The Salams

إن أصح كتب الحديث التي أقبلت عليها الأمة هذه الكتب الستة : البخاري ومسلم والنسائي وابن ماجه وابو داوود وكتابنا هذا سنن الترمذي الذي اشتمل على أبواب الفقه المختلفة وقد اعتمد طريقة الأبواب . وهذه طبعة محققة ومقارنة مع نسخ خطية أخرى وعليها شروحات مهمة وقد قا

Take a stroll through Salamville, where the sun is shining, the birds chirping, the flowers blooming, and where Cranky Kareem seems to be a little, well, cranky today. In the very first installment of The Salams series, Cranky Kareem encounters the bubbly and perfectly positive Happy Hamdi. Cranky Kareem is determined to prove to him that it is simply impossible to be that grateful all the time but finds that maybe even crankiest fuzzy monster in town can learn to say Alhumdulillah.

إن أصح كتب الحديث التي أقبلت عليها الأمة هذه الكتب الستة : البخاري ومسلم والنسائي وابن ماجه وابو داوود وكتابنا هذا سنن الترمذي الذي اشتمل على أبواب الفقه المختلفة وقد اعتمد طريقة الأبواب . وهذه طبعة محققة ومقارنة مع نسخ خطية أخرى وعليها شروحات مهمة وقد قا

How To Spiritually Enhance Your Hajj

In Jerusalem, as World War II was coming to an end, an extraordinary circle of friends began to meet at the bar of the King David Hotel. This group of aspiring artists, writers, and intellectuals—among them Wolfgang Hildesheimer, Jabra Ibrahim Jabra, Sally Kassab, Walid Khalidi, and Rasha Salam, some of whom would go on to become acclaimed authors, scholars, and critics—came together across religious lines in a fleeting moment of possibility within a troubled history. What brought these Muslim, Jewish, and Christian friends together, and what became of them in the aftermath of 1948, the year of the creation of the State of Israel and the Palestinian Nakba? Sonja Mejcher-Atassi tells the story of this unlikely friendship and in so doing offers an intimate cultural and social history of Palestine in the critical postwar period. She vividly reconstructs the vanished social world of these protagonists, tracing the connections between the specificity of individual lives and the larger contexts in which they are embedded. In exploring this ecumenical friendship and its artistic, literary, and intellectual legacies, Mejcher-Atassi demonstrates how social biography can provide a picture of the past that is at once more inclusive and more personal. This group portrait, she argues, allows us to glimpse alternative possibilities that exist within and alongside the fraught history of Israel/Palestine. Bringing a remarkable era to life through archival research and nuanced interdisciplinary scholarship, An Impossible Friendship unearths prospects for historical reconciliation, solidarity, and justice.

Salah is the second pillar of the Islamic faith, the foundations of a Muslim's life, and the key to Paradise. A subject so important must be treated with care and attention and this book aims to provide the reader with a comprehensive, detailed, and accessible guide to this important topic. In this ground-breaking book, all elements of Salāh are expounded chapter by chapter, with useful translations and transliterations of original Arabic terms and phrases. Beginning with the history of the prayer, we progress through an analysis of the types of Salāh, its spiritual and physical benefits, and a unique step-by-step guide on learning to pray for those new to the practice. With this book, there should no longer be any confusion or lack of knowledge regarding Salāh. It is hoped that this book, written with the intention of easing the performance of the five daily prayers, will help readers understand the beauty of this ritual and turn it into an enjoyable daily experience, such that it is spiritually enriching and accepted in the eyes of Almighty God.

In Lebanon, the study of modern art--rather than power or hierarchy--has compelled citizens to confront how they define themselves as a postcolonial nation. In Fantasmic Objects, Kirsten L. Scheid offers a striking study of both modern art in Lebanon and modern Lebanon through art. By focusing on the careers of Moustapha Farrouk and Omar Onsi, forefathers of an iconic national repertoire, and their rebellious student Saloua Raouda Choucair, founder of an antirepresentational, participatory art, Scheid traces an emerging sense of what it means to be Lebanese through the evolution of new exhibition, pedagogical, and art-writing practices. She reveals that art and artists helped found the nation during French occupation, as the formal qualities and international exhibitions of nudes and landscapes in the 1930s crystallized notions of modern masculinity, patriotic femininity, non-sectarian religiosity, and citizenship. Examining the efforts of painters, sculptors, and activists in Lebanon who fiercely upheld aesthetic development and battled for new forms of political being, Fantasmic Objects offers an insightful approach to the history and formation of modern Lebanon.

In this book, Abu Khadijah Damansari embarks on a profound journey, delving deep into the essence of Islamic worship through the lens of Prayer (Solah). With care, the author carefully arranges sacred texts from the Qur'an, Hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him), the sayings of the prophetic Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), and insights from our esteemed Islamic scholars (may Allah have mercy on them). This compelling guide serves both – as a technical manual and a spiritual roadmap, compiled and written to nurture both the heart and mind of the reader. From the obligation of Solah to the intricate details of its performance, every aspect is elucidated with clarity and reverence. Readers will find themselves equipped with not only the knowledge of how to perform Solah correctly but also the inner disposition necessary for a meaningful connection with the Divine. The book meticulously outlines the essentials: from the times for prayer to the significance of the Adhan and Iqamah, from ensuring bodily purity to dressing appropriately for prayer. Each chapter unfolds seamlessly, addressing the compulsory, recommended, offensive, and forbidden elements of Solah. From the basic description of prayer to the details and nuances of prayers, from the significance of supererogatory prayers to the etiquette of group prayer, no stone is left unturned. Additionally, the author navigates through special circumstances, such as the prostrations of forgetfulness, shortening and combining prayers, and the prayers for various occasions like the two 'Eids and Jumu’a. Prayer (Solah) – invites readers to deepen their spiritual connection with the Lord Almighty through the profound worship of prayer. Whether you're just beginning your spiritual journey to seek guidance or yearning for a deeper understanding, this book intends to illuminate your path towards spiritual fulfillment, InshaAllah.