The Diwan
The Diwan
Mirror for Princes: Kalila Wa Dimna
"New writing based on the fables Kalila wa Dimna, one of the masterpieces of Eastern culture. Intended originally as a book of Council for Kings, literally, a 'mirror' for princes, these subtle and philosophical animal fables carry immense si...
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Life of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) - Volume 1 - As Seerah An Nabawiyya - ?????? ???????
Compiled in the 14th century AD by a prominent Syrian scholar, the As-Seerah An-Nabawiyya of Imam Ibn Kathir is a full examination in chronological order, of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Drawn from the earliest and most reliable Arabic sources, it offers, in this close English translation, the fullest available account of the historical circumstances and personalities most important in the founding of Islam. Ibn Kathir's work offers a fine example of Islamic scholarship; the quotations and anecdotes that constitute its core are evaluated in terms of the trustworthiness of their sources. Variant wordings that are related through differing lines of transmission are noted, and Ibn Kathir gives both his own assessments and those of the earliest Islamic authorities concerning the likely authenticity of these records. The comments and conversations, derived from ancient texts, that are quoted in this work constitute the basis of our knowledge of Islam during the lifetime of its
Baghdad Cookery Book
A translation of Al-Baghdadi's 'Kitab al-Tabikh,' the favourite Arab cookery book of the Turks.
Epistle on Legal Theory
A modern translation of a foundational document of Islamic jurisprudence The Epistle on Legal Theory is the oldest surviving Arabic work on Islamic legal theory and the foundational document of Islamic jurisprudence. Its author, Muhammad ibn Idris...
Den Profetiska Historien - En Handbok I Profeten Muhammads Biografi
Den profetiska historien av Muhammad ibn 'Alawi al-Maliki (d. 1425/2004) är en handbok för studier i profeten Muhammads biografi. Boken består av två delar som sammanfattar flera klassiska verk i ämnet. Den första delen går igenom olika aspekter av profetens personliga historia såsom hans ättlängd, uppväxt, utseende, karaktär, familj och följeslagare. Den andra delen är en kronologisk sammanfattning av de viktigaste händelserna under profetens liv med fokus på den tidiga muslimska gemenskapens politiska historia.
Alberuni's India
In 1017 A.D., Sultan Mahmud, ruler of a great empire in what is now Afghanistan and Iran, brought to his court at Ghazna many of the most brilliant scholars of the Islamic world. Among them was Alberuni (or Al Biruni), who was renowned as a mathem...
Duties of Brotherhood in Islam
Imam al-Ghazali explores the meaning and significance of fraternity in Islam in this brilliant essay from his seminal work, The Revival of the Religious Sciences, which covers material assistance, personal aid, holding one's tongue, speaking out, ...
The Book of Knowledge
The Book of Knowledge
Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship
In this book readers are led on a powerful and inspiring journey through the inner dimensions of a range of Islamic acts, including prayer, almsgiving, fasting, and pilgrimage. Consisting of a selection of writings by a great figure in Islamic his...
Sahih al-Bukhari
Sahih Al Bukhari (All Volumes in One Book) No Repetition in This Literary Hadith Sahih Bukhari contains 7563 hadith reports, but of these some 2450 may be considered as distinct, While the others may be called their repetitions in one form ...
Life of Ibn ?anbal
The Life of Ibn ?anbal is a translation of the biography of Ibn Hanbal by the Baghdad preacher, scholar, and storyteller Ibn al-Jawz? (d. 597/1200), newly abridged for a paperback readership by translator Michael Cooperson. A?mad ibn ?anbal (d. 24...
Ibn Sirin's Dictionary of Dreams: According to Islamic Inner Traditions
This book is a comprehensive guide to interpreting dreams according to Islamic tradition. The book is authored by Mohammad al Akili and is based on the works of Ibn Sirin, a renowned Islamic scholar who lived in the 8th century. The book provides a detailed analysis of the symbols and meanings associated with various dreams, including prophetic dreams, nightmares, and symbolic dreams. It draws on the teachings of the Quran and the Hadith, as well as the works of other Islamic scholars, to provide a comprehensive and authoritative guide to dream interpretation. 'Ibn Sirin's Dictionary of Dreams' is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the significance of their dreams from an Islamic perspective. It offers practical guidance on interpreting dreams and provides insights into the spiritual and psychological dimensions of dreaming.
Hadith of the Prophet
Hadith of the Prophet