Whether you are new to Islam and have started learning how to pray or simply wish to improve your pronunciation and understanding, this book is for you. For beginners, this book will teach you the key aspects of the Muslim everyday prayer (Salah). Step-by-step and in-easy-to-understand language, you will be taught the Arabic words and actions of the Salah together with their meanings. You will also learn how to perform Wudhu' (ablution in preparation for prayer), the Adhan (call to prayer), and everyday expressions and greetings used by Muslims.
The 75-page book is written by Batool Al-Toma of The New Muslim Project located at The Islamic Foundation and is based on her extensive experience with new Muslims. Its content has been checked and approved by Sheikh Abdullah Al-Judai. The book offers detailed explanations and large photos showing prayer postures.

Al-Ma'thurat is a compilation of Adhkar (sing. dhikr) and Ad'iyah (sing. Du'a) derived from the Glorious Qur'an and the authentic Ahadith. It is presented in the form of a wird (litany) to be recited every morning and evening. Al-Ma'thurat was compiled by Hasan AI-Banna (1906-1949), the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, who strove to establish the perpetual remembrance of Allah in all spheres of life. For truly, such is the way for the heart to attain spiritual equilibrium and tranquility.
 
When once asked by a journalist to introduce himself, Hasan Al Banna said: "I am a traveler seeking the truth, a human searching for the meaning of humanity and a citizen seeking dignity, freedom, stability and welfare under the shade of Islam. I am a free man who is aware of the purpose of his existence and who proclaims: "Truly, my prayer and my sacrifice, my living and my dying are all for Allah, the Lord of the worlds; no partner has He. This, am I commanded and I am of those who submit to His Will:' This is who I am. Who are you?"

The important pillar of Islam, Salah (daily prayers) is explained in detail in this invaluable book. The aim is to acquaint young Muslims with the knowledge necessary to be able to perform this vital act of worship. The book gives a detailed account of the process of making Wudu, then carefully describes how to perform Salah. In addition to the five daily Salah, there are chapters on Salah for special occasions, eleven Surahs of the Qur'an, and a selection of Qur'anic verses on Ma'ruf and Munkar. The author sets out to achieve this with the use of diagrams, pictures, Arabic text and English transliteration. The intended age range is 10 - 16, although older people may also find it a useful aid to learning. This book should be useful for young English-speaking Muslims, as well as those new to Islam.

The power of this prayer of Imam Muhammad al-Dari lies in its simplicity, its purity, and its sincere supplication. It is essentially a plea to God that our transgressions be overlooked, that Divine Mercy be bestowed upon us, that social justice be restored in spite of us, that wrongs be righted, and that righteousness reign once again in our lands, so that the destitute may no longer be in need, the young may be educated, the animals’ purpose fulfilled, rain restored, and bounties poured forth. It is a plea to be freed from the aggression of foreigners in lands over which they have no right—a plea much needed in our modern world, rampant as it is with invasions and territorial occupations. Ultimately, it asks not that our enemies be destroyed, but simply that their plots, and the harm they cause, are halted. Its essence is mercy, which in turn is the essence of the Messenger of God, Muhammad (s): “And we have only sent you as a mercy to all the worlds.”

Reviews:
“Shaykh Hamza Yusuf has rendered a tremendous service to Islam with this translation of a powerful, deeply spiritual supplication, and passed it along to a community of Muslims far removed from its Moroccan roots. He has also augmented it with a riveting introduction that examines the nature of oppression and its impact on human societies, while challenging us to admit our powerlessness to God.”
– Imam Zaid Shakir Author, co-founder of Zaytuna College

“Hamza Yusuf is in himself and his work, a beautiful, and absolutely necessary, living bridge between the Islamic and American cultures. His eloquence, and his brilliant intelligence, are vital energies, nourishment, we can share.”
– Coleman Barks, author The Essential Rumi

“The prayer of Imam al-Dari is a reminder that in all religions and all cultures there are men and women of wisdom and courage who rise to stand with the oppressed against the oppressor. The greatest virtue we possess, as the poet knows, is compassion, not only for the victim but also for the victimizer. It is the contradictory tension of justice and mercy, of law and forgiveness, which makes us complete human beings.”
– Chris Hedges, author of War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning

Time to Pray with Zaky is the world's first animation film teaching children the most important pillar of Islam - prayer (salaah) and ablution (wudu).

Zaky & his friends are playing in the fields when the athaan is heard from the nearby mosque. The children go to make wudu but Abraham is missing. Zaky finds him & realizes that Abraham doesn’t know how to make wudu or pray. "That's okay, Abraham. We'll teach you", says Zaky.

Abraham is excited & joins the rest of his friends as they all offer to help teach him the steps. Together with Teema, Toofa & Kazwa, Zaky teaches Abraham the simple steps of wudu & prayer… and they all learn some extra things along the way!

Time to Pray with Zaky is a fun & educational animated film for children of all ages. It is designed to assist your child in learning the simple steps of making wudu & prayer, the most important pillar of Islam.

Special Features Include:

• Includes quiz time, songs, video clips & more...
• Featuring 6 new voice only songs
• Introduces three new cartoon characters - Kazwa The Camel and Toofa & Teema The Birds

DVD Specifications:

• Full Screen presentation (1.33:1 aspect ratio)
• Dolby Digital 2.0 English
• English subtitles
  
• NTSC
• Region Code All