GENERAL
by Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah
This paper offers an operational framework for establishing an authentic expression of indigenous Muslim culture. This framework consists of five operational principles, which are discussed at length and illustrated with examples.
by Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah
This paper examines the role of mercy in the Islamic tradition and eternal salvation, and its imprint on all affairs of the universe.
by Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah
In the turmoil of current events and talk of clashing civilizations, people often want to know what Muslims worship. Many Jews, Christians, and Muslims correctly assert that each of their religions invokes the God of Abraham, but many among America's religious right increasingly make a point of denying this common ground.
AQIDAH
(Islamic beliefs)
Translated by Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah
A short poem composed by the great Moroccan scholar Imam Muhammad ibn Ja’far al-Kittānī. It contains the basic foundations of creed that were typically taught to young Muslim children.
Translation by Rashad Jameer
A free ebook in which Imam al-Bajuri outlines the core beliefs of the orthodox Sunni doctrine (aqidah) that must be known by every Muslim.
FIQH
(Islamic law)
HANAFI
Irshad
A comprehensive and organized repository of texts of the Hanafi Tradition.
MALIKI
Translation by Shaykh Rami Nsour
An English translation of an introductory book in Maliki fiqh, Mukhtassar al-Akhdari.
Deen Intensive Foundation
RIHLA coursebook on Maliki fiqh, includes a biography of Imam Malik.
al-Muqaddimat al-Izziyah
A beginning/intermediate book in the Maliki madhhab, Arabic text edition (matn).
TASAWWUF
(Purification of the heart)
Translation by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
Commentary by Sidi Ahmad Zarruq on the foundations of the spiritual path, including an exposition on the qualities of a spiritual guide.
DHIKR
Imam Abul Hasan al-Shadhili
The general Shadhili wird (daily dhikr) by Imam Abul Hasan al-Shadhili.
ARABIC
by Dr. Husain Abdul Sattar
Fundamentals of Classical Arabic helps students learn the difficult subject of Arabic verb conjugation and grammar.
by Dr. Abdur Rahim
A well regarded curriculum for learning the Arabic language targeted towards English speakers.
Stories of the Prophets
A book written for children (and beginners in Arabic) dealing with biographies of the prophets, 'alayhim as-salam.