Understanding and explanation of Life Insurance in Islam

Is it permissible to take out life insurance in Islam? Is there any evidence (daleel) or scholar's verdict relating to this question? 

Under common interpretations of Islamic law, conventional insurance is forbidden in Islam. Scholars such as Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) criticise the system of conventional insurance as putting one’s money at undue risk to being lost and involving usury/interest.

Reading from the books of tafseer while in the state of impurity

Question:
I read books of Tafseer of the Qur'an when I am not in a state of purity... such as during my monthly period, is there any objection to this, and am I committing any sin by doing so? Please deliver a verdict, and may Allah reward you.

The best books on Aqeedah (Islamic Creed)

Q. What are the best Islamic books for those who want to perfect their Iman (belief) and ‘Aqidah (creed) and to meet Allah (Exalted be He) while He be pleased with them?

A. The most important book in `Aqidah is the Qur’an; it is the most truthful, the greatest and the noblest book. You should adhere to it as much as possible and recite it often. It includes `Aqidah, guidance to goodness and warning against evil. If you read it carefully out of desire to learn and follow its instructions closely, whether in words, deeds or `Aqidah, you will find all goodness in it from the beginning to the end i.e. from Surah Al-Fatihah [Surah (1)] toSurah Al-Nas, 114: 1 Say: “I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind, If you contemplate this great book and recite it often, you will comprehend the `Aqidah which Allah (Exalted be He) accept from you and from the Mu’mins (believers).

What is 'Aqeedah?

Aqeedah refers to those matters which are believed in, with certainty and conviction, in one’s heart and soul. They are not tainted with any doubt or uncertainty.

The Arabic word ‘aqeedah stems from the root ‘aqada, which conveys meanings of certainty, affirmation, confirmation, etc.

In the Qur’aan, Allaah says: "Allaah will not punish you for what is unintentional in your oaths, but He will punish you for your deliberate oaths (bimaa ‘aqqadtum al-aymaan)…"
[al-Maa’idah 5:87]

The Four, Five, Six and Nine Books of Hadeeth

The Four Books of Hadeeth [Al Kutub al Arba’ah]: [Also known as ‘The Sunan’]:

1. Sunan Abu Dawood
2. Sunan at Tirmidhee
3. Sunan an Nasaa-ee
4. Sunan ibn Majah.

[Al Haafidh ibn Katheer in Al Baa'ith al Hatheeth: 1/6]

The Five Books of Hadeeth [Al Kutub al Khamsah]:

They are the foundations of Islaam, meaning :

1. Saheeh al Bukhaaree
2. Saheeh Muslim
3. Sunan Abu Dawood
4. Sunan at Tirmidhee
5. Sunan an Nasaa-ee

[Al Imaam an Nawawee in Sharh Saheeh Muslim: vol 1: P.6.]

Is there a Reward for Reading Hadeeth?

From Shaykh, Allaama, Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abdul Azeez bin Abdullaah Bin Baz 

Translated by Umm Yahya

The Noble Shaykh Bin Baz -Rahimullaah- was asked:

‘The reward for reciting the Book of Allaah is evident. Is there a reward for reading Hadeeth too?’

The Shaykh replied:

Ahadeeth (Narrations)

Hadith (الحديث al-ḥadīth, pl. aḥadeeth; lit. "narrative") are oral traditions relating to the words and deeds of the prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him). Hadith are regarded by traditional schools of jurisprudence as important tools for determining the Muslim way of life, the sunnah. Hadiths were originally oral traditions of Muhammad's (Peace and Blessings be upon him) actions and customs.

The Virtue of Reading Books

Collected by Ibn ‘Abd al-Barr in ‘Jami’ Bayan al-’Ilm wa Fadlih,’ the chapter titled: ‘The Virtue of Looking Through Books and the Praiseworthiness of Tending to Them’:

2414: Abu ‘Abdullah Muhammad bin Isma’il al-Bukhari was asked: “What is it that strengthens one’s memory?” He replied: “Constantly looking through books.”

2415: Ahmad bin Abi ‘Imran said:

“I was with Abu Ayyub Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Shuja’, and he was staying in his house. So, he sent one of his sons to Abu ‘Abdillah bin al-A’rabi to invite him over.

The boy returned, saying: “I asked him this, and he said to me: “I am with a group, and when I am done being taught by them, I will be over,” and I did not see a single person at his house. Rather, he had in front of him books that he was looking through. He would look in this book for some time, and then look in another book for some time.”