Contemporary Issues

How the practice of giving Jahaiz (dowry) to the bride by her parents came into being in India and why it is so wrong.

Most people outside Iran may not know that the government that came into power in Iran after the Khomeini revolution heavily promoted mut'a or temporary marriage. Here is a close look at this institution. Who are the people involved in it? what are their motivation? (Men seek sex without responsibility and women seek money but there are other motivations as well, including the religious motivation to earn merits by disobeying Syedna Umar radi-Allahu unhu). How is it arranged? What are the areas of concentration of this practice? (Qum, Mashhad, and Isfahan). And Why? Is the practice, declared haram by a consensus of ahl Sunna wal Jamma, simply legalized prostitution? Get answers to these and many other questions based on interviews with those involved in the practice.

Contemporary Islamic resurgence can be understood in its historical perspective and ideological connotations only by having a deeper understanding of the thoughts and contributions of its chief architects, among whom Iqbal, one of the most illustrious poet-philosophers of Islam occupies a very distinct position.

A selection of the best of Maulana Ali Nadwi's papers on Islam and contemporary issues. Edited and reviewed by Sayyid Abdul Majid Ghouri.

This classic looks at history from a fresh perspective. Humanity has suffered a lot due to the decline of the Muslims. Here is a penetrating account.

This classic looks at history from a fresh perspective. Humanity has suffered a lot due to the decline of the Muslims. Here is a penetrating account.

A comprehensive intellectual introduction to Islam. It takes the reader through a fascinating journey of Islamic spirituality, jurisprudence, theology, science, and philosophy. This book gives a sound grasp of Islam to Western readers: intellectuals, politicians, religious community leaders, and students.

"In the aftermath of the triumph of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, a glutinous flood of publications on Islam and politics began to submerge the academic and pseudo-academic book market in the West. In the midst of such staggering amount of writings, whether of a serious or pamphleteering type, this book offers a lucid and well-argued interpretations of modern Islamic political thought that is indispensable for the understanding of much ofthe current political developments in the Muslim world."

The best speeches of Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi painstakingly collected by Shaykh Abdul Majid Ghauri. Contemporary, refreshing, thought-provoking. A great gift for those who love the works of Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi as well as anyone who wants to read historic speeches. Includes talks that were delivered in Urdu but have been translated into Arabic.

A glimpse of the rich Muslim heritage in mathematics, astronomy, geography, geology, cartography, physics, mechanics, optics, zoology, botany, medicine, surgery, chemistry, agriculture, navigation and ship building, architecture, calligraphy, history, law, literature and poetry, and political systems and government. Written for the common man and especially for young students.

From the publisher: This book presents close, careful translation of four fatwas by Ibn Taymiyya on how Muslims should respond when they come under non-Muslim rule: should they fight or quit such rule; if they should adjust to it, how and how far? Next, Michot translates passages from six modern authors reflecting on the same question, and referring to Ibn Taymiyya. Readers can judge for themselves how far modern militancy departs from the orthodox Islamic attitudes exemplified by Ibn Taymiyya.

This book proves and explains that, “The imaginary and insubstantial thing Naturalists call Nature, if it has an external reality, can at the very most be a work of art; it cannot be the Artist. It is a set of decrees; it cannot be the Issuer of the decrees. It is a body of the laws of creation, and cannot be the Lawgiver. It is but a created screen to the dignity of God, and cannot be the Creator. It is a law, not a power, and cannot possess power.” From the Risale-i Nur Collection

In this seminal work, Malik Bennabi investigates the essentials of human society by exploring what makes the human group an ethico-social order and historical community and not a mere agglomerate of individulas living according to the mere laws of nature. Following a multi-disciplinary approach informed by a clear philosophical bent mind and a unity of intellectual vision, On The Origins of Human Society provides an adequate theoretical framework for a paradigmatic shift in the study and understanding of human social existence

It is an in-depth exploration of the relationship between Islam and science from the emergence of of the Islamic scientific tradition in the eighth century to the present time.

The book deals with the fundamental question of the nature of `worldview' according to Islam.

This book will help the readers understand the thoughts of Allama Ubaidullah Sindhi.

Collection of newspaper columns presenting Islamic outlook while commenting on current events and news. Cover a wide range of topics. Among other things, they also afford us a rare glimpse into the life of Muslims in India.

A compilation of lectures delivered by Allama Muhammad Iqbal on Islamic philosophy; it was first published in 1930. These lectures were delivered by Iqbal in Madras, Hyderabad, and Aligarh. The last chapter, "Is Religion Possible", was added to the book from the 1934 Oxford Edition onwards.

In Reconstruction, Iqbal called for a re-examination of the intellectual foundations of Islamic philosophy. The book is a major work of modern Islamic thought.

Contains two important works by Abu Bakr At-Tartooshi (d. 520 AH) who was a famous Maliki scholar of the sixth century. His disciples include such luminaries as Qazi Abu Bakr Ibn Al Arabi, Qazi Iyad. His book Sirajul Mulook was translated in Spanish in 1930 and influenced the work of Ibn Khuldoon.

Islamic teachings about the media. Both producers and consumers need to be aware of them.

This work includes an in-depth survey of the individual Islamic sciences from cosmology, philosophy, theology to alchemy, physics, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.

A very important book on secularism, especially in the context of Pakistan. It clears all the intellectual fog created by the secularists there.

Allama Shabbir Ahamd Usmani was a top ranking leader of the Deoband movement. Why did he work so hard for the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan? What about the concerns of many respected ulama about the leadership of Muslim league? Were the ulama under the illusion that Muslim league leaders would create an Islamic state? These candid personal letters shed new light on the subject. A must read for the students of the history of Pakistan.

What does Islam say about poetry, singing, musical instruments, musicians, and the business of music? What is the truth about the much-publicized “music controversy” in Islam? This book demystifies the issue of music in Islam. More than six hundred references and more than a hundred twenty biographical notes on the authorities quoted add to the value of a discussion that is comprehensive without being boring, and detailed without being confusing. New reprint contains foreword by late Dr.Mahmud Ahmad Ghazi.

Banglai translation by Muhammad Adam Ali.

What does Islam say about poetry, singing, musical instruments, musicians, and the business of music? What is the truth about the much-publicized “music controversy” in Islam? This book demystifies the issue of music in Islam. More than six hundred references and more than a hundred twenty biographical notes on the authorities quoted add to the value of a discussion that is comprehensive without being boring, and detailed without being confusing. New reprint contains foreword by late Dr.Mahmud Ahmad Ghazi.

This book is based on research on Paul and his life as founder and an architect of Christianity. While some have argued, from the period in which he lived up until today, that Paul was a lunatic who thought himself to be the chosen one with his God-given inspiration, some on the otehr hand have defended the view that he is one of the most important figures, if not the central figure, in the history of Christianity. 

This is the legendary book of Imam al-Ghazali that buried philosophy in the Muslim world for a hundred years.

Racism, Colonialism, Fascism, Communism, Capitalism, all of these disasters were nurtured by --- in fact based on --- the pseudo-science left behind by Mr. Darwin. This book describes the horrors of these deviant ideologies and their relationship to Darwinism.

A first rate scholarly work dealing with the Islamic perspective on the environmental problem, and exposing the philosophical causes of the current environmental crisis in the Western sciences. Ibrahim Ozdemir is Professor of History of Philosophy at Ankara University. Published by Insan Publications.

This book highlights the facts that were not known before the turn of the 20th century and have just started to be understood within the framework of the recently introduced theory of landforms and plate tectonics. It discusses these in the light of the Qur'anic description on mountains. See for yourself how such explicit, precise, and comprehensive scientific statements provide an eloquent testimony to the belief that the Qur'an is the Word of the Creator. Includes many colored illustrations. Although it will be of value to anyone interested in the Qur'an, it is a must read for those studying earth science and geology.

This book discusses the principles behind the different sciences cultivated in the Islamic world from the third century of the Islamic era onwards and the place of science in relation to the other branches of Islamic learning.

The Islamic ruling on music and singing in light of the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and the consensus of our pious predecessors

This book provides the necessary background for understanding the contemporary relationship between Islam and modern science. Presenting an authentic discourse on the Islamic understanding of the physical cosmos, Dr Muzaffar explores God’s relationship to the created world and the historical and cultural forces that have shaped and defined Muslim attitudes towards science. What was Islamic in the Islamic scientific tradition? How was it rooted in the Qur'anic worldview and whatever happened to it? This ground-breaking exploration of some of the most fundamental questions in the Islam and science discourse, explores the process of appropriation and transformation of the Islamic scientific tradition in Europe during the three centuries leading up to the Scientific Revolution.

Reveals the special and marvelous world of ants, which includes technology, collective work, military strategy, advanced communication networks, an astute and rational heirarchy, discipline, and perfect city planning. Makes you think more deeply on and to feel admiration for the superior power and unequal art of creation of Allah, Who has made all things.

This book is different from conventional scientific books. It deals with the atom - unique in being the building block of both animate and inanimate objects - with the questions "what?", "how?", and "in what way?", thereby opening the door to the answer of the question "why?"

Islamic notion of public international law consisting of the laws of peace, war, and neutrality together with precedents from orthodox practice and preceded by a historical and general introduction. "The Muslim Conduct of State remains the best available model for the reconstruction of Islamic (international) law." (IMPACT, March 2003) The 2011 edition has the same text but new typesetting.

This little book brings together various Muslim scientists who were pioneers in many scientific discoveries. Fully illustrated and gives a snapshot of Muslim scientists and inventors in various fields such as Mathematics, Astronomy, Medicine, Botany, Physics, etc.

Translation of Abu al-Hasan al-Mawardi's (d. 1058 CE) Al-Ahkam al-Sultaniyya w'al-Wilayat al-Diniyya, a classical book of Islamic law. Insights into key issues of Islamic law.

Corruption is a disease that can sweep through a society like a tidal wave, leaving in its wake a trail of negligence, lethargy, inefficiency and callous disregard of man’s inhumanity to man. What is it like to live inside such a society? Why has it taken such strong root in so many countries? Is there no sense of outrage and shame against such a phenomenon among our elite? What can be done to stem the tide? Is it corruption as it is known in the West? These disturbing questions and more are answered in this book. Corruption in all its forms, bribery nepotism and extortion, is shown for what it is – a major cause of the dehumanization and victimization of innocent people. The corrupt have no aspirations for the betterment of their societies. For this reason, all decent people must be gravely concerned with the problem and nurture the next generation to confront the corrupt and disrupt their way of life.