Islamic Cities and Regions

How Muslims, Christians and Jews were living in the holy land before the arrival of the colonial powers? 

This is a comparative study of the place of Al-Quds (Jerusalem) in the classic Judaic and Islamic traditions. While the importance of Jerusalem as a holy place for Christians and Jews is well known, the author highlights the Islamic sacred history of Al-Quds.

An exhaustive book on Bayt al-Maqdis done by Imam Abul Mu'ali al-Maqdisi.

Based on three manuscripts.

This book is about the Mosque’s development from a simple unroofed and unpaved enclosure to the largest continuously roofed building in the world, able to accommodate in excess of one million worshippers. It covers all Mosque expansions from the Prophet’s time to the modern Saudi era, each expansion corresponding to an independent chapter.  Contains 48 pages of full color photographs.. 

A concise book about Madinah Munawwarah specially for the guidance of visitors. Prepared by a group of scholars under the supervision of Shaikh Safiur Rahman Mubrakpuri. Contains more than fifty pictures. Includes descriptions and pictures of historic sites.

A concise book about Makkah specially for the guidance of Hajj pilgrims. Prepared by a group of scholars under the supervision of Shaikh Safiur-Rahman Mubarakpuri. Contains descriptions and pictures of historic sites.

In this book, Professor Durrani traces the origins of Multan in pre-historic times when it was the center of Hindu civilization to its development under the Arabs as a center of Muslim civilization. He also sheds light on Central Asian saints who migrated to Multan and helped convert the non-Muslims to Islam by the force of their message and character.

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.

Traces the History of Palestine from 6000 BC to 2004 with wealth of information and facts. Published in Association with 'Friends of Al-Aqsa.' (9780953653010)

Duas, guide for Ziaarat, History, predictions and virtues of Sham and Palestine.

A rare glimpse of India at the beginning of the first World War as seen by this traveller from Misr.

History of Afghanistan from pre-Islamic period until 2012.

An in-depth history of the holy city covering the last 4,000 years. Collector's item. This book is out of print.

Translation from the Arabic book of Imam Abu al-Maali al-Maqdisi. History, virtues, etiquettes.

Virtues of Jerusalem is a much awaited book detailing the sacredness of Jerusalem in Islamic History, theology and future prophesies. Classical sources have been used to present a wide range of information which explains why past and present Muslims revere this blessed city.

(9780953653027)

Useful information about the most important areas to visit whilst one is in the blessed city of Madinah. Includes pictures and diagrams and provides historical background as well as current location information. Useful companion for your next umrah or hajj trip.

Useful information about the most important areas to visit whilst one is in the blessed city of Makkah. Includes pictures and diagrams and provides historical background as well as current information. Useful companion for your next umrah or hajj trip.