{"title":"Featured Collection","description":"Latest Publications","products":[{"product_id":"writing-an-islamic-will","title":"Writing an Islamic Will","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis easy to understand book will guide you through the laws that are relevant to Muslims of our time. All concepts are discussed in a clear \u0026amp; precise style, from issues such as spousal shares, to child guardianship, extended family, selecting an executor, dealing with real estate, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt includes 32 color-coded charts of common estate scenarios, which easily aids you in determining the appropriate disbursements for your specific family structure and preferences. 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It covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow To Accurately Write Your Final Will in Accordance to Islamic Laws and Regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal Implications to be Considered When Living in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation By Maulana Rizvi About How An Islamic Will Works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation By Samil Chagpar About The Importance and Process of a Will in Canadian Society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestion and Answer Session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sNvmFLS6BQo?start=249\" width=\"100%\" height=\"215\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(or click here to view on the Youtube website directly: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/sNvmFLS6BQo?t=4m9s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/sNvmFLS6BQo?t=4m9s\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions or scenarios which aren't covered in the book or the seminar, feel free to message us for further details using the \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/al-m.ca\/contact-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or emailing us at the address at the bottom of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN 9780920675175. Copyright 2017, Al-Ma'arif Publications, All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al-Ma'arif Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12523333353583,"sku":"9780920675175","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/6267\/2239\/products\/Writing-an-Islamic-Will-Cover_1.png?v=1533066718"},{"product_id":"khums-an-islamic-tax","title":"Khums - an Islamic Tax","description":"\u003cp\u003eKhums is an issue every practicing Shi'ah must deal with once a year. The need for an easy to understand, yet comprehensive guide has been felt for years. Especially now more than ever, with the financial complexities of our world today. This book hopes to fill that void, since its first publication in 1984. The most popular aspect of this book is the khums calculation form, which provides easy to use, step-by-step instructions on calculating your khums for the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4th edition includes numerous revisions and expansions, including: the history and usage of khums during the time of the Prophet and Imams, the moral and political aspects of khums, updated examples and rulings, practical and common issues for those living in the West, frequently raised questions, and much more. The book also reflects rulings based on various prominent maraji' in order to cater to as many muqallidin as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious versions of this book have been well received, as well as prompting insightful feedback from communities around the globe. It has been reprinted in Iran and Pakistan, translated into various languages, has had excerpts published in magazines, has been incorporated in other publications, and has been the basis for countless other seminars, booklets, and calculation forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome overall topics and features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussing the Islamic economic system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKhums in the Qur'an and history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefining khums, income, surplus, expenses, etc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious rulings and common situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe distribution of khums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome thoughts on khums and society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculation forms and guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to also check out this seminar and Q\u0026amp;A session on Khums, by Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi. It covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe meaning behind the concept of Khums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItems upon which khums is wajib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen do you pay khums?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is surplus? What is profit? What is income?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is exempt from khums?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are savings?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are allowable expenses?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to do with debt?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsurance premiums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistered Education Savings Plan (RESP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTax Free Savings Account (TFSA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate Company Pension Plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Insurance (Whole and Term) Premiums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritical Illness Insurance Premiums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaving for the future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChild allowance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaving for a home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome equity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDowry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnused items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness inventory and property\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivision of Khums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQ\u0026amp;A session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OzYORfufQU8\" width=\"100%\" height=\"215\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(or click here to view on Youtube directly: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/OzYORfufQU8\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/OzYORfufQU8\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e1aL4E6-4Tc\" width=\"100%\" height=\"215\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(or click here to view on Youtube directly: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/e1aL4E6-4Tc\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/e1aL4E6-4Tc\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions or scenarios which aren't covered in the book or the seminar, feel free to message us for further details using the \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/al-m.ca\/contact-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or emailing us at the address at the bottom of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN 9780920675151. Copyright 2014, Al-Ma'arif Publications, All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al-Ma'arif Publications","offers":[{"title":"Physical Book","offer_id":12523450073199,"sku":"9780920675151","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":32250145472623,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/6267\/2239\/products\/Khums-Cover_1.png?v=1533068720"},{"product_id":"death-before-during-after","title":"Death - Before, During, \u0026 After","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeath is a reality in which all human beings believe. However, it is also a reality which most of us like to keep out of our minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Islam, it is not an end to our existence; it is a passage that takes us from this world to the hereafter—the actual purpose for our creation and the result of our work in this life. Whether we fear it or not depends on how prepared we are for the reckoning of the Day of Judgement. And preparing for death is a lifetime's worth of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis booklet discusses what you should do before, during and after death. It does not cover rulings concerning the washing, shrouding, and burial of the deceased; rather, the focus is on our attitude towards death, etiquettes of a funeral, dealing with and expressing grief, condolences, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis informational booklet started as a simple pamphlet and then was expanded upon multiple times over the years, culminating in this 2nd edition printed form. Various topics and issues have been added, as well as questions on death related matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that while this booklet doesn't cover the washing, shrouding, or burial of the deceased, these topics are covered in the below seminar video:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6bAkuyt41Ag\" width=\"100%\" height=\"215\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(or click here to view on Youtube directly:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6bAkuyt41Ag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6bAkuyt41Ag\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions or scenarios which aren't covered in the book or the seminar, feel free to message us for further details using the \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/al-m.ca\/contact-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or emailing us at the address at the bottom of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN 9780920675182. 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It touches on all walks of life, be it the rights of God, self dependents, society, finances, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a compilation of the translation work completed by Allamah Sayyid Saeed Akthar Rizvi, along with his categorization of fifty headings and sub-headings according to the content bestowed upon us by the Imam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, this latest edition includes an in-depth commentary for every right described by the Imam, researched and presented by Hujjatul Islam Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi. Each segment is comprehensively discussed and analyzed, in an attempt to understand the depths of the words of the Holy Imam Zaynu 'l-Abidin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an introduction by the Imam, his teachings are categorized into 9 sections, each of which have numerous subsections relevant to all walks of life. The 9 sections include the rights of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf \u0026amp; Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRituals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDependents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal Relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinancial, Judicial, and Social Relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther People\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN 9780920675168. Copyright 2017, Al-Ma'arif Publications, All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al-Ma'arif Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12523472879727,"sku":"9780920675168","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/6267\/2239\/products\/Risalatul-Huquq-Cropped-Cover_1.png?v=1533069115"},{"product_id":"the-quran-an-explanatory-translation-5-volume-set","title":"The Qur'an - An Explanatory Translation (5 Volume Set - Soft Cover)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Volume Set - Soft Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Qur’ān is the final message of God sent to humankind through His last prophet and messenger, Muḥammad (s). It is the Muslims’ holy scripture, and the most read text in human history, from cover to cover. 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