Al-'Ubudiyyah by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah

TITLE: Al-'Ubudiyyah, Being A True Slave of Allah

AUTHOR: Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah

PUBLISHER: Ta-Ha Publisher 

LANGUAGE: English (translated from Arabic) 

DESCRIPTION:

Every person must have an ultimate aim which is the focus of his love and will. If a person does not have Allah as the focus of his love and will, he will inevitably be enslaved by something else, whether it be his own pride and arrogance, wealth, power or something that he takes as god instead of Allah. The heart cannot be sound, or succeed, or find joy, or be happy, or feel pleasure, or be good, or be at peace, or find tranquillity, except by worshipping its Lord, loving Him and returning to Him.

PAGES: 120

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Patience and Gratitude by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah

TITLE: Patience and Gratitude

AUTHOR: Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah

PUBLISHER: Ta-Ha Publisher 

LANGUAGE: English  (translated from Arabic)

DESCRIPTION:

Patience and gratitude is an abridged translation of 'Uddat as-sabirin wa dhakirat ash-shakirin, a work which is well-known in the ARAB world but which has been inaccessible to English-speaking Muslims until now. In this book, the authoe explains the Islamic concept of sabr (patience, fortitude) and its counterpart, shukr (gratitude), in a practical fashion which shows how these important spiritual values may be incorporated into everyday life. Although written over six centuries ago, Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah's word are still relevant - perhaps more so than ever - today.

PAGES: 53

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MY REVIEW:

Bought this book for months but never have the time to read. But alhamdulillah finally I been able to finish it. Just like what the description says, this is a very good book. When you are being tested by Him, you should practice patience. When He give you rizq, you should be grateful by showing your gratitude. The author explains how to be patience, how to be grateful to Him. When I read this book, it really get into me.

33 Ways of Developing Al-Khushoo' Humility and Devotion in Prayer by Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

TITLE: 33 Ways of Developing al-Khushoo' Humility and Devotion in Prayer

AUTHOR: Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

PUBLISHER: International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH)

LANGUAGE: English (Translated from Arabic)

DESCRIPTION:

As-Salah is the greatest practical pillar of Islam and Al-Khushoo' means calmness, concentration, humility and being present-minded while performing prayers. Fear of Allah is the most important cause of khushoo' as one always thinks that Allah is always watching him. Making the heart submissive and humble before Allah is one of the most important causes of khushoo', because if the heart is corrupted by the insinuating whispers of Satan, the acts of the body faculties will also be corrupt. Part of khushoo' is being submissive and humbling oneself out of the fear of Allah.

The khushoo' of true faith can be attained when the heart feels aware and humble before the greatness and glory of Allah when one stands for as-Salah full of fear, awe, hope and the recognition of the the blessings if Allah and the reward one seeks by performing as-salah.

In this valuable book, which is highly recommended for every Muslim as it deals with the greatest practical pillar of Islam, the author has efficiently featured out the causes of khushoo' and those of distraction to enable the reader to know the satanic plots and be able to perform this pillar of Islam in the best manner. Since as-salah is the most important practical pillar of Islam and the first obligatory worship act for which reckoning in the Hereafter will take place, such a book becomes indispensable.

PAGES: 80

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