There are about 80,000 words in the Quran but the actual words are only around 2000!!! This could also be termed as one of the many miracles of the Quran. Accordingly, if a reader decides to learn only 10 new words every day, he can understand the basic message of the Quran within a period of seven months! So it is indeed very easy to understand the Quran, provided one is willing to learn it. This word-for-word translation may not be considered as an addition to the existing translations, but an attempt to equip the reader to understand the revelation directly from the Arabic text; thus it will Insha-Allah be a very useful tool for those who are willing to study the Quran and try to understand it. A beginner can bear in mind the meanings of each Arabic word provided right below it. Since many words are repeated in the Quran, the student will find for himself that within a few months of regular study, he is indeed able to understand the Quran through the text itself. It may also be pointed out that a beginner does not have to, in the start itself, be worried about learning extensive grammar or how to speak the Arabic language. In fact, one has to develop vocabulary before learning grammar for the following reasons:
In translating the words, every effort is made to choose the English word from the existing authentic Quran translations. Among others, we have benefited from the translations of Saheeh International, Abdullah Yusuf Ali, Pickthall, Shakir, Muhammad Mohar Ali, Muhammad Asad, Muhammad Taqi- ud-din Al-Hilali and Muhammad Muhsin Khan extensively
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The question of a human's relationship with the divine is one that is eternal, revelatory and profoundly nuanced. It is one that blends tradition, culture, history, social context and human intelligence in the ongoing search for God through the path of love and worship - the path of Islam.
Professor Tariq Ramadan revisits seemingly superficial terminology at a deeper level and develops our understanding of the root meaning of Islamic purposes and notions, delving into the mystery of God's nature and the nature of man.
From key concepts of the perception of 'salam' to jihad of the soul, Islam: An Introduction journeys through some of the most fundamental concerns of spirituality and practice of one of the world's most fascinating and misunderstood religions, offering a succinct response to complex ideas with expert navigation and sensitivity.
In drawing upon western philosophies and Islamic traditions, Tariq Ramadan brings together fascinating perceptions of our relationship with the Divine and successfully sheds light upon the core understanding and foundations of belief.
The Heart of The Qur’an: Commentary on Surah Yasin with Diagrams and Illustrations is a well-researched commentary on Surah Yasin. It is written in simple English, complete with diagrams and illustrations to create an engaging read. The commentary is profound and inspiring, it masterfully highlights the nuances of the Qur’an’s language and repeatedly draws the reader’s attention towards practical changes they can make in their lives. With the current contradictory climate of increasing secularization and the rise of fundamentalism across the world, there is no better time to search for fresh insight and guidance from the Qur’an.
Publisher : The Islamic Foundation
Paperback : 118 page
Asim Khan is currently the Imam of Redbridge Islamic Centre, Instructor for the Sabeel institute and author for Islam21c.com. He has, from an early age, excelled in academic studies and has gained a Masters in Pharmacy from University College London, UK, as well as studying Arabic and Qur’anic Sciences in Cairo, with a special interest in Tafsīr studies.
A book on the journey and different stages of a woman’s life, from the inception of the soul to the end of life on Earth. With contemporary thoughts, words of wisdom, guidance and inspiration.
This is based on a talk given at the official launch of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Yahya al-Ninowy’s book, The Book of Love, at the Academia Library.
WHEN we pick up a copy of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Yahya al-Ninowy’s latest book, The Book of Love, we expect it to be a serious tone, with seriously weighty content. Serious the book is, indeed, but when the first page opens, we see a sentence resting upon a page.
At first glance, it defies the senses. We expect books to be full of words, chapters, meandering paragraphs and lush descriptions. Instead, we are confronted by little bunches of words, like cherries tantalisingly placed in a bowl.
And then we read, and then we realise that the The Book of Love has a few words, but actually says a lot more – a lot. In fact, as one dives deeper and deeper into its pages, and its meanings, it becomes a big ocean – or as a Sufi Shaykh always used to say – a Mercy Ocean.
Shaykh Ninowy, a scholar of classical training and tradition, has skillfully and strategically placed a series of aphorisms, or sayings and quotes, over 322 pages. A summary of his thoughts on a number of issues over the years, it has no particular order, but still creates a coherent whole.
Normally when I buy a book, I get excited. I’m old fashioned. I hate the distant, digital feel of tablets. I like to look at a book’s texture, design, paper and even smell. For me, a book is still a tactile experience. As a hard cover on high quality paper, the The Book of Love feels just right. As a bibliophile, I also have a strange habit – I sometimes read a book backwards, or randomly open it at any page.
So it should come as no surprise that the first page I opened in The Book of Love was page 122, and not page one. I came across aphorism #57: “Islam is a religion that came to give life, not to take it away”. I glanced across to #58: “It is never about fatwa, but about taqwa…”
Interestingly, both were things I had actually heard Shaykh Ninowy saying. They have always struck me, because so few have been able to bring the inherent poetry of classical Arabic into their English as Shaykh Ninowy – who hails form a scholarly family from Aleppo – has.
Paging forwards, this time, I stopped at #73: “This Din of ours is a Din of love – no love, no Din. The Beloved sent his Beloved out of love, with love, for the sake of love”.
This Rumi-esque statement enjoys resonance in this world of sectarian hatred, and speaks to the spirit of Shari’ah, which aphorism #81 certainly does: “Love is a moral law…it connects you to the soul of the universe, gives wings to the heart, unlimited skies to the mind, and life to life itself…”
Undeniably, the aphorisms are a tapestry woven together with experiential wisdom. We catch a whiff of Qur’an here, Hadith there…with Shaykh Ninowy holding the needle and thread. The Book of Love is a companion, a very accessible and readable companion – but it’s also framed as a classical text, the hub of a multi-layered commentary that will be filled out by sharh, or explanation.
Each aphorism in this book, therefore, is a door to another – as one travels from room to perfumed room. It is a refuge for the soul, and an escape from the undesirable human urges that drive us.
But more importantly, The Book of Love is a book of wasatiyyah, the celebrated Qur’anic middle way. However, wasatiyyah, or moderation in all things, is not a capitulation, or a watering down, of the core values of belief.
Wasatiyyah is totally, uncompromisingly, absolutely, about love. Wasatiyyah is love, and love is wasatiyyah. It is truly, unselfishly, loving for others what you love for yourself. This is a key to the Nur ul-Muhammadiyyah, the Prophetic light – a light of love and knowledge that awaits every soul on this earth.
The Book of Love is an extraordinary book written for extraordinary times – an era where confusion is the King, ignorance the Queen and Mr Nafs the treasurer. The Book of Love shines a light that shrinks the contemporary darkness. It is a book for everybody, and a mercy to all.
The Book of Love published by the Madina Institute, 2018.
By Shafiq Morton; Published in the Muslim Views, August 2018
Soft Cover
This beautifully presented book provides 30 reflections on the unseen presence of angels in our lives, from birth till death, towards Allah.
Throughout your existence, there are angels in your presence. But it’s your actions that cause those angels to either praise you or disgrace you.
Through this book, we will explore the actions that invite these blessed unseen beings to pray upon you, and carry your name and mention to the One who created us all.
Many Topics Covered, Some of Them Are:
They've Got Your Back
Hold your Pens
Fasting while others Eat
Sleep Well
Switching Shifts
As You Step Outside
The Banner Above You
Responding to Your Haters
About The Author
Shaykh Omar Suleiman is a young evergreen scholar with a big smile. Born and raised in Louisiana, he has a unique way of relating to a western audience through his character and has gained the love of people of all ages and backgrounds.
He is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and an Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program at SMU (Southern Methodist University). He is also the Resident Scholar at Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square.
He holds a Bachelors in Accounting, a Bachelors' in Islamic Law, a Masters in Islamic Finance, a Masters in Political History, and is currently pursuing a PhD. in Islamic Thought and Civilization from the International Islamic University of Malaysia.
Allah called Surah Yusuf the ‘Best of All Stories,’ which He revealed in the Qur’an, the best of all Revelations, to the best of all prophets, our Prophet Muhammad (sws).
The story was revealed to lift his spirits at a time when his sufferings and worries had mounted. This was a time when he had gone through at least a decade of ridicule and rejection in Makkah, a time when he lost his beloved wife and partner, Khadijah, a time when he had lost his dear uncle, Abu Talib.
Abu Ubaidah enjoys gardening with his parents. He also loves to build gadgets.A lost ring, a hidden treasure, and some repair work lead Abu Ubaidah on a soaring journey!
The Qur’an is brimming with lessons, stories, guidelines, and rulings for the believer. Every surah carefully placed, every section organized perfectly. So how are these Qur’anic chapters related to each other? What can we glean from the stories told within them?Explore key lessons from each juz’ and learn about the significance of the Qur’an’s divine arrangement with this Qur’an 30for30 series companion book!Tip: To enhance your Qur’an 30for30 Season 2 viewing experience, read the eBook chapter corresponding with each day’s juz’ before watching the episode!
What’s in the book
Brief summaries from Season 1 of Qur’an 30for30
Key themes and lessons from each juz’
Additional context from books of tafsir and author commentary
Soft cover book
Our new take on the Quran journal you all know and love Alhumdulillah
Have you enjoyed using the Qur’an Tagging Kit?
Now imagine having all those tagged Verses listed in a beautiful journal, with step-by-step advice on how to reflect on them and journal them...Qur’an Journaling is a simple and fun way of developing an intimate connection with the Qur’an. It consists of reading a verse of the Qur’an with its translation and commentary, then recording your findings by reflecting on what it means to you personally and how you can apply it to your daily life.
Each Quran Journaling Kit includes:
A 200+ page A5 hardcover wire journal with all the motivation and guidance you need to begin your Quran Journaling journey
A template on how to journal 40 verses
The most beautiful pictures to colour-in
Over 70 stickers to decorate your journal with
This is the most perfect gift you can give yourself or a loved one
13 Line Quran made with Larger fonts for those who may experience difficulty reading the standard 13 Line Quran in the smaller (regular) font.
This size is 29cms High x 22cms wide
Regular size is 20cms High x 14 cms wide
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13 line Quran, waterfall Islamic Institute
This is a comprehensive and detailed account of the Prophets and other stories of the Qur'an. It is the translation of the four volume original in Urdu by Maulana Hifz al-Rahman Seoharvi. Includes color photos of related historical locations.
2 Volume set.
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Author: Hans Wehr
Translated By: NA
Verified By: J.M Cowan
Publisher: Hans Wehr
Edition / Year: 4th edition 1994
Volumes: 1
Pages: 1301
Arabic-English dictionary – This edition is a hardback medium-large version edited by J Milton Cowan. The front cover states: A Compact Version of the Internationally Recognised Fourth Edition. The inner page states: Fourth Edition Considerably enlarged and amended by author.
The fourth edition, considerably enlarged (1301 pages compared to 1110 in the third printing) and amended, was published in 1994
Transcription and orthography.
The Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic is an Arabic-English dictionary compiled by Hans Wehr and edited by J Milton Cowan.
First published in 1961 by Otto Harrassowitz in Wiesbaden, Germany,
One of the Best and most Popular of all the dictionaries of modern written Arabic, the work is compiled on descriptive principles: only words and expressions that are attested in context are included “It was chiefly based on combing modern works of Arabic literature for lexical items, rather than culling them from medieval Arabic dictionaries, which was what Lane had done in the nineteenth century”
Words are in root order, This really is the best method as all students of Arabic will know.
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Murshid al-Qari is an easy to use series of textbooks on the Sciences of Tajwid. It is taught as part of the Qira’ah syllabus at the Dar al Ulum al-Arbiyyah al-Islamiyya in Strand, Western Cape. It is an excellent text, based on authentic sources, for the English speaking student beginning to study the science of the recitation of the Quran.
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Author: Mufti Muhammad Ashiq Ilahi Buland Shahri
Edition: Paperback
Language: Arabic
Pages: 83
Publisher: Maktaba al-Bushra
Year of Publication: 1428 AH / 2007 CE
Take your journey through the Quran to the next level! Featuring diagrams, mind-maps and translations, you'll understand the stories and lessons of every chapter. Plus, over 1000 Arabic words and key Quranic verses and duas in both Arabic and English will guide you on your journey to mastery of Allah's words.
This new Quran companion will assist you in your study of the words of Allah. Journey Through the Quran, is a modern presentation of all the 114 surahs of the Quran, to make it easy for anyone to become a student of the Quran. This book breaks every surah into sections, mind-maps, themes, key verses and selected vocabulary, so that English speakers can instantly familiarise themselves with the individual chapters of the Quran.
Does a fast-paced modern lifestyle take a toll on your relationship with Allah? Discover how to build a more intimate bond with Him.
Do your imperfections leave you feeling unworthy of love from a perfect creator? Has your holy journey left you with more questions than answers? Are you struggling to relate sacred text to your tech-dominated life? Internationally acclaimed, award winning author A. Helwa has inspired over half a million readers with her passionate and poetic approach to holiness. Now she’s here to show you how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your true purpose.
Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam is an inspiring guide that will lead you towards the hidden meaning of the Qur’an through passion and joy. Written with care and precision, Helwa’s metaphoric insights invite you on her earnest search for truth and understanding. By accessing the inner workings of Islamic tradition, your struggles in faith will be met with a deeper connection to Allah rooted in compassion.
In Secrets of Divine Love, you’ll discover:
Allah’s unconditional regard for you so that you are forever encompassed in His care
Hundreds of spiritual findings within the Qur’an to strengthen your faith
The best ways to repent, so your sins can be transformed into good deeds
The unseen symbols behind the forms of prayer to help enhance your worship
How distractions during your daily devotions can surprisingly bring you closer to God, and much, much more!
Secrets of Divine Love guides readers, no matter their religious background, through the teachings of Muhammad, Rumi, and other luminaries. If you like theology backed by modern science and psychology, instructions for contemporary Muslims, and motivational lessons from the Qur’an, then you’ll adore A. Helwa’s insightful book.
A new activity book series that introduces a story from the life of a Prophet of Islam in an imaginative, fun-filled way. The Prophets of Islam series emphasizes character building stories and fun activities.
A charming activity book, bursting with joyful animals and colorful backgrounds, that introduces children to the Prophets with one particular story during their life.
Full of activities including crosswords, puzzles, mazes and colouring, this book is a wonderful way to teach children about the Prophets through interaction and play.
