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This work deals with the closely-related topics of patience and gratitude. As is shown in the book, patience and gratitude are two sides of the same coin, closely-related attitudes which the Muslim should seek to foster in every aspect of his or her life. This kind of spiritual advice is something...

Various books on Usool al-Fiqh are available in English, however after reviewing them, it becomes clear that most are written for academic purposes rather than for the normal reader. In this regard, this book stands out. It was written in a clear simple style understandable to the average reader. The...

We have written here the biographies of the Mothers of the Believers, who were favored by Allah more than all other women. Allah wanted them to be a living example of faith, piety, knowledge, wisdom, and noble morals and indeed they truly were. Furthermore, owing to their intimate association with...

The blessed month of Ramadan holds a very special place in the heart of every Muslim, and is eagerly anticipated by one and all. While most people are aware of the abundant blessings, special mercies and tremendous rewards that are on offer in this auspicious period, not all manage to capitalize on...

Bear in mind that what you view in this world is either good or bad, clear or vague, a lust followed by sorrow or sins followed by gloom. Therefore, you have to reject a perishable joy or lust, a binding condemnity, an inevitable sorrow, and a grievous affliction. Judge yourself before being judged...

The Forty Hadeeth Nawawi is a compilation of forty Ahadeeth by Imam Nawawi, most of which are from the Sahih's of Al-Bukhari and Muslim. This collection of Ahadeeth has been particularly valued over the centuries because it is a distillation, by one of the most eminent and revered authorities in Islamic...

Several parables and examples have been utilised in the Qur'an which cannot be comprehended except by those who have knowledge. These examples have been expressed by drawing similarities between one thing and another in relation to the ruling, and by closing the gaps between abstracted mental ideas...

The Qur’an and Ahadith are filled with detailed information of what will come to pass on that great Day. This book deals with what has been mentioned with regards to the Blowing of the Horn, and the end of life in the heavens and on earth. It then takes one through the terrors and ordeals...

Nothing is more important to the believer than attaining admittance to Paradise and avoiding the Hellfire. This will be the fruits of his/her deeds in this life. These issues, which are matters of the unseen, are major issues of Faith. In this book, all the matters pertaining to its Description, Delights,...

The pages of our Islamic history and heritage are filled with the lives of men and women whose influence on our history can only be retold by history itself. They served as beacons of light, illuminating the path set by this Ummah's Messenger (S), and yet they were the heroes who protected this very...

The formal assessment process can be a daunting experience for parents of children newly diagnosed with autism. By using highly technical language and focusing on “deficit performance,” assessments can often overwhelm and dishearten parents. In addition, autism and medical professionals rarely...

Adulthood is more than just a chronological state. Adulthood represents a time in one’s life where there are increased levels of independence, choice, responsibility, and personal control. Adulthood is the defining period of one’s life and, while we may look back fondly on our childhood, it is...

The concept of Comprehensive Primary Health Care focuses on health system efforts to improve equity in health care access, community empowerment, participation of marginalized groups, and actions on the social determinants of health. Despite its existence since the late 1970s very few studies have...

The Los Angeles Angels and the "new" Washington Senators ushered in baseball's expansion in 1960, followed quickly by the Houston Colt .45s and the New York Mets. By 1998, ten additional franchises had been awarded with the Kansas City Royals, Seattle Pilots, Toronto Blue Jays, and Tampa...