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I am deeply grateful to Almighty Allah, Subhanahu Wata’la, for

guiding me to start this series of Hadeeth studies. A selection of

Prophet’s traditions from Saheeh Al-Bukhari, the most authentic book

after The Noble Qur’aan, are explained in some details emphasizing

their effect in our life.

This series of Hadeeth studies is a humble attempt toward better

understanding of Sunnah, its important role in our life and revival

of Islamic heritage at large.

I thank Allah, Subhanahu Wata’la, for offering me the chance to

teach these selected traditions and share this knowledge with many

of my sisters in IPC (Islam Presentation Committee, Kuwait). I pray

to Allah, from all my heart to accept this work and make it sincerely

for His sake.

“Say : Truly, my prayers, my services of sacrifice, my life,

and my death are all for Allah, the Lord of all the worlds.

There is no partners with him. This am I commanded,

and I am the first of Muslims ( of those who submit to His

will)”



His Apostle becomes dearer than anything else. Who loves

a person and he loves him only for Allah’s sake. Who hates

to revert to Atheism (disbelief) as he hates to be thrown

into the fire.” Al-Bukhari

- The Prophet, sallallahu `alayhi wa-sallam, said, “Whoever

believes in Allah and the Last Day, should not hurt his

neighbor and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day,

should serve his guest generously and whoever believes in

Allah and the Last Day, should talk what is good or keep

quiet.” Al-Bukhari

- “Love for the Ansar is a sign of faith and hatred for the

Ansar is a sign of hypocrisy.” Al-Bukhari

- “No adulterer commits adultery while he is having Iman,

no drinker drinks wine while he is having Iman, and no

thief commits theft while he is having Iman” Al-Bukhari and

Muslim

- “The Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand another

Muslim is safe. The Mu’min is one whom people trust with

their lives and property. The Muhajir (emigrant) is the one

who abandons evil. The Mujahid is the one who strives

against his self in the obedience of Allah.” Ahmad, Al-Tirmidhi, and

others

What is Iman?

Iman is poorly translated as faith. A better translation could be:

“faith based on reasoning and conviction”

While faith, in the Christian traditions, depends on no proofs, Iman

in Islamic traditions must involve reasoning and understanding,

with full mental acceptance based upon well established evidences.

It must also be complemented with good deeds and noble virtues in

order to bring about its fruit.

Iman is freely chosen; it is acquired and maintained through

reasoning and conviction. This is why there is no compulsion in



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Table of Contents

Chapter One: The Meaning of Iman 6

Is Iman the same like Faith? 7

Differences between Islam, Iman, and Ihsan 14

The Rank of Islam 14

The Rank of Iman 15

The Rank of Ihsan 16

Chapter Two : Meaning of the Hadeeth 18

Branches of Iman 18

Iman Increases and Decreases 19

The Tree of Iman 21

Chapter Three: The Improtance of Haya’ 27

Haya’ is important for the survival of Iman 27

Haya’ is not Shyness 27

Is Haya’ natural or acquired? 28

Why was Haya’ Specified in the Hadeeth? 28

Haya’ and our Life 30

Highest Rank of Haya’ 30

Haya’ and Self-control 31

Haya’ in Speech 31

Haya’ and Dignity 31

Haya’ in our Relationship with People 32

Chapter Four : The Basics of Iman 33

The six pillars of Iman 33

Iman in Allah 33

Iman in the Angels of Allah 34

Iman in the Books of Allah 36

Iman in the Prophets and Messengers of Allah 38

Iman in the Last Day 39

Iman in Al-Qadar (Fate - Divine Destiny) 47

Misconceptions about Qadar 56

Chapter Five : Perfection of Iman 62

The six pillars of Iman 62

Total Submission without Doubts 63

Full Acceptance without any Hesitation 64

Seeking Knowledge 66

Purification of the Heart 68

Striving in Good Deeds 74

Keeping the Company of Guided People 77

Fruits of Iman 80

Chapter Six: Nullifications of Iman 92

Acts of Kufr and Shirk 92

Hypocrisy 96

Rejecting the Judgment of Allah and His Messenger 96

Rejection of Some Parts of Islam 97

Rejecting Sunnah 98

Failure to Confess Iman 100

Iman at the Wrong Time 101

Iman out of compulsion 102

Indulgence in Bid’ah 103

Indulgence in misdeeds 104

Neglecting Obligations 104

Sins invite afflictions and misfortunes 105

Negligence of Good Deeds 106

References 109

Books of the Author