Reviving aṣ-Ṣalāt of the Holy Apostle Gateway to Firdaws

Book excerpt: Fourth Edition Based on the Sīra and Fiqh of ‘Umar bin Khaṯṯāb, 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ūd, Āli ibn Abī Ṭālib and 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (R.A.). This fourth edition aptly sub-titled "Gateway to Firdaws" and released in Muḥarram 1438, is a response to the deficiencies by Western Muslim scholars and writers on this most important Pillar of Islām in their attempt and sincere desire to explain it to that Muslim yet to learn 'Arabic language and prepare for his final abode. It is because of my quest to know the truth and be sure that I will enter Paradise, for which I made research on the actual Sunnah of the Holy Apostle on this sole Sunnah, the stepping stone to paradise. The manner the Muslims are observing the daily obligatory and Friday prayers is contrary to the Sunnah. There is no gain saying the fact that it exposes the illiteracy ignorance and arrogance of the world Muslim Umma. There are proofs and evidences in this book. This edition is therefore an embodiment of the Ḥadīth, "Seeking knowledge is obligatory and compulsory on a Muslim and believer." The Sunnah on aṣ-Ṣalāt is the most important duty and function of the office of Muḥammad Rasūlullah and his representatives – the Caliphs. There was never a caliph but included in his instructions to his workers: "Ṣalāt is the most important Pillar of Islām in my mind. I beseech you to uphold it as taught and practiced by the Holy Apostle." It is the greatest simple comprehensive act explaining the meaning of ‘Democracy’ enshrining qualities and obedience to a leader, and when it is imperative to disobey him. In it lies peace, prosperity, security, growth and development of mankind. The book in addition will prove that there is no opinion difference or disagreement on the Sunnah, and that all the practices of the Holy Apostle have been reported. This book is therefore undoubtedly a must to all Muslims.