Maktaba al-Asariya

A contemporary Tafsir written especially to suit the needs for the layman. Easy to understand, excellent for someone who wants to learn Arabic. Every section discusses the Asbab Nuzuul, literary meanings, commentary, linguistic (balagha) points, and other beneficial material. Beautiful computer composed printing. Two color printing.

A contemporary Tafsir written especially to suit the needs for the layman. Easy to understand, excellent for someone who wants to learn Arabic. Every section discusses the Asbab Nuzuul, literary meanings, commentary, linguistic (balagha) points, and other beneficial material. Beautiful computer composed printing.

This 12th century work by Qadi Iyad is perhaps the most frequently used and commented upon handbook in which the Prophet's life, his qualities and his miracles are described in every detail. Ash-Shifa gathers all that is necessary to acquaint the reader with the true stature of the Prophet of Islam. Includes the commentary "Muzeel al-Khafaa an Alfaaz al-Shifa" and footnotes.

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.

2 color printing. Now available from Maktabat al-Asriyya

Editing and footnotes by Dr. Salahuddin al-Hiwari. Poetry of Sharfuddin abu Abd-Allah al-Busiri.