Islamic Empires

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

This is the most comprehensive book on the subject. Part I covers the entire period from Tariq's landing in Spain to the expulsion of Muslims eight centuries later in the first decade of the 17th century. Part II deals with Hispano-Muslim culture. Includes maps and color photographs.