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This remarkable collection gathers a breathtakingly diverse selection of primary texts from the vast repertoire of Islamic stories about holy men and women – also known as Friends of God – who were exemplary for their piety, intimacy with God, and service to their fellow human beings. Translated from seventeen languages by more than two…
Maulana Azad’s most outstanding contribution to Islamic learning, an earnest attempt in elucidating the message as it was understood by the followers of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in his life time. He maintained that the latter-day commentators had side-tracked the earlier authentic interpretation under the influence of alien culture and philosophy. It is more explicit…
The story of Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah, begins over 4000 years ago when, following the Divine command, the Prophet Ibrahim travelled for a long distance till he reached the hot, barren lands of Arabia. There he left his wife, Hagar, and his little baby, Ismail. The story goes on to tell how Hagar struggled…
HE MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Drawn from 3,000 years of the history of power, this is the definitive guide to help readers achieve for themselves what Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, Louis XIV and Machiavelli learnt the hard way. Law 1: Never outshine the master Law 2: Never put too much trust in friends; learn…
Which brave woman was given the nickname ‘the one with two belts’? Which courageous women made two dangerous hijrahs? Which women were given the special titles ‘Mother of the Believers’? The Adventurous Friends is an inspiring look at the lives of three brave and courageous women who helped Islam spread far and wide. With stories…
This scholarly work, The African Caliphate, focuses on the establishment in 1809, in what is today Northern Nigeria, of the celebrated Sokoto caliphate, which may well have been the last complete re-establishment, anywhere in the world, of Islam in its entirety, comprising all its many and varied dimensions. As well as giving the biography of…
Twenty-Five Hundred years ago, Sun Tzu wrote this classic book of military strategy based on Chinese warfare and military thought. Since that time, all levels of the military have used the teaching of Sun Tzu in warfare and civilization has adapted these teachings for use in politics, business, and everyday life. The Art of War…
Twenty-Five Hundred years ago, Sun Tzu wrote this classic book of military strategy based on Chinese warfare and military thought. Since that time, all levels of the military have used the teaching of Sun Tzu in warfare and civilization has adapted these teachings for use in politics, business, and everyday life. The Art of War…
Ibn Ajiba, an 18th-century Moroccan saint in the Darqawi Sufi lineage, wrote his fahrasa or autobiography not for the pleasure of talking about himself but “to celebrate God’s kindness” by informing others of the graces bestowed on him. This account details Ibn Ajiba’s travels in search of both secular and spiritual knowledge; his entrance on…
“If you only read one autobiography from a sensitive 16th-century warlord this year, make it this one.” —The New York Times A hardcover edition of the colorful memoirs of Babur—founder and first emperor of the Mughal dynasty—that is “justly considered a masterpiece” (The Wall Street Journal). Zahiru’d-din Muhamad Babur (1483–1530), a poet-prince from Central Asia,…
In an age of relentless hustle and overwhelming busyness, what if there’s an ancient key that unlocks more while doing less? Enter Barakah – the divine multiplier effect, a spiritual conduit to abundance in every facet of life. With a blend of traditional Islamic knowledge, modern-day research, and insightful anecdotes, this book stands as the…
Complete Arabic Text with Facing English Translation Imam Ghazali’s Bidayat al-Hidaya is a highly motivational manual detailing the fundamentals of acquiring guidance through God-consciousness (taqwa). Imam Ghazali argues that just as there is an end to this noble objective there is also a beginning to it, which must be made firm for one to achieve…
This unique collection of medical stories approaches its theme from many eras and perspectives. Some of the authors included were themselves physicians, notably Chekhov, Conan Doyle, Somerset Maugham and William Carlos Williams. Bulgakov, too, draws on his own experience as a doctor in rural Russia a century ago, while Anna Kavan’s story from Asylum Piece,…
This selection of prayers for children of seven years and above expresses the variety and richness of prayer and is designed to be used at home, or at school. With bright and colourful illustrations, this book will encourage children to explore their own ways of praying. The best prayers are often the ones we say…
The Big Five in Sufism in India and Pakistan are the illustrious spiritual successors to Asharaf ul Aulia, Sultan-e-Hind, Khwaja-e-Khawjgan, Hazrat Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti, the Holy Saint of Ajmer. The volume embodies authentic biographical accounts of the Holy Saint of Ajmer’s nve Illustrious Khalifas ; and are recognised spiritual successors in Sufi Hierarchy. They carried…
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