Hidden Gems; The Uncommon Sahabiyat-Names and Biographies
R165,00Hidden Gems- Over 120 pages filled with anecdotes of the lives of the Sahabiyat Radhiallahu-anhun
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Hidden Gems- Over 120 pages filled with anecdotes of the lives of the Sahabiyat Radhiallahu-anhun

Hidden Gems, The Uncommon Sahabiyat-Names and Biographies Hidden Stars, The Uncommon Sahabah-Names and Biographies

A collection of stories and biographies of the men of the best of generations. Those who filled the ranks of the Muslim Army; severe against the kuffar and merciful towards each other. The ones who laid down their possessions, wealth, and Lives. Those who were Sahabah, in every sense of the word; the only ones…


The Qur’ān is the sacred religious book of Muslims around the world. Yet its history, from its inception in seventh-century Arabia to its transmission in the modern world, remains understudied. The twelve chapters in this book address this lacuna by examining multifaceted stages in the Qur’ān’s history and transmission through a broad range of methodological…


An award-winning Oxford history professor “makes a forceful argument and tells a story with great verve” (The Wall Street Journal)—that the West is, and always has been, truly global. “Those archaic ‘Western Civ’ classes so many of us took in college should be updated, argues Quinn, [who] invites us to . . . revel in…

A cosmic war is a religious war. It is a battle not between armies or nations, but between the forces of good and evil, a war in which God is believed to be directly engaged on behalf of one side against the other. The hijackers who attacked the United States on September 11, 2001, thought…

This is a concise introduction to the life and thought of Ibn ‘Arabi, who is considered as the ‘Greatest of Sufi Masters’. Written by the author of a best-selling biography of Ibn ‘Arabi, Ibn ‘Arabi: The Voyage of No Return traces the major events of Ibn ‘Arabi’s life: his conversion to Sufism; his travels around Andalusia and…

These fourteen prayers, revered within the Islamic world for centuries, include expressions of devotion and contemplation and provide a precious glimpse into the real practice of the mystical life within the Sufi tradition.

Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya on Knowledge: from Key to the Blissful Abode (Miftah Dar al-Sa’ada) is an abridgement of the first volume of Key to the Blissful Abode, a popular title by the renowned theologian and jurist Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya. In it, Ibn Qayyim focuses on the importance of knowledge and willpower, as means through which a person…

This is the English version of Imam Ghazali’s Ihya ulum-id-din. It deals with worship of Divine service. The mysticism of his work vitalized the law, its orthodoxy leavened the doctrine of Islam.
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The book is a comprehensive encyclopaedia for all of a Muslim’s religious affairs, including beliefs, acts of worship, dealings and character, as well as for individual and societal welfare. Al-Ghazali’s style is that of one who practices what he knows, one who is determined to rise from the dry, ordinary manner of teaching to one…

Habeeb Akande’s “Illuminating the Darkness” is a thought-provoking and enlightening analysis of the various experiences of Black Muslims throughout history. Akande, a scholar and historian, shines light on the rich tapestry of Black Muslim contributions to Islam in this captivating work, addressing historical tales, cultural influences, and the interconnectedness of race and faith. Reclaiming Narratives: …

Amin Buxton studied in Hadramawt, Yemen, and has edited and translated several books of the Hadrami scholars. This book explores the lives of several of the descendants of the Prophet Muḥammadﷺ who hail from the valley of Hadramawt. The valley, especially the city of Tarim, has been a seat of sacred knowledge rooted in the…

One of the Wall Street Journal’s Top 10 Books of the Year Winner, 2020 Sheikh Zayed Book Award, Translation Category Shortlist, 2021 National Translation Award Finalist, 2021 PROSE Award, Literature Category Fifty rogue’s tales translated fifty ways An itinerant con man. A gullible eyewitness narrator. Voices spanning continents and centuries. These elements come together in…
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