Maktaba al-Asariya

A great classic on Tasawwuf that has been illuminating the path of self reform for more than seven centuries. With updated references.

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

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.

Editing and footnotes by Dr. Darwish al-Jawedi. Poetry of Antara bin Shaddad (d. 615 CE), a great poet of the pre-Islamic period who was praised by the Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam .

This is used as the standard text on Seerah in the schools in the Arab world.

The classic reference book on Asbab Nuzool.

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.