The Declaration of Faith - by Shaikh Saalih al-Fawzaan [Book]

From the author's introduction: ".. The book's discussion concerning the declaration of laa ilaaha illallaah encompasses the following points: its status in the life of a Muslim; its virtues and excellence; its lexical analysis; its pillars; its conditions; its meaning and requirements; when it benefits the one who says it and when it does not; its effects upon the individual and the society."

Taqwiyat-ul-Iman (Strengthening of the Faith) - Shah Ismail Shaheed [PDF] - Complete book (courtesy:islambasics.com )
The author refers to the Quranic verses and Ahadith by interpreting them in a very simple and comprehensible style, and also brings to light the true status of all the unlawful customs and rituals which are commonly practiced in the society and are detrimental to the faith of Tauhid. Tauhid (Oneness of Allah) is the basis of the Islamic religion.

Causes Behind The Increase and Decrease of Eemaan - Shaykh Abdur-Razzaaq al-Abbaad [Book]

The greatest blessing Allaah, the Most High, can bestow upon a person in this world is the blessing of eemaan. It is as the author points out in his introduction the source to all the good in this world and H ereafter However; as the texts unequivocal show and as a simple glance at the various types of people will show, eema an is of levels. It is of degrees and forever fluctuating. This is a matter that a person can witness in himself: when he is a ctive and obedient, he senses a strength of eemaan and when he is falling short of the mark and disobeying Allaah he feels that his eemaan is weak.

Weakness of Faith - Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid [Book]
By Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid
Published by International Islamic Publishing House, IIPH , Paperback 109 Pages
The phenomenon of weak faith has become very widespread among Muslims, and many people complain about the hardness of their hearts. So often we hear the words, “I feel hardness in my heart,” “I do not find any joy in worship,” “I feel that my faith has hit rock bottom,” “Reading Qur’aan does not move me,” “I fall into sin so easily.” The effects of this affliction can be seen in many people, and this problem is the cause of every disaster and adversity.

Stories of the Prophets
Compiled by Imam Imaduddin Abul-Fida Ismail Ibn Kathir
In this book, the stories of the prophets have been compiled from 'Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah' (The Beginning and the End) which is a great work of the famous Muslim exegete and historian Ibn Kathir and has a prominent place in the Islamic literature. The stories of the prophets and all the events in their lives have been supported by the Qur'anic Verses and the Sunnah (traditions) of the Prophet (S). Wherever it was necessary, other sources have also been reported for the sake of historical accounts, but on such places a comparative study has been made to prove the authenticity of the sources. Ibn Kathir has reproduced the views and interpretations of all the great exegetes of the Qur'an of his time. The systemic narratives of the Stories of the Prophets have been written in chronological order which renders a historical style to the book.

Belief In the Angels - Sameh Strauch

No Muslim's faith is complete without believing in angels. That belief in angels is confirmed among the six pillars of faith. As a true believer visualizes the presence of Allah through abstract and material manifestations, he should believe in Allah's angels who are made of light.
In this book, the author provides the evidence substantiating the presence of angels, their obedience to Allah and their compliance with commands regarding their close surveillance of human deeds according to which human beings will be judged on the Day of Resurrection.

Belief in the Angels and Its Effect on the Life of the Ummah - by Shaikh Saalih al-Fawzaan [Book] [PDF]
This is a complete translation of a short treatise called “Al-Eemaan bil-Malaa’ikah wa Atharuhu fee Hayaat-il-Ummah” [Belief in the Angels and its Effect in the Life of the Ummah] written by Shaikh Saalih bin Fawzaan Al-Fawzaan, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars in Saudi Arabia. The source used for this translation was the Arabic version found on the Shaikh’s web site: www.alfuzan.net.

Faith In Predestination (Qada wa Qadar) - Suhaib Hasan - Darus Salam Publications

Belief in predestination (Qada wa Qadar) is an undisputed article of faith in Islam. For some people, this belief leads to contentment and satisfaction, even in the face of hardship and adversity. But for others, it provides justification for their wrongdoing: how often do we hear people arguing that they should not be blamed for their disobedience since it has already be decreed by Allah that they will sin?

The Radiance of Faith A Guide to the Straight Path - by Imam Muwaffaq-ud-Deen Ibn Qudamaah Al-Maqdisee [Book] [PDF]

This book Lumu'at-ul-Itiqaad (Radiance of Faith) is one of the greatest classical and scholarly works concerning the Belief and Creed of a Muslim. It outlines fundamental principles and precepts crucial for every Muslim to have knowledge of. Ibn Qudaamah lists ninety-five points on various topics of the Islamic Aqeedah(Creed). These topics include discussions on Allah's names and Attributes, the condition of mankind on the Days of Judgment, the methodology(minhaj) of the Muslims in regards to obeying the leaders and which understanding to adopt in terms of implementing the Islamic Creed. It is an essential book for every Muslim to have.

The Authentic Creed & The Invalidators of Islam - Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah bin Baz - Publisher: Darussalam Publishers & Distributors (2000)
The most important matter for every Muslim is the correctness of his beliefs. Islam established on the basis of sound creed and it opposes all false superstitions and erroneous systems of belief. Thus, it is essential for every Muslim to make certain that his belief are correct and in accordance with the Quran and authentic Sunnah of the Prophet (S). This small but important book covers all basic information and we hope that readers will recognize the importance of this treaties by Shaikh Ibn Baz. Contents: Belief in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Last Day, & in the Divine Destiny, and Invalidators of Islam.

The Muslims Belief - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen - Preface of Shaykh Abd al Aziz Ibn Baz [Book] - Translated into English by: Dr. Saleh As-Saleh
Abdul Aziz ibn Baaz says "..this book covers the creed of the Sunnites and the mainstream majority of the Muslims in the area of the oneness of Allah, His attributes, the belief in the angels, the books and the messengers, the Day of Judgment, and in the belief in fate and the divine decree. He succeeded in collecting what the seeker of knowledge and every Muslim needs for his belief in Allah, His angels, His scriptures, His messengers, the Day of Judgment, and fate. He included in his treatise useful information related to the Muslim's beliefs that are not readily available in many of the books written on these topics.."

Explaining the Fundamentals of faith - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen
This book discusses the fundamentals of faith, by outlining and detailing the objectives of the Islamic 'Aqeedah. Numerous references are made to the Qur'an and authentic Ahadith, for establishing the sincere intention and worship to Allaah, liberating the mind and thought from the irrational and chaotic losses, establishing peace of mind and sound thinking, safeguarding the intentions, learning to establish a strong Ummah (community), achieving happiness in this life and the hereafter, and more.

The Pillars of Faith - Jaafar Sheikh Idris [Book]
The pillars of Faith, ‘Iman, enumerated in many verses of the Qur’an and saying of the Prophet Muhammad, Peace be upon him, are belief in God, in God’s Angels, his Books, His Messengers, in the Hereafter and in Qadar (Destiny). These are familiar terms; but the non-Muslim reader would be mistaken if he thought that the Islamic concepts designated by them are the same as those of other religions and philosophies. It is hoped tat the Qur’an and the saying of the Prophet, will make this point clear. It will also make clear the fact that the Islamic concept of faith itself is, in many ways, different from the popular Western one. In the West faith is usually contrasted to reason and knowledge. But according to the Qur’am true faith is tat which is based on knowledge and supported by argument. Any belief which is not so based and supported is considered b the Qur’an to be mere caprice and whim which a thinking person must avoid. True faith can therefore be gained trough reflection and the acquisition of knowledge, and not by blind and irrational commitment. A person armed with such an enlightened faith can enter with great confidence into rational discussion with people who do not share his beliefs with the hope of showing them their mistakes and weaknesses and winning them over to truth. If this paper helps to take the reader a stop in the direction it will have achieved its purpose, and all praise is due to God.

Kitaab At-Tawheed Explained - Abdul Wahhab - Sameh Strauch - IIPH - 190pHTML with Frames ]
Detailed translation, explanation and commentary on the subject of tawheed (oneness of God), according to the thought & methodology of Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahab. - [

Taqwiyat-ul-Iman (Strengthening of the Faith) - Shah Ismail Shaheed [pdf complete book]
The author refers to the Quranic verses and Ahadith by interpreting them in a very simple and comprehensible style, and also brings to light the true status of all the unlawful customs and rituals which are commonly practiced in the society and are detrimental to the faith of Tauhid. Tauhid (Oneness of Allah) is the basis of the Islamic religion.

The Fundamentals of Tawheed - 3 Chaps -- by Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
This book presents a detailed explanation of the classical Islamic concept of God's unity as it relates to faith and acts of religious devotion. It also discusses the major areas within which the Islamic Unitarian belief (Tawheed) is either nullified or compromised by idolatrous concepts collectively called the Shirk. The uniqueness of this work lies not only in its thorough treatment of the subject in a fluid and uncomplicated English style but also in its modern presentation of classical theological issues.

The Aqeedah of Tawheed - 59p -- by Shaikh Saalih al-Fawzaan [PDF]

50 Questions And Answers On Islamic Monotheism - Abdul Malik MujahidBook]
Author: Maktaba Darussalam
Publisher: Darussalam Publishers & Distributors (Saudi Arabia)
Pages: 32 Binding: Paperback [

Tawheed First - by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee [PDF]
Excellent work concerning the importance of giving priority to Tawheed, from the Rulings of the Shaykh. Calls for the acceptance of the Oneness of God as the initial and most important step in dawah.

Exemplary Foundations Concerning the Beautiful Names and Attributes of Allaah - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen [PDF]
Excerpts from the exemplary book al-Qawaa’idul-Muthlaa (The Lofty Principles) fee Asmaa‘illaahi Ta’aalaa wa Sifaatihil-’Ulaa.

Tawassul : Its types and Rulings - by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee , Al Hidaayah Publishers [Book]
The people are in great confusion about the matter of Tawassul and its rulings in the religion, and they greatly differ concerning it, some declaring it lawful and others prohibiting it, some going to extremes and other being over-lenient. Also, a large number of the Muslims have been used to saying in their supplications for centuries such things as: ‘O Allah by the right of your Prophet …,’ or by the right of the sacred house… forgive me.’ `O Allah by the right of me Awliyaa and the pious, and so and so, etc.’ Or `O Allah by the honor of the men of Allah to you, and by the honor of those in whose presence we are, and under whose assistance we exist, relief us and the distressed from all distress’… “So what is Tawassul? What are its types? What is the meaning of the Aayaat and the ahaadeeth, which mention it? And what is the correct ruling for it in Islam?”

Readings in the Four Principles of Tawheed of Abdul Wahab - Part 1 to7 - by Shaikh Saalih al-Fawzaan [PDF]
Before you is a small treatise that was written by Shaykhul-Islaam Muhammad Bin Abdul-Wahhaab, rahimahullaah. It follows on from his excellent work “The Three Fundamental Principles”. These “principles” that are expounded by the Shaykh are based in knowledge and recognition of the true Islamic monotheism (tawheed) and its opposite which is to associate partners with Allaah (shirk). The Shaykh mentioned these two great and mighty matters of tawheed and shirk due to their great importance and because many people have deviated regarding them. And the Shaykh has not mentioned these principles from himself or his own thoughts as many of those who have gone astray do. Rather he has taken these principles from the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of the Prophet, salallaahu’alayhi wassallam. So when you come to know and understand these principles, it will be easy for you to gain knowledge and recognition of tawheed, the reason for which Allaah sent His Messengers and revealed His Books, as well as knowledge and recognition of shirk which Allaah has warned against and explained its danger and harm in this world and the Hereafter. This is a very important matter, rather knowledge of it is more obligatory than knowledge of the rulings of the prayer, zakaah, the other forms of worship and the rest of the matters of the world. This is due to the fact that it is the foremost matter and the foundation of the Religion.

The Three Fundamental Principles - Text - Abdul Wahab - al-ibannah - 22 Pages - [PDF]
The Three Fundamental Principles addresses the three questions which the person will be asked in the grave
"The Three Fundamental Principles Of Islaam" by Shaykhul-Islaam Muhammad bin Abdul-Wahhaab (From the back cover): The First Book Of Tawheed that Should be Studied Before you is the Arabic and English text of the book Thalaathatul-Usool (“The Three Fundamental Principles”). We have compiled it in a format that is easy to memorise, study and utilise in inviting to Islaam. It is easily accessible for both young and old. The Noble Scholar 'Ubayd Ibn 'Abdullah Al-Jaabiree, may Allaah preserve him, was asked: "What is the best way for beginners to learn Tawheed"? He replied: "Indeed you have learnt form what has passed, that Tawheed is to single out Allaah in all Worship. The one who intends to study Tawheed with an intricate, good study, then he should begin with: Firstly: Usooluth-Thalaathah (“The Three Fundamental Principles”). Secondly: Kitaabut-Tawheed (“The Book of Tawheed”). Thirdly: Kashfush-Shubuhaat (“Removal of Doubts”). These three books are by the Imaam Muhammad Ibn 'Abdul-Wahhaab, may Allaah’s mercy be upon him. The student should study these books with a scholar from the People of Knowledge, those strong in their Islaamic creed and Belief ('aqeedah)."
[Audio] Explanation of 'The Three Fundamental Principles' - by Brother Abû 'Abdis-Salâm - islaam.net - Part 01 | 02 | 03 | 04| 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09|10

The Rule on Those who Seek Help in Other than Allah - Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Baz - 26p [Book]

This booklet entitled “Establishing the proofs regarding the rule on those who seek help in other than in Allaah or those who believe in soothsayers and fortune-tellers”, by His Eminence, Shaykh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullaah bin baz, consists of three essays:
1. The Regulation governing the seeking of help from the Prophet ().
2. The Regulation governing the seeking of help from jinns and satan and making vows to them.
3. The Regulation regarding worship through certain innovations which are derived from heretical and polytheistic beliefs.

The Beneficial Statement Concerning the Evidence for Tawheed [al-Qawlul-Mufeed fee Adillatit-Tawheed] - troid.org
By Shaykh Muhammad Ibn ’Abdul-Wahhaab Ibn ’Alee al-Yamanee al-Wassaabee al-’Abdilee
Translated by Maaz Qureshi

Aspects of Days of Ignorance - Abdul Wahab - 34p [PDF]
This is a translation of the classical treatise of Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdil-Wahhaab “Masaa’il-ul-Jaahiliyyah” (Aspects of the Days of Ignorance), which is a list of 128 points - each point representing one aspect of belief or practice that the people of the Days of Ignorance were upon, which Islaam came to oppose .

Purchase Aspects of the Days of Ignorance -( Explanation ) - by Shaikh Saalih al-Fawzaan
This book is an explanation of the classical and concise treatise of Imaam Muhammad bin 'Abdil-Wahhaab known as Masaa'il-ul-Jaahiliyyah or "Aspects of the Days of Ignorance." The source treatise consists of 128 aspects that the disbelievers adhered to at the time of the advent of Prophet Muhammad, sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, which he came to oppose them in. the author extracted these aspects from the Qur'aan and Sunnah and summarized them in a short treatise as individual points. The commentator, Shaikh Saalih Al-Fawzaan, has elaborated on each of these 128 points, providing a simple yet comprehensive discussion on all of them in well over 300 pages. This book is excellent for all types of readers in that it covers a wide range of Islamic topics, presenting each subject matter in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.

The Many Shades of Shirk - by Fadlur Rahman Kalim Kashmiri - Dar-us-Salam Publications - 64 Pages - [PDF]
In Islam, Shirk (polytheism) is the grievous sin that can not be forgiven until man turns to Allah in repentance sincerely and ask His pardon. This book deals with shirk thoroughly and highlights its various forms prevelent among the Muslims and non-Muslims. Its aim is to arouse mass awareness against the shirk and invite them to Islamic Monotheism based on the Quran and Sunnah.

The Explanation of the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allaah - [PDF file here - 34 Pages]
Taken from Tayseer al-Kareem ar-Rahmaan, Abdur-Rahmaan Naasir as-Sa`dee's Tafseer

Fiqh-us-Sunnah

By As- Sayyid Saabiq. He wrote the book in Arabic at the request of Imam Hassan al-Banna, the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood (Ikhwan). Every Fiqh ruling in the book goes back to the Qur'an and Sunnah and Sabiq dealt with all four madhahib objectively, with no preferential treatment to any.

About the Author.



Sayyid Sabiq was born in 1915 in the Egyptian village, Istanha. He received his education at Al-Azhar and after his graduation worked as the Director of Mosques and Islamic Education in the Egyptian Islamic Affairs Ministry. He also taught at Al-Azhar, and later moved to Saudi Arabia, where he headed the Shari'a Graduate Studies Department in Um Al-Qura University. After moving back to Egypt, he spent years teaching students in a Mosque in Cairo. Sayyid Sabiq was a noted Islamic activist. After writing Fiqh As-Sunnah, Sabiq spent some time fighting along with the Mujahideen in Palestine in the late 1940's and he later visited most countries in the world and lectured in their mosques. He was the first graduate of Azhar to visit the Soviet Union and check on the conditions of Muslims there.

At-Tahara and As-Salah
Supererogatory Prayer
Hajj And 'Umrah
Funerals And Dhikr

Polygamy In Islam

Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips & Jameelah Jones




'Polygamy is the Muslim practice most frequently and 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 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.


The authors describe all the most important characteristics of marriage in Islam, pointing out that the Western notions of sex equality and romantic premarital ‘love’ are not necessary in Islamic marriage based on piety and the commitment on the part of both parents to win the pleasure of Almighty Allah.'


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.


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Mukhtasar Minhaj Al-Qasidin: Towards The Hereafter

By Ibn Qudamah Al-Maqdisi


This work has taken Important Points and Objectives from The Minhaj Al-Qasidin of Ibn Al-Jawziyy which in tern is a Summary of that Magnus Opus of Imam al-Ghazali The 'Ihya Ulum Ad-Din', however Ibn Al-Jawziyy Compiled the book free from weak or fabricated Hadith. Ibn Jawzi Says " I Have relied only on Authentic an famous narrations, and I deleted from or added to the original book what seems necessary" The Four Chapters of this Book are:


1) Acts of Worship
2) Customs
3) Destructive Flaws
4) Means of Salvation

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In the Remembrance of the Affairs of the Dead and Doomsday

An Authentic Selection from Imam Al-Qurtubi's At-Tadhkirah Fiahwalil-Mawta Wal-Akhirah

Death is not the absolute end. It is just the discontinuation of unity between the body and soul. It is a change from one state to another and a transition from this present life to that of the hereafter

"Allaah takes souls at the time of their death and [the souls] of those that do not die during their sleep. He retains those souls for which He has ordained death, whereas He releases the rest for an appointed term" [TM Qur'an 39:42]

Imam Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Abu Bakr al-Ansari al-Qurtubi, was born in Cordoba, Spain, at the summlt of Its great period of Islamic civilisation. He was an eminent Maliki scholar who specialised in fiqh and Hadith. The breadth and depth of his scholarship are evident in his writings. The most famous of then is his twenty-volume tasfir al Jami' li-ahkam al-Qar'an, Imam al-Qirtubi was a man of great modesty who disdained worldly honours and throughout his life wore the simple gown and cap of the ordinary Muslin. He traveled from Spain to the East and settled in Munya Abi'l-Khusavb. in Upper Egypt. where he died in 671H/ 1273

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