"Allah's are the names most beautiful. Whatever is in the heavens and earth extols His glory."—The Qur'an (Al-Hashr 59:24)"Allah has 99 names. He who remembers these will certainly enter Paradise."—Prophet Muhammad (Bukharhi Hadith Kitab Ad-Dawat, 2,949)Remembering the Names of Allah is a sacred tradition in Islam. Both the Qur'an and sayings of the Prophet (Hadiths) state the importance of learning them a ...
A thought-provoking monograph which provides a systematic and rigorous exposition of a range of social, economic and political views from the vantage point of Islam. Humanity is in a state of confusion and is torn apart by conflicting claims of civilization superiority. In the context of current misunderstanding on the east-west relationship, this comparative study will help to alleviate hostilities. ...
Highlights the actions and interpersonal relations of Muhammad in Makkah and Madinah before Islam took root, when it was a minority faith. By focusing upon the period when Islam was a minority faith in Makkah, he draws out the most pertinent messages in the revelations received, and how they can be applied to Muslim minorities.Extremely useful book to establish a historical perspective of Islam as a 'state religion', focusing on the ea ...
Involving the power of a djinn, poisoned dates, seven dwarf sisters-in-faith, and a mysterious old peddler woman in the woods wearing a face veil, this lyrically told story offers a unique twist on this fairy tale, whilst keeping the classic much-loved story intact, including a hateful and vain stepmother, a considerate huntsman, and a charming prince. Set in the heady snow-strewn woodlands of Anatolia by the illustrator Shireen Adams, this tal ...
This beautiful presentation of [i]Blessed Names and Characteristics of Prophet Muhammad draws the reader nearer to the Prophet through contemplation and reflection of his names, their meaning and how each shapes our daily lives. By studying the Prophet's names readers may grasp the pivotal role of the Prophet in Islam and the interrelationship between God, the Prophet, and man. The Prophet's names are also reflective of his u ...
A topical issue which Muslims and Non-Muslims alike require greater insight about. This easy to read book puts forward Islam's perspective on this issue as well as comparing it with other major world religions. ...
This book invites Muslims and non-Muslims to acquaint themselves with the prophet's practice and teachings, his [i]Sunnah, first hand. Relying exclusively upon the sayings and actions of the prophet, which have been selected and translated from authenticated and well-known collections of hadith literature, this book presents a close-up and composite picture of the life of the Prophet Muhammad, described in the Qur'an as the best model ...
"This book is a valuable addition to the Qur'anic literature in English and it is worth having in every Muslim home as . . . a reference book." ¬—Professor Syed Salman Nadvi, Durban University This book provides a concise and authoritative guide to 140 keywords in the Qur'an. The full meaning of each keyword is given, with Qur'anic citations and discussions of allied and related terms. Ideal for students o ...
Tazkiyah, self-development, lies at the core of Islamic life. Success in this life and the next depends very much on it. There are many works in Islamic literature on the subject of self-development, written from a variety of angles. This anthology has been compiled to meet the need for self-development from an authentic Islamic perspective. ...
