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| Ruqayyah |
| 01/04/03 at 23:44:45 |
| [slm] If someone you knew had taken shahada and needed some good basic info about Islam like praying, making wudu, etc, what books or websites would you recommend? jazak allahuma khair! [wlm] |
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| UmmZaid |
| 01/06/03 at 02:25:47 |
| [slm] Besides www.jannah.org? www.themodernreligion.com www.cybermuslima.com/shahada.htm Starter Kit: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/ABewley/Starttitl.html |
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| WhatDFish |
| 01/06/03 at 02:51:18 |
| websites!! www.islamworld.net www.islaam.com www.islamway.com these 3 sites you cant do without. |
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| ascetic |
| 01/06/03 at 13:52:30 |
| For Salah, a great book is The Prescribed Prayer Made Simple (by Tajuddin B. Shu`aib) This book is also available online at: http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/pillars/prayer/prescribed/pptoc.html [wlm] |
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| muslimah853 |
| 01/07/03 at 13:44:52 |
| [slm] I actually have a whole list of books, tapes and other resources for new Muslims, and for those interested in learning more about Islam, because I always find that when people take shahada they are frequently unsure of which books to get and what not. I won't post the whole list, but some things which are essential IMO: A good, reliable book of fiqh (how to pray, fast, etc.) I recommend Imam Nawawi's al Maqasid, but there are others. Imam al Ghazali's Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship--nice and simple, gives some insight into the inward elements of ibadah. I know as a new Muslim sometimes the stuff just feels like empty ritual in the beginning. Also in this category go one of my faves, The Book of Assistance, by Imam al Haddad (this is excellent for any Muslim, new or old) Shaykh Hamza Yusuf's Foundations of Islam--it's a set of tapes covering in detail the articles of faith, the five pillars (not the how tos, just what they are and why) the Qur'an, and such. Islam: Religion of Life Abdul Wadud Shalabi 77 Branches of Faith by Imam Bayhaqi There's also a CD which is produced by Rumi Productions, www.rumibookstore.com, which has many of the common du'a, short suras from Duha to Nas, the tashahud, and so forth, recited by a Qari. He repeats each du'a or surah 3 times for ease of learning. This is excellent for new Muslims, children, or anyone wanting to learn these things. I guess that's it for now. |
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| Saffiyah |
| 01/07/03 at 18:50:10 |
| [slm] I have heard of one book..havent bought it yet but it sounds good... The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Understanding Islam by Yahiya Emerick dont be put off by the name ;) Islam: Beliefs and Teachings by Ghulam Sarwar [wlm] |
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| Sabr |
| 01/09/03 at 12:24:13 |
| [slm] "Fundamentals of Tawheed" by Dr. Abu Aminah Bilal Phillips his lecture "the true relgion of God "- highly recommended ..here'd the link .. the bk is free http://thetruereligion.org/truereligion.htm "Lessons for New Muslims "(a collection of 7 bks ) includes: 1. The Noble Qur'an 2. The Muslim Creed Expounded 3. Prayer and Purification 4. Basic Muslim Moral and Manners 5. Zakaah and Fasting 6. An Easy Guide to Hajj, Umrah, & Ziyaarah 7. Some Selected supplications form the Quran Cassette includes procedures on how to perform wudu' and salah. 7 books and audio cassette are enclosed Available at Dar us salam Sis sabr |
| 01/20/03 at 12:38:57 |
| Sabr |
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