Path to the Garden : Foundational Knowledge for Believing Women & Men,
*[A5] Paperback - 113 pages, Volume 1, New,
by Shaykha Ruqayya bint Ibrahim Niass,
Published by Fayda Books, USA.
Description :
This work is an exposition of Islamic primary knowledge that is comprised of fiqh, nasiha and spirituality. It was written by one of Islams' luminaries, Shaykha Ruqayya bint Ibrahim Niass. She is living proof of the possibility that women can attain all of the spiritual stations, with the exception of Prophethood.
This book [Volume 1] contains 2 Books, and they are :
*** [I]. Simplification of Primary Education for African Children,
*** [II]. Motherly Advice for the Muslim Girl, Concerning Religious & Worldly Life.
When Sahib al-Fayda Shaykh al-Islam al-Hajj Ibrahim Niass read over this book he offered his heartfelt compliments.
Table of Contents :
---Preface,
---Introduction.
Book [I] : Simplication of Primary Islamic Education for African Children.
---Lesson [1]. The Holy Qur'an,
---Lesson [2]. Allah is my Lord, and Muhammad, salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, is my Prophet,
---Lesson [3]. What are the first responsibilities of Muslim boys and girls?
---Lesson [4]. Sayyadina Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace,
---Lesson [5]. His Upbringing, may Allah bless him and grant him peace,
---Lesson [6]. His Ancestry, may Allah bless him and grant him peace,
---Lesson [7]. His Children, may Allah bless him and grant him peace,
---Lesson [8]. His Wives, may Allah bless him and grant him peace,
---Lesson [9]. His Successors (Khulafa), may Allah be pleased with them,
---Lesson [10]. The Migration,
---Lesson [11]. The Book of Allah Almighty,
---Lesson [12]. The Neccessity of Learning and the Love of One's Homeland,
---Lesson [13]. The Revelation of the Qur'an,
---Lesson [14]. Islam and the Ka'aba,
---Lesson [15]. Concerning Ritual Purity,
---Lesson [16]. The Five Pillars of Islam,
---Lesson [17]. The Ritual Prayer (Salat) and the Alms (Zakat),
---Lesson [18]. The Obligation of Fasting (Sawm) and Pilgrimage (Hajj),
---Lesson [19]. Concerning Belief (Iman) and Spiritual Excellence (Insan),
---Lesson [20]. On Ritual Purity (Tahara) and the Types of Water,
---Lesson [21]. Ritual Purification (Wudu'),
---Lesson [22]. What Nullifies Wudu',
---Lesson [23]. Dry Ablution (Tayammum),
---Lesson [24]. Major Purification, Bath (Ghusl),
---Lesson [25]. The Ritual Prayer (Salat),
---Lesson [26]. The Obligatory Elements (Fara'id) and stressed Recommendations (Sunnan) of the Salat,
---Lesson [27]. The Wording of the Tashahud,
---Lesson [28]. The Wording of the Qunut Du'a,
---Lesson [29]. The Disliked and the Offensive Acts (Makruh) during the Salat,
---Lesson [30]. Acts which Nullify the Salat,
---Lesson [31]. The Specific Times when it is Disliked to Pray,
---Lesson [32]. The Prayers that are stressed highly (Sunna Mu'akkada),
---Lesson [33]. The Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah),
---Lesson [34]. Etiquettes of Jumu'ah and valid excuses to miss it,
---Lesson [35]. What is Disliked and Prohibited during Jumu'ah,
---Lesson [36]. Items from which Alms (Zakat) is due,
---Lesson [37]. Zakat al-Fitr,
---Lesson [38]. On Fasting (Sawm),
---Lesson [39]. The Stressed Recommendations (Sunnan) of Fasting,
---Lesson [40]. The Pilgrimage (Hajj),
---Lesson [41]. Rules pertaining to errors during Hajj,
---Lesson [42]. The Necessity of Visiting the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.
Book [II] : Motherly Advice to Muslim Girls Concerning Religious and Worldly Life,
---Introduction,
---First Advice,
---Second Advice,
---Third Advice,
---Fourth Advice,
---Fifth Advice,
---Sixth Advice,
---Seventh Advice,
---Eighth Advice,
---Ninth Advice,
---Tenth Advice,
---Eleventh Advice,
---Twelfth & Final Advice,
---Conclusion.
* Dimensions : 20.3 x 12.3cm.
