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Some Muslims who are either ignorant or of weak faith still commit many acts which Allah never allowed. Ignorance is not an excuse for doing Muharramät, hence is the importance of such books which deal in detail with many Muharramät that should be consciously learnt and consequently never committed. The author, Sheikh al-Munajjid, has dealt with matters such as calling for help from sheikhs, saints and things other than Allah; worshipping the dead and circumambulating their graves; invoking prophets, using magic and fortune-telling and believing in astrologists and planets, etc. As such, this book of prohibitions in beliefs and worship acts is a must to almost every Muslim, if he/she is really practicing Islam and wants to be safe and free of great sins.

In contrast, this book Islamic Beliefs - A Brief Introduction to the 'Ageedah of the Righteous Salaf, is written in a straightforward style, distilling the knowledge of the scholars and making it accessible to the ordinary Muslim. It touches on the main points of 'ageedah and explains the main features of the path of the Prophet (BPUH) and the early generation, with brief references to the deviant groups in order to show the contrast between the path of the Prophet (BPUH) and the paths of the deviant groups, between light and darkness, guidance and misguidance. The straightforward approach of this book will allow the reader to follow its arguments and develop a clear picture of the proper approach to and interpretation of the Qur'an and Sunnah.

In accordance with the teachings of the Noble Qur'an and the honourable Sunnah, Fasting, Taraaweeh and Zakäh are three acts of worship that every righteous Muslim should perform. The first and third of them are obligatory and the second is supererogatory. This booklet by Muhammad ibn Salih Al-'Uthaymeen shows the wisdom implied in the prescription of these acts and the benefits resulting from their performance. In order to grasp both aspects and make your life much better in this world and in the Hereafter, you are invited and advised to read this booklet over a cup of tea.

There was a time when the notion of Hadith rejection was inconceivable. Sad to say, it is now becoming a widespread phenomenon inNecessity of the Hadith in Islam many countries. The educated and the ignorant, veteran Muslims and reverts, the middle class as well as the elite are falling prey to the misleading ideas projected by the Hadith rejecters through books and other forms of publication. The Internet has, unfortunately, given them a new and effective platform. Emad Hamdeh has taken up the task of replying to these Hadith rejecters with sound and convincing arguments. The Necessity of the Hadith in Islam not only explains the need for the Hadith and the Sunnah at all times, but also presents and refutes the main arguments put forward by Hadith rejecters. Furthermore, Hamdeh has profiled the top few Hadith rejecters and summarised their ideas. This is a well-researched, well-referenced and comprehensive work, which provides useful information to those seeking more knowledge on the subject. It will also sufficiently answer many different questions which come to mind after reading some of the arguments of the Hadith rejecters. Muslims today need to read works such as these to ensure that they are not misled, especially through the Internet. About the author Emad Hamdeh did his B.A. in World History from William Paterson University. He has also achieved an M.A. in Islamic Studies and a graduate certificate in Islamic Chaplaincy from the Hartford Seminary in the US. Hamdeh is currently a PhD candidate at Hartford Seminary.