About The Booklet: The concept of bid'ah has become a means by which the Muslim nation has become divided. There are some who call anything, which did not exist during the time of the Prophet (pbuh), bid'ah and label those who adopt some of those practices as people of innovation (bid'ah) or misguidance (dalaalah). The question that must be asked is: "How have the Muslims been dealing with newly introduced matters starting from the time of the Companions until recent times?" In order to provide an encompassing answer to this question, I gathered the views of the four schools of thought in this booklet (Hanbali, Shafii, Maliki and Hanafi madhhabs). From each Madhab, I include statements of some of the famous scholars regarding the meaning and classification of bid'ah (innovation). Henceforth, I include the magnificent research concerning bid'ah of one of the greatest scholars of 19th century: Al-Imaam Abu Al-Hasaanat Muhammed Abdulhayy Al-Laknawi Al-Hindi. In his research he demonstrated how the first three blessed generations responded to the newly innovated matters which cropped up during their time. He concludes his research by providing advice on how we should deal with bid'ah in our own time. I believe his advice contains therein a cure for the disease of corrupting the term bid'ah, perhaps inadvertently, to divide the Muslim community.

Ibn Rajab's essay Refutation of Those Who Do Not Follow the Four Schools advocates for the necessity of following Islamic scholarship in general, and legal scholarship in particular. A large portion of the essay covers the history of the development of Islamic scholarship and how the Muslim Community came to recognize scholars as the source for authoritative knowledge. Readers of the essay will notice that Ibn Rajab is engaging individuals who saw themselves as equal or superior to prior generations of scholars, free to cast aside scholarship and to reinterpret without any need for requisite skills and knowledge. Although written seven centuries ago, it might as well have written with today's reformers in mind.

By Ibn Rajab al Hanbali. The Islamic definition of Bidah: Imam Ash-Shaafii, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: A Bidah is anything that has no basis in the Quran, Sunnah or sayings of any of the companions. Ibn Al-Jawzi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: A Bidah is any form of worship that did not exist (at the time of the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) then later it was innovated. Ibn Rajab, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: A Bidah is any form of worship which has no basis in the Shareeah which would warrant its legislation.

Why are there four schools of Islamic Law? It is necessary for Muslims to follow them, or should we take Islam direct from the Qur'an and the Sunna.This short work outlines the answer which the great scholars of the Sharia have given to these questions. Basing itself on the realization that it is binding on every Muslim to tallow the Qur'an and the Sunna, it explains the scholars' view that this is best achieved by following a great Mujtahid, and that amateur efforts to derive the Sharia from the revealed sources will lead to distortions of the Revelation.Divided into two sections, one giving the main argument in straightforward terms, and the other providing detailed notes to back up the argument, this book is necessary reading for every Muslim who wishes to follow the Qur'an and the Sunna accurately and completely.

A translation of the first of four volumes, this detailed reference provides the four legal views of Islamic acts of worship according to the interpretations of more recent traditionalists rather than from a medieval perspective. Dealing with the forms of worship, the volume elucidates the laws concerning ritual purity, ritual prayers, fasting, spiritual retreats, and the pilgrimage to Mecca which are discussed in-depth. A comprehensive glossary of Islamic terminology is also included, making this foundational text an ideal selection for academic libraries or individuals interested in an essential manual for the performance of religious duties of Islam.

Cleanliness is half of imaan, and prayer is what makes a Muslim. This book offers a comprehensive look at both topics - salah and tahara - in a way that's easy for anyone to understand. Learn the strongest opinions for all matters related to worship and purification, while also getting an overview of related rulings from all four Islamic schools of thought. From the basics of prayer, to the steps of wudhu, to the more complex questions of ghusul and combining prayers, Fiqh Made Easy is full of must-know knowledge for any Muslim who wants to perfect his/her worship of Allah.

"This is a beneficial, precious, glorious unique book titled "Abu Hanifa's High Rank in Hadith"written by the late Muhammed Abd Al-Rahseed Al-No'maani (may Allah protect him) who was a great investigative scholar, critic, and Hadith Master. He held the post of Grand Shaykh of Hadith and its sciences at the University of Al-Uloom Al-Islamiyyah in Karachi, Pakistan.Since the disease of the belittlement of the rank of Imaam Abu Hanifa in Hadith has become epidemic in the Muslim world, earnest readers are seeking access to refutational publications like this in order to counter accusations of the smear campaign against the Imaam, we introduce this book to inform people about what the true masters of Hadith Science and Jurisprudence have to say about him. This work strives to serve as a lighthouse for those who seek guidance and as a reminder for those who are dreadful partisans."Shaykh Abdulfattah Abu Ghudda

This authoritative series discusses issues relevant to Islam and presents accurate and reliable information based on the true beliefs and practices of the Prophet and his companions. (World Religions)

Originally published: [London]: Quilliam, 1991 (Classics of Muslim spirituality; 3).