Biographies, Others

A biography of Muhtarma Kharun-Nisaa, the mother of Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi.

A biography of Maulana Waheeduz Zaman Qasimi, a giant among scholars of Arabic in India. Includes many inspiring anecdotes.

Biography of Shaykh Wahbat al-Zuhayli

Encyclopedia of Female Scholars of Hadith and related Islamic Sciences. An extensive work by Dr. Muhammad Akram al-Nadwi, after writing and collectng for more than fifteen years. It includes Muslim women who focused on the noble Prophetic hadith from the time of the Prophet to the present day.

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This is a translation of the Urdu book written by Muhammad Ilyas Nadvi. Its twenty five chapters give a comprehensive tereatment of the life and times of the great Muslim ruler and the intrigues he faced from the British as well as the Marathas and the Nizam of Hyderabad.

Imam al-Dhahabi (d. 748), wrote this treatise on the virtues of al-Imam al-Azam, the Greatest Imam, Imam Abu Hanifa and his two companions Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Shaybani al-Dhahabi to address the unwarranted criticism that these august men were receiving. It shows their tremendous contributions to Islam and their immense standing in the eyes of the early Muslims.Translated by Khalid Williams.

Al-Junayd (d. circa 910) was one of the most significant figures of the formative period of Islamic mysticism in the ninth century, when Sufis were condemned as 'heretics'. This rare study of the Sufi master is divided into three parts, the first containing an account of his life and works. In the second part, his doctrines on Tawhid (Unity of God), Mithaq (Divine Covenant), Fana (Dissolution in the Divine Presence), and Sahw (Mystical Sobriety) are discussed. The third part has a translation of his 'Letters', or Rasa'il.

"Rumi is perhaps the only example in world literature of a devoted prose writer who suddenly burst forth into poetry during middle age to become a truly great mystical poet for all time. This book, a long-overdue reckoning of his life and work, begins with a description and examination of the living conditions in 13th-century Persia. Building on this context, the author proceeds to fully analyze the formative period of Rumi’s life leading up to 1261– when he began the monumental work of writing the Mathnawi. Toward the end of the book, the author investigates Rumi’s thought and includes translations of those portions of the Mathnawi that have been hitherto unavailable in English. Combining an unparalleled familiarity with the source material, a total and critical understanding of the subject, and a powerful and readable prose style, this is an extraordinary study of a truly remarkable poet and mystic."

A translation of the section of Jalal ad-Din as-Suyuti's Tarikh al-Khulafa' that deals with the Umayyad khalifas from Muawiya to Marwan al-Himar. Translated by T.S. Andersson.

Translation of Akabir Deoband Kia They? Anecdotes involving Sheikhul Hind Maulana Mahmoodul Hasan, Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi, Maulana Anwar Shah Kashmiri, Maulana Shabbir Ahmed Usmani, and others. Very moving and inspiring.

This book is a compilation of four books which deal with the lives and works of the four imams who founded the four great canonical schools of thought of Islamic fiqh; Imam Abu Hanifah, Imam al-Shafi'i, Imam Malik Ibn Anas & Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal. The book was originally written in Arabic by the great Egyptian scholar and theologian Muhammad Abu Zahra and is presented in English for the first time.

Biography of Shaikh Ahmad Farooq Sarhindi, known as Mujaddid Alf Thani. Computer composed.

Here is an entirely different outlook on history, where center stage is held not by rulers and generals but by the spiritual rulers and mujaddids.

These are biographies of six prominent jurists from the Muslim world in the past century. These are 1) Shaykh Anwar Shah Kashmiri (d. 1305 AH) from Deoband 2) Shaykh Ahmed al-Zarqa (d. 1357 AH) from al-Sham 3) Ibrahim al-Husaini (d. 1364) from al-Misr 4) Shaykh Muhammad ibn Hasan (d. 1376) from from al-Maghrib 5) Shaykh Isa ibn Manoon (d. 1376) from Palestine and 6) Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Aal Shaykh (d. 1389) from Saudi Arabia.

Published from Tashkent, Uzbekistan. 

Very brief summary of the 7 volume set of Tareekh Dawat o Azeemat.

Shaykh ’Abū al-Hasan ‘Alī Nadwī (1914-1999/1332-1419 AH), one of the most widely read and influential scholars of our time, was likened by his intellectual peers to the exemplary scholars of the earliest generations of Islam. His writings have been translated from Arabic or Urdu into all of the major languages of the world and remain popular from one generation to the next. In this account by a former student, various aspects of Shaykh ’Abū al-Hasan’s life and works are presented – his education and upbringing, his role as a leader and guide, his writings, and his da‘wah and tarbiyah (calling people to Islam and training others to do so). This biography sets out his response to groups and movements that did not share his distinctive approach to issues of concern to Muslims. The unifying theme of the book is Shaykh Nadwī’s timeless commitment, as a scholar and dā‘ī, to the spiritual well-being of Muslims, emphasising their relationship with God and each other, and their response to Western cultural influences.

The teacher and guide of souls, Muhammad ibn al-Hāshimī was born to pious parents, both prophetic scions who traced their lineage back to al-Ḥasan ibn ‘Alī radīallahu `anhu, in 1298 A.H. in the town of Sabdou, which lies in the vicinity of Tlemcen, one of the main cities of Algeria. His father was one of the city's scholars, and a judge therein. When he died, he left behind him young children; the Shaykh was the oldest of them. This is his biography.

Research by Dr. Muhammad Said Khateeb Oglu. This historic edition was compiled from five editions: 1) Atif Afandi, Istanbul 2) Darul Kutub Masriay, Cairo 3) Maktabah Arif Hikmat, Madinah Munawwarah 4) Tubingen, Germany 5) Darul Kutub Zahiriya, Damascus. Footnotes give references to each source edition. This was a project of the Ankara University, department of theology. Includes a Takdim (foreword) and introduction in Turkish. Typeset.

Originally written in Arabic, in this short but succinct volume, more than a cursory glimpse of the full range of Ibn Taimiyah's achievements are documented, blended with a colourful and insightful biography, from his early childhood to his death 67 years later in prison.

Biography of Shaykh Ahmad Farooqi Mujaddid Alf Thani.

Translation of the first book written on the seerah of Umar ibn Abdul Aziz (Rahmatullah alayh) written by the great disciple of Imam Malik, Imam Ibn Abdul Hakam al-Maliki. Imam Nawawi says, "Ibn Abdul Hakam gathered in his seerah of Umar bin Abdul Aziz a volume comprising of the beauty of his sirah and the greatness of his path. In it are gems whose knowledge of and acting upon of one can never be without need of."

Translation of the first book written on the seerah of Umar ibn Abdul Aziz (Rahmatullah alayh) written by the great disciple of Imam Malik, Imam Ibn Abdul Hakam al-Maliki. Imam Nawawi says, "Ibn Abdul Hakam gathered in his seerah of Umar bin Abdul Aziz a volume comprising of the beauty of his sirah and the greatness of his path. In it are gems whose knowledge of and acting upon of one can never be without need of."

This book presents the life and times of Sultan Tipu based on original research. A great addition to the texts on recent Muslim history.

Biography of Abdullah Yusuf Ali. The book is in two parts: The first is a chronological account of his personal and public life. The second draws out the themes that stand out most prominently in his activities, writings, and speeches. A thoroughly researched and referenced work.

Biogrpahy of Maulana Qasim Nanotwi from the pen of Maulana Manazir Ahsan Geelani. Covers his life and times and his purpose in establishing the historic Darul Uloom at Deoband.

A researched biography of Maulana Muhammad Zakariya.

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.

The renowned contemporary Arab historian of Islam, Dr. Ali M. Sallabi has written a fascinating biography of a man who looms larger than life throughout history, yet who remains largely unknown to people outside of the Arab world.

Dr. Sallabi's meticulous research has effectively filled that gap in our knowledge. His work is more than just a biography, as the readers will see.

A collection of stories and biographies from Islamic history. Written by Shaikh Ali al-Tantawi (1327-1420 / 1909-1999), the famous scholar, judge, and master of Arabic literature from Syria.

Maulana Nadwi, the historian, the scholar, and the thinker, is at his best in this great work, which was originally published in 1375/1958. This latest edition includes footnotes and references added by Dr. Mustafa Saeed al-Khun, in addition to the foreword of Dr. Mustafa al-Sibaii. Beautiful two color printing and wonderful production quality add to the value of this treasure, which remains a wonderful gift for any home and library.

Maulana Nadwi, the hisorian, the scholar, and the thinker, is at his best in this great work, which was originally published in 1375/1958. This latest edition includes footnotes and references added by Dr. Mustafa Saeed al-Khun, in addition to the foreword of Dr. Mustafa al-Sibaii. Beautiful two color printing and wonderful production quality add to the value of this treaure, which remains a wonderful gift for any home and library.

A great book to introduce Iqbal to the Arab world.

A great book to introduce Iqbal to the Arab world.

A collection of obituaries of important Muslim personalities. A treasure of knowledge about the well known and little known greats of our times.