Rulings Pertaining To Ramadaan – A Collection Of Works By Sheikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

Sheikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid
Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 175 | Size: 5 MB

A compilation of five works dealing with fasting, Taraaweeh, I’tikaaf, Zakaat-ul-Fitr, and Eid.

Contents:

1. Seventy Matters R elated to Fasting 9

Introduction 10
The Definition of Siyaam (Fasting) 13
Ruling on Fasting 13
The Virtues of Fasting 14
The Benefits of Fasting 17
Etiquette and Sunan of Fasting 18
What should be done in this Great Month 23
Some Rulings concerning Fasting 24
How is the Onset of Ramadan Determined? 25
Who is Obliged to Fast? 26
Travelers 28
The Sick 32
The Elderly 36
Niyyah (intention) in Fasting 37
When to Start and Stop Fasting 40
Things that Break the Fast 42
Rulings on Fasting for Women 52

2. The Night Prayer in Ramadan 59

Laylat Al-Qadr and its Timing 60
Praying Qiyaam in Congregation 61
Why did not the Prophet (PBUH) Continually Lead the Prayer in Congregation? 62
Women may Pray Qiyaam in Congregation 63
Number of Rak‘ahs of Qiyaam 63
Reciting Qur`aan in Qiyaam 64
The Timing of Qiyaam 66
Recitation during Three Rak‘ahs of Witr 68
Du‘aa al-Qunoot 69
What Should be Said at the End of Witr 71
Two Rak‘ahs after Witr 72

* Selected Verdicts regarding the Taraaweeh 73

- The Number of Rak‘ahs in Taraaweeh 73
- Completing with the Imaam 77
- Reciting the Entire Qur`aan in Taraaweeh 78
- The Imaam Holding a Mushaf 79
- One of the Followers Holding a Mushaf 79
- Supplication after the Completion of the Qur`aan 80
- Qunoot in the Witr and Fajr Prayers 82
- Raising the Hands in the Qunoot 83
- Joining the Taraaweeh with the Niyyah of ‘Ishaa 84
- Reading Qur`aan or Praying Nawaafil? 85
- Adding Another Rak‘ah to the Imaam’s Witr 86

3. I’tikaaf 87

Definition 88
The Benefits of I’tikaaf 88
The Connection between Fasting and I’tikaaf 90
With the Prophet (PBUH) in his I’tikaaf 91
His Guidance Concerning I’tikaaf 96
The Aims of I’tikaaf 99
Different Types of I’tikaaf 100
The Ruling on I’tikaaf 100
The Conditions of I’tikaaf 101
The Pillars of I’tikaaf 103
The Place, Time and Starting Point of I’tikaaf 104
The Aadaab (Etiquette) of I’tikaaf 105
Things which are Forbidden in I’tikaaf 108
Educational Aspects of I’tikaaf 109

Islam In Focus By Dr. Hammudah ‘Abd Al-’Ati

Dr. Hammudah Abd al-Ati
Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 405 | Size: 10.5 MB

Islam, is a comprehensive way of Life, does not confine itself to the spiritual aspect of man’s life only, rather its primary consern is with the application of its rules to the daily life of man, the author wrote it in an easy and simple method to achieve the very purpose of the book, namely introducing Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims, through the best and simplest way.

This book sheds light on many principles and concepts occupying the minds of both Muslims and non – Muslims alike, faith, freedom and equality. It also discusses the fundamental articles of faith and how to put them into practice. The correct manner of performing prayer, fasting, pilgrimage, etc., are crucial matters about which every Muslim must know. In addition, the author repudiates several points of attack by non – Muslims pertaining to Jihad, divorce, the status of woman in Islam and polygamy.

Dr. Hammdah Abd al-Ati was born in Egypt on April 1 degree (1928). He attended al-Azhar University in Cairo and received B.A degree (1954). Then he got his M.A degree in Islamic Studies from McGill University (1957). He studies at the University of Alberta. Canada from 1961 to 1963. He received his PH.D in sociology from Princeton University on January 16, 1971.

In 1958 after receiving his M.A degree Dr. Abd al Ati returned to Cairo to work at al-Azhar University’s Islamic Culture Administration.

As a qualified Azhari scholar fluent in English, Dr. Abd al-Ati was a pioneer of Islamic propagation (Da’wah) in North America in his time. He was renowned lecturer and scholar who served as resourceful consultant and advisor from many organizations and individuals, both in North America and abroad.

Issues Pertaining To The Rulings Regarding The Muslim Prisoner

Dr. Muri
Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 19 | Size: 1 MB

Issues Pertaining to the Rulings Regarding the Muslim Prisoner.