General Books :

Page Last Updated : 8th October 2011 
 

 Enemies in our Homes    
 by Muhammad Abd 'al Mannan

  Booklet -   

 
This booklet gives the reader an important insight into the harmful effects of television and the effect it has on the behaviour of our children as well as society at large.

It also includes a chapter on the negative effects of music.

 
 
£2.45  INCL. UK DELIVERY

What is the True Meaning of Taubah?

Booklet - 20 pages  
By Darul Ulum Ashrafiya Aleemia Razwiya, S.A.    

 
This book deals with the issues of taubah or seeking repentance.
In todays time, when Muslims are continuously transgressing the limits of Islam, it is vital for them to understand that eventually, their life would end and they would have to answer for their actions in this world. 
 
£2.25       INCL. UK DELIVERY

Authentic Interpretation of Dreams :  
According to Qur'an & Sunnah               
Paperback - 113 pages

Dr Ahmad Fareed starts this book with the meaning & types of dreams. He then mentions the benefits of having a good dream, including the benefit of seeing the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu alayhi wa Sallam in a dream. The book also mentions the etiquettes a Muslim should comply with, so that his dreams could come true; etiquettes that a dreamer should adopt, and etiquettes of the interpreter.  

 £5.95  INCL. UK DELIVERY         

Becoming Muslim -    by Nuh Ha Mim Keller 
With an appendix of al-Ghazali's : The Muslim Belief in God

Paperback - 32 pages

Few things have moved so many, for so long , and so powerfully, as the need for God. This is the story of a young American Catholic student who became a Muslim interpreter in the Middle East. In a world in which men are bound by their ealiest enculturation, it tells the unforgettable tale of one mans farewell to Christianity, atheism, and the finding of the Divine Reality. 

£ 3.50      INCL UK DELIVERY      

   Ali ibn Abi Talib Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu 
   Trans by Amal Khatab        PB - 36 pages

Hadrat Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib radi Allahu ta'ala anhu was the first youth to embrace Islam and later became the fourth Khalifah of the Muslim Ummah. He was known for his piety, wisdom and ability to judge with fairness. Hadrat Ali was also a brave warrior and also never lost a fight in single combat. Illustrated in colour. Recommended for ages 8 and above.

 
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  Personal Hygiene in Islam 

 14 pages    by Dr Ghulam Mustafa Khan

In this booklet, it is intended to show how scrupulous standards of personal hygiene are attained by a Muslim following the injunctions of the Qur'an and the example of Allah's Beloved Prophet, Muhammad -upon whom be peace. Many of these injunctionsof the Qur'an are often obeyed by a Muslim with the intention merely of performing certain ritual duties. 

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 Sayyidonaa Adam 'alayhis salam

   Paperback -27 pages    Compiled by Sajid ul Hashemi

This booklet contains a basic introduction and background on Prophet Adam Peace be upon him, from his creation, status, the story in relation to Iblees, Hawa (Eve), the prohibited apple tree and the story in relation to Haabil and Qaabil.     Edited by Aamer Maqsood

 
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Jesus : Prophet of Islam  Paperback - 345 pages

Revised Edn by Muhammad 'Ata ur Rahman & Ahmad Thomson -This is a best-selling study of the life of Isa Peace be upon him and the history of Unitarian & Trinitarian Christianity. It includes references to Isa Peace be upon him in the Qur’an & the hadith as well as a critical study of the Gospel of Barnabas. This is an extremely well-reasearched & interesting read that has been translated into 5 other languages.

£8.99    INCL. UK DELIVERY       

  Dimensions of Islam [Volume Two]  
    by  Mawlana Abdul Aleem Siddiqi 'alayhir rahman
    Paperback - 182 pages  

Mawlana Abdul Aleem Siddiqui 'alayhi rahman was a renowned scholar and a prolific writer of his time. This Volume contains :  
>The Clarion call 
>The forgotten path of knowledge 
>The History of the Codification of Islamic Law 
>Women & their Status in Islam 
>The Principles of Islam 
>The Universal Teaching. 
 
  £9.95     INCL. UK DELIVERY            

Muslim Heritage and The 21st Century

Paperback - 100 pages

by Muhammad Ahsan :The contribution of the Muslim World to a wide range of sciences and academic disciplines is often overlooked or taken for granted. This book provides a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage within the Muslim World and the significant role that Muslims have played in the advancement of knowledge.

 
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 Ideal Way of Life    Translated by A.Nasib Khan

Hardback - 488 pages

Ideal Way of Life is the English translation of the urdu book - 'Islam Nizam-e-Zindagi by Professor S. Ata'ullah Hosaine.

More details to follow.

£ 6.95        INCL.UK DELIVERY     

Book of Muslim Names by Mahmoud A.Qazi

 Paperback - 62 pages

This booklet contains the popular names of muslims, male & female. All the names have been arranged alphabetically and include meanings, arabic name and transliteration. Also includes 99 Names of Allah, some of the many names of the Prophet Muhammad Peace & Blessings upon him, as well as the names of the wives and daughters of Muhammad Peace & Blessings upon him.

 
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Short Speeches for Mosque Students

 Paperback - 204 pages                by Sajid ul Hashemi

Our children are our most precious wealth and property. Their Islamic education and spiritual training is our first and foremost duty & responsibility. Of the various methods & techniques of education and training, is the preparation of students to deliver speeches. It is an indirect and successful way, & will invoke a strong passion in the hearts of other children from the audience, to make speeches as well. -- ''Refreshing and Inspirational, Highly Recommended.''

 
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The Indian Musalmans    W.W. Hunter

 Paperback - 211 pages

Written over a century ago, this book is an interesting account of the possible causes behind the rising fanaticism among a section of Indian Muslims. In the post-Mutiny period. The book pictures partially the puritanical revival-the Wahabi Movement in Islam, and how it served to give expression to the agonies of a great nation which just lost an empire and political power.

 
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Teachings of Islam : Part 2  
Faith, Fiqh, Seerah, Morals & Stories 
 Paperback - 256 pages          by Sajidul Hashemi 

This major 2nd Volume contains the 7 articles of faith (Imaan), the Five Pillars, with extensive details about cleanliness, wudu, the fiqh of Salaat, Fasting, Zakaah and Hajj. Also contins details about sins, the evils of quarrelling, backbiting, and the rights of parents. The book is in Urdu & English and sutiable for ages 7+.

 
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 Teachings of Islam : Part 1

  Doctrines, Seerah, Morals, True Stories

 Paperback - 106 pages         by Sajidul Hashemi 

This excellent book covers the basic beliefs of Islam, in a clear and concise Question and Answer format. Packed full of information and guidance for people of all ages. The book is written in English and urdu, so makes it easier to share. Suitable for ages 7 and over.  

 
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Teachings of Islam : Part 3
 Aqaid (Articles of Faith) & the Five Pillars

 Paperback - 296 pages             by Sajidul Hashemi 

This major 3rd Volume contains the fundamental beliefs of Islam, the Seven articles of faith (imaan), 1) Belief in Allah, 2) Belief in His Angels, 3) His Books, 4) His Mesengers 5) Day of Judgement 6) Destiny & 7) Life after Death. Also contains comprehensive details of the 5 pillars. The book is in Urdu & English and sutiable for ages 8+.

 
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Teachings of Islam : Part 4 

The Beautiful Life of Allah's Beloved 
Paperback - 311 pages               by Sajidul Hashemi 

This comprehensive book contains the complete life (seerah) of the Most Beloved Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam in a simple, clear and concise manner. It starts from the advent of Light till Nabi Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallams departure. This is a bi-lingual book in Urdu and English, suitable for ages 9+.

 
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Teachings of Islam  :  Part 5  
 Fiqh, Seerah and al-Kabaair (Sins)  
 Paperback - 448 pages                                                                                   by Sajid-ul-Hashemi 

This is the final Part (no 5) in the 'Teachings of Islam' series. This large comprehensive Volume covers the following topics: -  nikah, marriage, rights of husband and wife, divorce, iddat, khula, qurbani, aqiqah, clothes, khasaa'is, wives of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, sons, daughters, khulafa, imams of fiqh, sins al kabiirah : as-shirk, murder, magic, not praying, not paying zakaah, nor fasting, nor performing hajj, disrespecting parents, adultery, homosexuality, interest, arrogance, wine, gambling, theft, unlawful earning, falsehood, imitating the opposite sex, hypocracy, betrayal of trust, recounting favours, telling tales, fortune tellers, bad conduct, wailing, cursing of the Sahaba-e-kiram.  

This is a bilingual book in English and urdu, suitable for ages 15 and over with over 400 pages.

 
 
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Overcoming Trials and Tribulations

 Paperback - 94 pages 

Ruqaiyah Abdullah 

Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala will continue to test us throughout our lives. This book attempts to evaluate the different types of tests that we may experience, why they occur, how to cope with them successfully and their significance both in this world and in the Hereafter. This is a strengthening and inspiring book that is particularly recommended during difficult times.

 
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Umar bin Abd al-Aziz Allah be pleased with him

 Paperback - 25 pages 

Yasien Mohamed

This is a brief description of the life and actions of this noble descendant of the third Khalifah of Islam, Umar ibn al-Khattab Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu. Of all the Umayyad rulers, the example set by Umar bin Abd al-Aziz May Allah be pleased with him was by far the closest to that of the first four Khalifahs. Illustrated in colour and recommended for ages 8 and over.

 
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Jesus will Return          by Harun Yahya

 Paperback - 88 pages 

Isa Peace be upon him (Jesus) was a chosen Prophet of Allah, like the other Prophets. However, he was raised up to Allah and will return to earth again, a fact implicitly mentioned in the Qur’an and reliable ahadith. With the second coming of Isa Peace be upon him, there will be unprecedented peace and justice on this earth. This book presents references from the Qur’an and hadith about the life of Isa Peace be upon him and his second coming.

 
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Bilal ibn Rabah May Allah be pleased with him

 Paperback - 48 pages 

Translated by Sara Saleem. This is the inspiring story of the first muadhdhan of the Muslims - Hadrat Bilal Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu his long and testing path to Islam, his unwavering faith in Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala and his undying love for the Beloved Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam.  

Illustrated in colour. Recommended for ages 8 and over.

 
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ISLAM   -   Its Basic Practices and Beliefs

 Paperback - 280 pages 

by Abd 'al-Haqq Bewley

Using as a Framework the most famous and authentic of all the classical definitions of Islam - the Jibril hadith - the author 'Abd 'al-Haqq Bewley (husband of the renowned International classical translator Aisha Bewley) takes the reader step by step through all the basic practices and beliefs which make up the daily lives of every Muslim, giving a picture of Islam that is both completely traditional and also excitingly contemporary.

'' Each of the elements mentioned [in the hadith] is dealt with individually at some lemgth and the result is acomprehensive overview of Islam which will hopefully dispel some commonly held misconceptions and give a clear picture of how the Muslims understand and practise their religion on a day to day basis.'' -- (TAKEN FROM THE INTRODUCTION)

 
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The Adventures of Zulqarnain

 Paperback - 16 pages

Shiban Akbar

This fully illustrated story recounts in simple words this wonderful and ancient true story of the prophet king who travelled to the ends of the world. This story is taken from Surah al-Kahf of the Qur’an.  

Recommended for ages 5 and over.

 
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 Salman al-Farsi May Allah be pleased with him

 Paperback - 32 pages 

by Muhammad Ali-Qutb, Tr by Yasien Mohamed. 

This book describes the intriguing journey of this wise companion of the Beloved Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam in his search for the truth and draws attention to his memorable contribution to the early Muslim community. Recommended for ages 8 and over.

 
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Slaves of the All-Merciful  
 Paperback - 184 pages

 
by Mohsen al-Bayoumi
Translated by Abd an-Nur Brewer 
 
In the final verses of Surat al-Furqan, Allah describes the special characteristics of those elite human beings whom He has raised to a high status both in this world and in the Hereafter. They are the Slaves of the All-Merciful. They have struggled with their selves and increased their devotion until they have become beloved to Allah and He has purified their hearts. This book highlights the special qualities of these people and how we too can achieve them.

 
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The Clear Victory                   [al-Qur'an 48 : 1]

 Paperback - 32 pages

by Abdassamad Clarke 
 
The story of the Prophet Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam and his da'wah, his emigration, the battles and the victory of the Muslims is one of the greatest stories ever told, and what is more it is history. This is a vivid account of Hudaybiyyah, the Pledge of Allegiance to Ridwan and the Treaty of Peace, based on authentic sources. From the siras of Ibn Hisham and Ibn Sa'd, the Muwatta of Imam Malik, and the ash-Shifa of Qadi 'Iyad. Illustrated in colour. Recommended for ages 10 and over.

 
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A Mothers Rights

 Paperback - 24 pages   

Translated by Matina Wali Muhammad 
 
From the Rear Cover : 'Through these eight short stories, taken from hadith and events in Muslim history, children are taught of the high status given to mothers in Islam.' Includes stories about the mother of Hadrat Abu Bakr as-Sideeq, & the mother of Imam al-Ghazali Allah be pleased with them. Illustrated in colour. Recommended for ages 7 and over.

 
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The Year of the Elephant  
Paperback - 38 pages 

by Abdassamad Clarke
 
Sayyida Aminah, Radi Allahu ta'ala anha was pregnant, her child was to be the Beloved Messenger of Allah, Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam, this and other signficant events occurred in the 'Year of the Elephant.' A colourful and vivid historical account of this event which is described in the Qur’an. Illustrated in colour. Recommended for ages 10 and over.

 
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Knowledge is Wealth  & Other Stories Paperback - 24 pages 

New revised edition

Translated by Matina Wali Muhammad 
 
Fascinating and heart warming stories selected to arouse a child’s curiosity about the Qur’an and Sunnah, that they will want to read over and over again. Illustrated in colour. Recommended for ages 7 and over.

 
 
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Forgiveness and Other Matters

 Paperback -   24 pages 

Muhammad Sharif

These beautiful and simple accounts help nurture in children qualities such as kindness, compassion, forgiveness and the importance of a promise - all giving reference to the Qur'an al-karim.  Illustrated in colour. Recommended for ages 7 and over.

 
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  Drops from an Ocean      by Mawlana Jalal ad-Din Rumi 'alayhir rahman

  Paperback - 70 pages

Drops from an Ocean Jalaluddin Rumi. Translated by Abdassamad Clarke 

This book is like little drops of water from the great ocean that is the Mathnawi. In some places it is more literally adapted and in others more faithfully to the essence of the tale. If it has value it is that it will lead the reader to plunge into that astonishing work.  

The Mathnawi is known as ''the Qur'an in Persian'' not because it's author seeks to equate it with the Qur'an but because in it he so remarkably expounds the Qur'an. Although the Mathnawi is not a children's book, the stories have the directness and clarity which are a delight to the young; and which will prove to be a treasure-chest of instruction and a great source of wisdom for all. Recommended for ages 12 and over as well as adults.

 
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  Ayat al-Kursi    - (Plastic Card)

  Reversible Laminated Card - English & Arabic   

Made of plastic in a convenient credit-card size, this will easily fit into your wallet or purse. It has the Arabic version of Ayat-ul-Kursi on one side and the English translation on the reverse.

 
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Essentials of Islam   by M. Masud Ahmad
Paperback - 184 pages 

Muslims must embrace every principle and practice of Islam and abide by it throughout their life. They are not permitted to pick and choose whatever they prefer and leave out whatever they dislike. This short but precise book, if studied carefully, allows a Muslim to understand and practice the basics of Islam. It lays the foundation upon which Muslims can build and strengthen their faith and puts them on the long journey to ulitmate success.  
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  In Pursuit of Virtue     BY  Ibn Hazm al-Andalusi  [ d.456 AH ] 

  Paperback - 214 pages

In Pursuit of Virtue 

Ibn Hazm al-Andalusi
Translated by Dr. Muhammad Abu Laylah 

The world is for everybody, but heaven is only for the pure in heart, the virtuous and the most pious. This book, a translation of al-Akhlaq wa’s-Sufral by Ibn Hazm, shows us how to attain piety and virtue. This is not simply a scholarly look at human nature but a book that can transform one’s life.

Ibn Hazm lived in Al-Andalus in the tenth and eleventh centuires C.E. He is accepted by both Islamic and Western scholars as one of the outstanding intellect not only of his own age but of all ages.
 
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The Inhabitants of Hell

 Paperback - 77 pages        Sheikh M. Al-Sha'rawi  

In this materialistic age, many of those who believe in life after death cling to vague concepts that have little influence on their thoughts or actions in this life, being devoid of any true sense of Divine Justice or of cause and effect. Hence an authoritative account of the akhira (afterlife) based on Qur'anic teachings is needed today more than ever. Here, the author explains the workings of Divine Justice and human accountability, which kinds of behaviour earn us divine punishment, and which earn reward. Shaykh al-Sha'rawi compellingly shows that the eternal destiny awaiting every human being, in the grave and after resurrection, is the fruit and the embodiment of his or her own actions, intentions, and beliefs in this fleeting world. 

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Fate and Predestination 
Paperback - 72 pages        Sheikh M. Al-Sha'rawi  

Fate and Predestination is one of a series of books written by Sheikh Al-Sha'rawi to deal with specific religious questions in a comprehensive and definitive manner. In them he explains all the different aspects of the topic involved, removes any misconceptions which have grown up around it and clarifies any difficulties. This book particularly important in that it covers the subject matter of the last of the Muslim's "pillars of belief", belief in the Divine Decree. A correct understanding of this matter is absolutely necessary if we wish to know how existence really functions and what our place in it is.

 
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 The Heirs of the Prophets                                    by Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali

 Paperback - 90 pages 

The Heirs of the Prophets is an extraordinary book representing one of the many streams of traditional Islamic scholarship. In addition to huge multi-volume compendiums, many scholars also composed shorter treatises that focused, for example, on one particular hadith. This volume is such a work. Imam Ibn Rajab 'alayhir rahman, who is considered one of the foremost authorities of Prophetic tradition (hadith) of his day, wrote this deeply inspiring and ever-relevant commentary on one hadith of the Beloved Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) in which he said, "The scholars are the heirs of the Prophets." Ibn Rajab was able to bring together the ethics, authentic stories, and penetrating insights that relate to the noble enterprise of true learning. 

SUMMARY: This book achieves two major triumphs that speak to the modern Muslim intellectual condition. First, it deeply inspires in the serious reader, like very few books of human origin, the love and desire to gain true knowledge. It enlightens people as to what realm of knowledge holds firm sovereignty over all the rest and is most vital for a true Islamic renaissance. In the haze of unbounded access to information, it is especially important these days for people to be clear about what is beneficial knowledge as praised by Allah and His Messenger. This knowledge refers mainly to that which leads men and women to the pleasure of Allah and salvation in the Hereafter. What worldly expertise can possibly compensate for the loss of knowledge concerning divine guidance to and along the straight path? What possible intellectual success can cover up for an ignorance that lures people into darkness and moral morass in this life and Hellfire in the next?

The Heirs of the Prophets is an eloquent and persuasive advocate of restoring our sense of priority when it comes to the acquisition of knowledge and, as a consequence, the conduct of our lives.

As for the second achievement, The Heirs of the Prophets unabashedly strips away any pretension as to what measures as true scholarship within the realm of Islamic learning itself. These pretensions have had uninterrupted breeding seasons over the years, to the point that it is difficult for most people today to distinguish between a preacher and a scholar, between technique and deep comprehension.

 
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The Bounty of Allah - Daily Reflections from the Qur'an and Islamic Tradition

 Paperback - 398 pages                                                                     Aneela Khalid Arshed

 
A meaningful, devotional gift for Muslims, this lovely volume also offers insight into Islamic spiritual life for people of all faiths. Daily readings include a short text from the Qur'an and one from Sufi or Hadith traditions.

Inspirational Daily Ayahs (one for each day of the calendar year) from the Qur'an, Sayings from the Beloved Prophet Muhammad May Allah bless him and grant him peace, as well as sayings from the Awliya-Allah (Freinds of God), like Shaykh Abd'al-Qadir al-Jilani, Mawlana Rumi, and Data Ali Hujweri, etc Allah be pleased with them.

This book is highly recommended!

About the Author: Aneela Khalid Arshed was born in Pakistan and is a member of the Islamic Center of Long Island. She holds a Masters of Arts Degree in English Literature.

 
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 The Vision of Islam                     by Sachiko Murata & William C. Chittick

 Paperback - 408 pages 

Description : When Western thinkers approach Islam, they often lose sight of the most valuable and appealing aspects, and tend to see the religion in historical and cultural terms, obscuring Islam's own internal logic and its true beauty and spirituality. This clearly written introduction to Islam fills that void by  vividly explaining Islamic perspectives that have been upheld by Muslims for nearly 1400 years. The book covers four dimensions of Islam, including practice, faith, spirituality, and the Islamic view of history, drawing on traditional sources of Islam such as the Qur’an, the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (May Allah bless him and grant him peace), and the great authorities of this tradition.  

This book is an eye-opener for those unfamiliar with the faith. 

Sachiko Murata is Associate Professor of Comparative Studies at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and author of the The Tao of Islam: A Sourcebook on Gender Relationships in Islamic Thought.

William Chittick is a Professor of Comparative Studies at State University of New York, Stony Brook. A greatly respected scholar, he spent over twelve years in Iran before the revolution studying Sufism in theory and practice.

 
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DECIPHERING THE SIGNS OF GOD - A Phenomenological Approach to Islam 

 Paperback - xvii + 302 pages                                                                     Annemarie Schimmel

"This is one of Schimmel's most important books. It sums up a lifetime of scholarship on Islam and, more importantly, it puts her understanding of Islam into a phenomenological framework that will readily be appreciated by scholars and students of other religious traditions. It will be looked back upon as a landmark in bringing Islamic Studies into the mainstream of religious studies."-- William C. Chittick 

The Qur'an constantly exhorts people to 'look at the signs of god,' signs that are hidden 'in the horizons and in themselves.' This book examines the mysteries of Islam using a phenomenological method to come closer to the true center of Muslim belief.

Schimmel takes as her starting point the simplest 'signs of god'-- natural phenomena like stones, plants and animals, and their use in religious and symbolic language. She then moves on to less obvious signs, such as sacred time and space, ritual actions, forms of worship, the sacred individual, and the order of the community. She concludes with an examination of the individual's response to the mystery of the Divine. Based on both original classical sources and modern literature, as well as the author's considerable personal experience, this is not only a fascinating survey of Islamic practices and beliefs, but also a broad and intregrated overview of the phenomenology of Islam.

Annemarie Schimmel was for many years Professor of Indo-Muslim Culture at Harvard University. She is author of numerous works, including Islam: An Introduction; and The Triumphal Sun: A Study of the Works of Jalaloddin Rumi, and the editor of the SUNY Press series, Muslim Spirituality in South Asia. Among the more unusual honours that have been awarded to her are the naming of a boulevard in Lahore, Pakistan, after her and the Levi Della Vida Medal for outstanding contributions to Islamic studies presented by the University of California.

 
 
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Islam in South Asia in Practice 

Paperback - 504 pgs       Edited by Barbara D. Metcalf   

This volume of Princeton Readings in Religions brings together the work of more than thirty scholars of Islam and Muslim societies in South Asia to create a rich anthology of primary texts that contributes to a new appreciation of the lived religious and cultural experiences of the world's largest population of Muslims. The thirty-four selections--translated from Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Gujarati, Hindavi, Dakhani, and other languages--highlight a wide variety of genres, many rarely found in standard accounts of Islamic practice, from oral narratives to elite guidance manuals, from devotional songs to secular judicial decisions arbitrating Islamic law.

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The Houses that the Angels do not Enter

Hardback - 117 pages  

English Translation of Ukkasha Abdal Mannan's Buyootun La tadkhuluhal Malaa'ikah.

This is book about Angels. It tells us about them, everything an inquisitive mind might like to know.

The book invites us to become their companions. In it's few pages it compresses a lot information about them. Naturally, by knowing many things in it, we may correct our lives to be able to receive their prayers and intercession and to protect ourselves from being those whose houses the Angels do not enter.

 
 
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The Keys to Jannah                                  by Abdul Mustafa Azmi 

Paperback - 104 pages  

Published by: Imam Ahmed Raza Academy, India.
Written by: Shaykh al-Hadith Allama Abdul Mustafa Azmi 'alayhir rahman 
Translated by: Sadia Mehmood

As Muslims it is our mission to spend our lives in such a manner that we spend each moment obeying the commands of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. If we succeed in this mission Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has promised us the ultimate reward of al-Jannah [Heaven].

Contents include :

Preface, Keys to Jannah, What is Jannah? Where is Jannah? How many Jannahs are there ? The Rivers in Jannah & the Fountain of al-Khawthar,
Honour of seeing Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, Good Deeds,
The Rewards of the Kalimah (Testimony), Good Intentions, Types of Bid'at, Wudu, Adhaan,
Building Mosques, Namaaz, Sunnat-e-Mawqida, Salaat al-Tahajjud, Namaz -e-Tahayatul Wudu,
Nafli Namaaz, Zakaat, Sadaqah, Fasting, Shab al-Qadr & Eid al-Fitr, Hajj & Umrah,
Hajj-e-Mabroor, Dhull Hijjah, Qurbani,  Recitation of the Qur'an, Living in Madinah Munawwarah,
Jihad, Martyrdom, Preparing for Jihad, Praising Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala, Durood Shareef,
Asking for Forgiveness, Method of Asking for Forgiveness, Azkar-e-Mathoora,
Reciting Law hawla wa la Quwwata- ila Billahi, Loving Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala,
Fearing Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, Remembering Death, Visiting the Sick,
Truthful Businessmen, Truthfulness, Nikah, Pleasing the Husband, Death of Children,
Obedience towards Parents, Kindness towards Relatives, Good Conduct towards Neighbours,
Loving the Orphan, Good Conduct, Protection of the Tongue and Body,
Removing obstacles from Pathways, Forgiving Others, Looking after Guests,
Saying Salaam and Shaking Hands, Modesty and Humility, Dignity and Humility, Patience, Protection, Hiding the Sins of Other Muslims, Mercy and Kindness, Generosity, Trust,
Acts which Gaurantee Jannah, Jannah as a reward for Hardship, Weakness and Poverty,
Helping the Pious and Good Intentions.  

 
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Forty Days and Forty Nights in Yemen            by Ethar El-Katatney 

Paperback - 168 pages 

Tarim is the setting of a forty day Dowra (intensive course in traditional Islamic sciences) that was attended by Ethar El-Katatney in Summer 2008 for the purpose of religious learning and self development.

This photo-diary weaves together her life-changing experiences, the fascinating people that she met, the historic places she visited and a few of the pearls of wisdom that were passed onto her by the respected scholars that she was privileged.

 
 
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The Best Divisions for Knowledge of the Regions

 Paperback - 454 pages

The Best Divisions for Knowledge of the Regions -  ( Ahsan al-Taqasum fi Ma’rifat al-Aqalim )

About this book

One thousand years ago al-Muqaddasi, “the man from Jerusalem”, wrote in Arabic an epic geographical treatise, which is also a great work of literature. This treatise was based on some twenty years of experiences undergone and observations noted in his survey of the realm of Islam, from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean.  

Early in the second half of the nineteenth century the German orientalist, Aloys Sprenger, brought to the attention of the West a manuscript of al-Muqaddasi’s work. Sprenger’s enthusiasm over the content of the manuscript is reflected in his judgement that its author is the greatest geographer of all time; and this view is shared by many scholars. The translation by Basil Anthony Collins published here is the first rendition into a Western language of al-Muqaddasi’s treatise.  

Al-Muqaddasi was born in the year 945 of the Common Era (CE), which corresponds to the year 334 of the Islamic calendar (AH), and he died towards the close of the millennium. Defining the area of his study as that where the presence of the religious and political institutions of Islam dominated, he travelled throughout the regions observing, enquiring, researching, corroborating, weighing and sifting evidence, taking notes and writing drafts. Ahsan al-Taqasim fi Ma’rifat al-Aqalim, The Best Divisions for Knowledge of the Regions, was eventually published in 985CE/375AH, and a revised edition was produced three years later.  

Al-Muqaddasi attributes his motivation for travelling for twenty years, suffering hardships and writing about his travels, to divine inspiration: the accomplishment would be pleasing to his Lord, and would give life to his own memory. At the same time, the suggestion that he journeyed as an agent for the Fatimid regime in Egypt cannot be dismissed. Whatever the reason for his travels, al-Muqaddasi shows himself to be a hardy, intelligent, versatile, resourceful and well-informed man. He designed his book to appeal to a variety of interests, and even to entertain. Yet, quite strikingly, his perspective on aspects of the geographical method touches on concerns which have received greater attention only in more recent times. For example, his ranking of settlements according to their functions is quite prescient, his use of maps in accord with modern practice and his excursion into determinism based on toponymy is, to say the least, unusual.  

 
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