Q: I love reading, listening and learning about Islamic history. I love all the Prophet's stories, and stories about the Sahaabah. And also general Islamic history too.
I’ve read Seerat ul Mustafa and now I’d like to read some other books that are authentic and I trust this site. What books would you recommend for me for stories and history?
The other books I read or have read are Final Moments of the Past, Bahishti Zewar, Hayatul Muslimeen, Fazail Amal, Fazail Sadaqah.
Q: Who was Moulana Shibli Nomani? Are his books fine to read?
Q: Do you have any history books on Islam (be it Stories of the Prophets alayhis salam, or just general history books on Islam)? On top of reading Bahisthi zewar, I'd like to learn more about the history of Islam and stories of the prophets Alayhis salam so I'd like to know the names of a few books that I can read.
Also do you know any authentic books about the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)? And books about the Sahabbah radiyallah anhum?
These books can be in Urdu or English but preferably English and length comprehensive books I would prefer.
Q: I have a goal to finish reading all of our Islamic books in the house this Ramadhaan. I'm not sure what the content of my Islamic books are. It is books that I have never opened. They may or may not have Quraanic verses, hadith, etc.
Is it permissible to read Islamic literature during the days of haidh?
Q:
1. Is it permitted to sell books authored by Salafis? This is specific regard to books on Hadith and Aqeedah.
2. What is the status of the income earned?
3. Is there a difference in selling to Ulama and non-'Ulama?
4. If a person sells Salafi authored books, does this count as a compromise in Usul/Aqeedah?
Q: Several years ago, my Qaari Saheb taught me proper, comprehensive tajweed principles along with their application. Eventually, I forgot the principles although if I am asked to recite something, I can Alhamdulillah recite it properly.
I wish to revise tajweed. Please suggest a book (in any language: English, Urdu, or Arabic) that explains the principles comprehensively.
Q: I read somewhere that during the time of adversity or during a pandemic, one should make taleem of Kitaabush Shifa of Qaadhi Iyaadh (rahimahullah). I wanted to know the benefit of reading the kitaab As-Shifa and wanted to know what we should do during this pandemic.
Q: Are the stories in Fadhail e Aamal and Fadhail e Sadaqaat considered Hadith? Can we say that these are Hadiths?
Q: I would like to ask a question regarding the Yusuf Ali translation of the Quraan. I heard in a lecture that Yusuf Ali was unable to speak the Arabic language as well as the fact that they say his version is incorrect.
I also read the same facts online. Can I continue reading this version as I have always done so. Or could you advise me on what is the best translation of the Holy Quraan I could find.
Q: What's the difference between Ijtihaad and Qiyaas?