This is a revised and updated edition of Backbiting (formerly entitled Gossip and its Adverse Effects). The translator, Huda Khattab, explains:
The Qur’an states: "…nor speak ill of each other behind their backs. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? No, you would abhor it…" (Qur’an 49: 12)
We cannot escape the fact that backbiting affects us all. We have all been victims and, we must be honest, we have all been guilty of this sin. But it is not a matter to be taken lightly; backbiting can wreck lives and shatter communities.
Islam is a practical faith that recognizes the human condition and offers achievable remedies to the problems that beset us. Every human society faces the problem of backbiting, and Islam shows us how to tackle it in a sensible and humane manner. Husayn al-Awayishah has researched this topic in depth, and has presented a concise guide to the evils of backbiting and what can be done about it.
This book may make for uncomfortable reading, but the topic is one that every one of us has to face up to.

Etiquette of Seeking Knowledge...It was from the way of our pious predecessors that they would learn etiquette before learning knowledge. This book has become one of the most important books on this topic today, being widely taught by the scholars and seekers of knowledge alike. Many areas are covered such as the etiquette of the seekers inner self, his conduct with his Sheikh, importance of good companionship, adorning oneself with the implementation of knowledge, and precautions to identify.

To adorn oneself with beautiful etiquette, noble manners, good behavior, and pious conduct are distinguishing characteristics of the people of Islam, and knowledge the most precious pearl in the crown of the purified sharee’ah cannot be attained except by those who adorn themselves with its etiquette and those who leave evil qualities associated to it. For this reason the scholars devoted their attention to this etiquette, outlined its importance and wrote books solely on this topic; either pertaining to [general conduct] with all type of knowledge such as the etiquette of the carriers of the Noble Qur’an, the etiquette of the muhaddith, the etiquette of the muftee, the etiquette of the qaadee (judge), the etiquette of the muhtasib (the one who enjoins good and forbids evil for the sake of ALLAH (s.w.t)) and so on. The issue of this book is the general conduct of those who take the path of seeking the knowledge of the share’ah.

This is an exquisite and inspiring collection of incidents from the lives of the prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) and his companions (صلى الله عليه وسلم) , stories from our Islamic heritage, and thought-provoking anecdotes from the life of the author. The aim of the book is to train the reader to enjoy life by practicing various self-development and inter-personal skills.

This book was originally published in Arabic and now has been translated into English and other languages. It is both a practical and systematic guide to self-improvement and a treasure trove of historical incidents. It increases of whilst nurturing the soul and strengthening the spirit.

The author is a prominent figure in the field of Islamic Da’wah and has authored more than twenty published works.

Following the sacred course of Qur'anic invocations, Dr. Muhammad Hafeez elegantly portrays in Human Character and Behavior the mission of man as God's trustee on earth. His book profoundly explicates God's commands in managing human affairs and building a society based on truth and justice. It is an amazing guide through the Qur'an and the Sunnah of its prophet demonstrating that man's prayers and acts of worship become aimless rituals if he does not follow the Divine Commands in perfecting his character and behavior in order to accomplish his mission as a bona fide trustee of God on earth.

This is the Spanish translation of The Ideal Muslim: The True Islamic Personality of the Muslim as Defined in the Qur’an and Sunnah. In all areas of life, we can learn through the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him). There are many lessons to learn by his example. They lead us to believe that the good personality traits of a Muslim are ones that naturally propel us to be closer to Allah. In this book we examine proofs from the Qur’an and the Sunnah that give us an idea about those characteristics that will guide us in our hearts and actions to be better people in the eyes of our Creator.
The author gives a clear overview of the practical aspects of the Islamic lifestyle, as exemplified by the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) and his Companions. Moving from the innermost aspect of the individual’s spiritual life to his dealings with all those around him, one can see how the Muslim is expected to interact with all others in his life. This book is valuable for individual self-development, but will also serve as a rich source of material and ideas for study circles and discussion groups. The author supports each point with extensively evidential quotations from the Qur’an and Sunnah and gives us thereby an insight into the life of the first Muslim community in Madinah.
At a time when alien influences are overwhelming Muslims throughout the world and the temptation to adopt un-Islamic ways is greater than ever, this book serves as a timely reminder to us to go back to our Islamic sources and to adhere to our distinct, divinely-ordained way of life
La verdadera personalidad del musulmán es un estudio que detalla la gran misión que el Islam les ha encomendado a sus creyentes en esta vida. El musulmán realiza sus obligaciones con pleno conocimiento de su rol porque sabe que su religión le ha otorgado determinados derechos que ninguna sociedad ni ideología jamás haya brindado.
El buen musulmán tiene una excelsa moral, es fiel a su naturaleza y no se deja confundir por ideas moralmente insolventes. Resguarda su pudor y su dignidad por medio de la obediencia a Allah y a Su Mensajero.
Esta obra del Dr. Al Hashimi es una valiosa contribución para nuestros lectores de habla hispana porque encontrarán en ella información desconocida hasta el día de hoy en este idioma.

Inter Personal Relations: An Islamic Perspective explains the Islamic code of conduct which should govern our social relations. Based on the Qur'an and hadeeth, it instructs extensively in developing such moral and social traits and behavior patterns which invest our social life with peace, harmony, love and joy. It presents before us the Islamic ideals of brotherhood and self development, which are the key to constructing a cordial, happy society. It was first published in Urdu in 1958 and attained a classic status and has been in print ever since. It has been translated into languages of the Sub-Continent. This is the long-awaited first English Translation. Khurram Murad (1932-1996). Former Director General of the Islamic Foundation (1978-86), he studied civil engineering at the Universities of Karachi (BE 1952) and Minnesota, USA (MS, 1958), and worked as a leading consulting engineer at Karachi, Dhaka, Tehran and Riyadh. Actively involved in the Islamic movement since 1948, he was President, Islami “Jama'at-e-Talabah”, Pakistan (1951-52); a member of the Central Executive, “Jama'at-e-Islami”, Pakistan (1963-96) and Amir of its Dhaka (1963-71) and Lahore (1987-89) branches. He became Na'ib Amir of the Jama'at in 1988 and retained this position until his death in December 1996. Among his 32 published works in English and Urdu are: In the Early Hours: Reflections on Spiritual and Self Development, Way to the Qur'an, The Queasier Treasures, Who is Muhammad (s), Gifts from Muhammad (s), and Islamic Movement in the West: Reflections on Some Issues, in addition to a number of books for children. He was appointed editor of the monthly Tarjurnanul Qur'an in Lahore in 1991 until his death. He was also the founder/editor of the quarterly Muslim World Book Review in the UK.

The book provides a comprehensive guide to traditional Islamic teaching and its effect on Muslims' daily lives. Only by following God's guidance can Muslims live in peace while they are on earth and attain Paradise in the Afterlife. It is through a strong network of Islamic attitudes and actions based on knowledge that Muslims are able to bind both to one another and to their faith. Muslim Manners make a rich contribution to necessary that knowledge. In order to live by God's unchanging standards Muslims need a clear understanding that Islam is a total system. This book provides information on kindness, obedience, helping others, respect hospitality, dress, hygiene and animal welfare. It also covers such subjects of topical relevance to today's young Muslims growing up in the West as obligations to parents and teachers, choosing the right company, racial and colour equality, purity, modesty and chastity.

How do we develop a good understanding of right and wrong? How do we change ourselves so that we can live by the universal moral values of Islam? This straight-forward guide tells us how to do this in 7 steps including self-motivation, realizing that we need to change and that change is possible for us, self-examination, self-control, how to go about changing ourselves, and monitoring our progress. Based on the teachings of Imam al-Ghazali and upon years of practical experience in teaching young Muslims, Dr. Musharraf Hussain has given us a contemporary and accessible way to understand and apply Islamic teachings to character building.