Aqeedah and Belief

This is the second book of the Islamic Creed ('aqeedah) series by Dr 'Umar Sulaymaan al-Ashqar. It deals with the world of the Angels, an integral part of the Islamic faith. Persons denying the existence of Angels go outside the pale of Islam. As usual, Dr. Al-Ashqar has discussed this issue exhaustively. His arguments are based on the texts of the Qur'an and the Sunnah. He has covered all aspects of the topic: definition, origin and characteristics, kinds and their relationship with mankind and other creation. Moreover, he draws a comparison between mankind and the angels in their respective roles as [...]

The institution of Messengership and Prophethood is one of the three fundamentals of the Islamic creed - Tawheed (Monotheism), Risaalah (Messengership) and Ma'ad (Hereafter) - second only to the belief in one and only God - Allah. Dr. Umar S. al-Ashqar has dealt at length with this institution drawing evidence from the noble Qur'an, the Sunnah, and the writings of the highly reputed authorities and nobles of the ummah. The Arabic original has proven to be very popular and has gone through several editions. This is the new English translatin of the latest Arabic edition of the book, by brother Nasiruddin [...]

Ma'ad or Hereafter is the third of the three-part Islamic Dogma, Tawheed (monotheism), Risaalat (messengership) and Ma'ad (hereafter). The author, after discussing the first two parts of the creed - the oneness of God and the Messengers and Messages - delves into the subject of the Final Day/Hereafter. He has divided it into three parts, "Minor Resurrection" (What happens after Death), "The Day of Resurrection" and "Paradise and Hell". This book deaks with the first phase of the concept of the Hereafter. Dr 'Umar Sulaymaan al-Ashqar, as usual, has discussed this issue exhaustively, based on the texts of the Qur'an and [...]

Great trials and tribulations.

Translated by Muhammad 'Abdul-Haqq Ansari

Translated by Muhammad 'Abdul-Haqq Ansari