History and Biography

Written by Aisha Bewley. In Mu'awiya,Radi-Alalhu unhu, we have the master statesman who set about developing a form of governance in which Islam could express itself in the wider social and economic circumstances in which it found itself as a result of the success of the early conquests. The Umayyads reprsent the fusion of Islam with Arab democratic individualism and the Byzantime legacy.

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.

Abridged, commented and edited by Shaykh Nasr Abdus Salam of Azhar.

Selected anecdotes from the lives of the Companions organized around more than forty topics.

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.

This short history book has been popular for more than sixty years because of its unique style, insights, outlook, and presentation. Covers from the earliest days of Islam to the period of Syed Ahmad Shaheed in India.

Expanding on her work, Islam: The Empowering of Women, this dictionary is a comprehensive reference source of Muslim women throughout Islamic history from the first century AH to roughly the middle of the thirteenth century AH. A perusal of the entries shows that Muslim women have been successful as, for example, scholars and businesswomen as well as fulfilling their roles as wives and mothers for the past fourteen centuries. This is a most timely work in this age of limiting perspectives.

Written by Dr. Jerald F. Dirks.

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.

A collection of biographies of 49 Sahabiyat.

A collection of biographies of 49 Sahabiyat.

Shah Misbahuddin Shakil has produced this absolute gift of his labor of love. An atlas of the Prophetic life, richly illustrated with full color maps, pictures and diagrams. Printed in full color on art paper. Includes references to all historic facts. Every page also has some heart warming verses from a galaxy of Urdu poets. This is most definitely a collector's coveted treasure. Makes a great gift as well.

A collection of 67 obituaries of great personalities written over a 30 year period (1388 AH - 1418 AH) by Mufti Taqi Usmani.

Collection of biographies of Islamic scholars and leaders of the Indian subcontinent from the first through the fourteenth centuries of hijrah.

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.

This short book by the great scholar Ibn Jawzi focuses on the life of this great ruler who is known as the fifth rightly guided caliph and the first reviver of Islam. This book, written in the sixth century of hijra, contains an amazing collection of anecdotes and information concerning this great Islamic hero. Translated by Dr. Mahmoud Salami.

His early life, rise to power, the beginning and end of his Caliphate and the reforms he introduced.

Part of a series of biographies of the four caliphs.

Details how Pakistan's political instability has impacted its educational system. Covers the entire history of Pakistan from its creation to date.

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)

This book is an attempt to delineat the underlying factors for the growth, development, and end of Pan-Islamic Movement in British India with special reference to Bengal. Constraints of the Pan-Islamists have been systematically studied to investigate the causes for the Indian and Bengali Muslims recourse to territorial Muslim nationalism.

An anthology of four classical travelogues of the Hajj and the Hejaz (1786-1966 C.E). These are from Maulana Rafiuddin Muradabadi (1786-1789), Maulana Husain Ahmad Madani (1898), Zafar-ul-Mulk Alavi (1923), and Abul Khair Kashfi (1966). It is a fascinating compendium of history and geogrpahy. How did the holy places look? What was the environment in and around them? How were the pilgrims and residents of the time? This book will take you on a great journey in time. Includes old pictures of Makkah and Madinah. High quality printing.

Fascinating anecdotes from Islamic history. Quality publication with glossy cover. Two-color print. Includes forewords by prominent scholars of South Africa. An Ideal gift.

Volume 2 of the translation of "Suwar Min Hayat al-Tabi'een", authored by Dr. Abdur Rahman Ra'fat al-Basha. Translated by Alexandra S. Al-Osh.

Volume 3 of the translation of "Suwar Min Hayat al-Tabi'een", authored by Dr. Abdur Rahman Ra'fat al-Basha. Translated by Alexandra S. Al-Osh.

Translation of an-Nubuwwa wa al-Anbiya by well-known scholar Shaykh Muhammad Ali al-Sabuni, which was based on his lectures on the history of prophets delivered at the University of Umm al-Qurrah in Makkah al-Mukarramah. Translated by Muhammad Idris Esau.

A collection of obituaries of important Muslim personalities. A treasure of knowledge about the well known and little known greats of our times.

This special small print edition contains the complete text of the well-known book by Ibn Katheer.

Stories of the prophets for children. Authentic stories carefully written to also help the children learn Arabic. Include diacritical marks. "Best book on the subject" - Sayyid Qutb. New 2 color printing.

Stories of the prophets for children. Authentic stories carefully written to also help the children learn Arabic. Volume 5 is devoted entirely to the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. "Best book on the subject" - Sayyid Qutb.

Stories of the Prophets based on Qur'an, hadith, and other textual sources. Urdu translation by Maulana Muhammad Asghar.

Stories of the Prophets based on Qur'an, hadith, and other textual sources. Urdu translation by Maulana Muhammad Asghar.

Stories of the Prophets based on Qur'an, hadith, and other textual sources.

An authentic and exhaustive account of all the prophets mentioned in the Qur'an. Includes beautiful pictures and illustrations.

Biography of those companions who were military leaders. Translation of the Arabic book by the Syrian author Ahmed Khalil Jam'ata.

A great book to introduce Iqbal to the Arab world.

A great book to introduce Iqbal to the Arab world.