Dr. Umar S al-Ashqar

About the Book From the moment an individual is conceived in his mother's womb, until his death and beyond, angels play a part in human life. Angels bring forth the soul of the dying and they bring comfort or inflic...

In 'Belief in Allah: In the Light of the Qur'an and Sunnah', renowned scholar, Dr. ‘Umar al-Ashqar discusses the mistaken ideas that have crept into Muslim thinking concerning Allah and His attributes. At the heart...

Explore the important Islamic tenet of belief in jinn and devils and uncover the secrets of these fellow-creatures: the world of the jinn. Adequate knowledge about their existence can help in our constant struggle t...

This book a thorough study of the prophets and their Message, based primarily on the texts of the Qur’an and Hadith, but also including quotations from other scriptures to demonstrate that the Message is one and tha...

Islam brings us clear answers about what happens after death. This book examines this issue from the point of view of the Qur’an and the Sunnah. It also examines the signs of the Last Hour, which indicate that the D...

This book takes us through the events of this Day, from the first Trumpet- blast and the end of life in the universe, through the ordeals of the Judgement, to the entry to the place of eternal abode, in Paradise or...

Nothing is more important to the believer than attaining admittance to Paradise and avoiding Hell. This will be the fruit of a person’s deeds in this life. The descriptions here of Paradise and Hell and their inhabi...

The Islamic concept of divine will and predestination is an empowering notion. While all that happens takes place within the framework of divine will, people have freedom of choice within its parameters. Attitudes t...