Ash-Shafi’i's Risala: Treatise on the Foundations of Islamic Jurisprudence

Imam Shafi on On Legal Knowledge Read Classical – Excerpt Written in the second Islamic century by al-Imam al-Shafi’i (d. 204AH/820AD), the founder of one of the four Sunni schools of law. This important work gives the fundamental principles of Islamic jurisprudence and its influence continues to the present day. During the early years of the spread of Islam, the exponents of Islamic legal doctrine were faced with the problems raised by ruling and administering a diverse and rapidly growing empire. In Medina and Kufa, as well as other cities of early Muslim rule, schools of law had to be developed, but it took the genius of Muhammad b. Idris al-Shafi’i, born in the year 150AH/767AD, to establish the principles by which the various legal doctrines could be synthesised into a coherent system. In the Risala, which laid down the basis for such a synthesis, al-Shafi’i established the overriding authority, next only to the Qur’an, of the Sunnah or example of the Prophet Muhammad as transmitted in the traditions.

Author: Muhammad Bin Idrees Al-Shafaei - Mohammed Bin Idrees Al-Shafai

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/344944

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The Life of Isa ( Jesus ) -peace be upon him- in Light of Islam

The Life of Isa (Jesus) -peace be upon him- in Light of Islam: His personality has impacted the three major religions of this world, namely Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Given the importance of his time on earth, it is critical for mankind to fully understand his pivotal role in shaping history as well as the final days.

Author: Ahmad Musa Jibril

Publisher: http://ahmadjibril.com - Ahmad Jibril Website

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/43031

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The Three Fundamental Principles and the Four Basic Rules

The Three Fundamental Principles and the Four Basic Rules of Islam.

Author: Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahhab

Publisher: Daar Al-Watan

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1333

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Beyond "Mere Christianity," C.S. Lewis and the Betrayal of Christianity

An excellent book discussing the status of Jesus in those verses regarded as the oldest in the Bible.

Author: Brandon Torobov - Branden Trawbouf

Publisher: http://www.dar-alsalam.com - Darussalam Publications Website

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1399

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The Life and the Aqeedah of Muhammad Bin Abdul-Wahhab

The Life and The Aqeedah of Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab: This book is not one with a political agenda. It is meant neither to support nor to critique any contemporary regimes or policies. Indeed, the driving force behind this work is much greater and more important than that. It has to do with, first, the religion of Islam as preached by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) himself and, second, with the honor and rights of an individual Muslim, Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab.

Author: Mahmoud Reda Morad Abu Romaisah

Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Publisher: A website Islamic Library www.islamicbook.ws

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/330820

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Usool Al-Hadeeth

The science of hadeeth terminology and assesment is a particularly difficult field of study. Dr. Bilal Philips has managed in this text to simplify this topic and to make it quite relevant to our times by addressing some of the most challenging questions raised by those who question the validity of hadeeth literature in general.

Author: Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/290637

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