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Hadith of the week
Imam al-Baqir (a) said, "Maintaining the deed is more difficult than performing it." It was asked, "What is maintaining the deed?" He replied: "A man may perform an act of kindness or spends an expenditure purely for the sake of Allah, with no partners. It is then recorded for him in secret (as a sincere deed). Then he mentions it (to others), so it is erased and rewritten as a public deed. Then he mentions it again, and it is erased once more and rewritten as showing off (riya’).
(Al-Kafi by Shaykh al-Kulayni)
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The Islamic Library — First Edition
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Often people ask: “Where do I start? Which book should I read to begin my Islamic journey?” Whether someone is a revert, just beginning their journey, or already a student of knowledge, the path often feels overwhelming. The First Edition of this book was written to make that path clear. It’s set up like a roadmap starting from the basics of Creed & Beliefs, then moving through Islamic law, Qur'anic sciences, tafsir, hadith, history, theology, philosophy, ethics, and even mysticism. The table of contents is interactive, every book comes with a short description so you know exactly what it covers, and links are provided so you can start reading right away. With this you can now begin your book reading journey, knowing exactly where to start and where to go next Insha'Allah.
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KARBALĀ: Between Secrets and Lights
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For centuries, the tragedy of Karbala has been clouded by distortion and controversy. Some have glorified the killers of Husayn (a), others have blamed the Imam himself, while many have claimed that it was the Shia who betrayed and murdered him. This book presents a deep Historical & Theological study of Karbala using only objective and reliable sources, and addressing a plethora of questions and revealing the true significance of the event. It examines who wrote to al-Husayn (a), who was responsible for his killing, and explains with reason and clarity every action and decision Imam al-Husayn (a) took. It further exposes Yazid, how corruptfully he rose to power, his direct role in the tragedy and its aftermath. And fInally, this book addresses theological questions like did al-Husayn (a) act differently from the other Imams, was his stand an act of suicide, or was it a divinely guided movement that safeguarded the very essence of Islam.
This three-part series explores the famous report of Hadith al-Tayr, a narration recorded by both Sunni and Shia traditions, yet whose profound implications have led to its systematic neglect by the majority of Muslims. In Part I, we examine its full context, history and how the many Sunni scholars attempted to weaken, deny, or tamper with the report. Part II contemplates its content and what this Hadith reveals about station of Imam Ali (ع). Part III refutes the major objections about its authenticity, and compiles over thirty independent chains and numerous companions who narrated it, establishing its definitive Tawatur.
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This two-part series aims to prove the concept of Imamah in the Qur’an, both in principle and in specific designation. Part I outlines the Qur’anic themes of divine authority, guidance, wajib obidience, and love for the Ahl al-Bayt (ع). Part II focuses on the verses revealed about Imam Ali (ع), such as Ayat al-Wilayah, Ayat al-Mubahila, and others that highlight his divine appointment and unique station.
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