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The Status of Sunnah in Islam

The Status of Sunnah in Islam - by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee [PDF]

This is a translation of a booklet titled Manzilat-us-Sunnah fil-Islaam (The Status of the Sunnah in Islaam) of Imaam Muhammad Naasir-u-Deen Al-Albaanee, may Allaah have mercy on him. The source for this booklet was a lecture he gave in Doha, Qatar during the month of Ramadaan, 1392H. The talk was later transcribed and published. This book can be downloaded in Arabic at www.sahab.org.

This treatise clarifies the position of the Sunnah in Islaam, in that it bears the same status as the Qur’aan when it comes to deriving religious rulings and laws. So one cannot possibly understand and implement the Qur’aan in the absence of the Sunnah, rather they go hand in hand. Imaam Al-Albaanee gives several examples for this.

The author then goes on to explain what is meant by Sunnah in his discussion, in that it refers to only the authentic Sunnah, and not the weak and fabricated hadeeth. This is a very important treatise, defining a key principle of the Salafi Manhaj, which consists of following the Qur’aan and the Sunnah, along with the understanding of the Salaf (i.e. Sahaabah, Taabi’een, Atbaa’ at-Taabi’een). This treatise is also a refutation of the deviant groups that rely on the Qur’aan alone, such as the Qur’aaniyoon, etc.

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Foundations of Sunnah - Ibn Hanbal - 178p [PDF]

A Lengthy explanation of the first three points from "Foundations of the Sunnah " -By Imaam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal (d.241H)
Aboo ’Abdullaah Ahmad Ibn Hanbal– rahimahullaah – say: “The Fundamental Principles of the Sunnah with us are: Clinging to that which the Companions of the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) were upon, taking them as our example to be followed, avoiding innovation; and every innovation is misguidance.”

 
Indispensable Implication of Sunnah and caution against Innovation

Indispensable Implication of Sunnah and caution against Innovation - Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Baz

Publisher: Darussalam Publishers & Distributors - Pages: 22

 

Kitaab Sharh us Sunnah - Al-Barbahaaree - 43p - Trans. Abu Talhah Dawud Burbank [Book]
Explanation of Sharh us-Sunnah of Al-Barbahaari - by Shaykh Allaamah Ahmad An-Najmee - [ PDF ] 28 pages

This is an English translation and Explanation of Imaam al-Barbahaaree's classic work, Sharh as-Sunnah. The book consists of 170 points on different aspects of the Muslim creed. Extensive notes have been provided, giving relevant passages of the Qur'an and authentic sayings of the Prophet. Ample sayings of the early scholars have also been included. In every age, there has been a noble company of scholars who stood firm and expended great efforts in defending the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger and in refuting the people of innovated beliefs, innovation, deviation and misguidance. At the head of them towards the end of the third century and the beginning of the fourth was the Imaam who aided the Sunnah and subdued innovation: Abu Muhammad al-Hasan ibn 'Alee al-Barbahaaree.

 

People of theSunnah,Be Kind With One Another - Shaykh Abd-ul-Muhsin Al-‘Abbaad - 46 Pages [PDF]

From Author: I hope this book, which focuses on the importance of kindness and gentleness as it relates to achieving love, unity and harmony amongst the People of Ahl-us-Sunnah wal- Jamaa’ah, will help to do that. I believe that this book contains valuable advice for Muslims all over the world. However, none of the advice contained herein should be considered as some sort of a ‘victory’ for some people, nor should it be considered a ‘defeat’ for others. It is simply excellent advice that with the help of Allah, and if the advice is followed, will bring about much needed healing and improvement in many communities around the world, and may restore some of the severed ties between brothers and sisters who used to love one another, and may restore the sometimes interrupted pathway between us and those who have busied themselves seeking knowledge. I pray for the restoration of love, unity and harmony amongst us all. I ask Allah to gather us all together upon the truth and right guidance, and to protect us from all fitnah – that which is apparent from it as well as that which is hidden. Ameen

 

 
Alleviating Grievances in Describing the Condition of the Strangers

Alleviating Grievances in Describing the Condition of the Strangers - [ Kashf-ul-Kurbah fee Wasfi Haali Ahlil-Ghurbah ] - Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali [PDF]

This Book is a translation of short treatise entitled "Kashf-ul-Kurbah fee Wasfi Haali Ahlil-Ghurbah" Alleviating Grievances in Describing the Condition of the Strangers By Al-Haafidh Zayn-ud-Deen Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbalee

 
The Creed of the Four Imaams

The Creed of the Four Imaams - Muhammad Ibn 'Abdur-Rahmaan al-Khumayyis [Book]

Publisher: The Revival of Islamic Da'wah : TROID (Canada) Pages: 153

From the publisher -- This ground-breaking first publication spans 154 pages and is based upon the original work of Dr. Muhammad Ibn 'Abdur-Rahmaan al-Khumayyis. The book proves the important, yet often overlooked point, that despite whatever differences the Imaams had in their fiqh, their creed was one and the same in almost all issues. Many narrations are brought from the past and present day Scholars showing that the path to Allaah is one. Detailed biographies have been provided for each of the four Imaams from ancient authentic sources. Additionally, many doubts cast over the creed and lives of the Imaams have been uncovered, and the Creed of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa'ah has been exonerated.

 
General Precepts of Ahlus Sunnah wal-Jamaa'ah

General Precepts of Ahlus Sunnah wal-Jamaa'ah - by Shaykh Naasir al-Aql[PDF]

Pages:47

This is a small booklet concerning the fundamental precepts of Ahlus-Sunnah wal Jamaa'ah with regard to their beliefs and creed; each issue being presented to the reader in a clear, point by point form. The author prepared this booklet in response to the request of many students of knowledge, as well as the general Muslims, who expressed the need for a clear, yet concise presentation of the fundamentals of the creed of the Pious Predecessors. It is for this reason that this presentation is free from the details, definitions, evidences, names of personalities, quotations and footnotes that are quite often necessary for something of this nature.

 

A Glimpse at the Way of the Companions - Shaykh 'Abdul-Qâdir al-Arna'ût

This is an abridgement of a small treatise written by the renowned scholar Shaykh 'Abdul-Qaadir al-Arna'oot who has specialized in the field of Hadeeth. His most famous works include the checkings of Zaadul M'aad by Ibn al-Qayyim, Jaami'-ul-Usool by Ibn al-Atheer and al-Adhkaar by Imam an-Nawawee. This is the first treatise in a series regarding the Methodology of the Prophet (pbuh) and his companions (may Allah be pleased with them). It is the methodology that was implemented by the Prophet (pbuh) and adhered to by the best of generations (the Companions), giving them success in this world and ultimate success in the Hereafter. The series is entitled Tasfiyah wat Tarbiyah, which are the two main instruments of this Prophetic Methodology that can be used to help us to remain firmly established upon the Deen of Islam.

 
The Propagated Signposts of the Sunnah for the Creed of the Saved and Aided Group

The Propagated Signposts of the Sunnah for the Creed of the Saved and Aided Group - al-Haafidh al-Hakamee - Translated by Abul-Irbaad Abid Zargar - [PDF]

Publisher: Invitation To Islam - Pages: 288

This (book) is a beneficial and important summary, great in benefit, abundant in advantages. It includes the basic principles of the religion and the foundation of Tawheed which the Messenger (saw) called to and for which the (divine) books were revealed. And there is no success for the one who worships Allaah with other than it (Tawheed).

It shows and guides towards traversing the clear shining path and the manifest methodology of truth. In it, I have explained the issues of Eemaan (faith), its characteristics and what eradicates all of it or negates its perfection. I have mentioned every issue accompanied by its evidences so that it becomes clear and so that its reality reveals itself. I have restricted myself to the way of Ahlus-Sunnah and the people of Ittibaa’ (following) and have left out the saying of the people of desires and innovation, since they are not mentioned except to refute them and to shoot the arrow of the Sunnah at them.

 
The Blind Following of Madhhabs

The Blind Following of Madhhabs - Shaykh Muhammed Sultan al-Ma'soomee

[ PDF Bok Here - Edited by Shayk Saleem Hilaalee - Translated by Abu Talhah Daoowud bin Ronald Burbank]

 
The Way to Salafiyyah

The Way to Salafiyyah - by Shaykh Sultaan ibn ‘Abdurrahmaan al-‘Eed [PDF]
The treatise is divided into two main sections : 1. The means of knowing and sticking to the Manhaj of The Salaf ; The Saved Sect ; The Victorious Group. 2. The description of the traits of those who are in opposition to the Way of the Salaf.The methodology of the innovators , the hizbees (partisans) .

   

Magnificient Points of Advice To who Turned to Way of Salaf - 23 [PDF]

by Abu 'Abdillaah Muhammad bin Ahmad ash-Shihhee