Ilm Fruits is all about ‘ilm–knowledge. As much as we are, alhamdulillah, a dent in the war against ignorance, a small blip on the radar of learning, we are only students of knowledge. And sometimes, you need a more focused study of a topic to gain a deeper understanding.
As such, listed here are some books. Books that we read, and books that, we hope, will insha’Allah benefit you as they have benefited us. If you have any suggestions for good ilm-based books, email us and let us know so we can add it.
- Al-Quran Al-Kareem, translated by Saheeh International: THE mother of all books, Umm Al-Kitaab. We highly recommend the Saheeh International translation; it’s backed by scholars of ‘ilm, and translated by people knowledgeable in Arabic and English.
- Tafseer ibn Katheer: One of the best tafseer books available in English. While abridged, it contains a lot of good, sound knowledge, and it’s one of the most scholarly types of tafseer (tafseer by the Qur’an and sunnah and companions).
- The Fundamentals of Tawheed (Dr. Bilal Philips): This is a must-have book in the library of every single Muslim; whether he is a student of knowledge or just a regular person. This book outlines very beautifully and comprehensively the fundamentals of our faith; outlining the factors of Tawheed and the different manifestations of Shirk present within our lives.
- Critical Study of Shirk (Yasir Qadhi): This book is an explanation of the famous aqeedah book entitled, ‘Kashf al-Shubuhat’ by Muhammad ibn abd al-Wahhab (may Allah have mercy on him). It is the best book on the topic of shirk that I have come across in English. This book is a step-up from the previous book listed and is a must-have in any library. Very easy to follow.
As-salamaulikum,
Please could you recommend more books!
JazakAllah Khair
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As-salaamu ‘alikum,
I would like to know about,
How to stand after Rukooh KEEPING OUR HAND AS IN THE SALAH (FOLDED ON THE CHWST) OR OUT SIDE SALAH ( UNFOLDED NORMAL )in the salah,
kINDLY REPLY WITH REFERENCE TO SAHEE HADITH
Jazakumullahu khayran.
Thanking you
As-salaamu ‘alikum,
Sorry, I don’t read many books :o)
Br. Fayyaz: You can read all about it in Saheeh Muslim: http://www.msawest.net/islam/fundamentals/hadithsunnah/muslim/004.smt.html#004.0758
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,
Thanks for your delayed reply,
I have gone through it ,
But I could not trace out the query of mine,
Kindly take your time and give me approprate reference for my query,
Jazakumullahu khayran
As-salaamu ‘alikum wa rahmatullah,
It’s right in this hadith: http://www.msawest.net/islam/fundamentals/hadithsunnah/muslim/004.smt.html#004.0759
Also, regarding the placement of hands, shaykh Sa’eed Ragah narrates that the hadith says that the Prophet placed his lands like when he was standing. Does this mean normal standing (i.e. hands down) or standing in salah (hands crossed?) Allahu ‘alam, scholars have taken both opinions; since this issue is NOT a rukn of salah (i.e. that doing it wrong will invalidate your salah), his advice is to keep doing whatever you’re doing. Wallahu ta’ala ‘alam. [Source: Chain of Command class by AlMaghrib]
Salaam ‘ilm seeker,
This page may help you a little further:
http://islam-qa.com/en/ref/2427/hands%20prayer
I personally prefer placing the hands back on the chest after rukoo’ after reading the late (rahimahullah) Sh. Badi’udeen’s book on this subject which has some very strong shari’ and logical evidence. Unfortunately it is in Urdu and I don’t know if it has been trasnlated.
Wassalaam,
Zaki.
As-salaamu ‘alikum,
I am really greatfull to your answer
Jazakumullahu khayran.
Salaam Fayaz,
I think my last post was misdirected and should have been directed to you. Here’s a little more info:
http://www.hoor-al-ayn.com/articles/Fiqh/Placing%20of%20the%20Hands%20after%20Ruku.pdf
As Imam Ahmad said: “this matter is easy” i.e. Those who do it should not castigate those who don’t and vice versa. Sh. Uthaymeen’s stance differed from Sh. Albani’s (may Allaah SWT grant them both firdaus).
Wassalaam,
Zaki.
Dear Fayyaz,
I found in Qatar that some people doing this way I mean keeping his both hand as TAHREEMA after the ruku. But honestly speaking i searched for the hadeeth but could not find any so it is preferable to keep hands unfolded after ruku. If ever I could find any hadees in the support of this act inshahallah I will certainly forward to you.
If I am wrong it is from SATAN LAEEN
Regards,
Faran Imam
Pls let me know the HADEES. ya woh kitab batayen
The following works have been cited in support of placing the hands back on the chect after rukoo’:
Al-Furoo’ by Ibn Muflih, 1/433;
Al-Insaaf by al-Mirdaawi, 2/63;
Sharh Muntaha al-Iraadaat, 1/185;
In Sharh al-Mumti’ by Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, 3/146, the shaykh wrote:
Shaykh al-Uthaymeen (rahimahullah ta’ala) was asked:
What is the position of the hands after getting up from the rukoo’? I have seen people raise their hands and then place them on their chests and other people who raise them and keep them to their sides.
So he replied:
It seems that the Sunnah is to place the right hand on the left forearm, because of the general meaning of the Hadeeth of Sahl ibn Sa’d which was narrated by al-Bukhaaree:
“The people were commanded that a man should put his right hand on his left forearm when praying.”
If you look at the general meaning of this Hadeeth you will note that it says, “When praying” not “when standing.” Thus it will be clear that when standing after rukoo’ it is prescribed to put (the right hand on the left forearm); because when bowing (rukoo’) the hands are placed on the knees, and when prostrating they are placed on the ground, and when sitting they are placed on the thighs. But when standing – which includes standing both before and after rukoo’ – a person should place his right hand on his left forearm.
This is the correct view.
As mentioned, the late muhaddith Shaykh Badee’ al-Deen al-Sindi (rahimahullah ta’ala) wrote a paper specifically on this topic in which he supported the opinion that it is sunnah to place the right hand on the left forearm after standing up from rukoo’: Ziyaadat al-Khushoo’ bi wad’ al-Yumna ‘ala’l-Yusra ba’d al-Rukoo’.” This is a very convincing piece of work and I recommend those interested in this topic to get a copy.
Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Baaz (rahimahullah ta’ala) also wrote a paper on this topic, in which he supported the opinion of putting the hands on the chest after standing up from rukoo’.
Al Albani (rahimahullah ta’ala) labelled this practise as bid’ah and said that they should be put at the side as there is no evidence to suggest otherwise, yet those who say they should be put on the chest have given the hadith of Sahl RA.
@Zaki, @Farhan, @Fayyaz jazakumullahu khayran for the discussion masha’Allah with proof. I would like to now close this issue, for two reasons:
1) The scholars already discussed this issue and reached conclusions. It’s not up to us lay-people to discuss it.
2) This is not something that invalidates your salah if you do it “wrong” or on a different opinion.
So insha’Allah whatever opinion you follow, alhamdulillah, if it’s backed by scholars, you’re good to go.
As-salaamu ‘alikum,
Aalhamdulillah,
I would lik to express my sincere thanks for discussing this issue in such a nice way with proof from authentic sources for such a long time.
Masha Allah
Jazakumullahu khayran.
Fayyazoddin
As-salaamu ‘alikum,
Aalhamdulillah,
I take this opportunity to ask one more query about which I am confused.
After Completing OBLIGATORY SALAH at some mosque Imam raised his arms for reciting Dua /Supplication in a very low voice which is difficult to listen/understand , and all follws and say Amin.
In some mosque Imam recite dua in a very loud voice in the loud speaker.
At few mosques nobody raised their hands and they all recite adkars indiindvidually.
Which one is correct based on Quran and Sunnah.
Jazakumullahu khayran.
Fayyazoddin
Wa’alikium as-salaam wa rahmatullah,
This answer is only going to discuss the “what” of it … not the “how do I tell other people” aspect. That is where the wisdom of da’ees comes in.
Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef spoke about this in the Code of Scholars class. He mentioned that it goes back to intentions. In some cultures, in some places, they take this as part of their salah, without which, their salah is not complete. In this case, it becomes a bid’ah, because it’s related to ‘ibaadah and it’s changing the format of salah; it needs proof, because Allah says: “Whoever does something without our permission will be rejected.” [Ayah]
On the other hand, if a person wants their personal du’a to be accepted, among the best times for this are after the salah; and there is a hadith to this effect.
As for making du’a in a group, Allahu ‘alam, Muhammad Alshareef says there is no proof for doing this; on the other hand, if you at least say “ameen,” and if your ameen is accepted, their du’a will be accepted insha’Allah. So he concludes by saying that he would “at least say ameen, but not raise my hands” if he was put in that position.
Wallahu ta’ala ‘alam.
Dear Fayyaz,
This is yet another confusion prevailing among muslim ummah in India and subcontinent regarding group Dua (Supplication) right after FARD/Z SALAH. In this regard I would like to mention that DUA (Supplication) is an act of IBADAH/T and it is a common knowledge based on QURAN and HADEETH/S that for any IBADAH/T to be accepted by ALLAH SWT three conditions are to be met. 1. The one who is performing IBADAH must be a MUWAHID 2. He must maintain IKHLAS i.e IBADAH has to be performed only for the sake of ALLAH SWT and 3. IBADAH must be carried out as recommended by Prophet Mohammed SAW i.e it must be muttabae sunnat. We can not just pray the way we like to pray. If these three conditions are met then only ibadah will be accepted otherwise it will be rejected no matter who does it. Even if any big name is associated with the worship that falan has done this or falan used to perform this way no matter who so ever. Under this circumstances any one can conclude that SALATEL RAGHAIB and SALATEL GHOUSIA (which are highly appreciated in INDIA and subcontinent) will not be accepted because these salah are not prescribed by our belved Prophet Mohammed SAW. If you further analyse let me give you an another example. Once Abdullah Ibn Mas’ood RA was passing through a masjid he found that some people are sitting in the form of a circle. One among them would say LA’ILAHA ILLALLAH other would follow him and would repeat LA’ILAHA ILLALLAH. They were counting it on stone chips. On seeig this Abdullah Ibn Masood reacted and said and what he said will remain valid till Yaumal Qiyamah and is a last word for those who has invented new things in the act of IBADAH. He said that ” Very recently Prophet Mohammed SAW has passed away his utensils have not been broken yet and you guys have invented BIDA’h.
Now coming back to IJTAMAEE DUA right after FARZ SALAH I repeat FARZ SALAH is not supported by any authentic hadees that means it was not the practice during the time of Prophet Mohammed SAW, Sahaba, Tabe’ee and Taba Tabee’n. so this is an act of BIDDAH. One can supplicate individually but not in group whether loudly or subdued.
As-salaamu ‘alikum,
Aalhamdulillah,
I am greatful for clearing my doubt.
Jazakumullahu khayran Wassalam
Fayyazoddin