The Reformation of the Beliefs & Practices
of the Ahl as-Sunnah wal-Jamaah : New,
[A5] Paperback - 98 pages,
by Mufti Muneeb ur Rahman,
Transl. Dr Musharraf Hussain,
Published by Jama'at Ahl as-Sunnah.

Back in Stock July 2022

Description :

For the Ahl as-Sunnah wal Jama'ah to play a meaningful role in society it must change, it needs reformation. This book is a good start. Mufti Muneeb ur Rahman (the Grand Mufti of Pakistan) has given us something to kickstart the process of change.


He has written this book, which covers delicate and serious subjects, corrupting religious practices and playing with theology. He has fused scholarly observations with wrenching criticism of the innovators. He challenges those who have spiced spiritually poetry recital with drums and tambourines; he scorned the charlatans who claim to be spiritual guides but flout the shariah; he has attacked the liberal secular journalists who mocked the Islamic symbols; he has warned the masses to be careful of the fake scholars.
 

Mufti Muneeb ur Rahman is a serious scholar who writes without fear and favour, a writer who dissolves the delusions of religious fanatics and the misinformation of the secular liberals with a unique style.

Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman is a Pakistani Mufti and renowned scholar. He is also the former chairman of the Ruyat al-Hilal Moonsighting Committee. He is a Professor at Jinnah University for Women, Member of the National Academic Council of Institute of Policy Studies, Head of Shariah Board of Burj Bank and President of Tanzeem al-Madaris and Dar al-Ulum Na'imiyyaa, Karachi.


 

Table of Contents :

---Acknowledgement,
---Foreword,
---What senior scholars' say about this book?
---Translator's Introduction.

---Chapter [1]. The first responsibility of the scholars is to reform beliefs and practices,
-------The difference between decisive meaning and misguided interpretation,
-------The tenth belief : Shariah and Tariqah.

---Chapter [2]. The reformation of takfir and issuing fatwa of kufr,
-------The excommunication of a Muslim by issuing a fatwa,
-------The difference between kufr luzoomi and iltizami ; the two types of disbelief,
-------Guidelines for expelling someone from the Ahl as-Sunnah w'al-Jama'ah,
-------Tafdeelis are excluded from the Ahl as-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah,
-------The signs of hypocrisy,
----------1. The first sign of hypocrisy,
----------2. The second sign of hypocrisy,
----------3. The third sign of hypocrisy,
----------4. The fourth sign of hypocrisy.
-------The respect of the Prophet's family and the disciples is compulsory.

---Chapter [3]. The reformation of Milad gatherings and processions,
-------How best to express love for the Prophet,
-------The reformatoin of the Na'at recital,
-------Performing the Zikr of Allah with music,
-------It is forbidden to call someone a sinner in controversial matters,
-------The processions of Milad.

---Chapter [4]. How to safeguard the status of the Beloved Messenger, may Allah bless him & grant him peace, 
-------The bloggers,
-------Recommendations for the revival of the Ahl as-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah,
----------1. Empowerment of Ahl as-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah requires,
----------2. The establishment of quality educational institutions,
----------3. Setting up a think tank.

---Chapter [5]. The reformation of preaching and public speeches,
-------Ignorant preachers damage the credibility of Islam,
-------Payment for recital of Na'at,
-------Receiving payment for public speaking,
-------Avoid hiring professional master of ceremonies,
-------The Prophet's Intercession,
-------Recommendations for reformation of the conventional religious speeches and gatherings,
----------Fourteen specific points.

---Chapter [6]. The reformation poetry,
-------Commentary on the passage about the poets,
-------Examples of poetic and theatrical gaffes.

---Chapter [7]. The reformation of the khanqah the residence guide,
-------The conditions for becoming a spiritual guide,
----------The first type : Shaykh Itisal,
----------The second type : Shaykh Isale,
-------Innovations and bad practices at the Holy Shrines.

---Chapter [8]. The reformation of the Ramadan broadcast on TV Channels,
-------The cry of Ramadan.

---Chapter [9]. The reformation of the farewell Friday in Ramadan,
-------Shariah ruling on the last Friday of Ramadan,
-------Clarification of a fake report.

---Chapter [10]. The reformation of the Friday sermon,

---Chapter [11]. The reformation of repentance,
-------Can the supplication be chanted melodiously ?
-------How to atone for missed prayers,
 

---Appendix 1,
-------AlaHadrat Mawlana Ahmed Raza Khan Qadiri, The Reviver of the Islamic Spirit,
----------Early life,
----------A strategy for economic recovery,
----------Encyclopaedic knowledge,
----------Following the Sunnah.
---Glossary.

Also see Islamic Belief : Aqa'id.

Dimensions : 21 x 15cm (approx).