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Umm Aiman, another book in the series about the companions of the Prophet Muhammad, is a delightfully written exploration of the life of Umm Aiman, an Abyssinian slave who worked as a maid in the house of Aminah, the Prophet’s mother. The Prophet revered her as a mother, because she looked after him and raised him after his mother’s death. The main focus is on her life in Makkah – first as a slave and then as a freed woman, how she became a Muslim, her marriage, motherhood, her migration to Madinah and her belief in the Prophet and his mission. She endured hardships bravely and played a significant role in spreading the message of Islam. The colourful illustrations that accompany the stories will make this an enjoyable read for children as well as adults, and will help them learn about and appreciate the life of Umm Aiman.
Uthman Ibn Affan (ra), the third Caliph of Islam ruled for twelve years, the longest among the rightly guided Caliphs. During his rule people became economically more prosperous and he further undertook such activities and projects which also improved their overall quality of life. He was a peace loving, liberal and kind hearted ruler. Uthman Ibn Affan (ra), had all the qualities of the good Muslim but his generosity and modesty stood out. He was the richest person among the Quraish but he spent most of his wealth in the well being of his people and in the cause of Islam. In particular he helped the orphans and the widows. In spite of being rich and powerful he was extremely humble and lived a simple life. Uthman Ibn Affan (ra), was very religious and a man of principles and whatever might be the circumstances he never compromised with his beliefs and principles. Thrice he received the glad tidings of Paradise from the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
"It is an immense pleasure to present this brilliant treatise on the virtues of al-Imam al-Azam, the Greatest Imam, Imam Abu Hanifa and his two companions Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Shaybani written by the scholar Imam al-Dhahabi.
The Hanafi School of fiqh or jurisprudence which comfortably accounts for over half of the Muslims in the world today is named after one of the most outstanding scholars in the history of Islam. Imam Abu Hanifa, a second generation Muslim who met a number of Sahabah, is one of just four Mujtahid Imams whose madhabs or schools of law not only survived but gave birth to principles of law that had a profound impact in the shaping of the medieval world.
Imam Abu Hanifahs systematization of Islamic legal doctrine was to have an integral part in the development of many areas of the Shariah and would pave the way for the spread of Islam in many parts of the world resulting most notably the Osmanli Caliphate (or Ottoman Empire) and Mughal rule in the Indian sub-continent.
Imam al-Dhahabi who was a giant amongst hadith scholars was a follower of the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence and a contemporary and a student of Ibn Taymiyya who many of the critics of Imam Abu Hanifa hold in high regard. In answering the question of Imam Abu Hanifa's credentials in hadith scholarship Imam Dhahabi produces hadith with isnad going from himself to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) through Imam Abu Hanifa."
"This book discusses almost all the necessary aspects of Salat alan Nabi salutations and invoking blessings on the Prophet, (upon him be peace) in a most enlightening and scholarly manner.
Topics covered are, the excellence of salat on the Prophet, the virtues of it's special forms, Qur'anic verses and ahadith on salat, reproach on those who fail in this regard, benefits and true stories concerning Salat. A translation of thirty-two couplets of Maulana Jami's Mathnawi, and a some couplets from the Qasidah Bahariyah."
Habib Muhammad al-Haddar was a descendant of the Prophet Muḥammadﷺ and a Yemeni scholar, writer and luminary. In this work, he contextualises the principles and insights of Imam al-Ghazali’s Ihya Ulum al-Din in modern times, and provides great guidance for Muslims. It is his first work to have been translated into English for the benefit of non-Arabs.
An authoritative and accessible study guide that covers what the Book means to the believers and sets out the essential prerequisites of body, mind, and heart that serve to light up the inner life with the Qur’anic worldview; the etiquette of reciting, reading, and understanding the Qur’an; how to study the Qur’an collectively; and how to live by its teachings.
Khurram Murad (1932–1996) was the director general of the Islamic Foundation, United Kingdom, and was a renowned teacher who spent forty years in the spiritual teaching and training of thousands of young Muslims around the globe.
•Publisher: Red Kufi Books
•ISBN: 978-0-620-68933-5
•Pages: 28
•Binding: Softcover
A colourful story of 3 siblings who combine their love for playing and praying
•Publisher: Kube Publishing
•ISBN: '9780860374589
•Pages: 32
•Binding: Hardcover
Salam, my dear friends,I hope you are all well. If you’ve time to listen, I’ve something to tell, About the first mosque, A beautiful sight, Which we face when we pray, Where the nur shines bright… Discover the joys of Umrah when a brother and sister travel with their parents to the city of Mecca and perform this sacred ritual for the very first time.
Colourful illustrations. Includes a poster and paper dolls for children to enact performing Umrah.
We’re Off to Pray – Sana Munshey
A young Muslim boy prepares to pray only to get distracted at the last second in this melodic story.
A young boy prepares to pray with his family before he hears some familiar voices at the door. His friends have arrived and want to play. He must decide to pray or to play in this warm story that sees him enjoy an afternoon in the sun and please his parents and Creator.
A simple yet captivating story that pits that pull of playtime against the daily requirement to pray in Muslim life.
Sana Munshey, mother of four, is currently residing in Qatar, but home is still Ann Arbor, Michigan. Her inspiration for writing came from her children, whom she homeschools.
•Publisher: Kube Publishing
•ISBN: '9780860373506
•Pages: 24
•Binding: Hardcover
This book contains the selections of Du'a (supplications) in Arabic which Muslims use in their everyday life. A straightforward and simple method has been applied to teach the basic du'a to children ages 3-6 years.
Examples from everyday life are used to teach children which prayers (du'as) to say, how to memorize these everyday prayers quickly, how to understand their meanings, and the right occasions for their use. Beautifully illustrated, each prayer comes in Arabic, English, and Arabic in roman letters.
• Publisher White Thread Press
• ISBN 978-1933764146
•Pages 175
• Binding Softcover
According to the Qur an and Sunna and the Opinions of the Classical Scholars of Islam This is a detailed, yet easily accessible, manual on what to do when someone dies. It covers the procedures due upon a person s death. The rites of preparing the body for burial, the bathing, the shrouding, and the procedure for funeral prayer, according to all four Sunni schools, are discussed. Many important questions are answered. Is it permitted to transport the body abroad for burial? Can a headstone be placed on the grave? What can the heirs do for their deceased loved ones after burial? What are the etiquette for visiting graves? Is the posthumous donation of reward (isal al-thawab) permissible? Finally, how does one make atonements and expiations and settle debts on behalf of the deceased?
• ISBN 978-1933764146
•Pages 175
• Binding Softcover
According to the Qur an and Sunna and the Opinions of the Classical Scholars of Islam This is a detailed, yet easily accessible, manual on what to do when someone dies. It covers the procedures due upon a person s death. The rites of preparing the body for burial, the bathing, the shrouding, and the procedure for funeral prayer, according to all four Sunni schools, are discussed. Many important questions are answered. Is it permitted to transport the body abroad for burial? Can a headstone be placed on the grave? What can the heirs do for their deceased loved ones after burial? What are the etiquette for visiting graves? Is the posthumous donation of reward (isal al-thawab) permissible? Finally, how does one make atonements and expiations and settle debts on behalf of the deceased?
When Hearing Becomes Listening – MA Smith
Title: When listening becomes hearing
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 164
Publisher: Qalam Institute
Prophetic Listening and How It Can Transform the World Within Us and Around Us
Hearing develops early, but deep listening needs to be taught. While many believe that listening is something that comes naturally, the truth is that listening is a complex skill that must be studied, practiced, and perfected over time. Listening is the foundation of human attachment and the binding glue of the early relationships that provide us with a sense of belonging. From the moment we come into this world we are searching for connection with others. We deeply desire to be understood. We deeply desire to be listened to.
When Hearing Becomes Listening is about the function of listening in the life of a Muslim, and how learning to listen can transform the cacophony of inner noises into a wonderful symphony. Allah SWT tells us in the Quran that Adam was created from clay, suggesting that we all have the capacity to mold and shape those around us, for better or worse. This book explores the religious and social implications of attachment theory, and how we can all help each other develop healthy models of attachment. When Hearing Becomes Listening explains why listening is a capacity unique to human beings, and describes obstacles that prevent us from being good listeners. In this book, we present a unique, interconnected, three-level approach to listening: listening to oneself, listening to others, and listening to Allah SWT.
This book picks up where With the Heart in Mind stopped, diving deeper into the primary tool that enabled the Prophet ﷺ to be so influential and leave such a profound impact on the people around him. The premise is simple. If you wish to be listened to like the Prophet ﷺ, you must first learn to listen like the Prophet ﷺ.
Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith embraced Islam at the age of 18, after reading the Quran and The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Soon after, he enrolled in Dar al-Ulam al-Madaniyya, where he completed his memorization of the Quran. In 2012, he earned his Alimiyya Degree from Dar al-Ulum Canada in Chatham, Ontario. Shaykh Mikaeel currently teaches Islamic law, theology, and hadith at Qalam Seminary in Dallas, Texas.
•Publisher: Kube Publishing
•ISBN: 9780860374992
•Pages: 150
•Binding: Softcover
Winner of the Unpublished Muslim Writer's Award 2011.
She wrapped her arms around me and said, "Nur! I know. I don't want to go. But all I can do is keep trusting in Allah. Nur, I will always be with you! My love and advice will always be with you to guide you in the right direction." She patted my heart. "They are forever sealed inside this little place."
Writing on the pages of her journal, Nur, a teenage girl in Canada, charts the onset and advance of her mother's cancer. Nur watches her mother's body begin to shrink and her mood begin to darken. And when family and friends begin to encroach, Nur must face the prospect of her mother's looming death.
Nur bears the crushing loss and finds her adolescent life more demanding and complex. But with the legacy of her mother's love, her family's support, and the guidance of her faith, she manages to overcome the searing pain and use her newfound strength to bring joy to the lives of others, showing them that after death wings can expand.
Mehded Maryam Sinclair is a professional storyteller with twenty-five years of experience. Her career as a touring and teaching artist began with Vermont Council. She lived in Turkey for ten years, teaching language and storytelling, and now resides in Amman, Jordan. Mehded is the author of two picture books, Miraculous Happenings in the Year of the Elephant and A Trust of Treasures (both published by Kube Publishing, Ltd).
With the Heart in Mind – MA Smith
Title: With the Heart in mind
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 188
Publisher: Qalam Institute
The author suggests that by studying the Emotional Intelligence of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.), we improve the quality of our relationships with the people around us and we, like the Prophet (s.a.w.), can become catalysts for change around us. Emotional Intelligence within the author's model of intelligence is a tool by which the message of God is transferred to humanity. With the Heart in Mind reminds us that "To be loved by people is half of intelligence."
“To be loved by people is half of intelligence.” The desire to be more like the Prophet Muhammad, means a desire to connect to people in a meaningful way.
We all desire to connect to those around us in a meaningful way. It is our connections with others that shape who we are. A Muslim has a unique advantage, because he/she has a connection with the best of Allah’s creation.
Shaykh Mikaeel Smith’s first book, With the Heart in Mind, asked Muslims to redefine what it means to be more like the Prophet ﷺ . Being more like him means learning how he was able to leave such a profound impact on those he interacted with.
Being like him means having the courage to explore the pain within us so that we can reach our full potential.
• Publisher White Thread Press
• ISBN 9781933764184
•Pages 130
• Binding Softcover
The beauty of this book ‘With the Noble Qur’an’ is in the author’s comprehensive compilation of Qur’anic verses, prophetic hadiths, and opinions of the traditional scholars on some of the main discussions surrounding the Qur’an. In ten chapters, he effectively covers the superiority of the Qur’an, the etiquette, rewards, and virtues of listening, reciting, and memorising it, the correct method of recitation, the ruling of using melody and of crying out of the fear of Allah, and the warning against forgetting the Qur’an, along with a satisfying discussion on its seven variant readings.
It is difficult to emphasise how inspirational and valuable this book is for a lover of the Qur’an, a hafiz, and for anyone to whom we may want to explain the greatness of the Qur’an.
• Publisher Claritas Books
• ISBN 1-905837-66-6
•Pages 176
• Binding Softcover
Women Around the Prophet collects the stories of the most important and influential women in Islam. Beginning with the mother of mankind, Hawwa (Eve), and moving through human history until the time of the Prophet Muhammad, this volume also covers the Mothers of the Prophets, the Prophet Muhammad’s wives, his daughters and the most famous of the female Companions. As an exemplary role model amongst men, the Prophet was considered to be the very best father and husband possible. The most important lessons can be found in the sections detailing these roles. These biographical snapshots emphasise the strength and faith of these women and the crucial roles they played in the overall development of their society.
• ISBN 1-905837-66-6
•Pages 176
• Binding Softcover
Women Around the Prophet collects the stories of the most important and influential women in Islam. Beginning with the mother of mankind, Hawwa (Eve), and moving through human history until the time of the Prophet Muhammad, this volume also covers the Mothers of the Prophets, the Prophet Muhammad’s wives, his daughters and the most famous of the female Companions. As an exemplary role model amongst men, the Prophet was considered to be the very best father and husband possible. The most important lessons can be found in the sections detailing these roles. These biographical snapshots emphasise the strength and faith of these women and the crucial roles they played in the overall development of their society.
