This book would be an eye opener and a useful guide in memorization of the glorious Quran. It is rooted and backed in every aspect by the Qur'an and Sunnah. May Allah guide us

"A must-have for every Muslim household." -Nouman Ali Khan After years of research, it's finally here: the book that leaves after it no excuse. This book will equip all readers with the information, motivation, and techniques necessary in order to begin, continue with, and complete the memorization of the Qur'an, eliminating thereby the common excuses and reasons for not memorizing. This book will teach you: -The conditions required of a person who wants to memorize the Qur'an -How to map out your entire memorization journey in 20 minutes -Various step-by-step memorization techniques -The powerfully-motivational merits and rewards of memorizing Qur'an -The positive and negative factors that affect memorization -The effects of music on efficient memorization -How to motivate and teach children to memorize Qur'an -How to overcome the language barrier -Health habits that have a direct impact on memorization -How to proceed step-by-step upon completing this book. "This well-researched book will surely become a standard reference in its field for years to come." -Dr. Yasir Qadhi This book is for parents and children, old and young, Arabs and non-Arabs, religious and irreligious, motivated and unmotivated; order a copy today and experience the unimaginable change.

Every generation of people think that their problems are the most important ever. As history flows without interruption and doomsday scenarios fail, the following generations focus on their own contemporary events, ignoring or underestimating the past. In this way people always see "signs" in their times and the end of the world is constantly a fresh subject.

For the Muslim faithful, the familiar sound of the Qurʾanic recitation is the predominant and most immediate means of contact with the Word of God. Heard day and night, on the street, in taxis, in shops, in mosques, and in homes, the sound of recitation is far more than the pervasive background music of daily life in the Arab world. It is the core of religious devotion, the sanctioning spirit of much cultural and social life, and a valued art form in its own right. Participation in recitation, as reciter or listener, is itself an act of worship, for the sound is basic to a Muslim’s sense of religion and invokes a set of meanings transcending the particular occasion. For the most part, Westerners have approached the Qurʾan much as scriptural scholars have studied the Bible, as a collection of written texts. The Art of Reciting the Qurʾan aims at redirecting that focus toward a deeper understanding of the Qurʾan as a fundamentally oral phenomenon. By examining Muslim attitudes toward the Qurʾan, the institutions that regulate its recitation, and performer-audience expectations and interaction, Kristina Nelson, a trained Arabist and musicologist, casts new light on the significance of Qurʾanic recitation within the world of Islam. Her landmark work is of importance to all scholars and students of the modern Middle East, as well as ethnomusicologists, anthropologists, linguists, folklorists, and religious scholars.

This second volume is a continuation of study from the first volume. It focuses on several advanced and intermediate Arabic grammar important in a higher level of Qur'inic study. This includes topics in Morphology, Irregular Verbs, and other topics found in Intermediate Arabic Grammar study. Similar to the first volume, numerous examples from the Qur'an have been given so that our focus is maintained. "Review Questions" are included in the back of this book on the chapters that have been detailed. The last three chapters are focused on more advanced discussions relative to Qur'anic Arabic such as Eloquence (Balagha) and the Inimitability of the Qu'ran.

Memorization (tahfeedh) of the Quran was the earliest form of transmission of the text and has been practiced by Muslims since the beginning of revelation. The Quran is perhaps the only book in human history that has such an exceptional tradition of oral transmission that can be traced back to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) himself. Although many Muslims known as hufadh (memorizers) have memorized the entire Quran, every Muslim should memorize as much as possible. It is narrated by Ibn Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "He in whose heart there is no part of the Quran is like an abandoned house."Reciting the entire Quran in a melodious voice, without error or hesitation, is a dream for some, and a reality for others. Yet the Word of Allah is true: "And We have indeed made it easy to understand and memorize the Quran. Is there anyone who will remember?" (Surah Al-Qamar 17)Most of us assume that we have a bad memory that cannot keep important and sometimes even basic information and that memorizing the Holy Quran is one of the most difficult tasks a person can embark on. We often think that "this is not for me" or that "I could never do it". These are some of the many obstacles that we tend to create that ultimately discourage us from the idea of starting to memorize the Holy Quran.Among people are those who have memorized the whole of the Quran. We find men, women, children, scholars, ordinary people, workers, peasants, illiterates, people who do not understand a word of Arabic - but they have memorized the QuranWhat do they have in common? Their love for Allah and His Book, the firm will to memorize and endurance in the effort that this task implies.This book is intended to be the starting point and the roadmap for all those who sincerely wish to memorize the Quran but do not know how to do it. Each of us can learn the Quran in whole or in part. It is only necessary to know the conditions and rules which govern this knowledge, to choose an effective method, and to be patient and constant in the effort

From the renowned historian and author of The Death of Woman Wang, a vivid and gripping account of the 16th-century missionary’s remarkable sojourn to Ming China In 1577, the Jesuit Priest Matteo Ricci set out from Italy to bring Christian faith and Western thought to Ming dynasty China. To capture the complex emotional and religious drama of Ricci's extraordinary life, Jonathan Spence relates his subject's experiences with several images that Ricci himself created—four images derived from the events in the Bible and others from a book on the art of memory that Ricci wrote in Chinese and circulated among members of the Ming dynasty elite. A rich and compelling narrative about a fascinating life, The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci is also a significant work of global history, juxtaposing the world of Counter-Reformation Europe with that of Ming China.

In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Most Compassionate. Praise to the One Who completed this religion and sent guidance through His Messenger salAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam. To begin: Every so often our daily lives preoccupy us and turn us away from Allah's promise. When we walk out of our homes, turn on the radio, TV, or Internet, we are distracted by the evils we see and hear. As result of immorality and unashamed disobedience, our hearts grow hard and distant from Allah and His Messenger's call. We know the message of Islam is true, but we are weak due to the rigidity of our heart, spirit and mind. In times like these, we need something to penetrate that stiffness. We need a remedy to soften that hardness and the inflexibility of our choices. Disunity and harshness afflicts this Ummah today. Consequently, many people have turned away from brotherhood, caring, and even Islam itself. Their hearts have transformed into dwellings of complete hatred for a sinner, disdain toward the weak Muslim, and jealousy of their successful brother or sister.I have selected some ahaadeeth from the most authentic book after the Qur'aan to soften the hearts in our chests. I used Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih Al-'Uthaymeen's explanations for the ahaadeeth selected. The ahaadeeth selected come from a book in Imam Al-Bukhari's collection titled Riqaq: Heart Softeners. This chapter brings tears to one's eyes, fear to one's mind, and most importantly it diminishes the rigidity in one's heart. I ask Allah to make the translation and compilation solely for His pleasure. I pray to Allah for acceptance of this deed and His mercy in the Hereafter.Abu Aaliyah Abdullah ibn Dwight Battle Ramadan 18th, 1433Doha, Qatar (c)

There has been an urgent need for a simple and concise guide which teaches the basics of prayer for Muslims. This book has been designed for people who don't know how to pray yet or those who aren't sure whether they learned correctly or not.In this book you will learn the prayers by reading clear and simple descriptions of what to do along with pictures to make sure you understood correctly. One of the unique features of this book is that it doesn't limit itself to teaching the rituals behind the prayer only. Rather, there is an entire chapter dedicated to learning the meanings behind each statement and action in the prayer.