Shaykh Muhammad Al-Yaqoubi will inshallah be teaching the book Ash Shifa of Qadi Iyad beginning on the 24th May in Birmingham (see event calender)

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Section 4: The signs of love of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace

Someone who has true love of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, will manifest the following signs.

1) The first sign is that he will emulate him, apply his Sunna, follow his words and deeds, obey his commands and avoid his prohibitions and take on his adab in ease and hardship, joy and despair. Allah testifies to that, “Say: if you love Allah , then follow me and Allah will love you.” (3:31) 2) He will prefer what the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, has laid down as law and encouraged, over his own passions and appetites. Allah said, “Those who were already settled in the abode, and in belief, before they came, love those who have emigrated to them and do not find in their breasts any need for what they have been given and prefer them to themselves even if they themselves are in want.” (59:9)

3) His anger against people will only be for the sake of the pleasure of Allah . Anas ibn Malik said, “The Messenger of Allah said to me, ‘My son, if you can be without any grudge in your heart against anyone in the morning and evening, be like that.’ Then he added, ‘My son, that is part of my Sunna. Whoever gives life to my sunna has loved me and whoever loves me is with me in the Garden.’” (at-Tirmidhi)

Anyone who possesses this particular quality has perfect love for Allah and His Messenger. Anyone slightly lacking in it is imperfect in his love, while not entirely devoid of it. The proof of this is in what the Prophet said about the man who was given the punishment for drinking. A man there cursed him and the Prophet said, “Do not curse him. He loves Allah and His Messenger.” (al-Bayhaqi)

4) Another of the signs of love for the Prophet is to mention him often. Whoever loves something mentions it a lot.

5) Another is great yearning to meet him. Every lover yearns for their beloved.

When the Ash’arite clan came to Madina, they chanted, “Tomorrow we will meet those we love, Muhammad and his Companions!”

6) One of its signs is that as well as mentioning him often, someone who loves him will exalt and respect him when he mentions him and display humility and abasement when he hears his name. Ishaq at-Tujibi said, “Whenever the Companions of the Prophet heard his name after he died, they were humble, their skins trembled and they wept. It was the same with many of the Followers. Some of them act like that out of love and yearning for him, others out of respect and esteem.”

7) Another sign is love for those who love the Prophet and the people of his house and his Companions, both of the Muhajirun and Ansar, for his sake. Such a person will also be hostile to those who hate them and curse them. Whoever loves anyone, loves those he loves.

The Book of Funerals

CHAPTER 5. The superiority of the person whose child dies and he faces the event with patience (hoping for Allâh’s Reward).

640. Narrated Anas ??? ???? ??? : The Prophet ??? ???? ???? ???? said, A Muslim whose three children die before the age of puberty will be granted Paradise by Allâh due to His Mercy for them. (2:340O.B.)

Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq’s lecture which is given at the Al Kawthar Academy will be broadcast live through Paltalk. In order to listen to the lectures you will have to download and install Paltalk Messenger which is a free program, available to download at www.paltalk.com or www.download.com

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An exclusive sample of two chapters from an inspirational new book Bustan al-Muhaditheen, The Garden of the Hadith Scholars, by Imam ‘Abd al-’Aziz Dihlawi, and published by Turath publishing.

This book is a fascinating journey into the lives of the great men who gathered hadith, from the four great Imams and the compilers of the sahih collections, right the way to the compilers of less well-known collections of hadiths of virtue and good character. The two sample chapters contain some details the musnad of Imam Abu Hanifa and the Jami’ of Imam al-Bukhari.

Whether you want a comprehensive book about all the major and less well known hadith scholars, or are researching the lives of the muhaditheen and their collections, or you are simply looking for an inspiring read to spur you on with your studies of the deen, this book is a must-have.

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I have an ebook for you to download which i think you will all like very much. The ebook is a compendium of all the letters written by the beloved and noble Prophet Muhammad that have been translated into English.

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I am very honoured to be able to exclusively present an excerpt of a new translation of the classic work, Jami’ al-Ulum wa’l Hikam by Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, translated by Abdussamad Clarke and soon to be published by Turath Publishing.

Jami’ al-ulum wa’l hikam is a profound commentary of 50 pivotal hadiths the form the foundation of the religion. This excerpt contains the full commentary of the hadith of niyyah (intentions), the basis of all action.

The commentary is replete with supplementary hadiths, Qur’anic ayat, and quotes from early righteous Muslims like Fudayl ibn Iyad, Ibn al-Mubarak, and many more.

Don’t miss the launch of this book on Saturday 7th July, Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ. Guest speakers include Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaquobi, Maulana Akram Nadwi, and Shaykh Abdur Raheem.

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Mufti Muhammad Sajaad has just released a book that explains the significance of Dawah by commenting on 40 Ahadith and provides useful practical guidance for the contemporary Muslim by detailing examples from scholars of Islam.

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The Madrassa has a massive library of some extremely important works and interestingly, many important works from scholars and laymen from the time of Muslim rule in Spain. It is said that when the Catholics were insanely murdering millions of Muslims in that most massive and disturbing of holocausts, the smoke from the burning of books could be seen from Morocco. The Spanish Catholics totally and utterly destroyed all things Muslim and to this very day Spanish education fails to teach the children about 800 years of Muslim life in Spain.

The madrasa has discovered and collected over the years many works that had not been destroyed and is now engaged in translating them to the benefit of the ummah and history. I have been told that some these manuscripts contain diaries of ordinary people at the time of the holocaust and inquisition and their feelings about it, it also paints a fascinating picture of how life was during this period.

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There’s going to be a book launch of a translation of Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali’s phenomenal work “jami al-ulum wa-l hikam” (Compendium of Knowledge and Wisdom) on 7th July, at Friends house, Euston, London. Sheikh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi will be speaking, inshaAllah, as well as Mawlana Mohammad Akram Nadwi and some other ulema from UK’s Dar al-Ulums..

I have to say that the Jami is an exceptional book, if there is only one Islamic book you ever read, make it this one. It is an extraordinary commentary on Nawawi’s Forty Hadith, plus another 10 hadith, and Ibn Rajab carefully unpacks the knowledge contained in each one of them. Absolutely phenomenal.

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At a time in which the Muslims are beset with trials from every periphery and within, comes this heartening book rooted in the commandments of Allah (swt), the Sunnah and the excellent guidance and examples of the Muslims that have come before us.

Don’t Be Sad is an absolute must-read for all people. It is full of practical advice on how to replace sadness with a pragmatic and ultimately satisfying Islamic outlook on life. It exposes to the modern reader how Islam teaches us to deal with the tests and tribulations of this world.

So, take heart and hold firmly onto the rope of Allah (swt).

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Virtues of Jerusalem is a much awaited book detailing the sacredness of Jerusalem in Islamic history, theology and future prophesies. Classical sources have been used to present a wide range of information which explains why past and present Muslims revere this blessed city.

The city of al-Quds (Jerusalem) houses one of the holiest sites of Islam, the Al-Haram al-Sharif (al-Aqsa Sanctuary). The precincts of al-Aqsa have been used throughout the centuries as a place for worship, residence and meditation by many Prophets and their followers.

Many Quranic verses and the narrations of the Prophet Muhammad [saas] mention this sacred and blessed land. Al-Aqsa is also the site from which the Prophet Muhammad [saas] undertook his miraculous night journey to the heavens (al-Miraj). Al-Aqsa is the first qiblah (direction of prayer), the second house of worship built on earth and the only Masjid besides Ka’aba mentioned by name in the Holy Quran.

This book is essential reading for all Muslims and for all those who seek a better understanding of the struggle over Jerusalem today.

Virtues of Jerusalem: An Islamic Perspective provides:

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clarifies the Muslim attachment to Jerusalem

explains the position of Jerusalem at the end-of-time as prophesied in Islam

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