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New 1998 reprint! This important book covers an area about which most people have very little knowledge but which is, at the same time, of vital interest to all human beings. It outlines what happens to the human soul from the moment of death until the arrival of the Day of Judgment. It describes the death process itself, the exact relationship of the soul to the body, the states of the soul after it leaves this world, and the nature of the ongoing relationship between the dead and those who are still alive. Layla Mabrouk, an eminent, contemporary, Egyptian scholar has skillfully abridged a classic work by the great medieval scholar, Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya who was a leading student of Ibn Taymiyya

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This book is an authoritative source on a matter of central importance to everyone: the events of Akhir al-zaman, the final period of this world's history. The work is by Ibn Kathir, an eminent Muslim scholar, and is based entirely upon authentic texts. In many Ahadith, or Traditions, the Blessed Prophet Muhammad (S) described the condition in which people would live in those times. Some of the developments foretold by the Prophet (S) have already come to pass, such as the construction of high-rise buildings in the Middle East, also the frequent break-up of family ties and the almost universal presence of usury. Numerous Ahadith of the Prophet (S) describe such matters as the Dajjal or Antichrist and other temptations and disasters to which mankind will be subjected to as the disintegration of the natural order of things accelerates. The Last Days are also marked by supernatural apparitions which will manifest on an awesome scale the power of Allah Almighty. For Muslims there can be no more urgent or momentous questions to confront than these. For non-Muslims seeking knowledge about the Islamic perspective, this book presents material of vital importance in a clear English translation. The author of this book was one of the leading scholars of the 8th century of Islam (the 14th of the Christian era). Born in Busra, Syria, around the turn of that century, Isma'il Abu'I-Fadl `'Umar Ibn Kathir was educated chiefly in Damascus, initially specializing in the study of Hadith. He ...read more

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ABOUT THE BOOK: The Interpretation of Dreams has always provoked interest in all societies, even in secular ones like ours. From the dreams of the Prophet Joseph and Nebuchanezzer down through the ages to our own time there has been no community which has not regarded dreams as messages to be decoded so that their meaning can be understood and benefited from in the spiritual as well as the temporal domains. Islamic society is no exception to this rule and dreams have always constituted one of the elements which Muslims have used to regulate their lives. Indeed Islam has incorporated this in the practise of Istikhara, or "Seeking the best path to take," which includes the believer hoping to see a response to his request for guidance in a dream. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: The Interpretation of Dreams attributed to Ibn Sirin, one of the Followers or second generation of Muslims, a famous dream interpreter and traditionist, is a book of Muslim dream interpretation whose present day relevance is proved by its continued popularity. All of us dream and most of us occasionally wonder what our dreams mean. The key to understanding may well be found within these pages.

Drawing on the soundest of sources - the Qur'an and the narrations of the Prophet Muhammad, May Allah bless him and grant him peace. The Egyptian scholar Mustafa Ashour has compiled a much-needed book that avoids the pitfalls of incredulity and superstition and presents a balanced clear-cut description of the jinn, their properties and domain. This book is indispensable to all those who seek a sound Islam, of which belief in the Unseen is an integral part. And, not least, it provides clear guidance on protecting oneself from any dangers that might be incurred from the realm of the Unseen through wrong action or malicious intent.

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By Imam Ibn Katheer Annotated by Abu Muhammed Issaam Ibn Mar'ie Utilizing the Qur'an and authentic Ahadith (sayings of the Prophet, pbuh), this little book summarizes much of what is classically known about the Dajjal.

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Book Description In Even Angels Ask A Journey to Islam in America, the author attempting to share the American convert's experience of discovering Islam. During his fifteen years of being a university professor on college campuses across the United States, he has met many young Americans of Muslim heritage who avoid or even reject Islam, being unable to reconcile their inherited faith with their acquired Western outlook. One of the principle assumptions behind this book is that even though the American culture has alienated these young people from the faith of their parents, they will be able to relate to what other Americans, of non-Muslim origin, have discovered in Islam. Talking with converts, like himself Dr. Lang found a shared common experience that approximates a characteristic path to the faith. This book takes the reader along this path by discussing conflicts between faith and reason, difficulties associated with the decision to convert to Islam, obstructions to conversion erected by Muslims themselves, the indispensable experience of Islamic rituals, extremism within the Muslim community, and what the future may hold for American Muslims. This is the second of the author's published works on his outlook on Islam. His previous book, Struggling to Surrender, is also available. About the Author Dr. Jeffrey Lang is currently an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kansas. He converted to Islam in the early 1980s.

The Qur'an and the sunnah of the prophet(PBUH)inform us time and agin that the final hour is close, without mentioning its oppointed time. As for the knowledge of the time of the hours, it has not been given to any angel or prophet,. Nobody besides Allah knows when the final hours is. However certain sings and events are going to take place prior to the coming of the final hour, so that muslims will take precaution against its trails and tribulations and be prepared for its coming.

Throughout history man has always had a strong attraction for the occult and supernatural. In the past, high priests, mediums, shamans, secret societies, cults and religions were always there to satisfy this thirst. With the birth of industrialization and the evolution of modern science, there arose in the West an era of skepticism which relegated the occult to the realm of fairy tales and fiction. However, from time to time there have been upsurges of spiritualism. In the past two decades countless gurus, maharajis, swamis, peers and representatives of Christian and Islamic cults have plied their wares among the present, impressionable generation of Westerners. During the last twenty years, in particular, the spiritualist wave has reached an unprecedented height. In response, the movie industry has enthusiastically churned out a series of films about ghosts and demonic possession: The Exorcist, Rosemary's Baby, Possessed, Poltergeist, Ghost Busters, etc. Publishing houses have also printed a plethora of books on this subject. The basis for many of these movie scripts and novels has been extracted from a long tradition of Christian influenced literature on the occult. Belief in the spirit-world and diabolical possession of human beings has continued virtually unchallenged since the earliest of times in the East, especially in the Muslim world. Consequently, there has been very little recent literature written and published, especially of research caliber, in the Muslim world...read more

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Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reported that the Messenger of Allah said, "The Mahdi will be of my stock and will have a broad forehead and a hooked nose. He will fill the earth with equity and justice as it was pre viously filled with oppression and tyranny, and he will rule for seven years." (Abu Dawud) Part of Allah's justice and wisdom is that near the end of time He will send a man to restore justice in the earth and to confront the Dajjal. This will be the Mahdi. One aspect of Allah's bounty is that before the Mahdi appears there will appear certain clear signs. He will have certain traits and unique characteristics which do not exist in anyone else. True Muslims will recognise them and not be deceived by false claimants. This book presents the evidence in the Qur'an and the Sunna for the truth of the Mahdi and mentions the signs which will precede him.

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In the Name of God, the Most Beneficent andMerciful BEWARE God alone is worthy of all Praise, Who sent down death upon the greatest oppressors and the mightiest of men and wrigged their necks; and broke the backs of the greatest kings; and extinguished the hopes, the aspirations of the possessors of enormous hordes and treasures by putting an end to their lives. Everyone of these persons demurred even at a hint of death, but when the promise of the Almighty (the time of death).

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YA'JUJ AND MA'JUJ (GOG AND MAGOG) Among the terrible signs of the world's final days, according to the Holy Qur'an, is the appearance of Ya'juj and Ma'juj. The same event was also mentioned by the Prophet Muhammad. peace and blessings be upon him, as one of ten tribulations proceeding the Last Hour(Hadith related by Imams Muslim and Abu Da'ud). These people, known in the Bible as Gog and Magog, represent a destructive force which Allah in his Mercy has held in check over the ages since the time of Dhu'I-Qarnayn: see Sura 18, al-Kahf, 92-9. Belief in their re-emergence into the world is an article of faith for Muslims, for the Holy Qur'an warns us. " Whoever works any act of Righteousness and has Faith-his endeavour will not be rejected: We shall record it in his favour. But there is a ban on any population which We have destroyed: that they shall not return. Until the Gog and Magog (people) are let through the barrier, and they swiftly swarm from every hill". (Sura 21, al-Anbiya', 94-6; Yusuf Ali translation) This is this the first work to be published in English specifically concerning Ya'juj and Ma'juj. Carefully researched, it includes all the information on these creatures to be gleaned from authentic sources: their history, their whereabouts, their immense numbers, their way of life, and their ultimate destiny. This is an important book to read, and to ponder.

How can our bodies be recreated after they have dissolved into dust? How is it possible for the whole human race to be raised up simultaneously on the day of resurrection? How can the reckoning be carried out on all of Allah’s creatures at the same time?” In this sequel to her well-known book The Soul’s Journey after Death, Layla Mabrouk addresses and answers these and many other questions concerning the events of the last day. Using many examples from the Qur’an and Hadith she vividly brings home to the reader the overwhelming reality of what will inevitably confront every human being on the day of Judgement “about which there is no doubt”. She covers every part of it, including the Rising from the Dead, the presentation of the books the setting up of the balance, the crossing of the bridge over the fire, the arrival at the Basin of the Prophet and the Entry in to the Garden or Hellfire. All this is interwoven with well-chosen anecdotes and analogies so that is urgent relevance to the lives of all who read it immediately apparent.

This Book will help you to overcome all your worries, and begin a new chapter in your life. Then you will be free to think clearly, act decisively and feel at peace with yourself and others. Just read through the book and listen to the CD, following the instructions carefully, for three o six weeks in total. The Jinn are not very strong, they only take a grip when you show weakness in faith or religious duties, once you take command of your faith, and follow it properly, they can never affect you. May Almighty Allah, the Creator and sustainer of the Universe, guide you and protect you from haram, so that you find confidence and protection and become as good example to others. Chapter 1/ Jinn: a reality, not an illusion. Chapter 2/ Exorcism; a cure for sorcery. Chapter 3/ Satan's attacks on the Prophets (S). Chapter 4/ Satan's relations with mankind. Chapter 5/ Satan's infiltration in corrupting hearts. Chapter 6/ Man's protection against Satan.

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This is a benefical book which covers some of the most important aspects regarding the end of times. Th etopic include 'about the hour', 'the trials', 'Dajjal', 'the resurrestion', and many other topics. Translated by Faisal Shafiq

Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips translates Ibn Taymeeyah's Essay on the Jinn (demons). Having acquired a doctorate on Exorcism in Islam from the University of Wales, Bilal Philips was just the man to translate such an important book that will be of interest to many. The significance of this translation lies in the fact that it is the first book available in English exclusively on the topic of spirit-possession and exorcism in Islam.

The Day of Judgment in sure to came, but when it will be, it is a matter know only to Allah the Great. But the Prophet Muhammad(saw) has told us about some signs the indicate that the day is coming nearer and nearer. Such signs are of three types: the first type of the signshave already come to pass. The soecond type of Signs are those that appear gradully with the passage of time. The Third type is of the signs that appear just very near to the Day- these are called the Greater Signs of the Day. In this book we have dealth with the first two types of the signs that are know to be the smaller signs of the day.

THE INHABITANTS OF HELL By Shaykh Muhammad Mitwalli Al-Sha'rawi Dar al-Taqwa is pleased to present the latest in its series of translations of works by a great and much-loved Egyptian scholar and teacher, the late Shaykh Muhammad Mitwalli Al-Sha'rawi. Like,all his writings, The Inhabitants of Hell is based firmly on the foundations of Qur'anic verses and authenticated Hadiths. In this materialistic age, a large proportion of mankind have ceased to believe in any form of afterlife. Many of those who do believe in life after death cling to vague concepts that have little influence on their thoughts or actions in this life, being devoid of any true sense Divine Justice or of cause and effect. Hence an authoritative account of the Akhira (Afterlife) based on the Qur'anic teachings is needed today more than ever. In The Inhabitants of hell the author explains the workings of Divine Justice and human accountability, which kinds of behaviour earn us Divine punishment, and which earn reward. Shaykh al-Sha'rawi compellingly shows that the eternal destiny awaiting every human being, in the grave and after resurrection, is the fruit and the embodiment of his or her own actions, intentions and beliefs in this fleeting world.

Writing about Paradise is of great importance in view of its significance in the belief of a Muslim. This belief makes him eligible for enjoyment of the bliss and the happiness of the Hereafter. It is not a belief that is limited to the life of this finite and ephemeral world only as compared to the everlasting Hereafter. Rather, it is a great creed that links the life of man in this world to that of the Hetreafter so that his vision will not be restricted to this world alone but extends to the Hereafter. Belief in Paradise is one of the fundamentals of faith. The Messengers of Allah, blessings and peace of Allah be upon him, was asked about faith and he answered, " Faith is to believe in Allah, in His Angels, in His Books, In his Messengers and in the Last Day; and to believe in pre-decree, its good and bad."

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: SHEIKH ABDUL HAMID KISHK is one of the foremost Muslim scholars in the world today. He is well known for his books and eloquent speeches. He has been the source of spiritual nourishment and inspiration for millions of people throughout the world. Sheikh Kishk is also a traditional academic of high repute. For many years he taught at Al-Azhar University amongst other places. ABOUT THE BOOK: THE WORLD OF ANGELS is an example of traditional learning and its translation fills a much needed gap in aqida (beliefs) literature in the English speaking world. Basing himself exclusively on the Quran and Hadith, Sheikh Kishk deals with every aspect of the angelic world. He goes from discussing the creation, form and nature of the angels to enumerating their many different types and also explains their role in exjstence and the character of their interaction with the human race. An in depth understanding of the nature and activity of the angels is essential for the people of today, particularly in the face of the onslaught of scientific materialism which has done so much to weaken the bases of belief in this time. This book should help a great deal towards this end.

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This work reminds the reader, both Muslim and non-Muslim, that the main and the only lasting part of reality is in the Unseen. It demonstrates how one's behaviour in this world will determine one's destiny in the Hereafter. It shows above all, however, that by the mercy and generosity of Allah this world and the Next World are inextricably linked and that part of the reward for living in tune with oneself and reality is a taste of the Garden before death. The author makes it clear that the art of living and dying is a science known to the Muslims and offered here to the non-Muslims.