Dr. Ali Muhammad Al-Sallabi

English translation of Dr. Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi's biography of Sayyidna Ali ibn Abi Talib Radi Allahu anhu. Translated by Nasiruddin al-Khattab. Published by the International Islamic Publishing House.

Discusses the importance of doing Dawah to Christians, a brief summary of Christian beliefs and refutations of them, doubts that Christians have raised against Islam and responses to them. Then, he surveys the work of Da'wah that occured during the Crusades at the hands of rulers such as Salahuddin al-Ayyubi, Yusuf ibn Tashfeen in the west, Abdul Mu'min ibn Ali, as well as at the hands of scholars such as Muhammad ibn Umar al-Razi, al-Qurtubi, and others. Surveys the different methodologies of dawah employed at the time, and the effects that this dawah had during the Crusades and afterwards.

Another fine book from the pen of Dr. Ali Muhammad al-Sallabi.

This book is part of the larger work of Dr. Ali Muhammad Al-Sallabi on the history of Umayyah khilafah. A balanced look at the history of that critical period which saw the transformation of khilafah into mulookiya. Also covers the reign of Yazeed and the martyrdom of Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu. Heavily referenced, yet easy to read.

This book is part of the larger work of Dr. Ali Muhammad Al-Sallabi on the history of Umayyah khilafah. A balanced look at the history of that critical period which saw the transformation of khilafah into mulookiya. Also covers the reign of Yazeed and the martyrdom of Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu. Heavily referenced, yet easy to read.

An engaging, insightful biography of Salahuddin al-Ayyubi from the pen of Dr. Sallabi. Discusses the Crusades before the time of Salahuddin, the rise of Salahuddin al-Ayyubi, his character, upbringing, personality, the reforms he brought to the government, the steps he took against the Fatimids, and so on. Analyzes the steps that led up to the famous battle of Hittin and victory therein. Discusses the Third Crusade and the loss of Acre. Details his life all the way to his death in 589 AH.

An engaging, insightful biography of Salahuddin al-Ayyubi from the pen of Dr. Sallabi. Discusses the Crusades before the time of Salahuddin, the rise of Salahuddin al-Ayyubi, his character, upbringing, personality, the reforms he brought to the government, the steps he took against the Fatimids, and so on. Analyzes the steps that led up to the famous battle of Hittin and victory therein. Discusses the Third Crusade and the loss of Acre. Details his life all the way to his death in 589 AH.