Beliefs and Practices
of the Ahl al-Sunnah w'al-Jama'ah : New,
[A5] Paperback - 171 pages,
by Muhammad Husein al-Qadiri,
& Muhammad Kalim al-Qadiri,
Published by Al-Ihya Foundation.
2nd Edition Now in Stock - October 2023
Description :
At times of ignorance, when questions, objections and doubts are being raised in relation to the fundamentals of Islamic Beliefs and Practice, we felt the need to compile a short yet concise handbook covering some aspects of the Beliefs and Practices of the Ahl al-Sunnah wa'l Jama'ah; in hope that it alleviates any misconceptions regarding the Beliefs and Practices of the Saved Sect.
Table of Contents :
---Foreword,
---Who are the Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jama'ah?
---Abstaining from the People of Innovation & Misguidance (Ahl al-Bid'ah),
---Divisions in the Muhammadan Community.
The Muhammadan Light (an-Nur),
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Prophetic Traditions (Ahadith),
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
The Permissibility of Proclaiming “Ya Rasul’Allah,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions (ahadith),
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
The Prophet is Alive,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from the Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Wasila/Tawassul (Intermediation),
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from the Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Seeking Help from the Prophets and Friends of Allah,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from the Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
'Ilm al-Ghayb - Knowledge of the Unseen,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from the Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Al-Hadir wa al-Nazir – The Presence & Witnessing of the Prophet,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from the Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
The Intercession [Shafa’ah] of the Prophet,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from the Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
The Finality of Prophethood [Khatm al-Nubuwwah],
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Bid?ah - Innovation,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
The Night Journey and Heavenly Ascension [al-Isra wa al-Miiraj] & The Divine Vision,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Mawlid al-Nabi - Celebrating the Birth of the Prophet,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Qiyam - Standing Up During Salat wa Salam,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Constructing Buildings and Domes over Shrines and placing Coverings on them,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Placing Flowers on Shrines,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Tabarruk - Seeking Blessings from Sacred Relics,
---Proofs from the Qur’an.
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions.
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars.
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Gatherings of Remembrance (Dhikr) of Allah,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Taqb?l al-Ibh?mayn - Kissing the Thumbs,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Kissing the Hands of the Pious,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
'Urs - Commemorating the Anniversary of Demise,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Isal al-Thawab - Conveying Reward to the Soul of the Deceased,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Ta'widh- Permissibility of Wearing Amulet,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions.
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars.
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Permissibility of Visiting the Shrines of the Awliya,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Taqlid –Following of One of the Sunni Schools of Jurisprudence,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Recitation of the Qur’an [Qira’ah] in Congregational Prayers,
---Proofs from the Quran,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Practice of the Ahnaf.
Reciting AmIn Silently Behind the Imam,
---Proofs from the Qur’an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Practice of the Ahnaf.
The Method of Folding the Arms in Salah,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Practice of the Ahnaf.
Covering the Head during Salah,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Practice of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Tarawih is 20 Rak’at (Units),
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Practice of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
Three Rak’at of Witr Prayer,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---The Practice of the Ahnaf.
The Method of Standing during the Congregational Prayer (jama'ah),
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Practice of the Ahl al-Sunnah.
When to Stand for the Congregational Prayer,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Practice of the Ahnaf.
Other Aspects of the Hanafi Method of Salah,
---Raising the Hands up to the Earlobes,
---Tying the Hands beneath the Navel,
---Reciting the Tasmiyya Silently,
---Reciting amin Silently,
---Not raising the Hands during Salah for the Takb?r of changing positions (Takbir Intiq?l),
---Not sitting after the Second Sajda of the 1st or 3rd Units of Prayer (jalsat al-istir?ha),
---The Sitting Position during Qa'dah,
---Raising the Index Finger during Tashah’hud,
---Raising both Hands for Supplication.
Al-Imam al-Az'am Abi Hanifah ,
---Divine Mission,
---Early Life,
---Education,
---As a Teacher,
---Demise,
---Students,
---His Personality, Mannerisms & Traits,
---The Greatness of Imam Abi Hanifah.
---Imam Abi Hanifa’s Golden Words of Wisdom,
---Bibliography.
More Islamic Belief : Aqa'id.
Dimensions : 21.1 x 15.1cm.