In the religion of Islam after declaring the shahadah, the second most important pillar is the Salaah (prayer). Whenever the messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to pray, He used to raise both his hands up to his ears or shoulders during the first takbeer, before ruku’ and after ruku, as is proven from the Mutawaatir ahadith. In common language, it is called “Rafa Yadain”.
Author: Muhammad ibn Ismaeel al-Bukhari - Abu Taher Zubair Ali Zeei
Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof
Publisher: www.kitabosunnat.com
The treatise by Imam ibn Hanbal, the Imam of the Hanbali school of juristic reasoning, renowned for his steep knowledge, was written several hundred years ago to the inhabitants of a town where the Imam stayed for a period of time. It contains a full and clear description of the prayer and includes detailed observations of the mistakes, which Imam Ahmad observed during his time in that town. It was and remains an invaluable work for all Muslims. Detailing as it does many common errors made during prayers, some of which are serious enough to invalidate the act of worship.
Author: Imam Ahmed ibn Hanbal
Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof
A nice discussion of some important points needed by those callling to Islam
Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1243
This is the translation of an extremely important book by the eminent scholar Ash-Shaikh Salih Aal-Shaikh. In it are essential guidelines from the Sunnah and the example of the sahabah, on how a Muslim should think and behave in situations of tribulations, trials or calamities.
Author: Saalih Bin Abdulaziz Aal-ish-Sheikh
Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof
Translators: Shuwana Abdul-Azeez
Publisher: A website Quran and Sunnah : http://www.qsep.com
The story of one of the Companions search for the truth.
Author: Dr. Saleh As-Saleh
Source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/1225
50 Questions And Answers On Islamic Monotheism which talks about Who is your Rub? What is your religion?, Where is Allah?, Who are the friends of Allah? and etc.
Author: Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahhab
Reveiwers: Muhammad AbdulRaoof
Publisher: A Dawah website Wathakker www.wathakker.net