Islamic Empires

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.

Discusses the Fatimids, their creed, and the position held by majority of the Ummah regarding them. Traces the rise of the Fatimids and the factors that enabled their rise, the steps that others took to combat them, and the role of Salahuddin al-Ayyubi in removing them from power. Dicusses lessons that can be learned from this saga in history.

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.

Translation of Akbar Shah Najeebabadi's famous Tareekh Islam.

Volume 1: From pre-Islam Arabia to Hasan bin Ali's Caliphate.

Volume 2: From Caliphate of Banu Umayyah to Umawi and Abbasi Caliphate. Volume 3: From Islamic rule in Spain to the Ottoman Empire.

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.

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.

by Shaikh Muhammad Khadri Bik.

Originally written in Arabic, this book examines the role Islam played in history and its impact on human progress and the loss that Humanity suffered by its decline. It counters the prevailing attitude that Islam is a spent force, that it has outlived its usefulness. The author persuasively argues for the eternal reality of Islam and that it is a programme of life which is always dynamic and can never grow obsolete. This thought-provoking tour de force throws new light on the motives, opportunities and impact of the Islamic and other civilisations, on the material welfare and spiritual progress of humanity.

Biography of the last Ottoman Sultan to rule with absolute power

by Muhammad Abdullah Enan.

Written by Ahmad Thompson and Muhammad Ata-ur-Rahim.