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Essentials of Ramadan the Fasting month - by Tajuddin B. Shu`aib [ Book ]
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This is an in-depth resume of the essential rules and laws on the Fiqh of fasting designed to provide the reader with explanation for both spiritual and physical significance and uniqueness of this remarkable act of worship. Sheikh Shu`aib clarifies major point on fasting. His focus is relevance of this divine discipline on to the life and living as well as the interpretation of related text on Fasting based on Al-Qur`an and the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (saas). This book serves as a guide and reference on courses on Islamic studies.

Ramadan and Fasting - Book from qss.org - 32p [ Book ]
- by Abu Abdillah Abdel-Kader Kamel Tayebi al-Athari -
Source: QSS Publications, al-Mu'minah Magazine

70 Matters Related to Fasting - by Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
International Islamic Publishing House IIPH (2005) 2nd Ed - Pages 80
Allah has blessed His slaves with certain seasons of goodness, in which hasanat (rewards for good deeds) are multiplied, sayyi'at (bad deeds) are forgiven, people's status is raised and the hearts of the believers turn to their Lord. Those who purify themselves attain success and those who corrupt themselves fail.

One of the greatest acts of worship is fasting, which Allah has made obligatory to his slaves.

As the status of this act of worship is so high, it is essential to learn the Ahkam (rulings) that have to do with the month of fasting, so that the Muslim will know what is obligatory, in order to do it, what is haram, in order to avoid it, and what is permissible, so that he does not need to subject himself to hardship by depriving himself of it.

This book is a good summary of the rulings, etiquettes, and Sunnah of fasting.

Fasting & It's Rulings - By Shaikh Abu Haatim Usaamah Ibn ‘Abdil-Lateef Al-Qoosee [PDF]
Translated and Edited by - Abu Sumayyah Muhammad Khan & Abu Maryam Isma'eel Alarcon
Published on-line by www. al-manhaj. com

The Night Prayer in Ramadhan - by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee [PDF]
Al-Ibaanah Publishing 48 pages softcover, 2006 ISBN 0977752240
A complete translation of the book "Qiyaamu Ramadaan" written by Immam Muhammad Naasir ud Deen Al-Albaanee.
This treatise is in essence an abridged version of one of his other books, Salaat-ut-Tawaaweeh, along with several additional points of benefit and a section on Itikaaf. The introduction also consists of a counter-refutation against those who replied to Al Albaanee's afore -mentioned book on Taraaweeh.
The main core of the book contains a point by point discussion on the Night Prayer in Ramadaan, as well as the benefits and rulings of Itikaaf, slong with their evidences. The Arabic text for all ayaat and ahadeeth have been included in this edition so as to incres the benefit for those readers who wish to memorize the proofs.

Lessons on fasting,taraweeh & zakaat - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen[PDF]
Paperback: 88 Pages - Published: September 2006

Ths book is a compilation of two treatises from Imaam Muhammad bin Saalih al-'Uthaymeen, may Allaah have mercy on him, both on the subject of fasting and Ramadaan. The first book, though small in size, contains numerous beneficial points. Itis divided up into eight sections, which were designed to serve as lessons on distinct topics commonly talked about during the month of Ramadaan.

The second book is a collection of questions and answers on fasting, which were recorded, transcribed and later published in Arabic with the approval of Imaam Ibn 'Uthaymeen. It is helpful as well since it covers and provides answers to many everyday situations that one encounters while fasting.

Both of these treatise can be found on the author's website, along with many more of his valuable works. Additionally, the Arabic text for all Qur'aanic ayaat and Prophetic Ahaadeeth have been included. Both treatises also contain referncing and verifcations for the proofs and evidences found within them, thus making this book a valuable source for reading, studying and referencing.

The Rulings Concerning The Two Eids From The Purified Sunnah - Shaykh 'Ali Hasan 'Ali 'Abdul Hameed al-Halabi
International Islamic Publishing House IIPH - Pages 82
Q&A format on legal rulings concerning the two Eid prayers.
'Eid is not but for ourselves to return to our religion until our last sanctity does return’. Eid is not but for us to become an Ummah in which none other than Muhammad is the leader. Eid is not but for us to prepare our souls for war, wherever these souls may be sacrificed. Eid is not but for our heart to become like stone towards the enemy. Be harsh against your enemy for by Allah, the enemy is obstinate. The Muslims are obligated by a duty from which neither lust nor stagnation diverts them. The Muslims the old, the young, from amongst the creation are the praise worthy ones.

Two Eids and their Significance - Abdul Majeed Ali hassan - [pdf]

Festivals & Celebrations in Islam -- by Muhammad al-Jibaly
Publisher: Al-Kitaab & As-Sunnah Publishing (2005) - Pages: 246

Festivals and celebrations are occasions of joy and happiness. They have their distinctive spirit in all socities and cultures, and are eagerly awaited and heartily welcomed by everyone.

The feeling of excitement associated with these occasions, however, causes people to introduce uncommon, strange or even bizarre practices during them.

Islam regulates the occasions to be celebrated and the methods of celebrating them. It maintains their atmosphere of happiness, while redirecting

This book discusses the two annual Islaamic festivals: Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adhaa as well as the weekly Jumu'ah. It presents the Islaamic guidelines for celebration according to the Quraan and Sunnah, and warns against innovated occasions and un-Islaamic festivals.

In addition to topics that are standard to 'Id celebration, such as the 'Id prayer and khutbah, and 'Id pastimes, this book discusses zakat-ul-fitr, the sacrifice, the blessed days of the month of Thul-Hijjah, and numerous other 'Id-related issues.

The broad and thorough discussions in this book make it an important manual and complete reference on festivals and celebrations in Islam. Indeed, from Allah (swt) we seek help and acceptance.

Praying 'Eid in the Musallaa is the Sunnah (Includes the treatise "Status of the Sunnah in Islaam") - by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee
Publisher: al-Ibaanah - Pages: 48 [Download PDF] [Read]
Imaam al-Albaanee, May Allaah have Mercy on him, says in this book:
“Further more, there is great and profound wisdom behind this Sunnah – the Sunnah of praying in an open area of land. And it is that: The Muslims will have two days of the year where all the people of every city can gather together – whether men, women or children - and turn towards Allaah with their hearts in unity, praying behind one Imaam, making the Takbeer, the Tahleel and supplicating to Allaah sincerely together, as if they were united upon the heart of one man, happy and joyous about the blessing Allaah has bestowed on them. So the Eid will truly be an occasion of celebration for them.”