‘Pages of Pearls’ from Shaykh Adam (rahimahullah)

In the company and words of the pious people, there is mercy and guidance. Below is a short book containing advices from the great saintly scholar Shaykh-ul-Hadith Hadhrat Shaykh Maulana Adam ibn Yusuf Lunat (rahimahullah wa adāma barākatuhu).

When we describe the atmosphere at the departure of our respected Shaykh (rahimahullah) from this ephemeral abode, these words from Qasas-un-Nabiyyeen comes to mind:

وبعد مدة مات يوسف أيضا فكان يوما على أهل مصر شديدا
وحزن عليه أهل مصر حزنا شديدا وبكوا عليه بكاء طويلا
ونسي الناس أحزانهم وكأنهم لم تصبهم مصيبة قبل هذا اليوم
ودفنوا يوسف وعزى بعضهم بعضا فكانوا في يوسف سواء
كل صغير فقد أباه وكل كبير فقد أخاه
ومشى الناس إلى اخوة يوسف وابنائهم يعزونهم ويقولون لهم أيها السادة ليست خسارة لكم اليوم اكبر من خسارتنا نحن
فقد فقدنا في دفين اليوم أخا شفيقا وسيدا رحيما وملكا عادلا
هو الذي هدانا إلى الحق ودعانا إلى الله وكنا قبل قدومه لا نعرف الله ولا نعرف الآخرة
انا لا ننسى ملكنا الكريم أبدا ولا ننسى أيها السادة انكم اخوته واهل بيته وانا لكم أيها السادة كما كنا في حياة سيدنا

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Book: 40 Hadith on the passing of the Prophet (peace be upon him)

Below is attached a compilation of 40 narrations where the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) gives indications to his Companions (Allah be pleased with them) about his coming demise. Studying such narrations develops our love for him, gives us perspective about what is truly important in life, and softens our hearts.

Name of book:

الأربعين في وصال سيد المرسلين ﷺ

‘40 Hadith of the Leader of the Messengers (peace and salutations be upon him) foretelling his passing’

Compiled by: B.M.I. for @PIOUSFACTS

Edition: 1^st edition 2023

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‘A detailed and illustrated study of the great battle of Badr’ Book

The battle of Badr was a pivotal and momentous event in Islamic history. It occurred on the 17th of Ramadan, 2 years after the Hijrah. Below is a book we have compiled on the battle of Badr, titled ‘A detailed and illustrated study of the great battle of Badr’. We hope you benefit from it. Keep us in your prayers. If you notice any errors, please contact us.

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40 Hadith from Sahih Muslim أربعون حديثا من صحيح مسلم نصيحة لكل مسلم

The following is an Arba’een compilation of forty Hadith. It is named

أربعون حديثا من صحيح مسلم نصيحة لكل مسلم

‘FORTY HADITH FROM SAHIH MUSLIM
ADVICE FOR EVERY MUSLIM’

Compiled by B.M.I. for @piousfacts.

It is a compilation of authentic Hadith taken from Sahih Muslim. Both the Arabic text and translation are included. The aim of this compilation is two-fold:

1. Including Hadith on topics that serve as advice and reminders for the Muslim community. Each Hadith addresses an important topic. This book can be covered by scholars during advice sessions, lectures or in a short course.

2. Including Hadith with their Asaneed (chains of narration) for students of Hadith. Teachers of Hadith can use this to instruct students on how to analyse a Sanad. It has been colour-coded for this purpose.

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2 books to develop piety and gain perspective

يُؤْتِى ٱلْحِكْمَةَ مَن يَشَآءُ ۚ وَمَن يُؤْتَ ٱلْحِكْمَةَ فَقَدْ أُوتِىَ خَيْرًا كَثِيرًا ۗ وَمَا يَذَّكَّرُ إِلَّآ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ

He (Allah) grants wisdom to whoever He wills. And whoever is granted wisdom is certainly blessed with abundant goodness. But none will be mindful except people of reason. (Holy Qur’an, Surah al-Baqarah: Ayah 269)

There is a difference between knowledge and wisdom. As a person increases in studying Prophetic knowledge, they develop wisdom. However, we are born with differing levels of discernment, varying outlooks, and dissimilar mannerisms. Without wisdom, a person may study for decades but still lack basic etiquettes, and a person may fail to develop the type of mindset that leads of ma’rifah (recognition) of Allah Almighty.

This is where we turn to the saintly scholars to advise us. They teach us how to act like human beings. This is something which too has to be taught. They impart such simple advices – which are always surmised from the Prophetic teachings – which we would fail to think of ourselves. So instead of learning life’s lessons after error or failure, take a short cut and learn it as the feet of the wise.

Below are attached two books which contain short and sweet advices which help a person see the world in a clearer way, navigate relationships better, and develop a mindset of tawakkul and tafweedh (trust and surrender) to Allah Almighty.

All teachers and preachers should try and incorporate this into their lectures with the general population of Muslims, and with students of Hadith specifically. Families should sit and discuss these together. Every person will take away advices which will definitely enrich their life.

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Sahih al-Bukhari and Islamic Fiqh Book

Below is attached an essential read for every student of Hadith and student of Islamic scholarship.

It is also an essential read for every Muslim in a college/university environment or any environment where one finds many Muslims with a wide range of practices.

It has become very common amongst certain environments, particularly in the West, for some Muslims to approach guileless Muslims and tell them that the Hanafi, Maliki, Shaf’iee or Hanabli schools of Fiqh (and the rulings derived within them) should not be followed, but rather the Fiqh promoted by these individuals should exclusively be followed. They quote Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains utmost authentic narrations, to seemingly back their stance and disprove or even condemn the practices within any of these four schools of Fiqh. This has created a great deal of confusion, misinformation and sectarianism within the Muslim community.

Please refer to our article: https://piousfacts.wordpress.com/2019/11/05/methodology-of-the-ummah-in-fiqh/ for more information on the necessity of these schools of Fiqh.

This book in question explains to the reader how to understand and study Sahih al-Bukhari as a book of Hadith as well as a book containing rules of Fiqh. The author is a seasoned scholar of Hadith and of Sahih al-Bukhari and has kindly allowed us to upload this book for free use for all. May Allah Almighty accept their endeavour. Aaamen.

Reading time: 30 mins to 1 hr

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‘Guidebook for Seekers of Ilm’ book

A gift for teachers and students. Especially designed for students of the Alimiyyah course. Topics include:
• Virtues of Ilm and Ulama
• Etiquettes of a seeker
• Revision and memorisation tips
• Note making tips
• Timeline of authors
• Personality management
• Communication management etc.

Updated September 2021. CORRECTION: The previous versions have an incorrect translation of the Hadith at the top of page 10 under the topic of ‘notemaking.’ Please correct if you have printed the previous versions. Jazakumullah khairan. Previously it was translated as ‘a servant does an action’ whereas it should be ‘one of you does an action.’ The Hadith in Tabarani is إن الله يحب إذا عمل أحدكم عملا أن يتقنه. The Hadith at the top of page 19 has also been re-referenced.

Contact us at piousfacts@hotmail.com if you notice any errors. Keep us in your prayers.

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