Essentials Of Bid’ah

In this book, all the relevant Verses have been discussed reasonably, rationally and sincerely; and the essence of the Qur’an and Sunnah is placed in a very simple and appealing manner. This is the reason that the upright persons, beyond group ism and prejudices, have been adopting the correct Islamic path – the path of the Qur’an and Sunnah – under the influence of the basic facts and proofs produced herein. Kitab At- Tauhid is one of the best books on the subject of Tauhid (Monotheism) and ranks high in authenticity. Till date it has been published many times. It has been a means of guidance for millions of people throughout the world, by taking them out of the darkness of polytheism, heresy and error. If Allah wills, this book would also undoubtedly prove beneficial in all the times to come.

Shaykh Abdur-Rahman Muhyudeen said:

The treatise is regarding the foundations of the correct creed, since Imaam Ahmad, may Allaah have mercy upon him, is the Imaam of the Sunnah in truth; and he needs no introduction, for he is the well-known cultivating Imaam; the figurehead of the well-known juristic school; he clarified that out of sincere advice to the Ummah and to fulfill the trust. It is a treatise which aids the beginner in understanding the foundations of the magnificent Islamic religion, since it enlightens him to the teachings of the religion and its fundamentals, and it is a reminder to the seasoned one.

The will and decree of Allah: Is this a matter which is directly relevant to the day-to-day life of the Muslim, or is it an obscure topic best left to the debates of philosophers and theologians? Does it imply that Muslims are ‘fatalists’ who see themselves as helpless in the hands of an indifferent fate? Attitudes towards divine will and predestination have always influenced Muslims’ daily activities. In this final volume of his eight-volume Islamic Creed Series, Dr. ‘Umar al-Ashqar explores this topic in depth, explaining it in clear terms for the ordinary Muslim. Drawing always on the Qur’an and the Sunnah, and on the words of the greatest scholars of Islam such as Ibn Taymiyah, he covers some of the historical debates that took place within the Ummah on this matter. The true Islamic concept of divine will and predestination is an empowering notion. While all that happens takes place within the framework of the divine will, people have freedom of choice within those parameters. This is a matter which is of interest and concern for all Muslims, one which will bring many benefits, both in this world and in the hereafter. This Islamic Creed Series of books has been translated into English by Nasiruddin al-Khattab.

Discusses the following topics:

• What is the Hour? When will it be? What are its signs?
• Meaning of al fitnah
• Near coming of the Hour
• Fitan affecting the Muslim Ummah
• Certain Fitan which have already passed
• Major signs before the day of judgment
• Appear of ad Dajjal
• Descent of Jesus, son of Mary
• Appearance of Gog and Magog
• Rising of the sun from the west
• Emergence of the beast from the Earth
• Ad Dukhan (The Smoke)
• The Pleasant Wind
• The Last major sign will be a fire