Has anyone read this Book?

[clw366]

Asslamma alaikum

I was speaking to another Muslim today and was given this book title as a suggestion for me to read--The Jinn, by Abu Ameena Bilal Philips. Anyone have any remarks on this book for me?

[Muslimah]

as salam alykom

In my humble opinion, in your stage the best book u read would be the Quran, just focus on it, try to read like 10 pages per day or as much as u can, u will learn a lot about your new religion, u will gain more knowledge in areas u need to.

go to our links room, if u dont have a Quran copy, u will find good sites that has Quran online,

Insh aAllah it will certainly be more beneficial.

This is my own opinion

[SisterJennifer]

Asalaamu alikum Carol,

I have this book you mentioned, although I have not yet read it.

The advice sis. Muslimah gave is good for all of us, weather new Muslims or old. I think it's a great habit (the best habit actually) to get into reading a bit of the Quran each night and reflecting on it seriously. In addition to this, I think it's also a nice idea to read books on various Islamic topics that will help improve your understanding of Islam, especially when you are new.

For example, the Quran has much mention of the Jinn, but if you do not understand what are the Jinn, it will not mean as much to you as it would if you understand the concept of what the Jinn are.

The same author also has a very good Tawheed book available that I think would also be beneficial to you while reading Quran.

May Allah bless you and guide you, and make the way easy for you and all Muslims everywhere. Ameen.

~Jennifer

[radiyah]

How are u sister, congratulations on your revert and welcome to Islam.

Sister, as sister Muslimah said the best thing to read is the Quran, and its translation, if u need to read more below I am providing u with popular Muslim sites that u can read and learn from.

This one will teach u how to read correct Quran. The science of tajweed.

http://www.dar-al-maarifah.com/

This one u can buy Islamic books at cheap prices.

http://www.fikr.com/eindex.htm

this one is my favourite it is rich

http://www.sultan.org/index.html

this one u can learn more to strengthen your faith and then reveal the truth to your family when u are more stronger by will of Allah.

this is the Islamic page of the royal embassy of Saudy Arabia in washington I hope you will benefit from it

http://www.iad.org/

I hope u will like these sites I will try find more for you.

welcome again wasalam 'alaykom wa rahmat Allah

[Muslimah]

as salam alykom

Radiyah, will it be too much to ask u to post those links in the link room, I think I will also create a room for books, Jennifer suggested this ages ago, was never free to do it and start posting there:o

[radiyah]

alsalam ukhti Muslimah,

no problem insha'Allah I will, and if I find more I will add them there .

wasalam '

alaykom wa rahmat Allah wa barakatuh

[abdussamed]

As Salamu Alaikum...Sister Radiyah did you not check your PM?. I think there is somethink wrong..wassalam

[naseeha]

as salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh

If you are referring to the book "Ibn taymiyyah's essays on jinns" translated by bilaal phillips then i know exactly what you are talking about... alhamdulillah it is an excellent book...

However i must agree with both sister muslimah and SisterJennifer. While i agree that this book is good. You must take islam in steps...

I will re iterate what i have been saying soo much in the forum "Islam"

<b>START WITH TAUHID!!!!! (i.e the oneness of allah)</b>

I CANNOT STRESS ON THIS ENOUGH!!



before getting into these technical issues like jinn and all that you must have a firm Knowledge of what is islam all about. Many people go into these issues without a proper knowledge of allah and they end up on the wrong path so i urge you to take my advice

you can read this book by Sheikh ul islam ibn Taymiyyah

(please allow me to just put this one link to the book you can read online all other links would be to other posts within the forums)

http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/introduction/w...taimiyah_1.html

this thread is a must and i urge you to read it... it deals specifically with kalimah tauhid.. it is a MUST!!

http://www.islamsms.com/bb/showthread....=&threadid=1108

here is a great thread by AbuDujanah

http://www.islamsms.com/bb/showthread....=&threadid=1239

read about what allah did to the ppl of 'aad and thamuud here

http://www.islamsms.com/bb/showthread....=&threadid=1226

here is the translation to "Parts of Faith" by imam Baihaqy

http://www.islamsms.com/en/modules.php...tegories&cid=12

and here is a great explanation of shirk..

http://www.islamsms.com/bb/showthread....=&threadid=1365

developing love for allah

http://www.islamsms.com/bb/showthread....=&threadid=1155

here is one on khushuu fis salaah...

http://www.islamsms.com/bb/showthread....ight=UmmHabibah

I know that i gave you alot but maybe you can book mark some of these pages and read them later... but above and beyond all always remember...do not move forward until you have an understanding of Allah. I tried to make things easy for you by doing the search myself for the threads that i find would help you alot now all that you have to do is click on the links that are provided.. insha allah read them and keep us posted on your progress..

<b>To the mods:</b>I know that you didnt want many outside links in these pages.... this is why i only included links within www.islamsms.com however there is one link above that is the translation of a book by the sheikh ul islam.. please pardon me for this and pardon all the other links that i included i just wanted the task to be easy for others...

wa salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh

[Muslimah]

as salam alykom brother naseeha

who said we dont want outside links, we are only restricted in terms of links to non Muslim sites or info. In other words, we dont let links to an anti Muslim, or missionary sites. hope this is clear now

May Allah reward u much for your efforts akhi. And also yes if the site has it, let people use it so that all of us including u gain the reward:)

[naseeha]

ok i understand...

alhamdulillah