UK Islamic Academy

The Minaret Speaks presents 900 years of enchanting Islamic history of the whole Indian Subcontinent. It uses an effective device to portray the cycle of events in the Indian subcontinent's Islamic History. A lofty minaret in Delhi built by Qutbuddin narrates both the happy and the tragic times it has witnessed over seven centuries.

It highlights the achievements of successful rulers and the failures of others and also focuses on the demise of Muslim power in the wake of British imperialism. Muslims living outside the subcontinent particularly in the West will appreciate this enlightened portrayal of British onslaught on Islam in India. It offsets the often biased versions found in school textbooks.

A Starlight View of Islam's Past, offers a fascinating glimpse of World Islamic History for young children using a unique approach to chorological history.

Based on the premise that a starlight can take years to reach earth, the author gives a vivid eyewitness account of past events unfolding in front of him. He illustrates Islamic history from a global perspective rather than an isolation.

Major events such as the spread of Islam, the Mongol and Crusader invasions and the loss of Andalusia benefit from this novel treatment

Originally written to assist members of other faiths in India gain an understanding of Islam, this book is just as valuable for Muslims in the West today, not least as an aide-memoire to their heritage and faith.

This first volume of 'Presenting Islam in the West' sets out to present the methodology of the Call to Allah (ad-Da'wah ilallah) based on the Qur'an and Sunnah. The dai'i only calls to what he knows - following: "invite all to the way of your Lord (Islam) with wisdom and beautiful preaching, and reason with them in the best possible way (to convince them of the truth)." [Surah Nahl 16:125]. The caller gives information, Allah decides who becomes Muslim. Da'wah is invitational: not confrontational. The da'i's relationship to his listener(s) should be like that of a doctor and patient. Written by Daud R. Matthews. Also includes audio CD.

A translation of the ahadith on supplications compiled by Imam Ibn Taymiyyah in his book al-Kalim al-Tayyib. Al-Kalim at-Tayyib is recognized as one of the best books on the subject of supplication and remembrance of Allah and is comprehensive in its coverage dealing with a vast range of situations that one can come across in his life and providing the Sunnah duas for that occasion. Arabic text and English translation. This is the revised and enlarged 2nd edition.

Originally devised and taught at Madinah Islamic University, it is a comprehensive and popular course for the teaching of Qur'anic and Traditional Arabic catering to the non-Arabic speaking students from all over the world. Key book included.

A short volume packed with empowering Islamic examples of personal development in every aspect of daily life. It covers in short chapters topics such as sincerity in worship, maintaining ties of kinship, teaching children, thankfulness, modesty etc. It focuses on morality, manners and in this way it serves both as an excellent foundation not only for further study of the great works of hadith, but also as a guide to the Islamic way of life thus reviving the importance of Islamic moral conduct

An all time children's favourite, this book contains vivid portraits of fourteen major Prophets mentioned in the Qur'an. It provides insight into their struggle to serve the true God and guide their communities from going astray. A lively translation from its Arabic original with carefully worded questions for each chapter (workbook), transliteration table and a comprehensive glossary of Arabic terms which also makes it suitable for classroom use as a textbook.

A concise book of Islamic jurisprudence for the layman.

Originally written in Arabic, this book examines the role Islam played in history and its impact on human progress and the loss that Humanity suffered by its decline. It counters the prevailing attitude that Islam is a spent force, that it has outlived its usefulness. The author persuasively argues for the eternal reality of Islam and that it is a programme of life which is always dynamic and can never grow obsolete. This thought-provoking tour de force throws new light on the motives, opportunities and impact of the Islamic and other civilisations, on the material welfare and spiritual progress of humanity.

"Forty Hadith to teach the Arabic Language." Compiled by the author of the famous Madina University series on learning Arabic, Dr. V Abdur Rahim, this book takes the student through 40 specially selected ahadith of the Prophet Salla-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. For each hadith, it breaks down the vocabulary and grammar in detail and provides other examples of usage of words and phrases, followed by exercises. The hadith grow in length from brief one-liners to full length passages.

A sequel to Stories of the Prophets, this book contains the life of the Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa Sallam, , the historical background to the Islamic call, and the conquest and victories associated with it.

What sets this book apart from the many on the market place is its extensive coverage, modern illustrated maps of events, carefully worded questions for each chapter (workbook), transliteration table and a comprehensive glossary of Arabic terms used which also makes it suitable for classroom use as a textbook.

A combination of a smooth style and rich content will make it undoubtedly a source of inspiration for young readers.

This book is also suitable for classroom use as a textbook