New Islamic Publications on Amazon for Ramadan 1443 (2022)

Here is a list of four of the latest Islamic publications, best-selling new releases on Amazon, that you should get for Ramadan 1443 (2022), in shaa’ Allah.

1. NEW (April 11, 2022): Fatāwā Ramadān – Questions and Answers: Compiled from the works of Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hādi al-Wādi’ī

This is the latest work from Ustaadh Mustafa George (may Allah bless and reward him), a compilation of over 160 fatāwā (verdicts) related to fasting and Ramaḍān, including:

  • General Q&A on Fasting
  • Night prayers
  • Women’s issues
  • al-I’tikāf (seclusion in the masjid)
  • Zakāt al-Fitr (charity)
  • ‘Eīd Prayer

These verdicts were compiled from various written and audio content from Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hādi al-Wādi’ī (may Allah have Mercy on him), and each verdict is supported with numerous proofs from the Qur’ān and the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (may the Peace and Blessings of Allāh be upon him).  May Allāh bless him and grant him a very high place in Paradise for his tremendous contributions to Islamic knowledge.

On Amazon (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1513694537/?tag=144205-20

2. Ramadhaan Lessons from the Noble Quran and Authentic Sunnah, Volume 5 (1443)

This is the official workbook for the live daily classes at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) (local and online all around the world, FREE!). Two classes are broadcast every day throughout the month of Ramadan, one on Tafseer (explanation) of Soorah Ghaafir, the other on related hadeeth narrations. Get the workbook from Amazon and then follow the free daily classes all month, in shaa’ Allah.[This book was recently featured here.] Continue reading

Nine Advices as relates the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic [Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez Aal Shaykh]

In the Name of Allah, al-Raḥmān al-Raḥīm…

In these days the world is witnessing the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) and is utilizing its collective abilities and potentialities to limit its spread and to mitigate the outcome as relates its health, economic, and societal impact. This matter requires that the scholars and students of knowledge assume their roles in clarifying the legislated methodology of dealing with this new epidemic or other contagious pestilence and illnesses, and in explaining the religious rulings of precautionary measures and protective protocols taken by competent authorities such as: suspending work and schooling; curfews and travel bans; the enforcement of social distancing, nose and mouth covering, and quarantine and home isolation for those who have it; as well as other precautionary and protective measures to safeguard human life.

It is known that Allah legislated the religion of Islam to be the methodology of human living so that they may operate in accordance to its laws and teachings. So there is no matter in life and no newly occurring problem except that it has a ruling in Islam. Allah (the Exalted and Most High) said:

“We have neglected nothing in the Book.” [al An’aam: 38]

From such measures and protocols that are legislated in our monotheistic religion that are befitting to utilize at the onset and spread of pestilence and contagious diseases—such as the novel coronavirus—are as follows:

1.) The ban from entering or exiting localities afflicted with pestilence & illnesses.

On the authority of ‘Abd al-Raḥmaan bin ‘Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: I heard Allah’s Messenger (may Allah raise his rank and grant him peace) say: Continue reading