About The Book

At times of ignorance, when questions, objections and doubts are being raised in relation to the fundamentals of Islamic Beliefs and Practice, we felt the need to compile a short yet concise handbook covering some aspects of the Beliefs and Practices of the Ahl al-Sunnah wa'l Jama'ah; in hope that it alleviates any misconceptions regarding the Beliefs and Practices of the Saved Sect.

Table of Contents :

---Foreword,
---Who are the Ahl al-Sunnah wa'l-Jama'ah?
---Abstaining from the People of Innovation & Misguidance (Ahl al-Bid'ah),
---Divisions in the Muhammadan Community.

The Muhammadan Light (an-Nur),
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Prophetic Traditions (Ahadith),
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

The Permissibility of Proclaiming "Ya Rasul'Allah,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions (ahadith),
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

The Prophet is Alive,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from the Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Wasila/Tawassul (Intermediation),
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from the Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Seeking Help from the Prophets and Friends of Allah,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from the Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

'Ilm al-Ghayb - Knowledge of the Unseen,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from the Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Al-Hadir wa al-Nazir - The Presence & Witnessing of the Prophet,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from the Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

The Intercession [Shafa'ah] of the Prophet,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from the Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

The Finality of Prophethood [Khatm al-Nubuwwah],
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Bid?ah - Innovation,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

The Night Journey and Heavenly Ascension [al-Isra wa al-Miiraj] & The Divine Vision,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Mawlid al-Nabi - Celebrating the Birth of the Prophet,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Qiyam - Standing Up During Salat wa Salam,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Constructing Buildings and Domes over Shrines and placing Coverings on them,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Placing Flowers on Shrines,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Tabarruk - Seeking Blessings from Sacred Relics,
---Proofs from the Qur'an.
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions.
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars.
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Gatherings of Remembrance (Dhikr) of Allah,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Taqb?l al-Ibh?mayn - Kissing the Thumbs,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Kissing the Hands of the Pious,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

'Urs - Commemorating the Anniversary of Demise,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Isal al-Thawab - Conveying Reward to the Soul of the Deceased,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Ta'widh- Permissibility of Wearing Amulet,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions.
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars.
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Permissibility of Visiting the Shrines of the Awliya,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Taqlid -Following of One of the Sunni Schools of Jurisprudence,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Recitation of the Qur'an [Qira'ah] in Congregational Prayers,
---Proofs from the Quran,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Practice of the Ahnaf.

Reciting AmIn Silently Behind the Imam,
---Proofs from the Qur'an,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Practice of the Ahnaf.

The Method of Folding the Arms in Salah,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Practice of the Ahnaf.

Covering the Head during Salah,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Practice of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Tarawih is 20 Rak'at (Units),
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Practice of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

Three Rak'at of Witr Prayer,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---The Practice of the Ahnaf.

The Method of Standing during the Congregational Prayer (jama'ah),
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Practice of the Ahl al-Sunnah.

When to Stand for the Congregational Prayer,
---Proofs from Prophetic Traditions,
---Proofs from the Works of Classical Scholars,
---The Practice of the Ahnaf.

Other Aspects of the Hanafi Method of Salah,
---Raising the Hands up to the Earlobes,
---Tying the Hands beneath the Navel,
---Reciting the Tasmiyya Silently,
---Reciting amin Silently,
---Not raising the Hands during Salahfor the Takb?r of changing positions (Takbir Intiq?l),
---Not sitting after the Second Sajda of the 1st or 3rd Units of Prayer (jalsat al-istir?ha),
---The Sitting Position during Qa'dah,
---Raising the Index Finger during Tashah'hud,
---Raising both Hands for Supplication.

Al-Imam al-Az'am Abi Hanifah ,
---Divine Mission,
---Early Life,
---Education,
---As a Teacher,
---Demise,
---Students,
---His Personality, Mannerisms & Traits,
---The Greatness of Imam Abi Hanifah.
---Imam Abi Hanifa's Golden Words of Wisdom,

---Bibliography.

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