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  • Fundamentals of Islamic Thought: God, Man and the Universe

    In this text Ayatullah Mutahhari discusses Islamic thought on topics such as "Man & Faith", “The Worldview of Tawhid”, “Philosophy” & "Spiritualism" to clarify matters and resolve problems and contradictions as no other system of thought can.
  • Juristic Questions

    These are juristic questions discussed in a clear and firm way. They depend upon the true evidences and follow the straight way. It is enough for them to be a result of a high learned mind and a wonderful pen depending upon the accurate scientific theories so that they are directed easily towards the bright way of rightness and assisted by those accurate theories.
  • Obligations and Prohibitions in Islamic Divine Law

    This book presents the issues the society is confronted with, in a brief and simple language, both in the field of thought and practice.
  • An Introduction To The Rights And Duties Of Women In Islam

    This book addresses issues on the status and standing of women, their social, political, and cultural activities, housewifery, art, freedom, lifestyle, natural and acquired rights, and other issues from Islamic point of view.
  • Commentary on Sermon 80 of Nahjul Balaghah

    An eye opener and intriguing read, this booklet explains and puts into perspective the famous and widely misunderstood sermon given by Amir al-mumineen Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb (as) with regard to the “deficiencies” in woman.
  • The Status of Women in Islam

    This book What is a series of three articles which, based on Quranic statements, claim that the question of the system of rights for women in the home as well as in society should once again be assessed.
  • My journey to Islam

    Experience of discovering Islam.
  • Fatima, The Perfect Role Model

    Fatima, The Perfect Role Model Translated with Additions by Saleem Bhimji For Al-Fath Al-Mubin Publications – www.al-mubin.org **** Fatima, The Perfect Role Model Amongst the fourteen infallibles, it was necessary for one of them to be a woman as if all of them were men, then all of the advice, recommendations and teachings which we see directed towards the women of the community – things such as how to take care of ones’ spouse, how to maintain the home, how to take care of the children, the style and function of the hijab, how to modestly maneuver within society, patience and submission to God in the face of challenges and the hundreds of other teachings would have been mere words which were spoken and simple theological discussion to be studied. It is possible that women of all ages would have said to themselves: “If there was at least one infallible woman from amongst all of these people that God sent for guidance, a woman who knew what we as women go through, how
  • The Virtues of Sayyidah Fatimah (sa)

    A collection of hadith by a Sunni Scholar on the virtues and status of Sayyidah Fatimah (sa), the blessed daughter of Prophet Muhammad (saw).
  • Taqwa (Piety) Advice of Ahl al-Bayt

    Examples of Taqwa (Piety) in the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of Ahl al-Bayt (as)
  • Provisions for the Journey (Mishkat), Volume 2

    The hadith discussed in the text is one of the most comprehensive and rewarding exhortations of the Noble Prophet (S) to one of his most eminent companions by the name of Abu Dharr.
  • Provisions for the Journey (Mishkat), Volume 1

    The hadith discussed in the text is one of the most comprehensive and rewarding exhortations of the Noble Prophet (S) to one of his most eminent companions by the name of Abu Dharr.
  • Forgiveness in Islam

    Forgiveness in Islam There is a beautiful “whispered prayer” known as Munaajat Sha’baniyyah, also referred to as the Munaajat of Imam Ali, peace be upon him. It was recited by him and all of the other Imams and ranks amongst the most sublime of their prayers. Before we delve into the discussion on this beautiful whispered prayer, we must first understand that in Islam, we have various methods of communication and communion with Allah – we have the recitation of the Noble Qur’an, we have the supplication (du’a) and we have the whispered prayer (munaajat). The whispered prayer is different from du’a in that du’a is a general and encompassing term which literally means “to call upon [someone]”. It can be recited in a multiple of ways: from far away or close by, loudly or quietly, from a known person or a stranger – all of these kinds of sounds can be referred to as a du’a. In the Islamic tradition, such an appeal forms an inner connection between the finite and the Infinite –
  • Differences between Islam and Iman

    Differences between Islam and Iman Extracted from the Tafsir of Surah al `Asr [Volume 3]. Written by Ayatullah al- Uzma al-Hajj ash-Shaykh Ya’sub ad-Din Rastgar Juebari Translated (with additions) by Saleem Bhimji *** قَالَتِ الْأَعْرَابُ آمَنَّا قُلْ لَمْ تُؤْمِنُوا وَلَٰكِنْ قُولُوا أَسْلَمْنَا وَلَمَّا يَدْخُلِ الْإِيمَانُ فِي قُلُوبِكُمْ وَإِنْ تُطِيعُوا اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ لَا يَلِتْكُمْ مِنْ أَعْمَالِكُمْ شَيْئًا إِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَحِيمٌ إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِاللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ ثُمَّ لَمْ يَرْتَابُوا وَجَاهَدُوا بِأَمْوَالِهِمْ وَأَنْفُسِهِمْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الصَّادِقُونَ The Desert Arabs (come to you O Muhammad) and say ‘We have true belief!’ Say to them (O Muhammad) that, You are not true believers, rather (say that) you have submitted (to Allah) since true faith has not yet entered into your hearts. However if you were to obey Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad) then nothing would be reduced from your good deeds. Surely
  • Justice of God [Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer] [Islamic Centre, Stanmore, UK]

  • Social behaviour in Islam [Maulana Muhammad Zaki Baqiri] [Jan - Feb 2000] [al-Mahdi Islamic Centre, Toronto, Canada]

  • 8th Ramadhan lecture - Maulana Ijmaal Naqvi

  • Muharram/Safar 1421 [Maulana Abbas Aeliya Saheb] [al-Mahdi Islamic Centre, Toronto, Canada]

  • Mahe Ramadhan Lectures [Hassanain Rajabali] [2000] [Dar-es-Salaam]

  • Ramadhan 1419 [Hassanain Rajabali] [Ja'fari Islamic Centre, Toronto, Canada]