Muslim Woman's Participation in Social Life (Women’s Emancipation during the Prophet’s Lifetime, 2)

The emancipation of women cannot be complete unless it is coupled with the emancipation of men. This can only be accomplished by drawing our social values from the Qur’an and the sunnah. In this volume, the author shows that mixed social life was the...

A Treasury of Ibn Taymiyyah: His Timeless Thought and Wisdom

The Damascene polymath, Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728/1328) is one of the most fascinating scholars from medieval Islamic civilization, acknowledged for his intellectual brilliance by both his admirers and his detractors. His readiness to present...

Lessons from Surah Yusuf (Pearls from the Qur'an)

Surah Yusuf , a chapter of the Qur'an (Koran), was revealed to the Prophet Muhammadﷺ at a critical juncture of his life. This was the time when he had gone through ten to eleven years of ridicule and rejection in Makkah, a time when he lost his wife and...

O Mankind: A Pocketful of Gems from the Qur’an

Allahسُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى has blessed us with a glorious book, filled with sparkling Qur’anic Jewels: rubies, diamonds and pearls of incredible wisdom and supplications. He has also taught us through His beloved Messengerﷺ how to use these glistening...

A Treasury of Rumi: Guidance on the Path of Wisdom and Unity

There are many sides to Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī - scholar, preacher, saint, mystic, love poet, didactic poet, and spiritual master - but the version of him that became the best-selling poet in North America lacks authenticity. 'Everyone has, in their view,...

Al-Adab al-Mufrad with Full Commentary

Al-Adab al-Mufrad , an anthology of 1329 hadiths, is a treasured work in Muslim history by one of its most respected scholars, Imam Bukhari.In preparing this selection ofhadiths , Imam Bukhari aimed to set out a model to follow for successful relations...

The Sirah of the Prophet

Following Dr Yasir Qadhi’s groundbreaking video-lecture series on thesīrah of the Prophet Muhammadﷺ , this book is an equally impactful written adaptation. It provides a refreshing insight into the life of the Final Messengerﷺ and contextualises...

Secrets to Raising Strong Confident Muslims

" Don't raise your kids the way your parents raised you; They were born for a different time " - Ali (ra) These are completely different times with different challenges and if you don't adapt using a new strategy to raise your kids, they will likely get...

The Political Shariyah

In this book Imam Ibn Taymiyyah explains the obligations of the ruler and the ummah's responsibilities towards the Ruler. The shaykh explains the principles by which to select the best Ruler according to Shari'ah. The book is based on an extensive...

Egypt (Cadogan Guides)

Eminent Egypt chronicler, Michael Haag, takes you on a journey down the Nile, past Cairo’s fine medieval architecture and gleaming skyscrapers to the extraordinary temples of Luxor and Karnak and the breathtaking tombs at the Valley of the Kings. Explore...

On Being a Muslim: Finding a Religious Path in the World Today (Islamic Studies)

A personal account of Muslim life in the modern world and the trials it raises Funny, challenging, controversial, passionate and unforgiving, this is an unprecedented personal account of a Muslim's life in the modern world. As an Islamic scholar,...

Justice and Beauty in Muslim Marriage

Many contemporary Muslim family laws rest on patriarchal concepts. The time for change is now. The model of marriage constructed in classical Islamic jurisprudence rests on patriarchal ethics that privilege men. This worldview persists in gender norms...

Alexandria: The City that Changed the World

An original, authoritative, and lively cultural history of the first modern city, from pre-Homeric times to the present day. Islam Issa’s father had always told him about their city's magnificence, and as he looked at the new library in Alexandria it...

The Poetry of Arab Women: A Contemporary Anthology

Bestselling poetry anthology back in print. Winner of the PEN Oakland Literary Award. Arab women poets work within one of the oldest literary traditions in the world, yet they are virtually unknown in the West. In assembling this collection, Nathalie...

Shukr: An Inspirational Dua and Gratitude Journal for Women

Strengthen your connection to your faith with this Islamic prayer journal designed specifically for Muslim women, featuring inspirational duas, hadith, and verses from the Qur'an. As women, we are often required to wear many hats that come with various...

The First Muslims: History and Memory

A fresh look at the origins and development of Islam, this is a fascinating reconstruction of the era of the first three generations of Muslims. Using a wealth of classical Arabic sources, it chronicles the lives of the Prophet Muhammadﷺ , his...

Divine Names: The 99 Healing Names of the One Love

The path to self-discovery and inner and outer peace! Divine Names is a unique contribution to understanding life and oneself on a deeper level by learning to open to the Divine. It draws on original Arabic literature—often not available in European...

Secret of Healthty Middle Eastern Cuisine

The eastern Mediterranean countries of the Levant — Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine and Syria — share a love of toothsome breads and grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, fish plucked from the sea, and ripe olives from hillside groves. Meat is used sparingly;...

A Temporary Gift: Reflections of Love, Loss and Healing

On Friday, August 16, 2013, twenty-six-year-old Amr Kassem attended a peaceful protest in Alexandria, Egypt along with thousands of others, rallying against the mass injustices taking place in the aftermath of the coup d’etat by the Egyptian military...

Making History

About This Book: Ahmad Thomson'sMaking History is a provocative and keen assessment of the muddled interchange between history, belief systems, and human thought. This booklet considers the two main perspectives from which history may be viewed. If...