History and Biography

Military history of Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. Includes maps and illustrations. A prophet as a commander of the army is a greater benefactor for humanity than even the greatest military genius from among lay men. This book demonstrates how.

English 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.

English 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.

English 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.

As the forces of global Christian Fundamentalism are on the march, the Muslim world is looking increasingly vulnerable. The Cross and the Crescent is a pioneering study, filling a strategic intellectual void by initiating a Muslim tradition of the scientific study of the West.

Biographies of the four daughters of Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. This inspiring book shows their love for their father, their simple lives, the hardships they faced from the enemies of Islam, and how they encountered them.

This book is a compilation of four books which deal with the lives and works of the four imams who founded the four great canonical schools of thought of Islamic fiqh; Imam Abu Hanifah, Imam al-Shafi'i, Imam Malik Ibn Anas & Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal. The book was originally written in Arabic by the great Egyptian scholar and theologian Muhammad Abu Zahra and is presented in English for the first time.

Bustan al-Muhadditheen is a well known anthology of Hadith sciences, major books of Hadith, and Muhadditheen.

Bustan al-Muhadditheen is a well known anthology of Hadith sciences, major books of Hadith, and Muhadditheen.

"A balanced, factually correct, and erudite exposition touching every facet of the lives of these illustrious caliphs." From the foreword by Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi.

Describes the achievements of Islamic civilisation, how they were inspired and examines the alleged and real causes of decline of Islamic civilisation.

The battle of Badr was the first and the most decisive battle in the history of Islam. This in-depth treatment of this battle also illuminates Islamic teachings regarding warfare and refutes propaganda against Jihad.

Translation of Akabir Deoband Kia They? Anecdotes involving Sheikhul Hind Maulana Mahmoodul Hasan, Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi, Maulana Anwar Shah Kashmiri, Maulana Shabbir Ahmed Usmani, and others. Very moving and inspiring.

Primarily written for young readers, this book deals with the most important period in the Islamic history. The author has a PhD from University of Michigan. Currently he is Associate Professor of History at the International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur. 

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 book is a concise and immensely satisfying historical account of the first four caliphs of Islam, Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali, who because of their rectitude, became known as the "Rightly Guided Caliphs'' (may Allah be pleased with them).

A translation of the section of Jalal ad-Din as-Suyuti's Tarikh al-Khulafa' that deals with the First four khulafah plus Imam Hasan, Radi-Allahu unhum. As-Suyuti uses his vast knowledge of the hadith literature to present the most authentic tradtions of these noble men, their governance, and their contributions to that body of practice known as the Sunnah.

A detailed history of the Qur'an from revelation to compilation as well as a comparative study with the Old and New Testaments. This monumental effort, a scholarly work composed in an impassioned tone, provides a welcome foundation for sincere study at a time when assailing the Qur'an has become all too common.

A translation of the section of Jalal ad-Din as-Suyuti's Tarikh al-Khulafa' that deals with the Umayyad khalifas from Muawiya to Marwan al-Himar. Translated by T.S. Andersson.

This unique and detailed biography of the Prophet by Dr. Said Ramadan al-Buti presents juristic implications, lessons, and principles learned from events in the life of the Prophet. Discusses and corrects many errors in contemporary biographies and works of the Orientalists. A cure for those bitten by scientism. This is an authorized English translation of the original book in Arabic. New revised edition.

"Rumi is perhaps the only example in world literature of a devoted prose writer who suddenly burst forth into poetry during middle age to become a truly great mystical poet for all time. This book, a long-overdue reckoning of his life and work, begins with a description and examination of the living conditions in 13th-century Persia. Building on this context, the author proceeds to fully analyze the formative period of Rumi’s life leading up to 1261– when he began the monumental work of writing the Mathnawi. Toward the end of the book, the author investigates Rumi’s thought and includes translations of those portions of the Mathnawi that have been hitherto unavailable in English. Combining an unparalleled familiarity with the source material, a total and critical understanding of the subject, and a powerful and readable prose style, this is an extraordinary study of a truly remarkable poet and mystic."

Al-Junayd (d. circa 910) was one of the most significant figures of the formative period of Islamic mysticism in the ninth century, when Sufis were condemned as 'heretics'. This rare study of the Sufi master is divided into three parts, the first containing an account of his life and works. In the second part, his doctrines on Tawhid (Unity of God), Mithaq (Divine Covenant), Fana (Dissolution in the Divine Presence), and Sahw (Mystical Sobriety) are discussed. The third part has a translation of his 'Letters', or Rasa'il.

This book provides the necessary background for understanding the contemporary relationship between Islam and modern science. Presenting an authentic discourse on the Islamic understanding of the physical cosmos, Dr Muzaffar explores God’s relationship to the created world and the historical and cultural forces that have shaped and defined Muslim attitudes towards science. What was Islamic in the Islamic scientific tradition? How was it rooted in the Qur'anic worldview and whatever happened to it? This ground-breaking exploration of some of the most fundamental questions in the Islam and science discourse, explores the process of appropriation and transformation of the Islamic scientific tradition in Europe during the three centuries leading up to the Scientific Revolution.

This is a translation of volume seven of Ibn Sa’d’s Kitab at-Tabaqat al-Kabir. The Tabaqat is a great store of information which gives the reader a vivid taste and feel for the character of the people of Madina and their extraordinary personalities. This translation deals with the Companions, Tabi’un and subsequent generations of the people of knowledge in Basra, Baghdad, Khurasan, Syria and Egypt. It is of particular interest since it demonstrates the attitude and action of the Companions and the Tabi’un when confronted by the dangers of civil war. It is extremely important in the modern age as we can learn a great deal from how the early Muslims dealt with this trial.

This is a translation of volume five of Ibn Sa’d’s Kitab at-Tabaqat al-Kabir. This concentrates on the Tabi’un – the generation after the Companions (RA) – who lived in Madina itself. The study of Madina in this early period assumes great importance as it is well known that the first three generations after the Prophet (SAAS) are considered to be the best generations, and the school of the people of Madina was known to be the soundest of schools. This is because the people of Madina confined themselves to following in the footsteps of the Prophet (SAAS) more than the people of any other region did.

This book tells the true story of a unique example of cooperation between the Byzantine emperor in Constatinople and the Spanish caliph in Cordoba that led to the building of the most beautiful mihrab in the world!

The Turkish and Islamic Museum exhibits Turkish and Islamic culture. Its beautiful building had been given to the Grand Vizir Ibrahim Pasha as a gift from Sultan Suleyman in 1520. Turkish and Islamic Works Museum exhibits almost all periods and all types of Islamic art. It has a collection exceeding forty thousand works.

"The author describes the first 40 years of the Islamic State, dealing with various events during the rules of the Four Caliphs with impartiality and objectivity. He carefully removes sectarian prejudices from the pages of history. This book is highly recommended as a text book on Islamic history in higher institutions."

Translation of Maqam Sahabah.

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.

A first time comprehensive album presenting the marvelous collection of the Sacred Relics in Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul. 352 full color pages. Comes in a white cardboard box.

This book attempts to relate the fantastic story of one Samanid dirham, from its humble birth in the silver mines of Badakhshan to its eventual surprise arrival in the New World.

An invaluable reference work on the biographies and intellectual contributions of 11 famous scholars of Hadith: Imam Abu Hanifah, Imam Malik, Imam Shafi'i, Imam Ahmed bin Hambal, Imam Bukhari, Imam Muslim, Imam Abu Dawood, Imam Tirmidhi, Imam Nasa'i, Imam Ibn Majah, and Imam Tahawi. Also includes study of the history of the compilation of Hadith. Foreword by Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi.

Travel with Ibn Batutah, the most celebrated traveler of the Muslim world, through the lands of Islam in the 8th/14th century. he travelled about 75000 miles in 25 years, always looking for a new route and a new land. He went to every corner of the Muslim world. And he describes in rich detail what life was like there.

Translation of the Arabic Rihla ibn Jubayr. Translated by Roland Broadhurst.

Imam al-Dhahabi (d. 748), wrote this treatise on the virtues of al-Imam al-Azam, the Greatest Imam, Imam Abu Hanifa and his two companions Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Shaybani al-Dhahabi to address the unwarranted criticism that these august men were receiving. It shows their tremendous contributions to Islam and their immense standing in the eyes of the early Muslims.Translated by Khalid Williams.

Translation of Uswa Sahaba. Translated by Muhammad Younus Qureshi. Translation and printing quality is ordinary. But the material presented is inspiring and informative.

This story chronicles the nine hundred year long odyssey of a beautiful handwritten Qur'an produced in Cordoba in the 11th century. The plight of the Moriscos, the last Muslims of al-Andalus, becomes an integral part of the amazing story of the well-travelled Qur'an.