Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood
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Arranged in an encyclopedic style, this work provides a concise description of various terms in Islam.
Facing death is a highly traumatic business, both for those who are dying, and for those who are caring for them. There are so many fears, so many questions, so many worries about coping after the death has taken place. This book is written primarily for those who have lost loved ones and are struggling with bereavement and coming to terms with that loss. Muslims accept the existence of life after death as a part of their faith. When faced with the fact of death, ...
This is a unique collection, gleaned from the Qur’an, of all the promises, full of blessings and grace, and boundless compassionate love, made directly to us by Allah. The texts are accompanied by photographs of natural beauty and holy places that add to our sense of thankfulness and wonder. May those who accept and believe in the promises be blessed with an uprush of joy and overwhelming gratitude, drawing them closer in love to the creator, the compassionate, ...
Islam teaches that marriage is ‘half of religion’ because it fulfils so many basic needs of individuals and of society, it is the cornerstone upon which the whole Muslim life is built. Modern life brings strains and pressures which can upset even the most compatible relationship. This means that nowadays, to protect the spirit of cooperation and happiness which is the sign of the true Islamic marriage, careful thought needs to be given to the mechanisms which ...
This book examines the social aspects of Islam, clearly outlining the aims and duties of every Muslim in respect of vital issues in Islamic life and conduct. Reference is made in each chapter to the relevant passages of the Qur'an and Hadith. The subjects dealt with include human rights, the sanctity of life, women's rights, the duties of the Muslim in the workplace, the family, sexual relationships, alcohol, drugs, crime and punishments, green issues and the ...
A complete guide to prayers as taught by the Prophet Muhammad. This book presents before the reader a comprehensive overview of the teachings about prayer, and the particular practice and recommendations of the Blessed Messenger of Allah. An indispensable guide to the content and practice of Muslim prayer, based on a comprehensive study of all the authentic Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad as presented in the collection of Bukhari, Abu Dawud and Muslim. It ...
The motivation for writing this work-book partly arose from the distance-learning courses started by the Association of Muslim Researchers in 1996. These excellent courses provide Course-Tutors to guide and provide support to students through the course.