This Week Around the Net

In this week's collection of interesting and valuable Islamic sites from around the Net, read about the obligation and etiquette of giving Dawah as well as articles on the Islamic concepts of repentance and forgiveness, how Islam solves the "Battle of the Sexes" and why the study of Hadeeth is a science. You will also find a large hadith database from the major collections of Bukhari, Muslim and others.

Dawah: An Obligation
Did you know that hiding your knowledge about Islam is an act of disobedience to Allah SWT? This article by Abu `Abdil Kareem explains why it is important for all Muslims to call others to Islam as a means of completing our faith.

The Etiquettes and Attributes Necessary for the Du`aat to Acquire and the Behaviour Which Should Be Present in Them
Giving dawah requires one to have certain characteristics such as sincerity, knowledge and patience. This short article by the respected Shaykh `Abdul `Aziz ibn Baz outlines the principles by which the Muslims should be guided when teaching others about Islam.

An Introduction to the Science of Hadith
The study of Hadith is a science. This is a good site to visit if you are not familiar with the important role that the Sunnah of the Prophet, peace be upon him, plays in Islam. Learn how hadeeth are classified and what makes a hadeeth authentic or not. This site contains a wealth of information on this subject and yet it is still but an introduction. Included on the same page is a large hadith database from the major collections of Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud and others.

Within the Sheltering Peace: Islam and Women
As modern-day men and women fight the "battle of the sexes" and struggle to identify their roles in society, the author of this interesting article explains how Islam resolved such issues centuries ago by teaching men and women both the keys to living in harmony with one another rather than in a state of perpetual war. An excellent introduction to feminism in the Islamic context.

Istighfar: Seeking Forgiveness from Allah
Writer Khalid Baig does it again in this thought-provoking article which explains the concepts of repentance and forgiveness in the Islamic context, showing whytauba and istighfar are the essence of our servitude and submission to Allah as well as a necessary means to cleanse our hearts and souls. The door to Allah's Mercy is always open and this essay is a good reminder.

Bounty of Allah : Daily Reflections from the Koran and Islamic Tradition

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