History and Biography

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.

This book is a compilation from entries in al-Ta'liq-al-mujammad --- Shaykh 'Abd al-Hayy al-Laknawi's commentary on the Muwatta of Imam Muhammd--- which go into some detail on the narrators of the hadith in that book, most particularly their standing as narrators. The entries are arranged alphabetically.

An account of the women who took major part in learning and disseminating Hadith. Translated from Arabic. 

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.

The sequel to Dunya Meray Agay. Contains accounts of other journeys since that book.

Urdu translation of Saleh Ahmed Al-Shami's Arabic book. Two color printing. Beautiful typesetting.

Contains brief biographies, advices, and duas of several Sahabah (Companions) of the Prophet Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. The book was compiled using extracts from Hayat us Sahabah by Maulana Yusuf Kandhalvi.

Each section has a small exercises section at the end for reinforcement. Beautiful two-color printing. 

The renowned contemporary Arab historian of Islam, Dr. Ali M. Sallabi has written a fascinating biography of a man who looms larger than life throughout history, yet who remains largely unknown to people outside of the Arab world.

Dr. Sallabi's meticulous research has effectively filled that gap in our knowledge. His work is more than just a biography, as the readers will see.

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.

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.

English translation of the seminal work "Tarikhi Dawat-o-Azimat." Here is an entirely different outlook on history, where center stage is held not by rulers and generals but by the spiritual rulers and mujaddids.

A New Revised and Edited Translation of the seminal work "Tarikhi Dawat-o-Azimat." Here is an entirely different outlook on history, where center stage is held not by rulers and generals but by the spiritual rulers and mujaddids. This is Volume 1. Covers up to the coming of Tartars. 

A researched biography of Maulana Muhammad Zakariya.

Biogrpahy of Maulana Qasim Nanotwi from the pen of Maulana Manazir Ahsan Geelani. Covers his life and times and his purpose in establishing the historic Darul Uloom at Deoband.

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.

Written on a sensitive issue, this book has been praised by Allama Zafar Ahmad Usmani, Qari Muhammad Tayyeb, Maulana Sarfraz Khan Safdar, Allama Shamsul Haq Afghani, and Maulana Amin Ahsan Islahi, among others.

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.

Biography of Abdullah Yusuf Ali. The book is in two parts: The first is a chronological account of his personal and public life. The second draws out the themes that stand out most prominently in his activities, writings, and speeches. A thoroughly researched and referenced work.

Short biographies of 45 sahabiyat along with the book Uswa Sahabiyat.

An account of the lives of the best people on the face of the earth after the prophets. An authentic and comprehensive collection. 

Short biographies of 45 sahabiyat along with the book Uswa Sahabiyat.

By Dr. Ali Muhammad Al-Sallabi.

Stories of prophets followed by lessons to be drawn from each story. Authored by Maulana Muhammad Abdur Rahman of Majlis Ilmiya Hyderabad Deccan.

This book presents the life and times of Sultan Tipu based on original research. A great addition to the texts on recent Muslim history.

Translation of the first book written on the seerah of Umar ibn Abdul Aziz (Rahmatullah alayh) written by the great disciple of Imam Malik, Imam Ibn Abdul Hakam al-Maliki. Imam Nawawi says, "Ibn Abdul Hakam gathered in his seerah of Umar bin Abdul Aziz a volume comprising of the beauty of his sirah and the greatness of his path. In it are gems whose knowledge of and acting upon of one can never be without need of."

Translation of the first book written on the seerah of Umar ibn Abdul Aziz (Rahmatullah alayh) written by the great disciple of Imam Malik, Imam Ibn Abdul Hakam al-Maliki. Imam Nawawi says, "Ibn Abdul Hakam gathered in his seerah of Umar bin Abdul Aziz a volume comprising of the beauty of his sirah and the greatness of his path. In it are gems whose knowledge of and acting upon of one can never be without need of."

An account of the lives of the best people on the face of the earth after the prophets. An authentic and comprehensive collection. The publisher may be Islami Kutub Khana or Darul Ishaat.

An account of the lives of the best people on the face of the earth after the prophets. An authentic and comprehensive collection. The publisher may be Islami Kutub Khana or Darul Ishaat.

A thoroughly researched biography of the life that is the perfect model for the Muslim woman in all stages of her life. Also includes the research paper on the age of Umm-ul-Mumineen Aishah, Radi-Allahu anha.

A thoroughly researched biography of the life that is the perfect model for the Muslim woman in all stages of her life. Also includes the research paper on the age of Umm-ul-Mumineen Aishah, Radi-Allahu anha.

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.

Biography of Shaykh Ahmad Farooqi Mujaddid Alf Thani.

Originally written in Arabic, in this short but succinct volume, more than a cursory glimpse of the full range of Ibn Taimiyah's achievements are documented, blended with a colourful and insightful biography, from his early childhood to his death 67 years later in prison.

Research by Dr. Muhammad Said Khateeb Oglu. This historic edition was compiled from five editions: 1) Atif Afandi, Istanbul 2) Darul Kutub Masriay, Cairo 3) Maktabah Arif Hikmat, Madinah Munawwarah 4) Tubingen, Germany 5) Darul Kutub Zahiriya, Damascus. Footnotes give references to each source edition. This was a project of the Ankara University, department of theology. Includes a Takdim (foreword) and introduction in Turkish. Typeset.

This is a new edited version of the English translation. Translated by Dr. Majid Alai Khan. Footnotes translated by Anas Al-Rifai. Edited by Yaseen Ibrahim al-Sheikh.

The teacher and guide of souls, Muhammad ibn al-Hāshimī was born to pious parents, both prophetic scions who traced their lineage back to al-Ḥasan ibn ‘Alī radīallahu `anhu, in 1298 A.H. in the town of Sabdou, which lies in the vicinity of Tlemcen, one of the main cities of Algeria. His father was one of the city's scholars, and a judge therein. When he died, he left behind him young children; the Shaykh was the oldest of them. This is his biography.

Shaykh ’Abū al-Hasan ‘Alī Nadwī (1914-1999/1332-1419 AH), one of the most widely read and influential scholars of our time, was likened by his intellectual peers to the exemplary scholars of the earliest generations of Islam. His writings have been translated from Arabic or Urdu into all of the major languages of the world and remain popular from one generation to the next. In this account by a former student, various aspects of Shaykh ’Abū al-Hasan’s life and works are presented – his education and upbringing, his role as a leader and guide, his writings, and his da‘wah and tarbiyah (calling people to Islam and training others to do so). This biography sets out his response to groups and movements that did not share his distinctive approach to issues of concern to Muslims. The unifying theme of the book is Shaykh Nadwī’s timeless commitment, as a scholar and dā‘ī, to the spiritual well-being of Muslims, emphasising their relationship with God and each other, and their response to Western cultural influences.

The author was from Bengal and was the vice chancellor of Dacca and Rajshahi universities. Yet he supported Pakistan. Here he explains why. This is translation of his book "The Wastes of Time." Anyone interested in the recent history of the subcontinent must read this book.

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.