History

	The Book of Islamic Dynasties A Celebration of Islamic History and Culture Luqman Nagy The Book of Islamic Dynasties presents in one concise volume an introduction to the many great Islamic dynasties that have arisen, shone and faded - like stars in the firmament - but have left the Muslim world all the richer. The subtitle, A Celebration of Islamic History and Culture, reflects the importance of the inspiring cultural legacies bequeathed to us by our Muslim ancestors and the enormous contributions made by Muslims to world civilisation. 200 pages Paperback A4 ISBN 978 184200 094 6 £ 12.00  [+ Add to cart]
	The Book of Islamic Dynasties A Celebration of Islamic History and Culture Luqman Nagy The Book of Islamic Dynasties presents in one concise volume an introduction to the many great Islamic dynasties that have arisen, shone and faded - like stars in the firmament - but have left the Muslim world all the richer. The subtitle, A Celebration of Islamic History and Culture, reflects the importance of the inspiring cultural legacies bequeathed to us by our Muslim ancestors and the enormous contributions made by Muslims to world civilisation. 200 pages Hardback A4 ISBN 978 184200 091 5 £ 15.00  [+ Add to cart]
	The History of the Khalifas who took the Right Way Jalal ad-Din as-Suyuti Translated by Abdassamad Clarke Taken from Tarikh al-Khulafa, this classical work presents authentic hadith about the first four Khalifahs of Islam, may Allah be pleased with them, illustrating both the integrity and wisdom that they displayed in governance. This book also highlights their contributions to that body of practice which is known as the Sunnah. 246 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 978 18420009 77 £ 5.95  [+ Add to cart]
	The History of the Khalifas who took the Right Way Jalal ad-Din as-Suyuti Translated by Abdassamad Clarke Taken from Tarikh al-Khulafa, this classical work presents authentic hadith about the first four Khalifahs of Islam, may Allah be pleased with them, illustrating both the integrity and wisdom that they displayed in governance. This book also highlights their contributions to that body of practice which is known as the Sunnah. 246 pages Hardback A5 ISBN 978 18420009 84 £ 9.95  [+ Add to cart]
	Making History Ahmad Thomson This brief booklet considers the two main perspectives from which history may be viewed. If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so is history. The author urges us to bear in mind when reading any historical account, who wrote it, from what perspective and for what purpose. This is a must-read for history enthusiasts. 32 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 1 897940 60 2 £ 1.50  [+ Add to cart]
	A Chronology of Islamic History: 570 - 1000CE Professor H. U. Rahman A unique and concise reference source of the principal events which occurred between the birth of the Prophet (SAAS) in 570 CE and the year 1000 CE. This indispensable work includes maps of the Byzantine and Persian empires in 600 CE, the spread of Islam from 622 to 750 C, the extent of the Muslim World in 1000 CE and genealogical tables of the Umayyads (661 – 750 CE) and the Abassids (750 – 1285 CE). This is an invaluable text for students and teachers of Islamic Studies as well as for the general reader interested in Islamic history. 320 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 1 897940 81 5 £ 7.00  [+ Add to cart]
	A Chronology of Prophetic Events Fazlur Rehman Sheikh This book examines in fascinating detail the main discrepancies between dates in various calendars including the intercalated pre-Islamic, the Julian and the Hijri calendars. 184 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 1 842000 34 9 £ 4.95  [+ Add to cart]
	Muslim Heritage and the 21st Century Muhammad Ahsan The contribution of the Muslim World to a wide range of sciences and academic disciplines is often overlooked or taken for granted. This book provides a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage within the Muslim World and the significant role that Muslims have played in the advancement of knowledge. 104 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 1 842000 33 0 £ 3.50  [+ Add to cart]
	Al-Quds: The Place of Jerusalem in Classical Judaic and Islamic Traditions Mohammed Abdul Hameed Al-Khateeb This is a comparative study of the place of Al-Quds (Jerusalem) in the classic Judaic and Islamic traditions. While the importance of Jerusalem as a holy place for Christians and Jews is well known, the author highlights the Islamic sacred history of Al-Quds. 224 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 1 897940 79 3 £ 4.95  [+ Add to cart]
	For Christ's Sake Ahmad Thomson This work deals principally with the history of Christianity in Europe, with particular reference to Spain, tracing the movement of the original Unitarian followers of Jesus (Isa (AS)), from North Africa and the Middle East up into Europe and Spain. It goes on to describe the formation and expansion of the Trinitarian Church in Italy and the rest of Europe and outlines the almost total annihilation of the Unitarian Christians at the hands of the Trinitarian Church by means of the Mediaeval Inquisition. This is useful in understanding how Islam was able to spread so readily and rapidly in Andalus. 168 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 1 897940 51 3 £ 3.95  [+ Add to cart]
	Islam in Andalus Ahmad Thomson This book is the natural follow-on to For Christ’s Sake. It explores the history of that extraordinary period during which the Muslims first flourished and then perished in the Iberian Peninsula - now Spain and Portugal. It was largely due to the Muslim presence and illumination there that the Dark Ages in Europe came to an end, and the Muslim influence remains with us today in a thousand ways. 296 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 1 897940 52 1 £ 6.95  [+ Add to cart]
	The Muslim Conquest of Spain and the Legacy of Al-Andalus Shahnaz Husain This easy-to-read book narates the story of how Muslims were invited to the Iberian peninsula to help different Christian kingdoms at loggerheads with each other and the initial foundation of Al-Andalus by the Muslims. An accessible insight into a remarkable period of Islamic history suitable for teenagers and adults alike. 128 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 1 842000 39 X £ 3.50  [+ Add to cart]
	The Islamic Conquest of Syria al-Imam al-Waqidi Translated by Sulayman al-Kindi This is the first complete English translation of Futuhusham, the ninth century Arabic classic detailing the Muslim advance into Syria when a small band of faithful Muslims overthrew the superpower of their day. This inspiring epic describes the events in detail and brings to life the great personalities of Islam in a unique way. 600 pages Hardback A5 ISBN 1842000 67 5 £ 25.00  [+ Add to cart]
	Prophets in the Qur'an: Volume 1 Iftekhar Bano Hussain This series of books emphasises the link between all the Prophets and their original teachings using the Qur'an and hadith as sources. The first volume in the series describes the early Prophets from Adam (AS) to Shu'aib (AS). 136 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 1 897940 21 1 £ 3.00  [+ Add to cart]
	Prophets in the Qur'an: Volume 3 Ahmad Thomson This final volume describes Prophet Muhammad (SAAS) confirming his close links to all the Prophets who preceded him and foretold of his coming. It describes his noble qualities, the uniqueness of the Qur'an which was revealed to him, the adab (etiquette) of visiting Madina where he is buried, and his intercession on the Last Day. 128 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 1 842000 14 4 £ 3.95  [+ Add to cart]
	The Men of Madina - Volume I Muhammad ibn Sa’d Translated by Aisha Bewley This is a translation of volume seven of Ibn Sa’d’s Kitab at-Tabaqat al-Kabir. The Tabaqat is a great store of information which gives the reader a vivid taste and feel for the character of the people of Madina and their extraordinary personalities. This translation deals with the Companions, Tabi’un and subsequent generations of the people of knowledge in Basra, Baghdad, Khurasan, Syria and Egypt. It is of particular interest since it demonstrates the attitude and action of the Companions and the Tabi’un when confronted by the dangers of civil war. It is extremely important in the modern age as we can learn a great deal from how the early Muslims dealt with this trial. 368 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 1 897940 62 9 £ 7.95  [+ Add to cart]
	The Men of Madina - Volume II Muhammad ibn Sa’d Translated by Aisha Bewley This is a translation of volume five of Ibn Sa’d’s Kitab at-Tabaqat al-Kabir. This concentrates on the Tabi’un – the generation after the Companions (RA) – who lived in Madina itself. The study of Madina in this early period assumes great importance as it is well known that the first three generations after the Prophet (SAAS) are considered to be the best generations, and the school of the people of Madina was known to be the soundest of schools. This is because the people of Madina confined themselves to following in the footsteps of the Prophet (SAAS) more than the people of any other region did. 440 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 1 897940 91 2 £ 9.50  [+ Add to cart]
	The Men of Madina - Volume II Muhammad ibn Sa’d Translated by Aisha Bewley Hardback edition 440 pages Hardback A5 ISBN 1 897940 90 4 £ 12.00  [+ Add to cart]
	The Women of Madina Muhammad ibn Sa’d Translated by Aisha Bewley This is an abridged translation of volume eight of Ibn Sa’d’s Kitab at-Tabaqat al-Kabir. This deals exclusively with the women who met the Prophet (SAAS) or transmitted from him. 336 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 1 897940 24 6 £ 6.50  [+ Add to cart]
	A Madinan View on the Sunnah, Courtesy, Wisdom and Battles Imam Ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani Translated by Abdassamad Clarke Taken from the Kitab al-Jami’ by Imam al-Qayrawani, this book provides valuable insights into the life and practices of the early Muslim community who followed closely the example of the Prophet Muhammad (SAAS) and his companions (RA). It reveals the noble qualities of character as exemplified by the men and women of Madinah, who held on to these qualities regardless of their circumstances. Knowledge of the tradition which stems from the “best community brought out to mankind” puts us in a position to recreate such a community. 208 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 1 897940 84 X £ 4.95  [+ Add to cart]
	Difference of Opinion in Fiqh Shah Wali Allah al-Dihlawi Translated by Dr. Muhammad Abdul Wahhab This translation of Al-Insaf investigates the historical factors and other circumstances that led to the development of Islamic Jurisprudence and the subsequent emergence of its different schools of thought. It contains reasoned judgement and objective examination of the differences among different madhahib. 112 pages Paperback A5 ISBN 1 842000 28 4 £ 3.00  [+ Add to cart]