has- for all intents and purposes - been stifled or turned into a social taboo. In short, those ‘fundamental’ questions and inner yearnings that ultimately define our humanity have, in most cases, been either suppressed and ignored by the individuals, or methodically purged from them!

The result: greed, selfishness, nihilism and spiritual bankruptcy have become dominant hallmarks of many of today’s individuals…

Polygamy in Islam

‘Polygamy is the Muslim practice most severely maligned by Westerners and modernist Muslims. This book can be read with profit by all unprejudiced readers who wish to know its justification and rationale.

One of the greatest contrasts between Islam and the West is their conflicting concepts of the relations between the sexes. Indeed, the very first question a Muslim convert is confronted with by an American or European is ‘Why does Islam allow four wives?’ This book…replies straightforwardly to that question and much more.

This book contains basic guides for anyone interested in understanding the rights and obligations of males and females in Islamic plural marriage. The guidelines have been drawn from the Quran, Hadith and opinions of Islamic scholars.

Maidens of Paradise

In this book, some of the rewards of the life Hereafter, especially those relating to the gorgeous, celestial, wide-eyed beauties - the Hurs (Maidens) of Jannat, have been set out in a clear and concise manner. By reading and pondering about the bounties of Jannat and its beautiful virgins, the youth will feel a renewed vigour to fight the carnal desires and strive for the pleasure of Allah . by doing righteous deeds. Further more, the beauty of the women of this world will appear pale and insignificant before the beauty of those stunning damsels of Jannat.

Lectures:

The Life of Muhammad - Meccan Period

The Life of Muhammad - Medina Period

The Hereafter Volume 1 & 2

By Imam Anwar Al-Awlaki.

In this series, the Imam vividly portrays the different phases the human soul passes through during its lifetime up to its death as well as the process of judgment of souls and the resulting eternal life in Heaven or Hell in the Hereafter. In breathtaking style the listener hears of the events that occur just before death and the events that come after it. The Imam gives a clear description about life in the grave, the horrors of the last day, the major and minor signs leading to the last hour and the day of resurrection. The Imam crowns this eloquently narrated lecture with the process of accountability and recompense. On the Day of Judgment those who pass the test will be rewarded with Paradise and those who fail will be rewarded with Hellfire.

History of Palestine

Shaykh Ali at-Timimi explains why Palestine and Masjid al-Aqsa are so close to the hearts of the Muslims. Shaykh Ali briefly highlights the main historical facts surrounding the land of Palestine and its religious roots.

The Life of Abu Bakr (ra)

Al-Basheer Publications is proud to introduce the series on Abu Bakr Al Siddeeq (R.A.), His Life and Times, by Imam Anwar Al-Awlaki. This series of lectures covers the different aspects of the life of Abu Bakr (R.A.), including his life before Islam, during the life of the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.), and finally during his Khalifah.

The Life of Umar (ra)

Al-Basheer Publications is proud to introduce the series of Umar ibn Al-Khataab (R.A.), His Life and Times , by Imam Anwar Al-Awlaki. This series of lectures covers the different aspects of the life of Umar ibn Al-khataab(R.A.)

Imam Awlaki brings to life stories from the golden era of Islam in a dynamic style and instills in the listeners a deep love for the famous Sahabi Umar ibn al-Khattab.

Devil’s Deception: History of the Sects

The Devil’s Deception series teaches the history of Islam from a unique perspective: through the history of the deviant sects. It is how the eternal enemy of mankind tries to deceive people with philosophy, eloquence etc… The 1st volume of the Devils Deception series deals with the history of the sects by giving an overview of the roots and reasons for sects to form within a religion, followed by detailed descriptions of the two main deviant sects, the Khawaarij and the Shi’ah. In the 2nd volume, Sheikh Waleed Al-Basyouni speaks about the reasons behind the origins of the sects of old time such as the Jahmiyyah, Mu’tazilah, etc. He continues by connecting their philosophies with the foundation of the widely popular ‘Ashariyyah belief. The Sheikh also gives the brief biographies of the founders of these sects. All these once again remind us of the Prophet’s words: “Indeed the children of Isra’eel split up into 72 sects, and my ummah will split up into 73 sects; all of them are in the Fire, except one.” It was said, “Who is the [saved] one?” He replied, “That which I and my Companions are upon.” When the believer listens to this prediction from the Prophet , he should try to exert his best effort to be on the true path (by knowing what the truth is, and at the same time knowing what the reasons were behind some groups of people falling into serious mistakes).