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Sketches Of Fools And Simpletons 19B Lack of sense leads to acts of foolishness, allowing them to mothball into comical gags. Ibrahim Al-Nazzam was once asked, “What are the limits of foolishness?” To which he replied, “You asked about that which has no limits.”...

Captured Thoughts by Imam Ibn Jawzi A Collection of Thought-Provoking Gems, Persuasive Eye Opening Wisdoms, Insights about Religion, Ethics and Relationships It is often the initial thoughts passing through our minds that have within them sparks of genius reflection. Imam Ibn al-Jawzi recognised the...

The Remembrance Of Death And The Afterlife If a person had no other distress or anguish before them except death, this would be sufficient to disturb their livelihood. Death is the reality of every soul and it is the destroyer of all pleasures. How...

The Heavenly Dispute Dar as-Sunnah are honoured to bring another classical work of Imam Al-Hafiz Ibn Rajab in the English language. It is an important commentary on the noble hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) that was recorded in the...

Inheritors Of The Prophets Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali Possessing scholarly knowledge of Islam brings you closer to your lord, Most Exalted. He is the Possessor of all knowledge and out of His Mercy, has granted some knowledge to His Creation so that they can learn...

Forty Hadith on Islam This work covers, the Islamic creed, Pillars of Islam, Lawful & Unlawful, Piety and Righteousness, with commentary of Imam al-Ajurri. Anumber of scholars throughout Muslim history have penned their respective compilation of Forty Hadith books. Imam al-Ajurri’s kitab ularba` in...

Authority of the Sunnah (The Key to Paradise) Allah Most High Said, "And whatever the Messenger has given you, take it; and what he has forbidden you, refrain from it." [Al-Hashr (59):7] The Prophet said, "I have not left out anything of which Allah,...

The Greatest Invocation for Forgiveness Allah the Most High, Said, "Every soul will taste death..." [ Al-Anbiya (21): 35] The inevitable reality of death is greater than life itself, for life is something uncertain - one may plan for the future, yet know not...

The Wise Counsel of Luqman Al-Hikmah is a divine prerogative. It is a gift from Allah granted to whomever He Wills from among His servants. Some define it as 'beneficial knowledge that corroborates with good righteous deeds'; others say it is 'doing an appropriate...

At Their Feet Piety Towards Parents Allāh the Most High Said: “And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your parents...” [17:23] After Allāh Almighty, there is none who has realised a greater favour to...

Islam - A Religon of Terror ? It is well recognised that Islam played a pivotal role in kick-starting the Renaissance in Europe, signalling the end of the Dark Ages. In its rich 1400 year history, Islam has made huge spiritual, intellectual and cultural...

Gardens of Purification In today’s turbo-charged world, in which the pace of life is accelerating at a dizzying pace, very little time is spent reflecting upon the real purpose of man's existence. Instead, the main goals of life are the fulfilment of carnal desires...

Difference between Advising And Shaming 19B In this notable work, the renowned author provides essential detail in discussing key points dealing with differences that arise between the People of Sunnah, and the manners and etiquette one should acquire when differing occurs. He beautifully illustrates...

The Three That follow To The Grave 19B In the Sahih of Al Bukhari and muslim ,it is reported that Anas ibn Malik narrated that the Prophet said: ”Three things follow the deseased person (to the grave),two of them return,and only one remains. His...

Heartfelt Advice To A Friend 19B In this short yet substantial tract of ibn al-Qayyim, he pens a message of heartfelt advice and appreciation to a friend of his by the name of 'Alā' Al-Dīn; invoking Allāh's Kindness, Guidance and Blessing upon him.Within this...

The Life of Muhammad (PBUH) (Extracted from Imam An-Nawawi's Introduction to his Tahdhib al-Asma wal-Lughat) 19B This succinct account of the Messenger's life and his many noble qualities, which make him a model for humanity, based on the earliest sources. Abridging the life of...

Purity of Faith 19B A new translation and commentary of Kitab at-Tawhid The order to live one’s life in accordance to the dictates of Tawhid, monotheism, is the single most important injunction laid down by the revealed law, it formed the core of the...

Characteristics of the Hypocrites By Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (d. 751H) 19B Hypocrisy is a deep rooted and all-pervading spiritual disease. A person’s heart could be overflowing with it yet be oblivious of it due to its hidden and subtle nature; frequently does it...

The Devils Deceptions (Talbis Iblis) By:Imam Ibn Al-Jawzi 19B A Complete Translation of His Masterpiece `Talbis Iblis` It is from enmity and hopelessness of the devil that his endeavour to misguide mankind from the Path of Allah will persist. This misguidance takes many shades...

Seeds of Admonishment And Reform 19B This is the fifth installment in the book series, of the illustrious and inimitable scholar of the sixth century Hijri, Imam Ibn al-jawzi, May Allah mercy upon him. The author penned this rare and deeply thought-provoking work with...