Early Islam

A Journey through Islamic History tells you all you ever wanted to know about the history of the Muslim world from the Prophet Muhammad to Malcolm X in a short, accessible and lavishly-illustrated format.

Taken from the Kitab al-Jami’ by Imam al-Qayrawani, this book provides valuable insights into the life and practices of the early Muslim community who followed closely the example of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) and his companions (may Allah be pleased with them). It reveals the noble qualities of character as exemplified by the men and women of Madinah, who held on to these qualities regardless of their circumstances. Knowledge of the tradition which stems from the “best community brought out to mankind” puts us in a position to recreate such a community.

Islamic History, like other subjects related to Islam, has been written by, and taught from, non Muslim sources. This has led to a considerable number of misconceptions and distortions.
This book seeks to reclaim Islamic history from such distortions.

This is the famous history book from the well known Ibn Kathi, who is equally known for his tafsir. The title means "The beginning and the end."It is an excellent reference on the history of the prophets, seerah, the history of early Islam and the history of al Shaam and Iraq up until the year 768H.

This is the famous history book from the well known Ibn Kathir, who is equally known for his tafsir. The title means "The beginning and the end."It is an excellent reference on the history of the prophets, seerah, the history of early Islam and the history of al Shaam and Iraq up until the year 768H.

Does not contain Kitab al-Fitan wal-Malahim, which is in the Dar ibn Kathir print (#3884) 

Last volume contains indices.

Editors: Sh. Ali Muhammad Mu'awwad and Sh. Adel Ahmed Abdul Mawjoud.

by Shaikh Muhammad Khadri Bik.

This is an encyclopedia of the people who lived at the time of the Prophet Muhammad Sall-Allahu Alayhi wa sallam. Entries are in alphabetical order. There are 12300 entries. Out of these about 8000 are the Sahaba.

A detailed exposition of the Khawarij: their history from the time of their founders to the end of the Umayyad dynasty, their beliefs, peculiar traits, and the various sects that represented their beliefs. Also discusses the links between them and Abdullah ibn Saba.

Contains a detailed history of the times of the Prophet {SAWS}, the Sahaba, and the Tabi'een. Includes one volume of indices.

This unique atlas covers the period from the first Khalifa Abu Bakr Siddiq to the reign of Sultan Murad III (d. 1003/1595). The maps, illustrations, and summarized info bring this vast history alive for the readers. Land covered includes the Middle East, Central Asia, Morocco, Spain and Central Europe. See how the world looked like at that time. The paths the armies took. Some the relics of the beautiful civilization they created.

English translation of the well known Atlas of the Qur'an by Dr. Shawqi Abu Khalil. The translators engaged in their own research which has further enhanced and corrected the original Arabic work. It will raise your understanding of the Qur'anic narratives to a new height.

English translation of Futuh al-Sham, the inspiring history of the Sahabah's conquest of ash-Sham (which today includes Syria, Lebanon, Palestine Jordan, and other parts of Arabia, Iraq and Turkey) as narrated by the great historian al-Imam al-Waqidi. Events only briefly mentioned in other works are dealt with in detail here. The strategies of Khalid ibn al-Walid, the piety of Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah, the bravery of Dirar al-Kindi and many more are vividly described. This work also sheds light on lesser known aspects of Islamic history such as the significant role of women and Roman princes who embraced Islam.

by Muhammad Abdullah Enan.

A fluent Urdu translation of Waqidi's Futuh al-Sham. The edition may be from Al-Meezan or Idara-e-Islamiyat. The latter is shown in the picture.

This book by the late professor Masudul Hasan covers the entire history of Islam from Prophet Adam, alayhi-salam, to the ninteenth century. Well researched and very readable, it fulfills the need of an overall history of Islam in proper prospective.

Contains detailed accounts of each prophet and caliph and land where Islam reached; history of the Qur'an, Hadith, fiqh, and tasawwuf; and history of the development of literature, geography, history, philosophy, political science, physical science, astronomy, medicine, mathematics, and art in the Islamic empire.

The author, Professor Masudul Hasan, lived through most of the twentieth century. He started writing in 1974 and died before he could finish the third volume.

Life accounts of the four khulafa for the young readers.

Written by a lieutenant colonel in Pakistan army, this unique book on military history covers fourteen battles including Uhud, Yarmuk, Qadsiya, Constantinople, Balat ash-Shuhadah, Hattin, and Ayn Jalut. Includes maps and military analyses of battle plans and strategies.

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.

Contains English translations of 192 letters addressed to different officials of the Islamic state by Sayyidna Umar, Radi-Allahu anhu, when he was the Khalifah. A very important historic collection that gives us insights into the workings of his Khilafah. Includes references. English translation by Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Adil.

This is the well known work of Abu Naim Isbahani (d. 430 AH).

This book traces one of the most energetic and dynamic episodes in the history of Islam, that follows immediately after the passing of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It charts the course of Muslim history from 8-15AH / 629-637 CE when the great expansion into al-Sham (Syria, Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon) took place.

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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.

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.

How were the relations between Sayyidna Ali, radi-Allahu anhu and each of the other three Khalifahs? Drawing on copious historic evidence this book dispels the myths of frictions among this righteous group created by later vested interests. Filled with the examples of their love and kindness for each other.

The first three volumes detail the close relationships of love and kindness between each of the first three khulafa and Sayyidna Ali, radi-Allahu anhu. The fourth discusses the issue of nepotism. A heavily researched and referenced work of great academic quality.

Urdu translation from the critically acclaimed original Arabic book by Dr. Sallabi. A fluent translation with high quality of book production. The books in this series are a treat.

Urdu translation from the critically acclaimed original Arabic book by Dr. Sallabi. A fluent translation with high quality of book production. The books in this series are a treat.

Urdu translation from the critically acclaimed original Arabic book by Dr. Sallabi. A fluent translation with high quality of book production. The books in this series are a treat.

Urdu translation from the critically acclaimed original Arabic book by Dr. Sallabi. A fluent translation with high quality of book production. The books in this series are a treat.

Collection of writings by Mufti Muhammad Shafi, Qari Muhammad Tayyeb, and Maulana Yusuf Ludhianvi advocating a well balanced position on this sensitive issue.

This is a response to Mahmood Ahmad Abbasi's book Khilafat Muawiya-o-Yazeed. Shows the balanced view of the Ahl Sunna regarding the tragedy of Karbala.

Based on the earliest sources, this monumental reference work in history lists events in chronological order, with a section for each year beginning with year 1 AH.

Originally Qisas al-Hadith by Maulana Zakariyya Iqbal. Translated by Rafiq Abdur Rehman. Includes index.

This is the Urdu translation of al-Bidaya wa al-Nihaya, the famous book of history by Ibn Kathir.

This is the celebrated history of the first eight centuries of Islam along with the muqaddima that laid the foundations of sociology, economics, and historiography. Easy Urdu. Computer composed.

A beautiful production of this well-known history that covers up to the period of Sultan Saleem of the Usmania Khilafat.

A wonderful fresh look at the history of the Muslim world. The three volumes cover up to 656 AH. Handles delicate accounts objectively, fairly, and rigorously. The author teaches Islamic history at Jamiatur Rasheed, Karachi. 

"This book fills a huge gap in the library of the Muslim world. It deserves to be translated into Arabic and English as well." Mufti Taqi Usmani. 

History of Arabic literature from the Jahilyya period to our time.