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A great book to introduce Iqbal to the Arab world.
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.
Two greart works in one volume. Deliverance from Error is the spiritual autobiography of Imam Ghazali. The Beginning of Guidance, his other work included in this volume, complements his spiritual autobiography and sets out his ideal of how the religious man should order his life from hour to hour and day to day. Translated by W. Montgomery Watt.
Collection of four treatises by Maulana Makbool Ahmed Suhaarvi on Imam ABu Hanifa, Imam Malik bin Anas, Imam Muhammad bin Idris Shafii, and Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal..
Published from Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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."
Contains biographies of about 36 ulama of Deoband who are buried in Jannatul Baqee in Madinah Munawwarah. Includes section on the special virtues of Madinah.
The early life and selected writings of two great thinkers of the twentieth century.
Describes the personal experience and observations of Maulana Abdul Majid Daryabadi regarding Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi during the last 16 years of the latter's life.
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.
Lessons in Islamic History is an essential summary of Shaykh Muhammad Khudari Bak's series of groundbreaking works on Islamic history, in which this pioneering Egyptian historian and scholar of Shari'ah and Arabic literature distils the essence of his three outstanding works on the Prophetic Biography, the Rightly-Guided Caliphs and the Umayyad and 'Abbasid Dynasties.
A collection of 41 lectures, talks, and comments delivered from 1906 to 1943 in India and England. They shed much light on his times and thoughts.
Based on Zikr-e-Mahmood (Mufti Farooq Meeruti) and Tazkirah-e-Faqeehul Ummah (Rahmatullah Kashmiri). Mufti Mahmood Hasan Gangohi was born in India and died in South Africa, where his buried. This inspiring biography recounts his influence in both countries.Published by Talimi Board KZN, South Africa.
The famous biography of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan by Maulana Altaf Husain Hali. Important for the study of Muslim history in the Indian subcontinent and understanding the mind set of Aligarh movement.
From the publisher: "This is a real life account of enslavement, degradation and sexual exploitation; it is just as relevant today as it was first published in 1861, for slavery and racism still exist today under various guises, names, shapes and shades."
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.
A biography of the great scholar of the traditional Islamic sciences: the founder of the very first school of law in Ahl as-sunna wa al-jama'a, who indeed was a great source of Islamic knowledge, gained through the companions (sahaba) of the Prophet Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam and their companions (tabi'in), which makes Imam Abu Hanifa a tabi'i himself. This biography is well researched and composed from authentic sources. Translated from Urdu by M. Hadi Hussain.
"In Quest of Knowledge is the story of Imam Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi‘i’s search for knowledge. The story revolves round a son whose sole mission in life is to acquire knowledge, a teacher who lovingly accepts him, and a widow who not only bears with the separation of her only son but also shares his passion for knowledge. Their innate nobility, their ability to suffer for a common cause, their intense love for the Prophet (s) and their infinite trust in Allah give them the dimensions of epic heroes. The invaluable lesson which Imam al-Shafi‘i’s story teaches, although it may not have been his main objective, is that Allah befriends and watches over anyone who endeavours to acquire religious knowledge with the intention of disseminating it."
This treatise aims at introducing the four Great Imams; namely, Imam Abu Hanifah, Imam Malik, Imam as-Shafi'ee & Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal may Allah have mercy on them all.
Imam Abu Hanifah
Imam Malik Bin Anas
Imam Muhammad Bin Idris Al Shafi'i
Imam Ahmad Bin Hanbal
Biography of Shaykh Ahmad Farooqi Mujaddid Alf Thani.
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.
This biography is a treasure trove of information about colonial history inthe Muslim world and the liberation struggle in the subcontinent since 1857. Also gives us insightful glimpses into life in the Hijaz at that time.
Not many people are fully aware of the invasion of Christian missionaries in India under the protection of the East India Company. A heroic struggle was launched by the ulama to fight back. Maulana Rahamtullah Kairanvi was at the forefront of this noble struggle. This is his detailed story.
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.
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.
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.
Biographical accounts of scholars and prominent personalities of the Indian subcontinent from the 7th to the 14th century of Hijrah. The original book was written in Arabic by Maulana Syed Abdul Hai Hasani, the father of Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadvi. This Urdu translation was produced by Maulana Anwarul Haq Qasmi. An invaluable resource for researchers and historians. The translation quality of the first voulme is marginal. It is better for the rest of the set.
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.
Biographies of Haji Imdadullah Muhajir Makki and eighty two of his associates.
Very brief summary of the 7 volume set of Tareekh Dawat o Azeemat.
Biography of Shaykh Wahbat al-Zuhayli
The Kitab at-Tabaqat al-Kabir by Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad ibn Sa'd is one of the most important and earliest surviving collections of biographical details of the early Muslims, spanning just over the first two centuries of Islam. It is a rich storehouse of information compiled from all the sources available to Ibn Sa'd, as a result of which, the reader is given a vivid insight into the lives of the early Muslims and how extraordinary they were.
Numerous studies have been done on Imam al-Ghzali (1058-1111) in almost all major languages. So much is the academic attention given to him, and deservedly so, that it is difficult to find any element of originality in a new study on him. Various aspects of his life and thought have yet to be adequately studied, one of them being his role in islah (Islamic reform). It is also true that the study of islah as a separate topic is somewhat new, and available literature on the subject is limited within the views and the achievements of a number of distinguished scholars in the modern times. This work attempts to discover part of the rich legacy of the reformers by introducing a pre-modern scholar as Imam al-Ghazali.
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.
Biography of Shaikh Ahmad Farooq Sarhindi, known as Mujaddid Alf Thani. Computer composed.
An analytical biography of the first Mujaddid of this Ummah: 'Umar bin 'Abd al-Aziz, the fifth righteously guided khalifah. This book describes, among other things, the principles based upon which `Umar ibn Abd Al-'Aziz governed the Muslims during his caliphate; among those principles were mutual consultation, justice, equality among people, and honoring, of freedoms.
The famous biography of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan by Maulana Altaf Husain Hali. Important for the study of Muslim history in the Indian subcontinent and understanding the mind set of Aligarh movement. See 3958.
Includes 3 volumes of Kashf al-Zunoon by Haji Khalifah, two volumes of Idah al-Muknoon and two volumes of Hadiyyatul A'rifeen, both by Ismail Pasha Baghdadi.
The first full-length biography in English of the great scholar Bediuzzaman Said Nursi. It considers in detail the long and exemplary life of one of the most important figures in modern Islam, and his unique struggle against the atheism and materialism of our times.
From the publisher: "Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall and Abdullah Philby were Englishmen of courage and adventure who travelled widely in the Muslim world and came to love and admire what they found. By accompanying them on their life journeys, it is possible to view some of the great dramas of the time through their eyes. This short biographical essay, under our Occasional Paper Series, interleaves two lives spanning a period from the 1890s to the 1940s."
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.
Contains introductions and biographies of 184 scholars and authors of the books used in Dars-e-Nizami.
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.
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.
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.
Life and times of such greats of the recent Islamic history as Haji Imdadullah, Muhammad Qasim Nanotvi, Rashid Ahmed Gangohi, Mufti Muhammad Shafi, etc, etc. A great source for education and inspiration.
A collection of 67 obituaries of great personalities written over a 30 year period (1388 AH - 1418 AH) by Mufti Taqi Usmani.
There is consensus that Sayyidna Umar bin Abdul Aziz was the first mujaddid (revivalist) of this Ummah. This book presents an accurate picture of his example as a person and as a ruler.
Describes his life, the development of his thoughts, and the role he played and continues to play in reforming the Ummah.
Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani was the revivalist in the 6th century of Hijrah. This book reveals the secrets of his greatness.
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