For the past 4 years, the Islamic Publishing House has been active in publishing Islamic literature on a wide variety of topics. Our works are generally published through the financial support and assistance of well-wishers from the community. This permits us to offer the books at significantly reduced cost to the believers and also for free for those who are just entering into the faith of Islam or are non-Believers who want to learn more about the sublime teachings of Islam.

 

As we embark on a new year of publications, we are proud to announce we have four publications in the pipe-line for 2007/2008, insha-All¡h. These works, which are featured on the following pages will help the new generation of Muslims better understand their faith and bring them closer to All¡h, the Prophet and the Ahlul Bayt.

 

These works will be published by the Islamic Publishing House, with co-operation from the Islamic Humanitarian Service (www.al-haqq.com) – a non-Profit religious charity registered with the Federal Government of Canada. All donations in Canada and the USA will be acknowledged with a tax-deductible receipt entitling the donor to claim the donation on his/her income tax at the end of the year. In addition, all donors will also receive complimentary copies of the book(s) they donate towards which can be given out to family and friends.

 

Please consider making a generous donation to these publications – such works entitle you to ‘Thawaabul Jaariyah’ or a perpetual reward. Every time someone reads a book which you have donated towards and gains some insight or guidance, you will receive a portion of the reward – even if you have left this world! This is also an ideal opportunity for you to help your deceased family and friends earn a reward by giving money in their name.

 

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The Last Luminary and Ways to Delve into the Light

Written by Ridha Husayni Mutlaq (based on the work by as-Sayyid Mu¦ammad Taqi Musawi Isfahani)

Translated by Saleem Bhimji

 

The purpose of creation of humanity is for them to attain spiritual growth and advancement towards the pinnacles of greatness and closeness to Allah, the Most High. The only path which one can traverse to reach this station is the Straight Path (as-Siratul Mustaqim) and not to diverge from this course.

According to the accepted proofs, the straight path is nothing other than the Imam, which we have been ordered to follow. Therefore, in every time period, the Imam and Divinely appointed proof of Allah, the Most High, is the true straight path and his is the only direction which leads towards happiness and felicity in both worlds.

 

In the time that we are living in which is full of tribulations and calamities, and during this state of uneasiness and anguish, the straight path which leads to Allah, the Most High, is none other than the 12th Imam who is in occultation (Ghaybah) and whose advent is awaited by all. He is the proof of Allah on this Earth, even though he is behind the curtains of occultation and his example is just like the sun which occasionally veils itself behind the clouds, however we are still able to benefit from the rays and sunlight.

 

This path of true guidance and felicity - meaning Imam al-‘Asr - is full of responsibilities, and it is incumbent upon the one who wishes to traverse this path to fulfill the obligations which lie upon it.

This work contains approximately eighty responsibilities and duties - rights which are due to Allah, the Imam and the true believers. In addition, the believers will also be acquainted with the responsibilities which the Imam has to fulfill towards his followers.

 

Through these reciprocal rights and responsibilities we can work together towards earning His pleasure and grace...

 

 

Weapon of the Believer

Compiled by ~Allamah Mu¦ammad Baqir Majlisi

Translated by Saleem Bhimji

 

Compiled by ~All¡mah Mu¦ammad Baqir Majlisi, the compiler of the monumental 110 volume encyclopedia of a¦¡dith, Bi¦¡r al-Anw¡r, his work of supplications, which we have titled, “Weapon of the Believer”, contains numerous prayers and supplications in Arabic and English.

 

The highlight of this work is that almost 90% of its duas have never been rendered into English – thus, our community members who may be reading these supplications but may not be benefiting from the meaning will be able to refer to this valuable resource.

 

In a day and age where the believers are seeking to get back to their Islamic roots, achieving greater proximity to their Creator and seek a way out of the chaos and mayhem which the current socio-political climate brings with it, we need to turn back to All¡h for inspiration.

 

The utter humility and humbleness which comes about through the supplication has been alluded to by our 12th Imam in Du’a al-Iftitaah where he says:

 

“O’ Allah, You have given me the permission to invoke You and beseech You; so listen, O’ Hearer of my words of praise; and give, O’ the Most Merciful, a favourable reply to my supplication; and minimize, O’ the Oft-Forgiving, my falling into misery.

 

I have not seen a more generous Master, patient with a wretched slave than You are with me! My Lord! You call upon me and I turn away from You; You show affection to me and I show hatred towards You; You display Your love to me and I do not respond to You, as though I am greater than You...”

 

 

 

 

Ethical Discourses – Volume One

Lectures by Ayatullah al-Uzma al-Hajj Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi

Translated by Saleem Bhimji

 

When the Noble Qur’an introduces the topic of purification of the soul and self-building, it states that the task of conveying this guidance to humanity and assisting them on the path is reserved for the one whom himself is at the pinnacles of perfection and spiritual purity - an honour which belongs to the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad al-Mustafa. Perfecting our inner-core is so important that Allah deems the one who is able to excel in this arena as being the most successful person; while the one who fails to attain inner purification is considered as the most unfortunate of individuals!

 

Therefore, if we wish to follow the Islamic injunctions and work towards self-building and purification of the soul, we must refer to the Qur’an - the source of guidance for humanity, and the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad and his directly and explicitly appointed successors - the leaders from the Ahlu’l Bayt - the living manifestation of the Qur’anic teachings.

 

This work contains forty discussions on self-building from the eminent scholar, Ayatullah al-‘Uzma al-Hajj Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi. The words of admonition in this book are geared towards those who wish to lead their lives under the shadow of the Qur’an and the practical example of the Prophet Muhammad and his Ahlu’l Bayt as it is through emulating their lifestyle and enacting their teachings and guidance that we are able to reach to great heights of spiritual awareness and success in this life and more importantly, the next.

 

 

Ethical Discourses – Volume Two

Lectures by Ayatullah al-Uzma al-Hajj Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi

Translated by Saleem Bhimji

 

When the Noble Qur’an introduces the topic of purification of the soul and self-building, it states that the task of conveying this guidance to humanity and assisting them on the path is reserved for the one whom himself is at the pinnacles of perfection and spiritual purity - an honour which belongs to the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad al-Mustafa. Perfecting our inner-core is so important that Allah deems the one who is able to excel in this arena as being the most successful person; while the one who fails to attain inner purification is considered as the most unfortunate of individuals!

 

Therefore, if we wish to follow the Islamic injunctions and work towards self-building and purification of the soul, we must refer to the Qur’an - the source of guidance for humanity, and the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad and his directly and explicitly appointed successors - the leaders from the Ahlu’l Bayt - the living manifestation of the Qur’anic teachings.

 

This work contains forty discussions on self-building from the eminent scholar, Ayatullah al-‘Uzma al-Hajj Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi. The words of admonition in this book are geared towards those who wish to lead their lives under the shadow of the Qur’an and the practical example of the Prophet Muhammad and his Ahlu’l Bayt as it is through emulating their lifestyle and enacting their teachings and guidance that we are able to reach to great heights of spiritual awareness and success in this life and more importantly, the next.