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This is a meticulously researched and chronicled narrative on al-Aqşā. Jerusalem is where Allah and humanity connect - in the covenant that binds the Muslim Ummah to Allah. Highly recommended read!- Rafique Gangat - Former South African ambassador to the Palestinian Territories.Masjid al-Aqşā: A Journey Through Time by Ebrahim Moosa is a welcome addition to the literature on the Palestinian issue. It provides a historical landscape of Masjid Aqşā and the wider Palestinian issue. It traces the history of Masjid al-Aqşā through the lives of the prophets to the present time. The detail in the book and decolonial perspectives are a valuable contribution. It should be made part of the wider listof essential reading on Masjid al-Aqşā."- Dr Ismail Adam Patel - Chair of Friends of al-Aqşā (UK)Hafiz Ebrahim Moosa is co-ordinator of the PalestineInformation Network. He is also a community journalist and broadcaster. He has travelled widely and served in various roles, including content and online manager at Cii Radio in South Africa. He is currently a presenter at Radio IslamInternational based in Johannesburg. Hafiz Ebrahim is also continuing his own formal study of the traditional Islamic Sciences.The Palestine Information Network (PIN) is a South Africabased non-profit institution providing structured education andtraining about Palestine. PIN also administers themasjidalaqsa.net and @firstqiblah online platforms, dedicatedto education about the rich history and heritage of Masjid Aqsa in Jerusalem as well as current developments.
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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
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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.
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.
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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
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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.
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.
From the Beginning to the End", considered to be the historian Ibn Kathir's masterpiece on history, biographies and collection of incidents. Some topics he covers are the start of mankind and creation through the Prophets and messengers including the Noble Prophet Muhammad and focuses particularly up to his period then concludes the book with the end of times and future events prophecies. This is an abridged translation according to the translators discretion.
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Through four beautiful narratives (the People of the Cave; the Man with Two Gardens; Musa and Khidr; and Dhu al-Qarnayn), this Surah not only summarizes the whole religion of Islam, but also teaches a number of important lessons.
Beginning with the role and function of the Prophet Muhammed (SAW), it goes on to highlight the need for Muslims to show genuine concern for humanity at large.
The importance of genuine knowledge, and the necessity to take it only from qualified teachers who have taqwa, is also highlighted - showing that the highest form of knowledge is that which is acquired through God - consciousness and utter submission to the Will of Allah (SWT).
The Surah also indicates that believers must always strive against their egos and attribute nothing of the blessings and bounties they possess to their egos or knowhow. One must always remember that Allah is the master of the whole universe and everything that happens in it is under his control, no matter how good, bad or difficult it might appear.
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The Qur’an is full of parables. Each one, when its meaning is unpacked and understood, offers wisdom and guidance. Surah Kahf, chapter 18 from the Qur’an, is particularly thought provoking, and Muslims are advised to read it at least once a week.
But why? And what can we gain from it?
In this book Yasir Qadhi leads us through Surah Kahf, unfolding the lines, stories and symbols that have inspired people for over a thousand years: the people of the cave, Prophet Musa’s momentous encounter with Khidr, the two men and their gardens, and Gog and Magog.
And surely We have explained matters in people in the Qur’an in diverse ways, using all manners of parables. (Qur’an 18:54)
Through Yasir Qadhi’s unmistakeable voice, modern Muslims may glimpse some of the Qur’an’s profound meaning.
Say: “If the sea were to become ink to record the Words of my Lord, indeed the sea would all be used up before the Words of my Lord are exhausted…” (Qur’an 18:109)
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This new anthology of Mawlana Rumi’s teachings, freshly translated and supplemented with commentaries, aims to introduce readers to the personality and teachings of a great Islamic scholar, teacher and Saint.
Besides illustrating the traditional basis of Rumi’s teachings, this Treasury displays his unique genius as one of the world’s greatest religious writers, whose voice speaks as clearly and compellingly today as in the 7th/13th century.
Omar Suleiman explores who and what Allah loves so that we may become one of those who are beloved to Him.
Looking at our actions, characteristics and beliefs, this book will help us become better people, citizens and believers that are deserving of Allah's endless, infinite and ever-lasting love.
Made up of 30 short and spiritually enriching chapters, this book is a reminder that throughout our lives, the Creator's love is always there, increasing through everyday actions such as showing generosity or remaining consistent with unnoticeable good deeds.
This inspirational collection of prayers and reminders is the perfect companion for anyone who wishes to connect to the Divine. Shaykh Omar Suleiman provides us with thirty short prayers taken from the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and the early generations, each with a short reminder to deepen the impact of the prayer in our lives.Prayers of the Pious provides spiritual gems that serve as valuable wisdom and practical advice for the soul. By reading this short work with an attentive heart, the reader can cultivate love for God and His Messenger and live life with gratitude and contentment.
Revive Your Heart is a call for spiritual renewal and an invitation to have a conversation with one of the world’s most recognisable voices on Islam, Nouman Ali Khan. With his characteristically profound engagement with the language of the Qur’an, the author draws out moving lessons from the verses of Allah’s revelation to give the reader insights on how to reorient our lives for success in both this world and the next
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 under the command of Abdel Fattah al_sis. As Kassem returned home to his family, an Egyptian army sniper shot and killed him, leaving a woman widowed and a child fatherless.
A Temporary Gift is a record of journal entries written by Kassem’s widow, Asmaa Hussein, during the two years following his departure from this world.
This book is about re-learning how to live in the face of immense trauma. It is a reminder that beyond the pain and darkness of loss there is still the potential of light in patience and constancy.
The Quran, the sacred scripture of Islam, is revered as the spoken word of God by approximately one-fifth of the world’s population. Since its inception, the power of the Quran has derived not only from its message, but also from the inimitable literary style and rhetorical impact that the Arabic scripture has on its audiences. Divine Speech: Exploring the Quran as Literature attempts to make some of the most recent Arabic and European-language scholarship on its literary features accessible to a wider, English-speaking audience. These features include its language and word choice, its use of figures of speech and other rhetorical devices, its manner of narrating parables and stories, and the structure, coherence, and the order of its “chapters”-aspects that typically remain mysterious to readers of English translations of the text. Divine Speech furnishes its readers with a better appreciation of the Quran from a literary perspective, and in the process stimulates interest in, and provides tools and resources for, further study of the scripture.
There was a real need to inform the public of the importance and need of getting one's financial matters sorted out according to Islam, drawing up one's will and distributing one's estate according to Sharee'ah. Alhamdulillah, this has been very ably done by Moulana Muhammed Ilyas Patel in this booklet.
- Hazrat Moulana Abdul Hamid Ishaq Saheb
HAZARAT MOULANA HAROON ABBASSOMAR SAHEB
In reality the Mubarak Seerah of our beloved Nabi-e-Kareem is the holy Qura'an in practice, but since the Holy Quraan contains only the basic principles we have to find its detailed interpretations and actual implementation through the sayings and deeds of Nabi-e Kareem(SAW) It is therefore imperative for us to study the Mubarak Seerah of our Nabi Kareem whose greatness is unparalleled and who is a mercy for both the worlds. This is the only path through which we can attain success in both the worlds.
The companions of Rasulullah had followed the Seerah meticulously and thereby became the torch bearers of Hidayah throughout the world.
The solution to all the problems of mankind lies in following the Mubaarak Seerah of our Nabi-e-Kareem (SAW) which is most comprehensive all encompassing, perfect and practical for all times and places
May Allah Ta'ala accept this effort of Hazrat Moulana Moosa Olgar and make it a source of inspiration and benefit for generations to come, and make us all ardent followers and lovers of the Mubarak Seerah of Rasulullah .
