The Prayer: Its Effects in Increasing Eemaan and Purifying The Soul

Author: Shaykh Husayn al-Awaayishah
Description from Publisher:
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‘The people have indeed come to treat the Prayer as something unimportant. Attentiveness and humility in it have been taken away, except from those whom Allaah, the Most High, wills. The hearts have become darkened and the people’s distressed state has become grave. They have searched for the causes and strive to find a cure, but are unable to find it. They have looked into everything except their Prayers, which are the closest of affairs to them…
Indeed the well being of the soul beings with rectification of one’s belief (aqeedah) and one’s Prayer, and I do not think that I am exaggerating when I say that correct Prayer done with full attentiveness and humility is on of the most important means for the success and victory of this Ummah.
So let us reflect upon our Prayer and compare it with the Prayer of the Prophet and Companions, since that is the way to change the souls and turn them to that which is more lofty. That is the way to success, well being and salvation in this life and the Hereafter.’
Umm Junayd’s Comment:
This is the very first that has made we weep when reflecting on the salaah - the prayer. It is a time when one focuses on Allaah and tries to worship Him. However, this book does not simple tell you to pray, or the reasons why it is important to do so, but places an emphasis on trying to cure the disease that is widespread within this vital act of worship: lack of tranquillity.

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Story of Luut (Lot)

Author: Moazzam Zaman
Description from Publisher:
The “Prophets sent by Allah” series is a collection of 15 delightful rhyming storybooks for younger readers. A wonderful introduction for impressionable young minds to get to know and love the major Prophets mentioned in the Qur?fan. Simple full-colour illustrations accompany the rhyming poetry which is fun to read and surprisingly easy to remember. Each book is loaded with Islamically accurate information and contains +an “Islamictionary” (a simplified children?fs glossary) to explain Arabic and Islamic words and concepts. Kids of all ages will love to read these morally uplifting books over and over again.
Umm Junayd’s Comment:
When I first came to know of these books I was delighted - something ?edeeni?f in poetry form? When I actually saw the books I bought (two of) them immediately. As a writer of children?fs books in poetry form (albeit unpublished) I was sure that they would be entertaining. And so they are mashaa`Allaah. I learnt some new things myself!
ISBN: 9960-732-97-5

Manners of Welcoming the New Born Child in Islaam

Author: Yoosuf Ibn Abdullaah Al-Areefee
Description from Publisher:
Islam has provided a comprehensive code of conduct for every class and age group of the society. It takes a keen interest in good upbringing of the children and urges parents and elder members of the family to pay due attention to inculcate religious values in the mind of a child from the time of his birth. This book deals with all o f those duties parents are required to do with their children. Rules and regulations concerning the aqiqah and the naming ceremony, circumcision etc. are explained in detail. All the information is taken from the authentic prophetic traditions and arguments are based on valid, strong evidence. The book was written originally in Arabic by a learned scholar, Yusuf B.Abdullah al-Arifi from Saudi Arabia, and now it is presented in the English version. The book is useful for every Muslim parent and is a good source to learn the regulations laid down by Islam concerning every aspect of a child’s development.
Umm Junayd’s Comment:
While I must admit to not having read the book in its entirety, I must say that this is yet another great book from Dar-us-Salam Publishers. I have searched for such a long time for an authentic book which details ahaadeeth or aayaat which would be of benefit to the expectant mother and mashaa`Allaah, this book has it! Providing the reader with du’aa and references left, right and centre, I say that it is a must-have for all parents and parents-to-be.
A Side Note: I failed in my quest to try to find the book online via the publisher’s website, so I am assuming that it is no longer in-print. However, I have found it via other sites - do a Google!
ISBN: Unavailable