{"title":"Yahya M. A. Ondigo","description":"\u003cp\u003eYahya M. A. Ondigo is a contemporary author who writes on the pillars of Islam and the essential acts of worship, presenting them clearly in light of the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah. His works give particular attention to the conditions, pillars, and obligations of acts of worship such as the prayer, helping readers perform their worship correctly and with understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for the English-speaking reader, his titles serve as practical, evidence-based guides to sound Islamic practice. Below is a selection of his available titles at The Islamic Book Cafe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"forty-hadiths-on-good-moral-values","title":"Forty Hadiths on Good Moral Values By Yahya M.A. Ondigo","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharacter is not separate from Islam — it is one of its central purposes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: \"I was only sent to perfect good character.\" (Musnad Ahmad; graded sahih by Shaykh al-Albani) Yet many Muslims have absorbed a version of their religion that focuses heavily on rulings while giving little attention to the moral qualities the Prophet modeled and commanded throughout his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForty Hadiths on Good Moral Values\u003c\/strong\u003e by Yahya M.A. Ondigo is a collection of forty prophetic narrations specifically selected for their guidance on Islamic ethics and moral conduct in dealings with others — each one accompanied by the author's commentary explaining the hadith's meaning and how to apply it in daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Prophetic Standard for Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hadiths collected here represent the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) direct guidance on qualities every Muslim should cultivate: leniency, tolerance, generosity, honesty, gratitude, kindness to neighbors, mercy toward the weak, restraint in anger, and the avoidance of the harmful traits that corrupt relationships and communities. Each hadith is a direct instruction from the one whom Allah described as being \"upon an exalted standard of character.\" (Surah al-Qalam 68:4)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommentary That Makes Each Hadith Actionable\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes this collection is the author's commentary on each narration — not a technical scholarly explanation but a practical discussion of what the hadith means in the context of a Muslim's actual life. How does this apply at home? With neighbors? With non-Muslim colleagues and classmates? The commentary bridges the prophetic text and daily application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacter as Da'wah\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author emphasizes throughout that a Muslim's character is one of the most powerful forms of da'wah available. No lecture can communicate the beauty of Islam as effectively as consistent, visible moral excellence in everyday dealings. The hadiths in this collection are the prophetic foundation for that character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yahya-m-a-ondigo\"\u003eYahya M.A. Ondigo\u003c\/a\u003e is a scholar and author who has contributed several works on Islamic ethics and character. Published by International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Muslim who wants to ground their character development in the direct words of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Particularly valuable for Muslims living as minorities in non-Muslim societies where their character is often the first and most powerful encounter others have with Islam. Also excellent for Islamic schools, youth programs, and family reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eContinue Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the other titles by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yahya-m-a-ondigo\"\u003eYahya M.A. Ondigo\u003c\/a\u003e, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tazkiyah\"\u003ebooks on purifying the soul\u003c\/a\u003e and full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hadith\"\u003ehadith collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or see our guides to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/islamic-book-recommendations\/best-books-on-purifying-the-soul-tazkiyah-where-to-start\"\u003ebest books on tazkiyah\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/islamic-book-recommendations\/best-hadith-books-where-to-start-with-the-sunnah\"\u003ebest hadith books to start with the Sunnah\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Islamic Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43899560362297,"sku":"TIBC0050","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9306\/2201\/files\/20250605-130807.jpg?v=1749156237"},{"product_id":"shahadah-its-essential-conditions-by-yahya-ondigo","title":"Shahadah Testimony of Faith \u0026 Its essential Conditions By Yahya Ondigo","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor a Muslim, the testimony of faith is the affirmation that there is no god other than Allah and that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is His servant and messenger. This testimony is recited daily, yet many Muslims have never studied the conditions that make it valid — conditions that determine whether a person's Islam is genuine or merely a verbal declaration without substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShahadah: Testimony of Faith and Its Essential Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e by Yahya Ondigo provides a thorough explanation of the seven conditions of La ilaha illallah and what each one requires of the believer in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Seven Conditions of the Shahadah\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnowledge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA person must know what La ilaha illallah affirms and what it negates — that all deities worshipped besides Allah are false, and that worship belongs to Allah alone. The shahada cannot be accepted from someone who does not understand what they are saying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCertainty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart must hold the testimony with complete conviction, free from doubt. The Qur'an and Sunnah are explicit that doubt in the fundamentals of iman renders it incomplete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTruthfulness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tongue must reflect what the heart actually holds. A hypocrite who says the words while his heart rejects them receives no benefit from the testimony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe believer must comply with what the testimony requires — performing the obligatory acts and avoiding the prohibited ones — not merely affirm it verbally while ignoring its demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAcceptance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart must accept the testimony and what it entails, not reject it with arrogance as Iblis rejected the command to prostrate while acknowledging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSincerity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll worship must be directed to Allah alone, free from shirk. This condition is the essence of La ilaha illallah — that no one other than Allah receives any act that belongs exclusively to Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLove\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe believer must love Allah and love what He loves, including loving those who uphold Tawheed and hating what Allah hates — all for His sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYahya Ondigo is a Kenyan Islamic scholar and author of a series of works on the pillars of Islam, written to make the evidences and conditions of worship accessible to English-speaking Muslims. Published by International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Muslims who want a thorough understanding of their testimony of faith. Established Muslims who want to ensure their shahada is grounded in knowledge rather than habit. And Islamic teachers looking for a structured reference on the conditions of la ilaha illallah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContinue Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first pillar; the same author covers the next two in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/salah-its-essential-conditions-by-yahya-ondigo\"\u003eSalah: Prayer and Its Essential Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zakah-its-essential-conditions-by-yahya-ondigo\"\u003eZakah: Obligatory Charity and Its Essential Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e. If you are new to Islam, see our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/islamic-book-recommendations\/7-best-islamic-books-for-new-muslims\"\u003e7 best Islamic books for new Muslims\u003c\/a\u003e, and for the creed this testimony rests on, the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/islamic-book-recommendations\/best-aqeedah-books-for-beginners-where-to-start-with-islamic-creed\"\u003ebest aqeedah books for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Islamic Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50565341544761,"sku":"TIBC0205","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9306\/2201\/files\/20250602-182759.jpg?v=1749000042"},{"product_id":"salah-its-essential-conditions-by-yahya-ondigo","title":"Salah Prayer \u0026 Its essential Conditions By Yahya Ondigo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: \"The first thing the slave will be held accountable for on the Day of Resurrection is the prayer. If it is in order, all his deeds will be in order. If it is corrupt, all his deeds will be corrupt.\" Salah is the pillar upon which all other deeds rest — and yet many Muslims pray without fully understanding what makes it valid, what its conditions are, and what obligations they carry in performing it correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalah: Prayer and Its Essential Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e by Yahya Ondigo covers the prerequisites and conditions of salah with care and evidence — ensuring the reader understands not just how to pray but what makes the prayer acceptable in the sight of Allah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Conditions of Prayer (Shurut al-Salah)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book opens with the conditions that must be fulfilled before the prayer begins and maintained throughout it: Islam, sanity, reaching the age of puberty, the correct time, ritual purity, covering the awrah, facing the qiblah, and freedom from physical impurity. Each condition is explained with its evidence and its practical implications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Pillars and Obligatory Acts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pillars of prayer — whose omission invalidates the prayer even if forgotten — are distinguished from the obligatory acts whose forgetful omission is remedied by the prostration of forgetfulness. The book covers both categories clearly so the Muslim understands what their prayer requires and what to do when something is missed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eObligatory and Voluntary Prayers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe different types of prayer are addressed: the five obligatory daily prayers, their times and rulings, the Friday prayer, the travel prayer, and an overview of the major voluntary prayers established in the Sunnah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAn Illustrated Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes an illustrated step-by-step guide to the prayer for those learning or correcting their performance — making it accessible for new Muslims and useful as a teaching tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYahya Ondigo is a Kenyan Islamic scholar and author whose works on the pillars of Islam are known for their clarity and evidential grounding. Published by International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuslims at any stage who want to understand their prayer's conditions and obligations with their evidence, new Muslims learning how to pray, and anyone who wants to ensure their salah is correctly performed and accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eContinue Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the second pillar; the same author covers the first and third in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shahadah-its-essential-conditions-by-yahya-ondigo\"\u003eShahadah: Testimony of Faith and Its Essential Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zakah-its-essential-conditions-by-yahya-ondigo\"\u003eZakah: Obligatory Charity and Its Essential Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Yet it is one of the most neglected obligations in the ummah today, with many Muslims uncertain about whether it applies to them, what their wealth is actually zakatable, and how to calculate and discharge it correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZakah: Obligatory Charity and Its Essential Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e by Yahya Ondigo is a clear, evidenced guide to understanding and fulfilling this pillar — covering not only the rulings but the wisdom behind them and the serious warning for those who withhold what Allah has made due.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Importance and Status of Zakah\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book opens by establishing zakah's place in Islam — its mention alongside salah in the Qur'an, the hadith on those who withhold it, and the effect zakah has on the spiritual health of the giver and the material wellbeing of the community. The author makes clear that zakah is not charity in the modern sense — it is a right owed from the wealthy Muslim to those Allah has designated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Conditions (Shurut) of Zakah\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach condition that must be met before zakah becomes obligatory is covered with its evidence: Islam, freedom, full ownership of the nisab, completion of the hawl (lunar year), and the nisab thresholds for gold, silver, trade goods, crops, livestock, and other categories of wealth. The author explains each condition carefully so that the Muslim can determine for themselves whether zakah is due on their specific situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Categories of Zakatable Wealth\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold and silver (and cash in their ruling), trade goods, livestock, agricultural produce, and buried treasure are all addressed in turn — with their respective nisab thresholds, rates of zakah, and the scholarly positions on contemporary forms of wealth such as stocks and business assets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThose Entitled to Receive Zakah\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe eight categories of zakah recipients specified in Surah at-Tawbah are explained, with guidance on how zakah should be distributed and the conditions that apply to each category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYahya Ondigo is a Kenyan Islamic scholar and author of several works on Islamic practice, aimed at making the evidences and conditions of worship accessible to English-speaking Muslim audiences. Published by International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny Muslim who earns income, holds savings, or owns business assets and wants to understand clearly whether zakah is due on them and how to discharge it correctly. Essential for those who have been estimating or guessing at their zakah obligation, and for new Muslims encountering this pillar for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eContinue Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the third pillar; the same author covers the first two in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shahadah-its-essential-conditions-by-yahya-ondigo\"\u003eShahadah: Testimony of Faith and Its Essential Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/salah-its-essential-conditions-by-yahya-ondigo\"\u003eSalah: Prayer and Its Essential Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e. 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