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Book type: Hardback
No. of pages: 452
Dimensions: 20 x 23.4 x 4cm
Weight: 2192gr
Date published: 01/04/2021
ISBN: 978095208536
Islamic Architecture is among the most recognisable and most admired in the world. It’s known for its beauty, precision and timelessness, but few understand the meanings and metaphors that underpin it.
In this incredible new publication, Dr Mostafa Badawi takes an unprecedented look at the Spiritual Significance in Islamic Architecture taking the reader on a journey to uncover long forgotten meanings.
This stunning production comprises of 452 full colour pages with premium gold gilted edges, cloth hardback and dust jacket making it a must have for every home and a perfect gift.
Book Blurb
It is a cosmic law that the universe that we know is made of complementary and interacting pairs, positive and negative, upper and lower, matter and anti-matter, and so on. That this is the reflection in the created universe of the polarization of the Divine Attributes into Attributes of Majesty and Attributes of Beauty has always been known to Muslim intellectuals.
But that this law is represented pervasively in all Islamic art and especially architecture has been lost sight of by the Muslims of today. In fact, everything in a traditional Muslim environment, not only architecture, but furniture, utensils, clothes, and calligraphy, is a spiritual reminder of God and the laws governing this world and the next. This study explores in unprecedented detail and with authoritative textual references the deeper meanings of many of the elements of Islamic architecture.
"In this book, the stories of the prophets have been compiled from 'Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah' (The Beginning and the End) which is a great work of the famous Muslim exegete and historian Ibn Kathir and has a prominent place in the Islamic literature.
The stories of the prophets and all the events in their lives have been supported by the Qur'anic Verses and the Sunnah (traditions) of the Prophet (S). Wherever it was necessary, other sources have also been reported for the sake of historical accounts, but on such places a comparative study has been made to prove the authenticity of the sources. Ibn Kathir has reproduced the views and interpretations of all the great exegete's of the Qur'an of his time. The systemic narratives of the Stories of the Prophets have been written in chronological order which renders a historical style to the book."
"This is the translation of Imam al-Suyuti's risala 'Tayid al-Haqiqa al-Aliya wa Tashyid al-Tariqa Shadhiliya' - on the Shadhili Tariqa. Imam al-Suyuti who was a Shadhili himself writes writes in erudition about tasawwuf and its place as an essential traditional Islamic science. An essential read - the book is further enhanced by notes by Shaykh Abdullah ibn Muhammad ibn al-Siddiq al-Ghumari Shaykh Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili took the Path from Shaykh 'Abd al-Salam ibn Mashish, who took it from Shaykh 'Abd al-Rahman al-Madani, and so on back one by one to al-Hasan ibn 'Ali ibn Abi Talib, the first qutb.
The reason why the shaykhs of the Path of Sufi initiation have to be listed in this way is because it is a matter of transmission, and transmission requires a chain. Shaykh Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili would be visited by scholars, such as Sultan al-'Ulama Shaykh 'Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam and Shaykh Taqi al-Din ibn Daqiq al-'Id. Abu'l-Fadl 'Abd al-Rahman ibn Abi Bakr ibn Muhammad Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti (born on the 1st of Rajab 849AH/1445, died in 911AH/1505) was a Shafi'i mujtahid Imam, Sufi, hadith master (hafidh) and historian, and a prolific writer who authored works in virtually every Islamic science.
Abdullah ibn Muaammad ibn al-Siddiq ibn Ahmad al-Ghumari was born in Tangiers in 1328/1910, a descendents of the Prophet a through Imam al-Hasan on his father's side and through the Moroccan Sufi Ibn 'Ajiba on his mother's side. He came from a scholarly family with a large number of notable 'ulama'. He was considered one of the foremost experts in hadith in recent times. He studied under traditional scholars in Morocco and in al-Azhar. He authored some 150 works and was recognised as an authority by his contemporaries. He died in 1413/1993."
This unique biography of the saint Imam Abdallah al-Haddad takes readers into the fascinating world and spiritual life of 17th-and early 18th-century Yemen. The life of this great spiritual master is examined, from his early attraction to Sufi poetry and visit to the tomb of the prophet Hud – to his rise as a Sufi master and his Hajj journey to Mecca.
The biographical facts of al-Haddad’s life are interspersed with his spiritual teachings, including his take on the nine stages of certainty, the five investitures of taqwa, the stages of gnosis, and supernatural events. Sufi practitioners, historians, and anthropologists will come to a deeper understanding of this timeless and enduring tradition with this fascinating record of a seminal Sufi master’s life and death.
Ḥabīb ‘Umar is a descendant of the Prophet Muḥammadﷺ and a well-known Yemeni scholar and caller to Allah. He has authored this book on Sufism – an inward science involving the spiritual purification of the seeker on the path to Allah. He is a master of this inward science. He defines and explains it, speaking clearly and with authority. He sets out the ten most important attributes of true Sufis, such as sincerity, humility of heart, and loving Allah and preferring Him over everything else.
Hardback
Recommended age 7-11+
194 Pages
Foreward by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi
Authored by Soulayman S.
Edited by Zaheer Khatri, Captain at Learning Roots
Character Building: Each story inspires faith, kindness, humility, and courage, providing valuable life lessons.
Vivid Illustrations: We don’t show pictures of the Sahaba, but the Learning Roots characters ‘enter the world’ of the Sahaba, allowing us to illustrate the stories with children immersed in the scenes from stories.
Educational and Engaging: This book masterfully blends entertainment and education, teaching faith, courage, and character through the heroic tales of the Sahaba.
Heritage and History: ‘Super Sahaba Stories’ nurtures deep appreciation for Islamic heritage and history, helping children build a strong sense of identity.
High-Quality: Meticulously crafted with special cover effects ensure this will be a book to cherish for years to come
"Al-Kuhin’s Tabaqat Al-Shadhiliyya Al-Kubra is a collection of biographies of Sufi Masters from the Shadhili Tariqa. Selections are included from other works, and in total details of the lives of nearly 100 of the Awliya spanning some eight centuries are included.
The Quran tells us of a category of people for whom ‘there is no fear and nothing to grieve’, these people the friends of Allah – the Awliya Allah (Surah Yunus: 62-63), are the inheritors of the Prophets (peace be upon them all). Through them humanity has benefited for centuries.
The Sufi Tariqas developed along the same lines as the madhabs (Schools of Fiqh) and represent the science of Ihsan in traditional Islamic teachings of Ahl al-Sunnah wal Jamah. Of these Tariqas, one of the greatest in the world of Islam is the Tariqa Shadhiliyya based on the teachings of, and named after Abul Hasan al-Shadhili (d. 1258).
Abul Hasan al-Shadhili, who was born in the tribe of Ghumara in Morocco to a sharif family descended from the Prophet’s grandson al-Hasan. The teachings of Abul Hasan al-Shadhili stress the importance of spiritual purification, the perfection of moral character, and the adoption of pietistic etiquette (adab). There is an emphasis on adherence to the Shariah, lifelong learning and gratitude to Allah the Almighty, due to which the Tariqa Shadhiliyya is also known as the Tariqa of gratitude (shukr).
The Tariqa is also associated with considerable scholarly erudition in the traditional Islamic fields of learning, with large numbers of scholars being its adherents, resulting in extensive contribution to Islamic literature in general but literature concerned with Sufi theory and practice in particular.
The Sufis in general and the Shadhilis especially have absolute dedication and devotion to the Prophet r, something that this book shows in detail for example in the entry on Sayyidi Abu’l-Abbas al-Mursi we find:
He would say: ‘For forty years I have not been veiled from the Messenger of Allah r even for the blinking of an eye, and had that occurred I would not have counted myself from the Muslims.’
Also in the book regarding Sidi ʿAlī al-Jamal ʿImrānī (d. 1194 AH) we find the following:
He was always able to see the Prophet r whether he was asleep or awake, and said, ‘Whenever the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) comes to my mind, I find him in front of me along with the Ten Promised Paradise – physically present, not only spiritually. We speak with them and learn knowledge and action directly from the source of knowledge and action, may Allah bless him and give him peace.’ His student Mawlāy al-ʿArabī al-Darqāwī said about him, ‘By Allah, our shaykh Mawlāy ʿAlī al-Jamal was even more engrossed in the being of the Messenger of Allah r than Abū al-ʿAbbās al-Mursī.’"
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• Publisher Islamosaic
• ISBN 978-1944904043
•Pages 318
• Binding Softcover
For centuries, Abu Shuja al-Asfahani's legal primer Matn al-Ghayat wa-l-Taqrib (The Ultimate Conspectus) has been a standard text for introducing students of the Shafii school of Islamic law to the full range of basic legal issues. Students will often start their studies by reading it from a basic commentary with their instructor. Many students will read it again from more advanced commentaries as they progress in their mastery of the subject. This volume presents an amiable commentary that makes Abu Shuja's primer accessible to new students. It uses contemporary language and examples to help readers build a sound foundation in Islamic law. The Accessible Conspectus is a perfect companion to The Ultimate Conspectus.
• ISBN 978-1944904043
•Pages 318
• Binding Softcover
For centuries, Abu Shuja al-Asfahani's legal primer Matn al-Ghayat wa-l-Taqrib (The Ultimate Conspectus) has been a standard text for introducing students of the Shafii school of Islamic law to the full range of basic legal issues. Students will often start their studies by reading it from a basic commentary with their instructor. Many students will read it again from more advanced commentaries as they progress in their mastery of the subject. This volume presents an amiable commentary that makes Abu Shuja's primer accessible to new students. It uses contemporary language and examples to help readers build a sound foundation in Islamic law. The Accessible Conspectus is a perfect companion to The Ultimate Conspectus.
•Publisher: Mymoena Mooradd
•ISBN: 9780620962742
•Pages: 9
•Binding: Softcover
Brothers Haroon and Zakariya showcase their love for the Masjid by building one in their home. They learn about the importance of praying congregation and display this action in a fun and meaningful way.
Proudly South African.
Recommended ages: +3 years
Mymoena Mooradd is a busy working mom of two boys; Haroon & Zakariya, living in Cape Town. Currently, a business owner of Muslims in Biz, studying her full-time Masters in Marketing and part-time Islamic Studies. Inspired by her sons, Mymoena was blessed with the opportunity to write a book which introduces the love & awareness of Allah through child’s play. She says “children are a gift to us and it's our responsibility to grow their love for Allah in a natural way”
•Publisher: Goodword Books
•ISBN: 9789389766363
•Pages: 22
•Binding: Hardcover
This enchantingly illustrated board book, delightfully introduces to the children the inspiring life and times of the Prophet Yusuf.
This enchantingly illustrated board book, delightfully introduces to the children the inspiring story of the Prophet Nuh.
Imam Ghazalis Bidayat al-Hidaya is a highly motivational manual detailing the fundamentals of acquiring guidance through God-consciousness (taqwa). Imam Ghazali argues that just as there is an end to this noble objective there is also a beginning to it, which must be made firm for one to achieve success. He then goes on to expound the fundamentals of this beginning. While being concise and to-the-point the manual is laid out in the form of a detailed daily timetable providing the reader strong inspiration and much heart-rending counsel. The three sections of this book are on obedience, refraining from disobedience, and the etiquette of companionship with the Creator and with creation. One of Imam Ghazalis final works, it embodies a lifetime of learning, experience, and spirituality and can be taken as an introduction to his larger works.
This translation published for the first time with facing Arabic text also includes many notes and transliteration for the supplications contained within.
The Beloved Prophet an Illustrated Biography in Rhyme by Zaahied Sallie
Title : The Beloved Prophet an Illustrated Biography in Rhyme
Author : Zaahied Sallie
ISBN : 9781800119836
Publisher : Claritas Books
Selling price : R480
Embedded in every civilisation is a poetic history of its people. The
stanzaic, metric, rhythmical structure has shaped, ordered, and re-ordered our understanding of humanity since the beginning of language. Many biographers have written about Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam, but none have employed this literary device to relate his story in detail.
The Beloved Prophet: An Illustrated Biography in Rhyme is a story overflowing with emotion and sentiment, presented in the most compressed literary style. This is not the only element that sets this unique biography apart. Combined with these verses are beautiful hand-drawn artwork that further animates the spirit of this profound story. The book comprises of fifty-two chapters, each with its corresponding artwork, 624 stanzas and 2,496 verses to delight a variety of palates ranging from the young to the old.
This enchantingly illustrated board book, delightfully introduces to the children the inspiring life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
The Book of Great Quotes – Flamur Vehapi
• Publisher Claritas Books
• ISBN 9781905837649
•Pages 168
• Binding Softcover
Throughout the centuries, the world has come to know some great leaders who have been revered as shapers and makers of civilisation. Many of them have been celebrated, whilst others have been forgotten, and some, for one reason or another, have been overlooked. The leaders profiled within this book occupy that last category. Although they did not build palaces or auhtor extensive literary works, their legacies are considered to be unique in islamic history. Inspired by the message of their teacher, Prophet Muhammad (s), to this day they continue to enrich and influence the lives of millions across the world. These great polymaths are known as the first four caliphs of Islam. They include Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, Umar bin Al-Khattab, Uthman bin Affan and Ali ibn Abi Talib (ra). Flamur Vehapi's work brings together some of the most inspirational quotes from that era. They are sure to motivate and capture the hearts of Muslims everywhere.
• ISBN 9781905837649
•Pages 168
• Binding Softcover
Throughout the centuries, the world has come to know some great leaders who have been revered as shapers and makers of civilisation. Many of them have been celebrated, whilst others have been forgotten, and some, for one reason or another, have been overlooked. The leaders profiled within this book occupy that last category. Although they did not build palaces or auhtor extensive literary works, their legacies are considered to be unique in islamic history. Inspired by the message of their teacher, Prophet Muhammad (s), to this day they continue to enrich and influence the lives of millions across the world. These great polymaths are known as the first four caliphs of Islam. They include Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, Umar bin Al-Khattab, Uthman bin Affan and Ali ibn Abi Talib (ra). Flamur Vehapi's work brings together some of the most inspirational quotes from that era. They are sure to motivate and capture the hearts of Muslims everywhere.
