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The pages on this site contain a collection of translations, writings, and teaching materials prepared by Aboo Shaybah & Umm Ilyaas, two students of Islaam who were able to study in Makkah for a time. May Allaah pardon their shortcomings and allow their works to be useful. Most of their studies in Makkah were at the Department of the Qur’aan and Sunnah (al-Kitaab was-Sunnah), in the College of Islaamic Outreach and Religious Foundations (ad-Da‘wah wa Usool ad-Deen), at Umm al-Qura University. Materials posted on this site are the most recent versions and they replace any previous editions in circulation, whether electronically or in print. Further content will continue to be added as time permits, and updates will be posted to t.me/theQaryah, in shaa' Allaah. To send any comments or corrections, please click here. We are grateful to our brothers and sisters who provide their feedback, and we implore Allaah to reward them.
A Letter from ibn Taymiyyah to His Mother - ibn Taymiyyah
An Arabic/English Presentation of the Book فقه الأدعية والأذكار Understanding Du‘aa’ (Supplicating Allaah) and Thikr (Mentioning Allaah) by 'Abdur-Razzaaq al-Badr
Selections from الأدب المفرد al-Adab al-Mufrad (al-Imaam al-Bukhaaree’s Independent Book about Sound Conduct)
Our Obligation Towards Allaah’s Directives - Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab
Two Very Short Arabic Poems About Studying Islaam - Muhammad ibn 'Alee ibn Aadam al-Ityoobee
The Knowledge of Islaam that is Obligatory to Acquire - al-Aajurree (abridged)
A Letter of Advice from ibn al-Jawzee to a Son of His - ibn al-Jawzee
Words of Advice to the Muslim Student - Wasiullaah ibn Muhammad 'Abbaas
Hadeeth about Being Questioned in the Grave (Arabic/English text)
Chapter About Calling Upon Allaah from Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (Arabic/English text)
Arabic Literacy for Beginners {In progress}
Brief Explanation of Soorah al-Faatihah - Saalih al-Fawzaan
Selections from an-Nawawee's Book التبيان في آداب حملة القرآن (Clarifying Some of the Conduct to be Observed by Those who Bear the Qur’aan) {Discontinued broadcasts from al-Masjid al-Haraam's Translation Department. May Allaah facilitate resuming and completing them independently.}
Selections from as-Sa'dee's Tafseer {Discontinued broadcasts from al-Masjid al-Haraam's Translation Department. May Allaah facilitate resuming and completing them independently.}
An English Presentation of Selections from the Book السيرة النبوية (The Life of the Prophet), part of the series entitled التاريخ الإسلامي: مواقف وعبر (Events and Lessons from the History of Islaam)
50 Ahaadeeth About the Basics of Islaam and the Foundations of its Directives - 42 from an-Nawawee and 8 from ibn Rajab (Arabic/English text)
Some Qualities of the Prophet Muhammad and Events from His Life (Arabic/English text of selected ahaadeeth from Silsilah al-Ahaadeeth as-Saheehah by al-Albaanee)
Conduct of Allaah's Esteemed Messenger - 'Abdul-Muhsin al-'Abbaad
Virtues of Invoking Allaah’s Commendation for the Prophet - Ismaa‘eel ibn Is-haaq al-Jahdamee al-Qaadee (Arabic/English text of selected authentic narrations)
Virtues of the Companions - Ahmad ibn Hanbal (Arabic/English text of selected authentic narrations) {Discontinued broadcasts from al-Masjid al-Haraam's Translation Department. May Allaah facilitate resuming and completing them independently.}
Selections from صحيح الجامع الصغير وزيادته (The Authentic Portion of al-Imaam as-Suyootee’s Short Encyclopedia of Hadeeth Extracts and the Supplement He Added to it) {Discontinued broadcasts from al-Masjid al-Haraam's Translation Department. May Allaah facilitate resuming and completing them independently.}
Manhaj al-Haqq (The Correct Path): A Poem About Sound Unwavering Beliefs as well as Sound Conduct - 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa'dee
Insight into the 'Aqeedah (Unwavering Beliefs) Taught by Islam - 'Abdur-Rahmaan as-Sudays
The Treatment for Terrorism in Light of the Qur'an and Sunnah - 'Abdur-Rahmaan as-Sudays
The Blueprint for Properly Teaching Fiqh - Wasiullaah ibn Muhammad 'Abbaas [Text]
A basic explanation for some of the phrases to be said while performing prayers
Excerpts from شرح معاني الصلاة (Explaining the Meanings of Prayer) by Maahir al-Fahl {In progress}
Rulings Pertaining to Funerals and the Deceased from al-Mulakh-khas al-Fiqhee - Saalih al-Fawzaan
Rulings Pertaining to Zakaah (Obligatory Charity) mostly from al-Mulakh-khas al-Fiqhee - Saalih al-Fawzaan
Buloogh al-Maraam (Reaching One's Objective in Knowing the Evidences of Islaam's Directives) - ibn Hajar {Discontinued broadcasts from al-Masjid al-Haraam's Translation Department. May Allaah facilitate resuming and completing them independently.}
Encouragement of Optional Fasting During Sha'baan from at-Targheeb wat-Tarheeb by al-Munthiree (selected authentic ahaadeeth along with brief notes)
Selected Sermons from al-Masjid al-Haraam about Ramadaan and Fasting
Reminders About the Arrival of Ramadaan - from Sermons at al-Masjid al-Haraam
Explanation for Aayaat about Fasting in Soorah al-Baqarah (2):183-187 - as-Sa'dee
Readings from the Chapter about Fasting in the book Buloogh al-Maraam - ibn Hajar
Reminders About Our Connection With the Qur'aan, and Ramadaan's Last Ten Nights - from Sermons at al-Masjid al-Haraam
Selections from ibn Katheer's Explanation of Soorah al-Qadr (97)
Encouragement of Six Optional Fasts in Shawwaal from at-Targheeb wat-Tarheeb by al-Munthiree (selected authentic ahaadeeth along with brief notes)
A Short Guide to 'Umrah - GPH
40 Ahaadeeth About Makkah (along with short comments) - compiled by Talaal Abun-Noor
Insight about The Rites of Hajj and 'Umrah - 'Abdul-Muhsin al-'Abbaad
The Virtues of al-Madeenah - 'Abdul-Muhsin al-'Abbaad
Hajj: Virtues and Contemplations - 'Abdul-Muhsin al-'Abbaad [Text]
Makkah: The Most Beloved Land to Allaah and His Messenger - Wasiullaah ibn Muhammad 'Abbaas
[Arabic] Minnah al-'Aleem al-Wadood (a book about the system of counting on the hands referred to as hisaab al-'uqood) - Aboo Shaybah
[Arabic] al-Maqaalah al-Husnaa (a book about the Sunnah being to shake hands using only the right) - originally in Urdu by the esteemed scholar Muhammad 'Abdur-Rahmaan al-Mubaarakfooree, rendered into Arabic by ash-Shaykh Wasiullaah ibn Muhammad 'Abbaas, edited by Aboo Shaybah & Umm Ilyaas
[Arabic] Attempted critical edition for portions of the book Akhbaar al-Qudaat أخبار القضاة (Reports About the Judges Throughout the Lands of Islaam) by Aboo Bakr Muhammad ibn Khalaf ibn Hayyaan, commonly referred to as Wakee‘ al-Qaadee (d. 306h) - Aboo Shaybah and Umm Ilyaas
Selections from the book Siyar A‘laam an-Nubalaa’ (Lives of Outstanding Noble Personalities of Islaam) by al-Imaam ath-Thahabee