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“Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave” __
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Contents
The Holy Qur’ān ................................................................ 5
Hadith.............................................................................. 12
Religion and Culture ........................................................17
Biography and Memoirs .................................................. 36
Islamic Books for Children .............................................. 46
Philosophy and Mysticism .............................................. 48
Finance and Economics ................................................... 61
History, Geography and Politics ...................................... 64
Islamic Law and Jurisprudence .......................................71
Iqbal ................................................................................ 74
Language, Literature and Education ............................... 79
Pakistan ........................................................................... 82
Other Books ..................................................................... 84
Miscellaneous .................................................................. 85
The Holy Qur’ān and books in Urdu Language………..…. 91
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THE HOLY QUR’ĀN
1. THE HOLY QUR’ĀN
Allama Abdullah Yusuf Ali, Tr.
Arabic text with English Translation, Commentary and Notes
“What I wish to present to you is an English interpretation side by side with the Arabic text. The English shall be, not a mere substitution of one word for another, but the best expression I can give to the fullest meaning that I can understand for the Arabic text. The rhythm, music and exalted tone of the original should be reflected in the English interpretation. It may be but a frank reflection, but such beauty and power as my pen commands shall be brought to its service…….
“Every earnest and reverent student of the Qur-an, as he proceeds with his study, will find, with an inward joy difficult to describe, how this general meaning also enlarges as his own capacity for understanding increases. It is like a traveller climbing a mountain; the higher he goes, the farther he sees.…” Abdullah Yusuf Ali
ISBN No. 969-432-090-9. 18 cm. x 24.5 cm. lxxxix+2255 pp. (Hard Binding)
Rs 1650 (One vol edition) - Rs 1750 (Two vols edition),
Rs 1850 (Three vols edition)
1S. THE HOLY QUR’ĀN (Special Edition) (Arabic Text with English Translation, Commentary & Notes)
Allama Abdullah Yusuf Ali 14 cm 21.5 cm. lxxxix+2255 pp.
Rs 660 (Flexible binding) - Rs 680 (Hard binding)
2. AN ENGLISH INTERPRETATION OF THE HOLY QUR’ĀN
Abdullah Yusuf Ali, Tr.
A compact and handy volume of The Holy Quran for those readers who want to recite the Book in its original Arabic and, at the same
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time, to understand what it means. Without commentary and footnotes.
ISBN NO. 969-432-000-3. 14.5cm x 22.5cm. xxii+1040 pp.
Rs 460 (Flexible Binding) - Rs 480 (Hard Binding) - Rs 540 (Golden Edges)
3. AN ENGLISH INTERPRETATION OF THE HOLY QUR’ĀN
Abdullah Yusuf Ali
Being English translation of The Holy Qur’an.
12.5cm x 17.5cm. xviii+606 pp. (P.B) Rs 280
4. ROMAN TRANSLITERATION OF THE HOLY QUR’ĀN
English Translation by Allamah Abdullah Yusuf Ali. Arabic text and Transliteration of the Arabic text.
There has been a great demand since long from all over the world for an edition of the Holy Qur-an’s with Allamah Abdullah Yusuf Ali’s translation with transliteration of the Arabic text. For the benefit of those who are unable to recite The Holy Quran’s Arabic text, such an edition is now presented. In it the three, Arabic text, English translation and transliteration have been placed in three parallel columns.
ISBN No. 969-432-239-1. 18.5 cm. x 24.5 cm. xxvii+624 pp.
Rs 460 (Flexible Binding) - Rs 480 (Hard Binding)
Rs 530 (Golden Edges)
4P. THE HOLY QUR’ĀN TRANSLITERATION IN ROMAN SCRIPT
(English Translation by Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall
with Arabic Text & Transliteration of the Arabic Text)
18.5 cm 24.5 .xxxvii+603 pp
Rs 460 (Flexible Binding) - Rs 480 (Hard Binding)
Rs 530 (Golden Edges)
4U. THE HOLY QUR’ĀN (Urdu, English with Arabic Text)
(Urdu translation by Maulana Fateh Muhammad Jallendhri,
English Translation by Allama Abdullah Yusuf Ali)
18.5 cm 24.5 .xiv+742 pp Rs 480 (Hard Binding) - Rs 530 (Golden Edges)
5. MUHAMMAD IN THE QUR’ĀN
Ali Musa Raza
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The purpose of this book, a piece of deep research, is to undo the baseless propaganda against Islam and its final Messenger by Western Orientalists. They created, and create, doubts in the minds of inquisitive readers about the life and mission of the Holy Prophet of Islam.
Muhammad in the Qur’an is a successful attempt at closing the mouths of the critics of the greatest Benefactor of mankind.
ISBN No. 969-432-001-1. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii+196 pp. (P.B) Rs 170
6. THE MESSAGE OF ISLAM (New Revised Edition)
A. Yusuf Ali, Tr.
A bird’s eye view of the contents of The Holy Qur’an
ISBN N0: 969-432-009-7. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+108 pp. (P.B) Rs 150
7. PANJ SURA
Allama Abdullah Yusuf Ali
Being Arabic Text and Transliteration and English Translation of Surah Ya’Sin (XXXVI); Fath (XLVIII.) Rahman (LV.) Waqi’a (LVI), and Mulk (LXVII.) with English Translation and Notes.
ISBN No. 969-432-003-8. 18cm. x 24cm. viii+80 pp. (P.B) Rs 190
8. QURANIC LAWS
M. Valibhai Merchant, Tr.
The Author has collected together under separate heads verses on the fundamental principles of Islam, viz. (1) Doctrine of the Unity of God; (2) Prayers and Alms; (3) Fasts; (4) Hajj; (5) Food, Drinks and Games of Chance—Lawful and Unlawful; (6) Marriage; (7) Divorce; (8) Inheritance; (9) Usury; (10) Purdah. The book provides a ready reference for the anxious enquirer to know the laws on these subjects.
ISBN No. 969-432-002-X. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+206 pp. (P.B) Rs 190
9. THE QUR’AN: SHAYKH TABARSI’S COMMENTARY
Musa O. A. Abdul
Shaykh Abu Ali Fadl b. al-Hasan b. al-Fadl al-TABARSI, the author of Majma al-Bayan, the work under study in the present volume, was a Shi’ite scholar and theologian of repute. He wrote many valuable works on theology. Majma’ al-Bayan is the most
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important of these all, and it is on this work that his fame rests. The Majma’ al-Bayan enjoys wide acceptance even among scholars who do not subscribe to Shi’ite views. Tabarsi is considered to be “moderate in his Shi’ism unlike others,” far from fanaticism, nor can he be reproached for cursing any of the Companions of the Prophet. Modern scholars, however, know or write very little about him and his works. It is to fill this void that this work is presented. The book gives a brief survey of his biography, studies his tafsir, works and discusses his theological views on special issues. Bibliography and Index.
ISBN No. 969-432-007-0. 14.5 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+240 pp. (H.B) Rs 230
10. AN APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF THE QUR’AN
Nawab Sir Nizamat Jung Bahadur
The Holy Book of Islam was revealed for man’s guidance. Hence its claim to be a book of practical wisdom for the improvement of man’s conduct of life. If the Holy Qur’an is approached with this belief, progress through it would be easier, acquisition of knowledge more helpful and its effect upon the mind more invigorating.
ISBN No. 969-432-010-0. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vi+58 pp. (P.B) Rs 110
11. THE MESSAGE OF THE QUR’AN
(As interpreted by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad)
Dr. M. Murtaza Siddiqi
This book, as its name depicts, is based on Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s commentary on the Holy Qur’an and his writings on different aspects of Islam, comparative religion and philosophy of religion.
Maulana Azad, in spite of his political career, is acknowledged as a great Islamic scholar, and his services to the cause of Islam cannot be ignored. He made his debut as a writer as early as when he was only fourteen years old.
The learned author has, in this book, absolved himself extremely well of the task he had set himself to.
ISBN No. 969-432-004-6. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vi+54 pp. (P.B) Rs 150
12. PHILOSOPHY OF THE QUR’ĀN
Hafiz Ghulam Sarwar
This book is the product of the author’s lifelong study of religion,
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science and philosophy. He has made a successful attempt at
proving that the Real (or God) is revealing Himself to all mankind
in all ages and in all countries and that Truth is not the monopoly
of any creed or race. It offers an unbiased study of the philosophy
of all ages and is a convincing proof of the adaptability of the
teachings of the Holy Qur’an to all stages of human civilization.
ISBN No. 969-432-011-9. 12 cm. x 17.5cm. xii+246 pp. (P.B) Rs 150
13. A GEOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF THE QUR’ĀN
S.M. Nadvi
This is the first serious attempt made at presenting the geographical and historical background of the Qur’an with a view to proving the authenticity of the Qur’anic accounts and refuting the unjustified criticisms that have been levelled by missionaries of non-Muslim faiths against the Qur’an.
ISBN No. 969-432-006-2. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii+146 pp. (H.B.) Rs 170
14. LESSONS FROM THE STORIES OF THE QUR’ĀN
A.M.R. Muhajir, Foreword by Dr. M. Hamidullah
The modern critics even ascribe the authorship of the Quran to the
Prophet and assert that the sources of his information were the
Bible and those Jews and Christians who came into contact with
him. The author refutes all such allegations. In dealing with the
stories of the Biblical and other Prophets, the author has shown a
comprehensive grasp of the subject and has tried to remove the
misconceptions the Bible creates about these holy personages in
the mind of its readers.
ISBN No. 969-432-005-4. 14.5 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi+224 pp. (H.B) Rs 200
15. TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING THE QUR’ĀN
Maulana Kausar Niazi
As an eminent religious scholar Maulana Kausar Niazi has realised
the need of presenting Islam in the present-day context. His
versatile genius has opened new vistas of vision which suggest
ways to lead a better life. Towards Understanding the Qur’an is
the exposition of those Qur’anic injunctions which have a direct
bearing on our day-to-day issues.
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ISBN No. 969-432-014-3. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+232 pp. (P.B) Rs 190
16. PROPHECIES OF THE HOLY QUR’ĀN
Q.I. Hingora
Apart from being the “Book of Guidance,” the Qur’an, in the capacity of the “Conclusive Word,” had to give mankind some idea of the events that were soon to follow after its revelation and of the other major ones which are yet to follow. Of the Qur’anic prophecies many have been fulfilled; many are being fulfilled; the rest shall be fulfilled. As scientific knowledge advances, it will gradually find means of accurately confirming many other incontrovertible truths of the Qur’an as it has confirmed many already.
In this book the compiler has given a number of prophecies on certain topics arranged under appropriate heads with short comments, giving the reader a composite picture of the subject.
ISBN No. 969-432-008-9. 14.5 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+154 pp. (H.B) Rs 170
17. GHAZALI’S MISHKAT AL-ANWAR (The Niche for Lights)
W.H.T. Gairdner,Tr.
This is the English translation of Imam Ghazali’s mystical treatise on the Light Verse of the Holy Qur’an: “Allah is the Light of the Heavens and the Earth. The parable of His Light is as if there was a Niche and within it a Lamp; the Lamp enclosed in Glass: the Glass as it were a brilliant Star lit from a blessed Tree, an olive, neither of the East nor of the West….. (xxiv : 35).
A brief but crucial contribution to understanding Ghazali’s mystical insight.
ISBN No. 969-432-012-7. 12 cm. x17.5 cm. xii+180 pp. (P.B) Rs 150
18. ASH-SHAFI‘I’S RISALAH : BASIC IDEAS
Dr. Khalil Semaan
English translation of the chapters “An-Nasikh wal Mansukh” of Imam Shafi‘i’s work.
ISBN No. 969-432-013-5. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xiii+60 pp. (P.B) Rs 110
19. QUOTATIONS FROM THE HOLY BOOK
Obaid Qadri
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The Holy Qur’an is the record of Divine revelations directly communicated to the Holy Prophet of Islam. It deals with all subjects viz. morality, sociology, politics, material and spiritual progress, laws of Nature and land, material law and law of inheritance, justice, trade, human bondage and values of life in this world and the world hereafter. It is the final word of God incorporating the spirit of earlier Divine books. It emphasises that the teachings of Islam are meant not only for Muslims alone but for all mankind to follow, to achieve material progress and spiritual dignity. It is with this objective in view that this short collection of quotations has been prepared. The quotations have been arranged subject-wise. (With Arabic Text)
ISBN No. 969-432-015-1. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+88 pp. (P.B) Rs 160
20. FATIHAH (New Edition)
(Arabic with English Transliteration and Translation)
This booklet teaches you how to perform death customs and rites. Thus you can solace yourself by repeating the words of Allah when all material resources fail to bring comfort to human heart.
ISBN No. 969-432-016-X. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. iv+32 pp. (P.B) Rs 70
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HADITH
21. SAHIH MUSLIM (4 Vols.)
M. Abdul Hamid Siddiqi, Tr.
The first ever attempt at the English translation with exhaustive notes and commentary based on authentic original sources and brief biographical sketches of major hadith narrators.
The most distinguishing feature of the translation and the explanatory notes of this work is that the translator has taken great care to adhere to the path of the old orthodox scholars and has at the same time tried to incorporate the modern researches in different fields of knowledge which are valid from the Islamic point of view. This work thus combines in itself the authenticity and the correctness of old scholarship and the freshness of the modern style.
ISBN No. 969-432-092-5. 18.5 cm. x 24.5 cm.xxx 1620pp. (H.B) Rs 1680
22. SAHIH MUSLIM (8 vols)
English Translation with Arabic text
M. Abdul Hamid Siddiqi, Tr.
Being Traditions of the sayings and doings of the Prophet
Muhammad as narrated by his companions and compiled under
the title Al-Jam’-us-Sahih by Imam Muslim rendered into English
by Abdul Hamid Siddiqi with explanatory notes and brief
biographical sketches of major narrators corrected and revised by
Dr. Hassan.
16.5 cm 25 cm viii+3625 pp. (H.B) Rs 3200 (Complete set in 8 volumes)
23. MUWATTA’ IMAM MALIK
M. Rahimuddin, Tr.
Compiled during the reign of Mansur, the second Abbasid Caliph,
Muwatta’ of Imam Malik is regarded as the most authentic book
on Hadith. Imam Malik passed his entire life in Medina and,
therefore, had direct access to the most reliable authorities on
Hadith, because most of the leading Companions and their
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Successors lived and died there and narrated traditions. The
Muwatta’ is based on the traditions narrated by them and the
juristic verdicts given by them, and thus it deals only with such
ahadith as have a bearing on juristic verdicts. The translator is a
well-known scholar. He has done full justice to the work
undertaken by him. He has provided exhaustive explanatory
footnotes wherever necessary.
ISBN No. 969-432-047-X. 18.5 cm. x 24.5 cm. xxxii+450 pp. (H.B) Rs 620
24. SUNAN ABU DAWUD (3 Vols)
Prof. Ahmad Hassan, Tr.
Sunan Abu’ Dawud is one of the six important and authentic
collections (Sihah Sittah) of the Prophetic Traditions. Abu Dawud,
following the practice of his time, travelled far and wide to collect
Hadith. He visited Hijaz, Iraq, Khurasan, Egypt, Syria, Nishapur,
Merv and Isfahan for the purpose. His proficiency in Hadith is
accepted. He also had keen insight in law (fiqh). His Sunan,
naturally, is replete with legal Traditions; it also indicates his point
of view on various questions and his acumen in ijtihad.
The Sunan is Abu Dawud’s most important work. It has 4800
Traditions selected from a mass of 500,000. It can be called one of
the fundamental works on Hadith.
Professor Ahmad Hasan, a versatile scholar of Islamics, has
translated Sunan Abu Dawud into English.
ISBN No. 969-432-096-8. 18.5 cm. x 24.5 cm. lxiv+1556 pp. (H.B) Rs 1500
25. MISHKAT AL MASABIH—al-Hadith (2 Vols)
Dr. James Robson, Tr.
The Mishkat is a collection of more than 6000 selected Traditions
of the Holy Prophet. It is based on the most authentic and reliable
Hadith literature and shows with unmistakable clearness the
Prophet’s attitude towards various aspects of religion and social
life and are the only means of avoiding misunderstanding and
wilful misrepresentation of the Qur’anic teachings.
This is the first ever English translation of the complete Arabic
text and has been acclaimed as one of the greatest ventures of
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modern times in the literary history of Islam.
ISBN No. 969-432-091-7. 18.5 cm. x 24.5 cm. xx+1456 pp. (H.B) Rs 1450
26. AL-HADIS- MISHKAT-UL-MASABIH (4 vols) English - Arabic
Al-Haj Maulana Fazlul Karim
Being a collection of the most authentic sayings and doings of the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) selected from the most reliable collections of Hadis Literature, and containing all that an average Muslim or non-Muslim requires to know for guidance in all walks of life with suitable arrangements into Chapters and Section.
14 cm 21.5 cm. 2862 pp. (H.B) Rs 1550
27. TA’WIL AL-AHADITH (Shah Waliyullah)
G. N. Jalbani, Tr.
In this book Shah Waliyullah briefly traces the history of those of the Prophets from Adam to Muhammad (Peace be upon him) whose names have come in the Holy Qur’an, and throws sufficient light on their individual perfections. He has shown therein that there were natural causes, visible and invisible, behind every event that had taken place in their life. Even the miracles worked by them were linked with certain causes.
ISBN No. 969-432-240-5. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+104 pp. (P.B) Rs 160
28. SAYINGS OF MUHAMMAD THE LAST PROPHET
Compiled by S.A. Husain
It is a collection of 468 Traditions (without Arabic text) which guide us in our day-to-day problems, and have been arranged under suitable headings for the sake of easy reference.
ISBN No. 969-432-039-9. Pocket Size. vi+114 pp. (P.B) Rs 110
29. THUS SPOKE THE HOLY PROPHET
Bannet & Browne, Tr.
The book comprises gleanings from the Holy Qur’an and the
Traditions of the Holy Prophet of Islam. The great book it was
which gave life to people of Arabia: a poor shepherd people,
roaming about unnoticed in the desert, but lo! the unnoticed
became world notable, the small grew world-great! The Book the
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Holy Qur’an - today has a word for the “Untouchables” and the
“Touchables,” the prince and the peasant.
ISBN No. 969-432-027-5. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii+158 pp. (P.B) Rs 210
30. THE ORATIONS OF MUHAMMAD (with Arabic Text)
Compiled and Translated by Maulana M. Ubaidul Akbar
The Prophet preached and laid stress on the “unity” of Allah and His omnipotence. He imparted instructions to settle disputes and to remove misunderstandings among the Muslims. It was his speeches that removed blood-feuds and tribal clashes, united the divided Arabia into one powerful nation under the banner of Islam.
ISBN No. 969-432-024-0. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. viii+104 pp. (P.B) Rs 110
31. PRAYERS OF THE PROPHET — Masnun Du‘a’ain
M. Abdul Hamid Siddiqi. Tr. (with Arabic Text)
This is a collection of the prayers of the Holy Prophet of Islam culled from the pages of the Holy Qur’an and authentic works of Traditions. The Prophet was a great believer in prayers. He made supplications to his Lord with a zeal and fervour rarely to be found in the religious literature of the world.
One who cares to read them cannot but be overwhelmed with the depth of feelings with which he addressed God. Intense love of the Great Master, deep consciousness of His unbounded favours, unshakable confidence in the Divine Mercy, and unfaltering faith in His Might and Power and a sense of deep humility — these are the multicoloured threads with which is woven the delicate pattern of the Prophet’s prayers.
ISBN No. 969-432-038-0. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. vii+56 pp. (P.B) Rs 110
32. THE TABLE TALK OF MUHAMMAD
S. Lane-Poole
It aims to present all that is most enduring and memorable in the public orations and private sayings of the Holy Prophet in such a form that the general reader may be tempted to learn a little of what a great man he was and of what made him great.
ISBN No. 969-432-023-2. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. xvi+190 pp. (P.B) Rs 150
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33. SAYINGS OF MUHAMMAD (with Arabic Text)
Prof. Ghazi Ahmad, Tr.
This is a select collection of over 250 traditions of the Holy Prophet having a direct bearing on the Islamic code of conduct. They are in fact a beaconlight to guide us in our day-to-day problems.
These traditions have been divided according to their subject-matter under suitable headings, and alphabetically arranged for the sake of easy reference.
ISBN No. 969-432-041-0. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. x+68 pp. (P.B) Rs 110
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RELIGION AND CULTURE
34. PRAYERS OF MUHAMMAD
Compiled and Translated by A H. Farid
This is a collection of prayers from the Holy Qur’an and the Traditions of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) concerning matters spiritual and temporal, systematically arranged and with life-sketches of the Prophets and Messengers of God referred to in the Qur’an, and explanatory notes. With Arabic text.
ISBN No. 969-432-042-9. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xviii+316 pp.
Rs 240 (H.B) Rs 220 (P.B)
35. AL-HIZB AL-A‘ZAM Maulana Abdul Hamid Siddiqi. Tr.
Compiled by Allamah Ali bin Sultan Muhammad Qadri.
This is a collection of prayers which have been culled from the Qur’an and the Hadith. The compilation is arranged in seven chapters, each one
of which is to be read every day beginning from Saturday. Thus it is a sacred programme of remembrance of Allah for the whole of the week.
(with Arabic Text)
ISBN No. 969-432-043-7. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 116 pp. (P.B) Rs 110
36. WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN ISLAM (NEW BOOK)
Muhammad Sharif Chaudhry
This book deals with the rights granted to woman by the great religion Al-Islam. Her rights pertaining to marriage, dower, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, ownership of property, earning of livelihood, acquisition of education, etc., have been discussed. Her role as a mother, a wife, a daughter and a sister has also been brought under focus, controversial issues like woman’s share in inheritance, woman’s evidence, polygamy, “purdah,” question of equality with man, her right to contest for the post of the head of state, etc., have also been debated. A comparative study of the rights of woman in non-Muslim societies has also been made. Verses of the Qur’an, Traditions of the Prophet of Islam, Islamic law and views of the great scholars have been amply quoted.
ISBN No. 969-432-250-2 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xiv+204 pp. (P.B) Rs 190
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37. THE GOSPEL OF BARNABAS
The Muslims will find “Gospel of Barnabas” illuminating and inspiring and our Christian brothers may find it interesting. Who was Barnabas? The facts about Barnabas and the history of early Christianity.
14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+246 pp. Rs 200 (Large size) - Rs 130 (Small size)
38. AS WE APPROACH ISLAM
Dr. Q. Ahmad-ur-Rahman Alvi
This is the most recent and up-to-date volume on Islamic Studies. An outcome of researches carried out by the author for over twenty years on the subject, it is the first of its kind ever since the inception of Islam in History.
The book is full of original ideas and opens the avenue of new and radical approach to life and cosmos. Its field of discussion extends to almost all the vital issues pertaining to Islam.
ISBN No. 969-432-028-3. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+246 pp. (H.B) Rs 220
39. ISLAMTHE RELIGION OF PEACE
Prof. M. Atiqul Haque
It goes without saying that Islam is really the most beautiful way of life. Islam gives us perfect code of life. It radiates joy and sunshine. It dispels fog and gloom from life. It elevates and sublimates mankind. If you want to know how to live a beautiful life, you must read this beautiful and meaningful book.
ISBN No. 969-432-241-3. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. iv+85 pp. (P.B) Rs 80
40. THIS IS LIFE
M. Atiqul Haque
The author has explained that our life in this world is very short-lived and so we must not go mad to get all the “Glitters of this World”. This world is not our concern. Our concern is the next world, the eternal world, where we all are destined to go.
ISBN No. 969-432-034-8. 14cm. x 21.5cm. iv+26 pp. (P.B) Rs 80
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41. SEVEN CONDITIONS FOR GUIDANCE
M. Atiqul Haque
The Holy Qur’an has been given to mankind as the greatest gift of God on this earth. God has set certain conditions to be fulfilled by those who want to be benefited by this Great Book. These conditions have been beautifully portrayed by the author.
ISBN No. 969-432-035-6. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. ix+26 pp. (P.B) Rs 80
42. THE MESSAGE OF ISLAM M. Atiqul Haque
The Message of Islam is the eternal message to all mankind to believe in one God (Who is the Lord of the Universe) and to believe in the Qur’an and Sunnah and to have an unflinching faith in the life hereafter.
ISBN No. 969-432-033-X 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 32 pp. (P.B) Rs 80
43. MIGHTY MAN IS BUT A BIG ZERO
M. Atiqul Haque
The author has chosen to highlight the shallowness of man and simultaneously to warn them against their pride and vanity.
ISBN No. 969-432-036-4. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+28 pp. (P.B) Rs 80
44. TRUTH SHALL TRIUMPH
M. Atiqul Haque
“God loveth not any arrogant boaster”. This is what has been portrayed in this book to make our people aware of the grave fact that this “Truth Shall Triumph”.
ISBN No. 969-432-037-2. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vi+24 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
45. PASSENGER OF A TRAIN
M. Atiqul Haque 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vi+48 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
46. WHERE ARE THEY GOING
M. Atiqul Haque 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vi+46pp. (P.B) Rs 90
47. GLITTERS OF THIS WORLD
M. Atiqul Haque 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vi+50 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
48. ISLAM IS MY PRIDE
M. Atiqul Haque 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vi+76 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
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49. THE HEAVENLY ORNAMENTS (Bahishti Zewar)
M. Ashraf Ali Thanvi
Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi’s Urdu book Bahishti Zewar needs no introduction. The book is considered to be the best work solving the daily problems of the Muslims, men and women. It is a must for every family and people see that a copy of this book is included in the dowry of their daughters.
The Heavenly Ornaments is the English translation of Bahishti Zewar for the benefit of those who do not know Urdu.
English translation by Masroor Khan Saroha.
ISBN No. 969-432-075-5. 18cm. x 26 cm. xxxvi + 484 pp. (H.B) Rs 580
50. FAZAIL-E-AMAL (Revised and Improved Translation)
Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakariyyah Kandhalvi
This Book consists of seven parts: Stories of Sahabah, Virtues of the Holy Qur’an, Virtues of Salat, Virtues of Zikr, Virtues of Tabligh, Virtues of Ramadan, Muslim Degeneration and its Only Remedy, including Glossary.
This book contains stories of the pious and godly people. These stories encourage the hearts of those who strive in Allah’s path. In short, this is an excellent book. It will play a great part in elevating and sublimating mankind.
14cm. x 21.5 cm. 950 pp. (H.B) Rs 670
51. GOD’S RAY OF LIGHT
Alyan Lewis
God’s Ray of Light is a compilation of small Qur’anic Verses from the wonderful translation of the Holy Qur’an by Allamah Abdullah Yusuf Ali. Along with these words of wisdom are given additional verses to assist the busy reader becoming aware of the Healing Powers of Prayers.
ISBN No. 969-432-031-3. 4.75cm. x 7.25cm. viii + 51 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
52. KHUTUBAT-I-JUMU’AH
Ashraf Ali Thanawi
Besides sermons of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the book contains most valuable and rare sermons delivered by the first four Caliphs of Islam as well as those Maulana Ashraf
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Ali Thanawi, Shah Waliullah, and sermons to be addressed on the occasions of “Id al-Fitr, Id al-Adha and Nikah.
ISBN No. 969-432-085-2. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. 1112 pp. (P.B) Rs 160
53. ISABELLA
M. Saeed Dehlvi
A unique book of its kind for comparative study of Islam and Christianity. The learned author has made a successful attempt at clarifying the misleading ideas and teachings of Christianity.
ISBN No. 969-432-076-3. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+204 pp. (H.B) Rs 180
54. SIN WITHOUT PLEASURE
Muhammad ‘Imran
Today a large number of Muslims have ceased to bother whether what they are doing is forbidden (haram) or lawful (halal), it pleases Allah or earns His displeasure. There are lots of sins committed daily because of neglect, carelessness and ignorance of the rules of the Shari’ah. These sins do not carry any worldly benefit nor does their giving up entail any hardship. These can be styled as “Sins Without Pleasure”. It is time that the Muslims got acquainted with them and developed a firm determination to give them up.
This book, mostly based on (late) Mufti Muhammad Shafi’s Urdu booklet, is an endeavour to contribute towards enlightening the Muslims and helping them pursue the path of righteousness with zeal and zest.
ISBN No. 969-432-026-7. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii+172 pp. (P.B) Rs 170
55. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ISLAM & OTHER RELIGIONS
Syed Muzaffaruddin
The learned author presents in this book facts and arguments, supported by quotations from the verses of the Holy Qur’an and sayings of the Holy Prophet, to prove that Islam has been clearly and unmistakably defined and explained by Allah and His Apostle, and all Muslim scholars and divines have agreed on the principles of the religion of Islam.
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In the beginning of the book, the author has given a concise account of Religion in general, followed by a short description of well-known religions of the world.
ISBN No. 969-432-029-17. 14cm. x 21.5cm. x+84 pp. (P.B) Rs 180
56. PREPARATION FOR THE HEREAFTER
Muhammad ‘Imran
The purpose of this book, which deals at length with the affairs of the Hereafter, is to create an awareness among Muslims about the impending death and accountability of man’s conduct here and in the life hereafter.
ISBN No. 969-432-045-3. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. x+ 68 pp. (P.B) Rs 140
57. SALAT OR ISLAMIC PRAYER BOOK (New Revised Edition)
Sh. Muhammad Ashraf
It is a practical guide to the ritual prayers including the two ‘Id prayers - ‘Id al-Fitr and ‘Id al-Adha - and the funeral prayers, with Arabic text and its translation. It also contains a chart showing the proper times of offering the prayers indicating the number of rak’ahs to be observed in each prayer. Thirteen full-page illustrations demonstrate the method of performing the prayer.
ISBN No. 969-432-044-5. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. 48 pp. (P.B) Rs 120
58. NOTES ON ISLAM
Sir Amin Jung Bahadur
The author gives the result of his labours in the study of religion in a compendious form which provokes you to think, to believe and to act for yourself.
Shah Isma’il Shahid’s Taqwiyat-ul-Iman. Translated into English by Mir Shahamat Ali. Revised and edited by M. Ashraf Darr.
ISBN NO. 969-432-022-4. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. viii+104 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
59. INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM
Dr. M. Hamidullah
The book gives to the reader a general idea of Islam, its history and culture and its handling of the diverse aspects and problems of life. Each subject is self-contained and each carries detailed information. Subjects dealt also include “The System of Morality”,
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“The Political System”, “The Judicial System”, “The Economic System of Islam”.
ISBN No: 969-432-030-5. 14 cm. x 21.5cm. viii+289 pp. (P.B) Rs 230
60. SUPPORT OF THE FAITH (New Revised Edition)
Mir Shahamat Ali, Tr.
The book deals exclusively with Tawhid. Basing his thesis on the Holy Qur’an and the Prophetic Traditions the author exposes the harmful un-Islamic practices in vogue in the Muslim society in a very impressive manner.
ISBN No. 969-432-021-6. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. xii+78 pp. (P.B) Rs 110
61. TENETS OF ISLAM
A.M.R. Muhajir
It deals with certain problems as enunciated in the Qur’an and the Traditions of the Prophet. The learned author has rationalised to a large extent such abstruse subjects as “life after death” “punishment for sins,” “reward of good deeds,” “heaven and hell”, along with the “Unity of God”; which is the apex of the whole of the Islamic structure.
These beliefs are described in this volume with the object of imparting a fair knowledge of the fundamental beliefs or the tenets of Islam as expounded by the Qur’an.
ISBN No. 969-432-020-8. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+210 pp. (H.B) Rs 180
62. THE MANIFESTO OF ISLAM
Dr. M. Rafi-ud-Din
This is an exposition of Islam as the inevitable world ideology of future.
ISBN No. 969-432-018-6. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. iv+184 pp. (H.B) Rs 170
63. GLIMPSES OF ISLAM
Prince Agha Khan and Dr. Zaki Ali
It offers a survey of the fundamentals of Islam; helps the reader understand the essentials of Islamic faith and life. The authors also endeavour to show that Islam has always encouraged the pursuit of science and furthered progress.
ISBN No. 969-432-019-4. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. viii+84 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
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64. PEARLS OF THE FAITH (or Islam’s Rosary)
Sir Edwin Arnold
It is a poetic commentary of the names of Allah (Asma al-Husna) in the form of stories which are of great beauty and merit.
ISBN No. 969-432-025-9. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. xiv+152 pp. (P.B) Rs 150
65. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM
Mrs. Ulfat Aziz-us-Samad
The message that God sent down to different Prophets raised in different countries at different times were, of course, identical as far as their essential features were concerned. Thus, Islam does not reject the religion of Jesus but, in fact, confirms it, only pointing out in what respects Christianity has deviated and fallen away from the religion of Jesus. Islam is thus seen by its followers as the revival, restatement and final and complete version of the religion of Jesus.
This comparative study of Christianity and Islam would, therefore, be of considerable interest to students of religion and seekers after truth.
ISBN o. 969-432-040-2. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+128 pp. (P.B) Rs 180
66. MAXIMS OF ALI
J.A. Chapman Tr.
Hadrat Ali was not only a great warrior, but was also a great saint. He distinguished himself as an orator of the highest order, and his sermons and speeches rank high in importance. A collection of these, known as Nahj al-Balaghah, was compiled by Sayyid Razi. That is a great work.
For those who can have no access to that volume, many scholars have published collections of short sentences culled from Ali’s sermons and speeches, which serve as maxims and mottoes.
The present work is the English translation of the maxims and is said to be one of the best so far published. “A handful of water drawn out of a big river.”
ISBN No. 969-432-084-4. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. viii+96 pp. (P.B) Rs 130
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67. THE SPECTACLE OF DEATH INCLUDING GLIMPSES OF LIFE BEYOND THE GRAVE
Khawaja Muhammad Islam
Based on the Teachings of the Holy Qur’an and the Hadith, the book helps the reader have the reflection of death ever present in his mind to lead a worthy life here in the hope of a better life hereafter which is eternal and where blessings are everlasting.
14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xx+532 pp. (H.B) Rs 290
68. THE ESSENCE OF ISLAMIC TEACHINGS
Syed Nawab Ali
An epitome of Islamic beliefs and teachings.
ISBN No. 969-432-062-3. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 74 pp. (P.B) Rs 60
69. ISLAM AND THE WORLD
S. Abul Hasan Nadvi
The aim of the book is to stir the Muslims to an appreciation of Islam’s glorious role in the story of human progress and to promote in them thereby a desire to look into themselves with a view to finding out how far they have been true to their mission and duty towards the world. Revised and enlarged edition.
Allamah Mufti Muhammad Kifayatullah. Translated into English by Dr. Mahmood Qadari and revised by Khalid Mian.
ISBN No. 969-432-077-1. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xx+230 pp. (H.B) Rs 250
70. HUMAN RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
Syed Muzaffar-ud-Din Nadvi
It discusses Human Rights and Obligations in the light of the Qur’an and the Hadith throwing light on the description of man’s dignity and his obligations to the Almighty.
ISBN No. 969-432-086-0. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. xi+122 pp. (P.B) Rs 180
71. GOD, SOUL AND UNIVERSE IN SCIENCE AND ISLAM
Nawab Sir M. Yamin Khan
The author, by irrefutable arguments, establishes that science and religion are not antagonistic to each other and that the one is not the antithesis to the other. By cogent reasoning based on latest researches in the realm of science, he reconciles the two seemingly
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conflicting subjects - theism and science. He asserts that the study of Islam, through the avenues of science, is bound to bring out in prominent relief the beauties of Islam, which gives a lucid comprehension of God, Soul and Universe.
ISBN No. 969-432-017-8. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. x+162 pp. (P.B) Rs 130
72. PRAYER___FOR PROGRESS
Abdul Razzaque
The author places his discussion against the background of modern conditions of life and approaches the subject of Prayer from the viewpoint of utility. In passing he discusses the problems of the modern world and indicates how their solution can be found in the correct and thorough practice of Islam. Revised edition.
ISBN No. 969-432-071-2. 14 cm. x.21.5 cm. xv+232 pp. (P.B) Rs 190
73. ISLAMIC CULTURAL STUDIES
Dr. Syed Abdul Latif
The author discusses very ably the Islamic view of life, which has the same vitality even today, and, if invoked seriously, may still come to our rescue.
ISBN No. 969-432-083-6. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. viii+144 pp. (P.B) Rs 110
74. MUSLIM CONTRIBUTION TO SCIENCE AND CULTURE
M. Abdul Rahman Khan
It proves what immense debt of gratitude the entire human race owes to the stupendous research labour of Muslim scholars in the domain of Arts and Sciences. It proves that what is popularly believed to be New is really Old.
ISBN No. 969-432-051-8. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 116 pp. (P.B) Rs 120
75. OUR CULTURE
Maulana Kausar Niazi
The topic of culture, for some time past, has been very popular in academic circles. Many stalwarts among our intellectuals have applied their minds to the subject. Some of these discussions have caused a lot of mental confusion, so that, after thirty years, this unfortunate nation is being made to doubt whether or not it has a culture of its own.
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In this booklet the learned author has tried his utmost, in his own words, “that my tongue should follow what my mind thinks.”
ISBN No. 969-432-057-7. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 36 pp. (P.B) Rs 60
76. OUTLINES OF ISLAMIC CULTURE
A.M. A Shushtery
The book contains accurate information as to what Islam has taught and what Muslims have contributed for the benefit of mankind.
Starting with a brief reference to the life of the Holy Prophet of Islam and giving the chief essentials of the faith preached by him, it goes on to describe its rapid spread beyond the Arabian peninsula. It then deals with Muslim sects, as well as the Ahmadiyyah and the Bahai movements.
ISBN No. 969-432-082-8. 16 cm. x 17.5 cm. xvi+572 pp. (H.B) Rs 290
77. CULTURAL SIDE OF ISLAM (Islamic Culture)
M. M. Pickthall
The great British Muslim convert and orientalist gives a graphic picture of Islamic culture, causes of its rise and decline, science, art and letters, the relation of sexes and the concept of the city of Islam, etc.
ISBN No. 969-432-066-6. 14 cm x 21.5 cm. vi + 178 pp. (P.B) Rs 200
78. ADVICE TO A FRIEND
S. A. Rauf
The book contains useful material, essentially Islamic, and discusses topics such as Faith, Health, Food, Honesty, Contentment, Charity, Duties to Parents, etc.
ISBN No. 969-432-046-1. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. vii+94 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
79. A GUIDE TO HAJJ
S. A. Hussain
This is a comprehensive guide and will be very helpful to the intending pilgrims in performing the Hajj rites. All the ritual prayers and supplications are reproduced in Arabic with the help of blocks. The beautiful calligraphy which is clear and easy to read is an additional feature of the Guide.
ISBN No. 969-432-087-9. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. viii+116 pp. (P.B) Rs 140
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80. ISLAMIC SOCIAL FRAMEWORK
M. Raihan Sharif
This bold but sober analysis of the broad implications of the Islamic ideology brings out the picture of the framework of society in which individual, social, political and economic life has been treated as an integral part of an organic whole. It candidly discusses the limitations of the Muslim countries of the present world from that perspective and tells what should be done if we are to build that framework to preserve the values and the way of life intended in Islam. It embodies a critical evaluation of capitalism, communism, socialism in contrast to Islamic socialism as an ideal, indicating their shortcomings and contradictions. (Third revised edition).
ISBN No. 969-432-067-4. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xix+276 pp. (P.B) Rs 200
81. ISLAM AT THE CROSSROADS (New Revised Edition)
Muhammad Asad
In this book, one of the problems facing the Muslims today, namely, the attitude they should adopt towards Western civilisation, has been discussed. It is the statement of a case as the author sees it: the case of Islam versus Western civilisation.
ISBN No. 969-432-053-4. 14 cm x 21.5 cm. Viii+86 pp. (P.B) Rs 140
82. ISLAM VERSUS SOCIALISM
Mirza M. Hussain
It exposes the fallacies of the Socialist Utopia and unfolds the excellence of the ideology of Islam. It contains a convincing analysis of the Qur’anic Concept of Social Justice; highlights the hazards and risks of Capitalism and Communism. It is a true appraisal of the Cremlin-controlled creed.
ISBN No. 969-432-049-6. 14cm. x 21.5cm. vi+170 pp. (P.B) Rs 160
83. THOUGHTS ON SOME ASPECTS OF ISLAM
Z. A. Bhutto
The book comprises four addresses delivered by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, on (1) the Islamic Heritage; (2) World Muslim Unity; (3) Personality of the Holy Prophet; and (4) Pakistan as the Fortress of Islam.
ISBN No. 969-432-056-9. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. v+50 pp. (P.B) Rs 120
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84. THE VIRTUES OF SALAT
Abdul Rashid Arshad Tr.
The indifference of Muslims towards practising Islam these days is too well known. So much so that even Salat which is the most important pillar of Islam (after Iman) and the first and the foremost thing to be reckoned for on the Day of Judgment, is being badly neglected. Although every call to Islam now-a-days, seems to be only a cry in the wilderness, yet experience shows that efforts in this direction are not altogether fruitless. The glorious words of the Holy Prophet (may peace be upon him) are sure to benefit those with receptive and submissive frame of mind.
This book is the English translation of Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhalvi’s Urdu book—Faza’il-e-Namaz.
ISBN No. 969-432-058-5. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vi+104 pp. (P.B) Rs 140
85. THE VIRTUES OF DHIKR
Shafiq Ahmad Tr.
The name of Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Zakariya needs no introduction. His Fada’il books (in Urdu) are the most useful books for the spread of Islamic learning. The present book, Virtues of Dhikr is the English translation of one of his Fada’il books Fada’il-i-Dhikr by Dr. Abdul Majid Khan, a well-known scholar. It has been produced for the benefit of readers in English-knowing countries who do not know Urdu.
In its three parts, the book discusses rewards of the Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) in general, virtues of Kalimah Tayyibah and virtues of the third Kalimah.
This book is the English translation of Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhalvi’s Urdu book—Faza’il-e-Zikr.
ISBN No. 969-432-080-1. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii+238 pp. (P.B) Rs 160
86. A SURVEY OF MUSLIM INSTITUTIONS AND CULTURE
M. A. Hanifi
The book is intended to restore the ideals of Islam and regulate the life of Muslims on the teachings of the Qur’an and Hadith of the Prophet of Islam. Part I of the book deals with the history of the Holy Qur’an and the Hadith, the basis of Islamic code of conduct, surveys the principal institutions of religion, showing the breaking
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up of the Muslims into different hostile schools, and ends with the idea of future existence. Part II deals with arts, literature, architecture, philosophical speculations, scientific discoveries, women in Islam, Muslim Festivals and other cultural achievements of the Arabs. Third edition.
ISBN No. 969-432-070-4. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi+256 pp. (H.B) Rs 240
87. MARXISM OR ISLAM? (New Revised Edition)
M. Mazheruddin Siddiqi
The author very ably and in a scholarly manner concludes that from whatever angle the matter is viewed, whether from the standpoint of the political future of Muslims or from the point of view of Islam’s future destiny as a message of moral and spiritual regeneration to the whole of mankind, a strictly moral life, in accordance with the principles of Islam at whatever cost and sacrifice, is the only alternative left to the Muslims for withstanding the tremendous impact of Western materialism in its latest and most developed form of Marxism. Third revised edition.
ISBN No. 969-432-072-0. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xiii+156 pp. (P.B) Rs 170
88. LANDMARKS OF JIHAD
Lt. Col. M. M. Qureshi, Foreword by Lt. General M. Attiqur Rehman.
The book consists of studies of fourteen battles covering the first eight centuries of the Islamic era. This period was the unique military phenomenon called the Arab Conquest and also the decline of the Arab power in Spain and in Western Mediterranean. For three of these centuries Christendom and the Muslims were engaged in the deadly struggle called the Crusades.
Unlike the accounts of early Muslim chroniclers, these studies have been made from strictly military point of view. In an essay on the law of Jihad in Islam, the author discusses the principles of Islamic warfare. The book has nineteen maps and sketches of the battlefields.
ISBN No. 969-432-050-X 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xiii+368 pp. (H.B) Rs 190
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89.THE REFORMS AND RELIGIOUS DEAS OF SIR SAYYID AHMAD KHAN
J. M. S. Baljon
The author has tried to give an objective account of Ahmad Khan as a social, educational and religious reformer. Besides the primary sources, i.e. Ahmad Khan’s own writings, ample use has been made of the Hayat-i-Javid (Eternal Life) an Urdu biography of Altaf Husain Hali. Fourth edition.
ISBN No. 969-432-048-8. 12cm. x 17.5 cm. xii+160 pp. (P.B) Rs 110
90. MODERN CHALLENGES TO MUSLIM FAMILIES
Maulana Kausar Niazi
The learned author has outpoured, in this booklet, his thoughts on the issues confronting Muslim families in a manner and style of his own.
ISBN No. 969-432-073-9. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. 64 pp. (P.B.) Rs 90
91. ISLAM: OUR GUIDE
Maulana Kausar Niazi
The fifty-five chapters of the book touch a wide range of subjects which would establish that Islam is not foreign to the nature and temperament of man.
ISBN No. 969-432-054-2. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. 221 pp. (P.B.) Rs 170
92. ISLAM AND THE WEST
Maulana Kausar Niazi
“What the world needs today,” says the author, “is a society which has the material strength and prosperity derived from Western scientific knowledge, industrial progress and technological skill, but is, at the same time, rooted in the spiritual and moral values of Islam.”
ISBN No. 969-432-055-0. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 40 pp. (P.B.) Rs 70
93. THE MIRROR OF TRINITY
Maulana Kausar Niazi
Christianity is undoubtedly one of the revealed religions, but it seems to have lost its intrinsic values through the passage of time. The way Christianity is being preached by the clergymen leads the people to grope in darkness than dawning the celestial light on them. The book has mirrored into them as to how they bring a bad
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name to a fair task. It is a study of Christ and the religion he preached based on facts.
ISBN No. 969-432-074-7. 14cm. x 21.5 cm. vii + 121 pp. (P.B.) Rs 130
94. FUNDAMENTAL TRUTHS
Maulana Kausar Niazi
It is a masterly exercise in indicating and demonstrating how the fundamental truths of Islam can be applied in practice to effectively solve problems arising at individual, communal and national planes in the context of changing times.
ISBN No. 969-432-052-6. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 148 pp. (P.B.) Rs 130
95. ROLE OF THE MOSQUE
Maulana Kausar Niazi
The impact of technical and economic developments on the process of social change in today’s world is all-pervasive. It has given birth to many a problem which demand immediate solutions.
The learned author has made an attempt, in this book, to bring to the fore such issues as are agitating the minds of the Muslims, particularly the young generation.
ISBN No. 969-432-065-8. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. 40 pp. (P.B.) Rs 90
96. ISLAM IN PRACTICAL LIFE
A. M. R. Muhajir
This book gives a detailed picture of various religious practices that are enjoined upon the Muslims by the Qur’an to constitute them into a society.
It also gives a cursory view of the structure of Islam as presented by the Qur’an and helps the reader form his own estimates of the fundamental features of the Islamic way of life.
ISBN No. 969-432-081 -X. 14cm. x 21. 5 cm. xii +215 pp. (P. B.) Rs 200
97. DETERMINATION OF THE DIRECTION OF QIBLA AND THE ISLAMIC TIMINGS
M. Bashir Ahmad Bagvi
This booklet is intended to provide some guidance, rather inspiration, to the students of mathematics in general and those of
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engineering in particular. One might be able to construct (circular) monograms for the direction of Qiblah based on the determination of the azimuth. To make this work rather more useful and self-contained, methods of calculating the correct direction of Qiblah have been given. The longitude and latitude of any place are given in Section V to facilitate calculations where these cannot be obtained from any survey department. Similarly, these days when air service has become quite common, it is of use to man to know the time at which the sun would set so that he may offer his Maghrib prayers or break his fast while in the air. Section VI deals with this particular aspect of the problem.
ISBN No. 969-432-064-X. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii + 74 pp. (P.B.) Rs 170
98. QADIANISM: A CRITICAL STUDY
S. Abul Hasan Ali Nadvi
The book has been written with historical sobriety rather than a controversialist’s enthusiasm. The subject has been dealt with under four heads: (1) the historical perspective of the rise of Qadianism; (2) the evolution of Qadiani doctrines; (3) aspects of the founder’s life and character; (4) critical study of Qadiani Movement and of its founder Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.
ISBN No. 969-432-068-2. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vii+140 pp. (P.B) Rs 170
99. ISLAM AND AHMADISM (New Revised Edition)
(with a Reply to Questions raised by Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru)
Dr. Sir Muhammad Iqbal
Qadianism also known as Ahmadiyyah movement was started by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad who was a Pseudo-Prophet. Iqbal warns us that this movement is a serious danger to the solidarity of Islam. In this booklet Iqbal proves that the integrity of Muslim Society is secured by the idea of the Finality of Prophethood alone.
ISBN No. 969-432-069-0. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. 56 pp. (P.B) Rs 80
100. HIS HOLINESS
(Phoenix. Foreword by the late Maulana Zafar Ali Khan)
The false prophet of Qadian was clever enough to avoid the
mistake committed by Bahaullah and Bab who seceded from Islam
and set up independent cults with new heavenly dispensation.
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Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, on the other hand, continued vehemently
to assert up to the last that he was a devoted follower of the
Arabian Prophet whose mantle had fallen upon him as his living
incarnation and that he was destined to restore Islam to its
pristine glory-!.
The talented writer removes this false impression and exposes the true character of Qadianism which is radically opposed to the true spirit of Islam.
ISBN No. 969-432-061-5. 12 cm. x17.5 cm. xii+144 pp. (P.B) Rs 140
101. ISLAM VERSUS AHMADIYYAH IN NIGERIA
Ismail A.B. Balogun
This is a collection of the author’s articles which he wrote after
“weighing the beliefs and practices of the Ahmadis against the
widely accepted teachings of Islam as contained in the
authoritative books of Islam,” comparing “also the Ahmadiyyah
interpretations of certain Islamic precepts with the orthodox
interpretations”. He discovered “a basic incongruity between
Islam and Ahmadiyyah, and between the Muslims and
Ahmadiyyah”. Naturally there appeared a spate of abusive
rejoinders in the Nigerian press from the Ahmadiyyah side. Some
of these rejoinders also form part of the book, thus giving the
reader an opportunity of knowing the views and counter views on
the subject.
ISBN No. 969-432-060-7 14cm. x 21. 5 cm. xii+122 pp. (P.B) Rs 160
102. COMMUNISM, ISLAM AND YOU
Haji Abu Idris
A comparative study of the two ideologies - Communism and
Islam, exposing the shortcomings of the former and establishing
the superiority of the latter.
ISBN No. 969-432-078-X. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 64 pp. (P.B) Rs 70
103. ISLAM ON ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF LIFE
Dr. Majid Ali Khan
Modern society is rapidly changing due to scientific achievements and discoveries. Because of misunderstandings and bigotry there
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has been conflict between religion and science. The Holy Qur’an stimulates mankind to study the natural phenomena and contemplate Allah’s Divinity. Muslim scholars laid down the foundation of modern scientific and technological developments which, because of stagnation in Muslim activities, were appropriated by Western nations. The Western scientists did not recognise well the metaphysical and spiritual phenomena. Religion and sciences were thus allowed to exist as separate entities of knowledge. The Islamic approach recognises both the physical and metaphysical, the materialistic and the spiritual order of the universe and calls on mankind to pursue life in this togetherness as they interdepend upon one another for existence. It is this dichotomy which the author wishes to deal with in this book.
ISBN No. 969-432-063-1. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xviii+224 pp. (H.B) Rs 200
104. MODERN ISLAM IN INDIA
Wilfred Cantwell Smith
According to the author, this book is a “social analysis”. In his opinion religious belief and the development of religious opinion are related to the economic background.
The book offers clear, vivid accounts of the various thinkers and movements of the past century. Summaries are given even of the attitudes of quite secondary figures, the disciples of the leading thinkers, if they help to show the development of thought. It also deals with the political attitude of the various schools of thought.
14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vii+396 pp. (H.B) Rs 290
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BIOGRAPHY AND MEMOIRS
105. LETTERS OF THE HOLY PROPHET Sultan Ahmad Qureshi
The book is a compilation of the letter, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) sent to Emperors, Kings, Governors, etc., preaching Islam to them, the treatise, pacts, agreements, which is a lime-light, show the right and straight path, to every Muslim to be used in day-today life. Sign the treatise
14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vii + 164 pp. Rs 170
106. FULL MOON APPEARING ON THE HORIZON
(English Translation of Shah Wali Allah Al-Budur Al-Bazighah)
Dr. J. M. S. Baljon, Tr.
The book consists of three elaborate Discourses. They are
preceded by an introduction which contains reflection on Ultimate
Being, physical phenomena and Characteristics of the human
species. In the first discourse, an analysis is made of the human
attributes. The Second discourse deals with the aspects concerned
with man’s Faculty to perceive supernatural realities. In the third
discourse different religions and their codes of law are mentioned.
In short, this book offers us a mature and comprehensive survey of
Shah Wali Allah’s religions and thoughts.
ISBN No. 969-432-242-1. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+294 pp. (H.B) Rs 280
107. ALI THE SUPERMAN
Ata Mohyuddin
In this book, besides making an attempt to narrate the life story of
Hadrat Ali elucidating his true place in history, the author has
narrated the achievements of Ali, his various efforts to keep intact
the solidarity of the Muslims and the establishment of a
constructive faith to study the human mind after the stain of that
cataclysm to which it has become the prey of partisan spirit. The
author has avoided controversial issues and confines himself
within the scope of strict historical background and in strict
chronological order.
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The first biography of Hadrat Ali in English based on scientific data.
ISBN No. 969-432-243-X. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi + 476 pp. (H.B) Rs 290
108. MUHAMMAD THE FINAL MESSENGER
Dr. Majid Ali Khan
This book has the unique distinction of winning second of the five
awards of the value Rs. 50,000.00, 40,000.00, 30,000.00,
20,000.00 and 10,000.00 respectively in the World competition
instituted by the Rabita-al-Islami of Makkah (Saudi Arabia). The
Judgment was given by a board of experts comprising great
scholars of the world reputation, both Arab and Non-Arab. Hence
it needs.
ISBN No. 969-432-032-1. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xxii+434 pp. (H.B) Rs 280
109. MUHAMMAD: THE HOLY PROPHET
Hafiz Ghulam Sarwar
The Prophet of Islam has found his biographers in all ages and in
all climes. The last three centuries have produced a number of
them in European countries. Most of them, alas, have written with
biased minds, wilfully shutting their eyes to the greatness of the
Prophet and doing all in their power to poison the minds of their
readers against Islam. In the Biography of the Holy Prophet of
Islam, the facts and their details are minutely worked out and the
sequence of the narrative is very natural.
ISBN No. 969-432-131-X. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xxiii+426 pp. (H.B) Rs 270
110. THE SHADOWLESS PROPHET OF ISLAM
Syed Abdul Wahab
The Prophet’s life is traced from the time of the creation of his Noor when there was no existence of paradise, hell, earth, men, jinn and the rest, as, in the author’s opinion, it would be suppression of most important and material facts of the Prophet’s span of life if it be confined only to the period from his birth till his change of abode from this world.
ISBN No. 969-432-110-7. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xx+128 pp. (H.B) Rs 170
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111. AN EASY HISTORY OF THE PROPHET OF ISLAM
S. Muzaffar-ud-Din Nadvi
The author narrates the important events of the Prophet’s life in a chronological order, describing the salient features of the great religion he preached.
ISBN No. 969-432-109-3. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. xiv+144 pp. (P.B) Rs 150
112. MUHAMMAD: UPON WHOM BE PEACE
Sh. Abdur Rahman Lutz
A dramatic narration of all stages of the Prophet’s life.
ISBN No. 969-432-108-5. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. 26 pp. (P.B) Rs 70
113. MUHAMMAD AND TEACHINGS OF THE QUR’AN
John Davenport, Edited by Muhammad Amin
It is a touching and charming survey of the life and mission of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the message of Islam. The first assistance of Sayyid Ahmad Khan when with the sole financial edition of the book was published he was in England in mid-nineteenth century, so appreciative was he of the attempt made by Davenport, and because no publisher there was willing to undertake its publication put of prejudice.
ISBN No. 969-432-107-7. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm..viii+126 pp. (P.B) Rs 110
114. THE PROPHET OF REVOLUTION
Maulana Kausar Niazi
The Maulana’s thesis is that the Prophet not only brought about a revolution himself, his message started a chain of revolutions in the world. He was the first leader of men who talked about human freedom, equality of mankind, dignity of labour, respect for human life and other concepts in the sense and idiom which are known to the modern educated man.
ISBN No. 969-432-104-2. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. 58 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
115. TO THE PROPHET
Maulana Kausar Niazi
In this book, while discussing the different aspects of the ceremony of the Eid Milad-un-Nabi, describing the prismatic personality of the Holy Prophet, his prophetic graces, love for and
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obedience to him and adherence to his noble conduct, the Maulana comes to the conclusion that our conduct during celebrations should be in keeping with the solemnity of the occasion.
ISBN NO. 969-432-103-4. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+150 pp. (P.B) Rs 120
116. MUHAMMAD THE PROPHET WHO GAVE A NEW DIMENSION
S. M. Mashoor
The present book has focused its attention on the scientific explanations that the present-day reader demands. Islam was able to meet the challenge of the Crusaders and the Mongols due to the fact that our Prophet had set the example for the Muslims to follow, rocities of our a the Quran had taught the Muslims the greatest of Islam. All the atrocities of our adversaries had no effect -Muslims belief in God and the Prophet wasso superme that they preffered death to giving up their faith. It is this attitude that made the Mongols embrace Islam en masse.
14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 56 pp Rs 150
117. INTRODUCING THE PROPHETS
Muhammad Shamim Raza
In this book, an attempt has been made to introduce twenty-one more prominent Prophets in a condensed form but with all the necessary information with regard to their life and history.
ISBN No. 969-432-105-0. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+114 pp. (P.B) Rs 180
118. LIFE OF ABU BAKR (THE FIRST CALIPH OF ISLAM)
Muhammad Habibur Rahman Khan Sherwani
D. Moin-ul-Haq, Tr.
This book is a faithful English translation of Sirat-as-Siddiq. That the task of maintaining and preserving what the Prophet had achieved could have been fulfilled only by the most devout of his Companions, is amply illustrated by the short but eventful regime of the First Caliph of Islam. It was due to the sterling virtues of Abu Bakr that the infant State of the Khilafat was saved from total collapse.
ISBN No. 969-432-101-8. 14cm. x 21.5cm. xviii+184 pp. (P.B) Rs 190
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119. ‘UMAR THE GREAT - AL-FARUQ (2 Vols)
Allamah Shibli Nu‘mani. Translated by M. Zafar Ali Khan and Prof. M. Saleem
For translation purposes the book has been split into two volumes. The first volume; besides the exhaustive Introduction, deals with events embracing the lifetime of Hadrat ‘Umar as well as the political conquests achieved by him. In the second volume is given a detailed record of his system of government administration, political and ecclesiastical, his intellectual attainments and his personal virtues and habits. The entire book is a masterpiece of research by Maulana Shibli, yet he devoted comparatively greater labour and research to the second volume. Publication of the original Urdu work, Al-Faruq, by the late ‘Allama Shibli Nu’mani took the Muslim world by storm as it was considered a great literary event in the history of Islamic literature. It created an unparalleled enthusiasm and ran into several editions in a very short time.
ISBN No. 969-432-102-6. 14cm. x 21.5cm. xxiv+646 pp. (H.B) Rs 460
120. WIVES OF THE PROPHET (New Revised edition)
Fida Hussain Malik
This book is the outcome of a long and laborious study by the author of European and other hostile critics of Islam many of whom have tried to vilify the character of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, particularly by misrepresenting his married life. The author has explored all available literature on the subject. It is an assessment of the true position to enable the reader to savour for himself the beauty and purpose underlying the Prophet’s matrimonial alliances.
Incidentally, the study of the book will also be a helpful guide towards the solution of a number of present-day problems effecting the domestic peace and happiness of many a family in Pakistan as elsewhere.
ISBN NO. 969-432-130-1. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi+196pp. (P.B) Rs 190
121. IBN KHALDUN, HIS LIFE AND WORK
M. A. Enan
A comparative and critical study of the life of the historian and philosopher, Ibn Khaldun, acknowledged by Western critics to be
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the founder of modern sociology, his intellectual and social legacy, his method and style.
ISBN No. 969-432-126-3. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii+194 pp. (H.B) Rs 190
122. IBN AL-ARABI
S. A. Q. Husaini
Ibn al-Arabi is an astounding personality. His doctrines on mysticism and monism still hold complete sway in all Muslim countries. In the history of Muslim philosophy the study of Ibn al-Arabi and his teaching forms a very important chapter.
ISBN No. 969-432-129-8. 14 cm. x 17. 5 cm. x+100 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
123. HEROIC DEEDS OF MUSLIM WOMEN (New Revised Edition)
S. Sulaiman Nadvi, Trans. by S. Sabahuddin A. Rahman
The history of Islam abounds in scores of gallant actions on the part of Muslim women but, unfortunately, they are not commonly known. To fill this void, the late ‘Allamah Sulaiman Nadvi compiled a nice little book: Bahadur Khawatin-i-Islam in Urdu, of which this is an English Translation.
ISBN No. 969-432-128-X. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. 32 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
124. TADHKARATUL AULIYA (MEMOIRS OF SAINTS)
Dr. Bankey Behari
This book is an English translation of selections from the Tadhkarah. In this volume will be found sayings of sixty-two saints of the highest order and incidents of their lives, placing before the keen seekers after truth an account of the tense yearning that burnt in the hearts of the great Sufis who, by stating their experiences, taught the sublimest and simplest way to realisation and also how to escape the vagaries that beset the seekers treading the Path.
ISBN No. 969-432-125-5. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xxxii+194 pp. (P.B) Rs 190
125. FALCON OF SPAIN
Dr. T.B. Irving
It is a study of Spain under the strong Ummayyad ruler, Abdur Rahman I (756-788), when Arab power and influence reached its
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furthest to the West, dealing illuminatingly with a sub-division of European history. The adventures of Abdur Rahman, till and after his establishment in Spain, offer an interesting reading. With an illustrative map.
ISBN No. 969-432-124-7. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+188 pp. (H.B) Rs 170
126. NIZAM AL-MULK TUSI
S. Rizwan Ali Rizvi
Throughout history Nizam al-Mulk has enjoyed an unrivalled reputation as a statesman, a thinker on public administration and a builder of a great Empire. He offers a complete contrast to Niccolo Machiavelli, who is recognised to have influenced Western politics ever since his Prince was written, and who is not merely amoral, his thought is definitely immoral. He served a great Empire having sufficient resources, both financial and military; there was to be no need for adopting immoral means for achieving its goals. Tusi’s main concern was the consolidation of the Sultanate’s power for the welfare of the people and the strengthening and glorification of Islam.
In this book, the learned author concentrates mainly on the political ideas of Nizam al-Mulk. He has tried to work out the theoretical and practical aspects of government enunciated and enacted by Nizam al-Mulk in the true spirit of Islam.
ISBN No. 969-432-127-1. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+240 pp. (P.B) Rs 200
127. THE SAINT OF JILAN
S. A. Salik
Sayyid ‘Abd al-Qadir Jilani, popularly known as Ghauth al A’zam (the greatest of all helpers) was a great preacher, a great educationist and a great philanthrophist. His life is essentially spiritual. Miracles and supernatural things form a great part of his life.
In this book all these aspects of the life of the saint have been set forth in English for the benefit of the English-knowing readers; acclaimed as the best book on the subject.
ISBN No. 969-432-123-9. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. vi+110 pp. (P.B) Rs 130
128. KHAWAJA GHARIB NAWAZ
Dr. Zahurul Hasan Sharib
This is the first biography in English of the great saint of Ajmer
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(India), Hazrat Khawaja Muin-ud-Din Hasan Chishti, with several half-tone illustrations including a Facsimile of the saint’s book Afaq-o-Anfas.
ISBN No. 969-432-121-2. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii+162 pp. (H.B) Rs 170
129. SAYYID AHMAD
M. Hedayatellah
This is a study of the Religious Reform Movement of Sayyid Ahmad of Ra’e Bareli, which he carried on between the years 1818-1821. This work aims at studying the real significance of Sayyid Ahmad’s Sufi-religious reform movement, which has not yet been treated properly. In this work the author has based his study primarily on the sayings of Sayyid Ahmad as recorded in Sirat-i-Mustaqim, and other contemporary and recent sources. The author has made special endeavours in this work to draw attention to the contribution made by Sayyid Ahmad to the socio-religious life of Indian Muslims through a new way of Sufi teaching which he called the Tariqah-i-Muhammadiyah.
ISBN No. 969-432-117-4. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi+180 pp. (H.B) Rs 200
130. IBN AS-SIKKIT
Dr. S. A. Ahmedali
This is the biographical part of the author’s “Prolegomena” from his larger work on Ibn as-Sikkit’s Islah al-Mantiq.
ISBN No. 969-432-122-0. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. viii+54 pp. (P.B) Rs 70
131. LIFE OF SHAH WALIYULLAH
G.N. Jalbani
This small volume has a rich store of information about Shah Waliyullah’s life, mainly gathered from his writings. What chiefly characterises it is the collection of data in relation to the dates of some of his compositions. Bibliography and Index.
ISBN No. 969-432-120-4. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. iv+92 pp. (P.B) Rs 150
132. RUMI: THE PERSIAN MYSTIC
F. Hadland Davis
The book contains a short life-sketch and translation of some
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selected small chapters: on (1) Origin of Sufism; (2) The Early
Sufis; (3) The Nature of Sufism; (4) The Influence of Sufism; (5)
Analysis of the Religion of Love. A note on Persian poetry forms
an appendix to the book.
ISBN No. 969-432-114-X. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. xiii + 170 pp. (P.B) Rs 130
133. JAMI: THE PERSIAN MYSTIC
F. Hadland Davis
The book contains: (1) The Life of Jami; (2) The Story of Salman
and Absal; (3) The Teaching of the Lawaih; (4) The Story of Yusuf
and Zulaikha; (5) The Baharistan or “Abode of Spring” and
selections from Salman and Absal, Lawaih. Yusuf wa Zulaikha
Baharistan.
ISBN No. 969-432-113-1. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. viii + 103 pp. (P.B) Rs 130
134. MUSLIM HEROES OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
S. M. H. Mashoor
A mass volume of literature exists on the lives and exploits of these
leaders, but there is no easy-to-read guide suited to the younger
generation. Thus, there is a communication gap between the older
and the younger generations. This attempt might, to a certain
extent, correct that lacuna.
This book can be termed a “Five-Minute Biographies,” written
primarily for those busy men who have not the time to read
voluminous literature on them, and chiefly, for the younger people
who are hitherto unaware of the presence and exit of these mighty
giants history produced. The selection spans the lives of leaders of
six nations, both in the Arab and Asian scenes.
ISBN No. 969-432-115-8. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xix+112 pp. (P.B) Rs 190
135. MEET MR. JINNAH
A. A. Ravoof
This is the great story of a great man. Here you meet him in all
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careers and phases of his life; as a young lad, as a youth, as a law student in the British Isles, as a lawyer, as a leader. It is a simple, spicy and literary pen-and-ink portrait.
ISBN No. 969-432-116-6. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii+242 pp. (P.B) Rs 190
136. THE CONFESSIONS OF AL-GHAZALI
Claud Field
In addition to a short life-sketch of Ghazali, the work describes his personal experiences. He also has reviewed some sects whom he encountered during search for truth, e.g. the scholastic theologians who profess to follow reason and speculation; the philosophers who call themselves masters of Logic and Demonstration; the Sufis who perceive the manifestation of Truth as common men perceive material phenomena.
ISBN No. 969-432-118-2. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 70 pp. (P.B) Rs 110
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ISLAMIC BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
137. ASHRAF ISLAMIC PRIMER Compiled by Sh. Shahzad Riaz (Illustrated book, four colour printing) ISBN No. 969-432-089-5. 18 cm. x 24 cm. 32 pp. (P.B) Rs 150
138. TALEEM-UL-ISLAM (Revised Edition & New Composing) Allama Mufti M. Kifayatullah. Dr. M. Qadri, Tr.
The Urdu book Talim-ul-Islam by Allamah Mufti Muhammad Kifayatullah holds a unique place in educating children in the necessary basic teachings of Islam. Young minds are always inquisitive and, therefore the question-answer method has been employed in this set of four books. This set has been produced in English for the benefit of children not knowing Urdu, on pressing demand.
ISBN NO. 969-432-059-3. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. (P.B) - Full Set Rs 200
139. GATEWAY TO ISLAM (4 Books) Saifuddin J. Aniff Doray
The Holy Qur’an repeatedly admonishes the believer that worship without adequate knowledge is worship woefully deficient; with due knowledge he is exhorted to take note of the Order that prevails in Nature and the wondrous features of life around him. Knowledge, in short, is an essential preliminary to worship. It is in the light of such essentials, of Islamic philosophy and the requirements of child psychology that this series of books has been prepared for children of various age-groups. The aim has been not only to impart a minimum amount of Islamic knowledge but also to mould the child’s character in the Islamic way, totally abandoning the stereotyped catechism method and assimilating as many methods and media as possible of modern pedagogy. The books in the series Gateway to Islam contain lessons in Ahkam (commandments); ‘Aqa’id (beliefs), A’mal, (application) and Tarikh (history), and are a must for children who are taught in English.
ISBN No. 969-432-079-8. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. (P.B) Rs 250
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140. LESSONS IN ISLAM (Revised edition & New Composing) This set comprising the following three parts is prescribed and approved for schools and school libraries in various regions. It is also prescribed as a “Deenyat Course” in various English-medium schools of Pakistan as also in schools of foreign countries. It contains basic religious teachings of Islam.
PART-I: 1. Definite, 2. Beliefs, 3. The Life Hereafter, 4. Prophets, 5. Angels, 6. Faith (Iman), 7. Signs of Faith, 8. Moral Teachings of Islam, 9. Muslims & Non-Muslims, 10. Islam and Iman, 11. Deeds (A’mal), 12. Religious Duties, 13. Prayers, 14. Fasting (Saum)
PART-II: 1. Charity, 2. The Hajj or Pilgrimage to Makkah, 3. Duties to the Community, 4. Qualities of a Good Leader, 5. Constitution, 6. Law, 7. Social and Economic System, 8. Active Interest in Social and Political Affairs, 9. Duties of the Parents Towards Children, 10. Duties of the Children, 11. Duties Towards Relations and Kinsmen, 12. Duties Towards Elders and Minors, 13. Duties Towards Neighbours, 14. Duties of Muslims Towards each other, 15. Duties Towards the Poor and the Unfortunate.
PART-III: 1. Sex equality in Islam, 2. Difference in men & women, 3. Marriage, 4. Prohibitions, 5. Proposal of Marriage, 6. Relationship between man and wife, 7. Divorce, 8. Relations on men & women, 9. Woman’s part in the defence of Islam, 10. Polygamy, 11. Prophet’s Marriages, 12. Marriage of Slaves, 13. Concubinage in Islam.
ISBN No. 969-432-093-3 14 cm. x 21.5 cm.170 pp. (P.B) (Complete) Rs 200
141. “HEROES OF ISLAM” SERIES (15 Parts) New revised edition Prof. Fazl Ahmad
These short life-sketches, written in an easy, graceful style, idiomatic, every day English, offer an inspiring reading for the youth. If you need books that passionately affirm the Islamic values of life, here is such a fine set. (1) Muhammad ___ The Prophet of Islam (2) Abu Bakr (3) Umar (4) Othman (5) Ali (6) Khalid bin Walid (7) Muhammad bin Qasim (8) Mahmud of Ghazna (9) Aurangzeb Alamgir (10) Sultan Tipu (11) Aisha the Truthful (12) Husain the Great Martyr (13) Some Companions of the Prophet, Part I (14) Some Companions of the Prophet, Part II (15) Some Companions of the Prophet, Part III
ISBN NO. 969-432-094-1. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm.850 pp (P.B) Rs 750
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PHILOSOPHY AND MYSTICISM
142. THE JUST BALANCE
D.P. Brewster Tr.
This is the English translation with explanatory notes of Imam Ghazali’s al-Qistas al-Mustaqim. This work of Ghazali is directed against the Ismailis, and at the same time it reveals the state of Islamic theology at a crucial period of its formulation. It demonstrates the methods adopted by one of the foremost exponents of that theology, one who became known as “the proof of Islam” (Hujjat al-Islam) by his admirers. It reveals, furthermore, the extent to which theologians of Islam were acquainted with the methods of Greek philosophy and the extent to which they were prepared to adopt these methods in the defence of their faith.
The intention of the translator is to illuminate the debate between the orthodox (or Sunni) position and that occupied by Ismailis. Ghazali’s argument comes through very clearly and shows the use he made of philosophical methods.
ISBN No. 969 -432-111-5. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xxiii+142 pp. (P.B) Rs 200
143. MYSTIC TENDENCIES IN ISLAM
M.M. Zahur-ud-Din Ahmad
This book aims at explaining the origin and development of mysticism. The learned author has attempted to analyse the chief elements of Islamic mysticism and has shown in what way its basic principles are related to the fundamental tenets of Islam. It is purported to be a criticism of the origin and development of the Sufi movement among the Muslims in the light of the Qur’an and Traditions of the Prophet, the two chief sources of knowledge about Islam.
ISBN No. 969-432-112-3. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii+224 pp. (H.B) Rs 230
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144. CREATION OF MAN
Maulana Kausar Niazi
The author has always a valid ground for what he believes or rejects. Being a scholar of this disposition, he could hardly leave the Darwinian theory of Evolution without examining it closely.
In this book he has critically examined the theory raising some fairly valid points against it. According to him, Adam’s descent on earth as the vicegerent of the Almighty was far more noble and inspiring than his chimpanzic past wrapped in total darkness. He has quoted European writers to prove that man did not evolve monotheism through a protracted experimentation with a mass of idolatrous ideas; man; he says started his journey on this planet long ago as a monotheist being, going occasionally astray, to be brought back to the righteous path by a long line of Prophets - Muhammad being the last of them.
ISBN No. 969-432-244-8. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xxiv+110 pp. (P.B) Rs 120
145. STUDIES IN TASAWWUF
Khaja Khan Tr.
The learned author has tried to put the thoughts of established writers on the subject in such a way that the different parts of the system harmonise with one another, at least to the best of his understanding.
ISBN No. 969-432-100-X. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii+260 pp. (H.B) Rs 200
146. THE SECRET OF ANA’L-HAQQ
K. S. Khaja Khan Tr.
This is the translation of a Persian work entitled Irshadat-i-Shaikh Ibrahim. The author has most philosophically expounded the doctrine of “how God is manifest in man” in the form of short detached sayings as is the wont of Sufi teachers which the translator has classified and arranged in chapters.
ISBN No. 969-432-246-4. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vii+189 pp. (H.B) Rs 200
147. THE PHILOSOPHY OF ISLAM
Khaja Khan
“Tasawwuf” is a subject that people fear to teach from public platform. The common feeling is that it is a species of knowledge
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that descends from breast to breast; it is the torch that is handed down from the Murshid to his Murid.
While the discussion of subtle questions before the uninitiated is apt to lead them astray, the promulgation of secret doctrines is like leading men to a vast unexplored field full of pitfalls and quicksands. In most cases such teaching has had the effect of leading them away from the path of Islam. To invite, therefore, Muslim thinkers to this way of seeking the truth, this book is offered. The author says: “If I have succeeded in showing what Tasawwuf is not, one-half of my task is done.” Hence the author has tried to show that Islamic doctrines and practices, if probed deeply, would be found to have the support of the most earnest thinkers of the West.
ISBN No. 969-432-099-2. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. x+132 pp. (P.B) Rs 180
148. FAITH AND PRACTICE OF AL-GHAZZALI
W. Montgomery Watt
This book contains two works of Ghazali; the first is his spiritual autobiography which is closer to the modern Western outlook than any other of the great books of Islam. The other work translated here sets out his ideal of how the religious man should order his life from hour to hour and day to day.
ISBN No. 969-432-132-8. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 155 pp. .(P.B) Rs 150
149. SOME MORAL AND RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS OF GHAZALI
S. Nawab Ali
The book, besides giving the reader a correct idea of Ghazali’s approach to various religious questions, will also arouse the interest of the reader to study Ghazali’s works more immediately and at first hand. His approach is always the lifting of the veil from the eyes of the heart so as to see the mysterious relation between man and his Maker and to be filled with a sense of awe and reverence in the presence of an Omnipotent Holy Being Who pervades the universe.
ISBN No. 969-432-133-6. 12 cm. x17.5 cm. xii+170 pp. (P.B) Rs 140
150. THE ETHICAL PHILOSOPHY OF AL-GHAZALI
M. Umaruddin
The book is the outcome of long thinking and laborious research
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in Islamic philosophy. The author has thoroughly explored the original sources, both in Islamic philosophy and Western thought. The book opens a new chapter in the presentation of Islamic thought to the modern world, in particular the fundamental aspects and speculations of al-Ghazali, who has deeply influenced the course of Muslim thinking during the last eight hundred years.
It has been generally held that al-Ghazali believed in the finitude of thought and worked out a system of mysticism which was unnatural and foreign to Islam. The author conclusively refutes the charges. The final good and happiness of man, according to him, consists in the perfect realisation of the self, which depends on the most harmonious and equable interrelation between intellect, self-assertion and appetite.
ISBN No. 969-432-134-4. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi+332 pp. (H.B) Rs 260
151. THE ALCHEMY OF HAPPINESS
Claud Field Tr.
As a practical mystic, Ghazali’s aim was to make man better by leading him from a merely rational acquiescence in the stereotyped creed of Islam to a real knowledge of God. The first four chapters of his Kimiya-i-Sa’adat are a commentary on the famous verse in the Hadith: “He who knows himself knows God.” This little volume contains eight sections of the Kimiya-i-Sa’adat.
ISBN No. 969-432-135-2. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 136 pp. (P.B) Rs 120
152. THE ELEMENTS OF ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHY
Ali Mahdi Khan
The book deals with Nature and Value of Muslim Philosophy, the Beginnings of Muslim Philosophy; the Eastern Philosophers; the Western Philosophers; Development of Sufism etc.
ISBN No. 969-432-136-0. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+147 pp. (P.B) Rs 170
153. IMAM GHAZALI’S IHYA ULUM-ID-DIN (4 Vols) - New Edition
Fazal-ul-Karim
This book is the English version of Ihya Ulum-id-Din of Imam Ghazzali, who is the greatest thinker of all the World of Islam. This book, Ihya is a sea of knowledge full of reasons and arguments, full of Qur’anic Verses, traditions of the Holy Prophet and of the
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companions and the famous saints of early ages. Imam was not a blind follower of sects but he was an independent thinker. As the world is ever advancing with new ideas and scientific discoveries, so also this work is full of novel and great ideas and scientific discoveries and thereby the Imam revived truly the religious sciences and gave them an impetus never given by his predecessors in such a manner.
The book is in four volumes. Every volume is full in itself.
ISBN No. 969-432-145-X. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xxxv + 1521 pp. (H.B) Rs 820
GHAZALI’S IHYA’ ‘ULUM AL-DIN
Renan calls Ghazali “the most original mind among Muslim philosophers”. “Philosopher and sceptic as he was by nature,” says Claud Field, “Ghazali’s chief work was that of a theologian, moralist and mystic, though his mysticism was strongly balanced by common sense.” It is a characteristic of Ghazali which appeals to the modern mind in the way in which he expounds the religious argument from probability. He is accepted as an orthodox authority and is considered Hujjat al-Islam (Proof of Islam). It is said that if all the books of Islam were destroyed it would be but a slight loss if only the Ihya’ of Ghazali were preserved.
The books that are described below are translations of some of the books of the Ihya’.
154. THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE ARTICLES OF FAITH
Dr. Nabih Amin Faris, Tr.
Ihya’s Kitab Qawa’id al-Aqa’id comprises (1) an exposition of the creed of the orthodox community as embodied in the words of Shahadah; (2) introduction to religious institutions and the stages of belief; (3) obvious proofs for the creed; (4) belief and Islam, the relation between and the differences which distinguish them.
ISBN No. 969-432-138-7. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 144 pp. (H.B) Rs 160
155. THE MYSTERIES OF ALMSGIVING
Dr. Nabih Amin Faris, Tr.
On the Prophet’s uttering, ‘Verily they are the lost ones,” he was asked who they were. He said in reply: “Those who have the most
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of wealth except him who gives it to his fellowmen....” This saying of the Prophet urged Ghazali to unfold the mysteries of almsgiving (zakat), its obvious and hidden rules and its outward and inward significance, limiting his discussion to those things which the payer of zakat and its recipient should know.
This forms the Kitab Asrar al-Zakat of Ghazali’i Ihya.
ISBN No. 969-432-139-5. 14cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+ 98 pp. (P.B) Rs 120
156. THE MYSTERIES OF PURITY (New Revised Edition)
Dr. Nabih Amin Faris, Tr.
“Purification,” the Prophet said, “is the key to prayer” and “Religion was founded on cleanliness”; Purification is one half of belief.” The Holy Qur’an is too eloquent on this subject: “Therein are men who aspire to purity, and God loves the purified.”
This book is the English translation of Kitab Asrar al-Taharah of the Ihya.
ISBN No. 969-432-140-9. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 100 pp (P.B) Rs 120
157. THE MYSTERIES OF FASTING (New Revised Edition)
Dr. Nabih Amin Faris, Tr.
The practice of fasting as a spiritual discipline is both ancient and widespread. It antedates Islam, even among the Arabs and from time immemorial it has been observed in various ways by Jews, Christians, and eastern and pagan religions. In Islam it is one of the most important institutions.
This book is the English translation of Kitab Asrar al-Sawm which is the fifth book of the first quarter of the Ihya’.
ISBN No. 969-432-141-7. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 44 pp. (P.B) Rs 120
158. THE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE
Dr. Nabih Amin Faris, Tr.
“The most severely punished of all men on the Day of Resurrection,” goes a Tradition of the Prophet of Islam, “will be a learned man whom God has not blessed with His knowledge.” Ghazali was urged to write Kitab al-’Ilm of the Ihya’ seeing the people around him persistently straying from the clear truth and their insistence upon fostering evil, flattering ignorance.
ISBN No. 969-432-142-5. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+236 pp. (H.B) Rs 230
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159. THE MYSTERIES OF WORSHIP IN ISLAM
E.E. Calverley, Tr.
This is the English translation of the Kitab al-Salat, the fourth of the ten books of the ’Ibadat which form the first quarter of the forty books of Ihya’. It describes the proper performance of the Salat in all its phases, leaving nothing untouched.
ISBN No. 969-432-143-3. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xxxii + 180 pp. (H.B) Rs 210
160. THE BOOK OF WORLDLY USAGES (Revival of religious learnings)
Fazal-ul-Karim
This book is the second book of Imam Ghazali’s world renowned masterpiece Ihya-id-Din or the Revival of Religious learning. This book is an attempt to translate the second part of the Ihya not too literally but in substance form the original written in Arabic. The book II deals with the worldly usages, etiquettes, manners, rules, and regulations concerning eating, drinking, marriage, earning, and trade, lawful and unlawful earnings duties towards Muslims, neighbors, servants and slaves, harms and benefits of seclusion and society, journey, music, enjoying good and forbidding evil and character and conduct of the Holy Prophet.
ISBN No. 969-432-145-X. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 256 pp. (P.B) Rs 210
161. AL-GHAZALI ON DIVINE PREDICATES
AND THEIR PROPERTIES
Abdu-r-Rahman Abu Zayd, Tr.
In Islam, the question of the Divine Attributes has been treated
from various perspectives. In the beginning it was viewed
primarily as a semantic and metaphysical problem. A later
introduction, its logical aspect, however, was its most important
side. The translator attempts to treat the problem with this logical
aspect predominantly in mind. Limited both by the scope of this
work and by the task of bringing this vast material into reasonable
compass, he confines himself to the treatment of the problem as it
unfolds itself in Islamic Peripatetic thought, and the Ash’arite
school, with Ghazali being the major representative of the latter.
He tests the validity of some of Ghazali’s statements in Iqtisad
against the former schools and findings in Plato and Aristotle.
ISBN No. 969-432-137-9. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xxxii + 116 pp. (H.B) Rs 200
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162. TEACHINGS OF SHAH WALIYULLAH
G.N. Jalbani
Enough has been written on Shah Waliyullah in the Urdu language, but it is peculiarly strange that no serious effort has yet been made in presenting his teachings to the English readership. The book fills this vacuum. Second revised edition.
ISBN No. 969-432-245-6. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. ix+189 pp. (P.B) Rs 200
163. THE IDEA OF PERSONALITY IN SUFISM
R.A. Nicholson
The book attempts to show by means of examples chosen from literature, that Sufism is not necessarily pantheistic but often bears the marks of a genuine personal religion inspired by a personal God, even if we must beware of attributing to Muslims all that the term “personality” suggests.
ISBN No. 969-432-146-8. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 106 pp. (H.B) Rs 180
164. THE ‘AWARIF-UL-MA ‘ARIF
Shaikh Shahab-ud-Din ‘Umar b. Muhammad Suhrawardi
Suhrawardi was born at a time when the whole Muslim world was passing through a very critical phase of its history. In 615/1218 started the Mongol onslaught under Chingiz when one town after another was being ravaged and people were indiscriminately butchered without any check. Consequently the people lost their morale. It was during this period of insecurity and fear that Suhrawardi lived. These events influenced his mind and that is why the note of pessimism is often met with in his work in which he gives expression to his sadness on the decline in the moral character of his contemporaries.
Mahmud b. Ali al-Kashani rendered this work into Persian under the title Misbah-ul-Hidayah.
This English translation comprises more than half of the Misbah-ul-Hidayah. Lt. Col. H. Wilberforce Clarke rendered it into English from the Persian version.
ISBN No. 969-432-147-6. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii +298 pp. (H.B) Rs 230
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165. THE MUJADDID’S CONCEPTION OF TAWHID
Dr. Burhan Ahmad Faruqi
In this book the author has worked out the conception of Tawhid in the thought of that great Islamic mystic, Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi, who is generally called the Mujaddid-i-Alf-i-Thani.
Shaikh Ahmad is the first and greatest among the mystics of Islam who expressly and strenuously opposed the Pantheistic conception of Tawhid known as Wahdat-i-Wujud or Tawhid-i-Wujudi. This conception had become almost universal amongst Muslim mystics, specially since Ibn ‘Arabi who wrote on it extensively and has had enormous influence on the subsequent thought of Islam, and gave it wide publicity.
ISBN No. 969-432-148-4. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vi +132 pp. Rs 160
166. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SUFI DOCTRINE
Titus Burckhardt. Translated by D.M. Matheson
There are people who are either ignorant of the true nature of Sufism or have come to think of it as something extraneous to Islam resulting from borrowings from outside sources. But such doctrines can be understood only from within as a result of a process of assimilation and penetration which go far beyond the realm of discursive thought or scholarship, but such books can be of great value as an introduction to the metaphysical doctrine.
ISBN No. 969-432-149-2. 14cm. x 21.5 cm. xii + 166 pp. (P.B) Rs 210
167. THE QUR’ANIC SUFISM
Dr. Mir Valiuddin
The author of this book, as a student of philosophy and as professor of that subject for years at the Osmania University, has spread the subject on a wide metaphysical canvas and instituted comparison, very rightly confining himself to presenting the view as it has appeared to him, of the mystic heritage which, undisturbed by the disturbance of history, has continued from the earliest times to mould and shape the life of many a goodly man and woman in Islam.
This work is intended to present, what the author believes to be, the contribution of the Qur’an to mysticism. It has a value to all seekers of knowledge on the subject.
ISBN No. 969-432-150-6. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii +221 pp. (P.B) Rs 220
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168. IDEOLOGY OF THE FUTURE
Dr. N. Amin Faris
Here is a book that fulfils the crying need of mankind at this hour. It is a book on the Science of Man... The author’s thesis that the urge for ideals is the ultimate and the real, the ultimate and sole dynamic power of human action, seems to be a long overdue discovery of the most important of all the laws of human nature. The author has given what is no doubt the final refutation of the psychological theories of Karl Marx, Freud, Adler and MacDougall and his theory of the process of history is far clearer and far more convincing than the theories of Marx, Spengler and Toynbee.
A remarkable feature of the book is its integration and correlation of all the facts of knowledge belonging to diverse fields of inquiry. The accomplishment of this important task, though rarely possible in this age of specialisation, was indeed essential for a book on the Science of Man... One is extremely refreshed to note as one reads the book that the writer is able to quote a striking biological analogy in additional support of each of his significant conclusions in the field of Psychology.
ISBN No. 969-432-151-4. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi+487 pp. (H.B) Rs 270
169. PHILOSOPHY OF FAQIRS
Sir Amin Jung Bahadur
In this valuable book are discussed the two schools of Tasawwuf: One which the author calls “Monistics” who identifies God with Nature and says: “God is Nature and Nature is God.”
The other, which he calls “Positive”, differentiates God from Nature and says: “God is above Nature which He created.”
A philosophical work of high merit which throws much light on various schools of thought.
ISBN No. 969-432-152-2 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 70 pp. (P.B) Rs 110
170. FUTUH AL-GHAIB (Revelation of the Unseen)
Hazrat Syed Abdul Qadir Jilani. Translated by Aftab-ud-Din Ahmad
Among the books associated with the name of Hazrat Syed Abdul Qadir Jilani, the Saint of Baghdad, the Futuh al-Ghaib has
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acquired a fame that falls to the lot of very few works of this kind. The book contains, besides a life-sketch, eighty of his very illuminating discourses.
ISBN No. 969-432-153-0. 12 cm. x17.5 cm. xxiv+213 pp. (P.B) Rs 170
171. THE DOCTRINE OF THE SUFIS
A.J. Arberry Tr.
This is the English translation of Kitab al-Ta’arruf li Madhhab Ahl al-Tasawwuf of Kalabadhi. This is an authoritative work on Sufi doctrine, and many commentaries were written upon it by a number of eminent writers. The esteem in which it was held by so illustrious an author as Suhrawardi Maqtul is indicated by his much quoted saying: “But for the Ta’arruf we should not have known Sufism.”
ISBN No. 969-432-154-9. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. 189 pp. (H.B) Rs 230
172. THE PANTHEISTIC MONISM OF IBN AL-‘ARABI
Dr. S.A.Q. Husaini
It is based on the Futuhat, the Fusus, the booklets of the Shaikh published by Prof. Nyberg and Prof. Asin and many other works which have been mentioned in the footnotes of the book. In the course of writing this book the learned author has paid special attention to the Fusus and the poetry of Ibn al-‘Arabi which contain the essence of the Shaikh’s philosophy.
ISBN No. 969-432-155-7. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi+250 pp. (H.B) Rs 240
173. IBN KHALDUN’S SCIENCE OF HUMAN CULTURE
Fuad Baali, Tr.
This is an English translation of Heinrich Simon’s German book: Ibn Khaldun’s Wissenschaft von der Menschlichen Culture (Leipzig, 1959), with a view to making Ibn Khaldun’s ideas and contributions more accessible.
The German scholar’s chief purpose in writing the book is to establish the connection of Ibn Khaldun’s work with the philosophical tradition. He shows that Ibn Khaldun’s Science of Human Culture is something essentially new and that Ibn Khaldun was the first to attempt to formulate social laws. Apart
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from the connections with philosophical tradition and with the situation of Ibn Khaldun which will become apparent in the book, the book also considers whether such a view is compatible with the basic religious attitude toward history and whether Ibn Khaldun’s view of history is at all Islamic.
This book breaks new grounds and will be a welcome addition to literature on Ibn Khaldun and his work.
ISBN No. 969-432-159-X. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii + 176 pp. (H.B) Rs 200
174. STUDIES IN MUSLIM PHILOSOPHY
Foreword by Prof. M.M. Sharif
M. Saeed Shaikh
Nearly one-third of the book gives an account of the four principal
philosophical movements of the early medieval period Mu’tazilism, Ash’arism, Sufism and the Ikhwan al-Safa. The rest of it deals with the group of thinkers who were known during the same period as the “Philosophers,” i.e. thinkers under the influence of Greek philosophy.
ISBN No. 969-432-156-5. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii+248 pp. (H.B) Rs 170
175. MUSIC
Sufi Inayat Khan
Inayat Khan never saw music as sound alone, but as a manifestation of the spiritual essence of Reality. He was, besides being a musician, a practising Sufi. This book on Music brings the essence of the esoteric teachings on sound and rhythm.
ISBN No. 969-432-157-3 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. iv + 101 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
176. THE MYSTICAL PHILOSOPHY OF MUHID DIN IBN ‘ARABI
A. E. Affifi
This book is a study of the whole of Ibn ‘Arabi’s mystical philosophy, his ontology, doctrine of the Logos, epistemology, mysticism, religion, ethics, eschatology, and aesthetics. It claims to be the first comprehensive account of its kind.
ISBN No. 969-432-158-1, 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi+213 pp. (H.B) Rs 240
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177. THE SECRET ROSE GARDEN
OF SA‘D-UD-DIN MAHMUD SHABISTARI
F. Leaderer, Tr.
The history of mysticism contains many impassioned love songs to the Absolute, but in Sufi poetry there is a peculiar richness, a colour which fascinates and charms so many of us.
Shabistari composed his Gulshan-i-Raz, of which this is the translation, in answer to a series of questions on mystical doctrine set to him by an enquirer from Khurasan.
ISBN No. 969-432-161-1, 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 74 pp. Rs 140
178. MUSLIM THOUGHT AND ITS SOURCE
Syed Muzaffar-ud-Din Nadvi
The bulk of European Orientalists hold that Muslim philosophy is entirely based on, and borrowed from, Hellenic culture. The author offers strong grounds in support of their Islamic origin.
ISBN No. 969-432-160-3, 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. xvi +152 pp. (P.B) Rs 140
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FINANCE AND ECONOMICS
179. ISLAMIC ECONOMICS : THEORY AND PRACTICE
M. A. Mannan
It is the first systematic attempt at presenting in a comprehensive and analytical manner the economic values of Islam in respect of Consumption, Production, Distribution, Public Finance, Trade, Banking, Insurance, Planning and Development. The book also deals with the dynamics of Islamic laws and comparative economic systems like Capitalism, Socialism, etc. In this book, the author has ably advocated the founding of a Muslim World bank on the model of the I.B.R.D., suggested for setting up of a “People’s Zakat Trust,” and so on.
ISBN No. 969-432-162-X. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii + 386 pp. (H.B) Rs 240
180. PUBLIC FINANCE IN ISLAM
S. A Siddiqi The book aims at presenting in a handy and systematic form the fundamentals of Muslim finance. The Islamic system outlined here stood firm and was instrumental in evolving a society which was neither capitalistic nor yet socialistic but which combined all the good features of the two. This society is not a Utopia: it was a real society which blossomed and died out and has gone into the limbo of the past.
ISBN No. 969-432-163-8. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xxi+252 pp. (H.B) Rs 190
181. ECONOMICS OF ISLAM
Sh. Mahmud Ahmad
While making a clear statement of the. problems created by the various economic systems of the world, the author explains how they are resolved in an enlightened interpretation of the economic provisions of Islam.
ISBN No. 969-432-164-6. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi + 181 pp. (P.B) Rs 170
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182. ISLAM AND THE THEORY OF INTEREST
Dr. Anwar Iqbal Qureshi
The author puts the theories of interest from the times of Plato to Lord Keynes under searching criticism and for the first time the Islamic theory of interest has been fully expounded. It shows that the Islamic theory of interest, according to which the maximum rate of interest allowed is zero, is one which sets an example for the modern world to follow.
ISBN No. 969-432-165-4. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xxiv+223 pp. (H.B) Rs 190
183. ECONOMIC JUSTICE IN ISLAM
Dr. S. M. Yusuf The book is mainly concerned with the concrete economic system of Islam. The religious faith is referred to only in so far as it motivates and characterises the system. In dealing with the concrete problems of economic life, controversies around the accepted principles of Islam such as the prohibition of riba are discarded. Attention is focussed on agricultural land tenure and the methods of industrialism, which violate the fundamental guarantees of Islam in regard to the free character of the gifts of Nature, the freedom of trade, the operation of the natural factors of supply and demand and the maintenance of the gold standard.
ISBN No. 969-432-166-2. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 116 pp. (H.B) Rs 150
184. ECONOMIC CONCEPTS IN ISLAM
Maulana Kausar Niazi
Socialism or Collectivism is the opposite of Individualism. Islam, however, maintains its own concept of Socialism which avoids the two extremes. In the Islamic conception of Socialism certain basic concepts such as milk, mata, riba, etc., are very essential.
This booklet undertakes to define these terms with reference to the Qur’an, the Sunnah of the Prophet and the practice of his Companions.
ISBN No. 969-432-167-0. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 47 pp. (H.B) Rs 70
185. ECONOMIC SYSTEM UNDER ‘UMAR THE GREAT
‘Irfan Mahmud Ra‘na
The book deals with the Islamic economic system prevalent during the Caliphate of Hazrat ‘Umar. The learned author has dealt with
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the subject under various heads, such as: land tenure system, land reforms, trade at home and with other countries, sources of revenue, collection of taxes, public treasury, distribution of wealth, public works, etc.
ISBN No. 969-432-168-9. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 161 pp. (H.B) Rs 170
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HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND POLITICS
186. MODERNIZATION MENACES MUSLIMS
Aslam Siddiqi
Too many, too intricate and too crucial problems beset Muslims. They have lost track of reality. Turn wherever they may, they find no guidance. Capitalism, Nationalism, Socialism, even Democracy do not quench the thirst of their anxious soul. In the context of Islam, these are false gods which lead them further astray.
This book indicates a direction in which to look for solutions. If Muslims “strive” hard, the compass may start working and indicate “Our Path” in this modern wasteland. With luck, they may discover “who they are, and what their role is to be”.
ISBN No. 969-432-169-7. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi + 304 pp. (H.B) Rs 300
187. DECISIVE MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF ISLAM
M. A. Enan
This is one of the most important subjects of Islamic
historyindeed, perhaps, the most important of all. Besides its abundant and eventful episodes, it throws much light on the eternal struggle between the East and the West. The encounter of Islam and Christendom, in the fields of war and peace, was always decisive and had the most far-reaching effects on their destinies. Nothing has hitherto been written on similar lines.
ISBN No. 969-432-170-0. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 330 pp. (H.B) Rs 230
188. CONSTITUTION OF THE ARAB EMPIRE
Dr. S. A. Q. Husaini
The first scientific work outlining the constitutions of the State founded by the Prophet of Islam and developed by his successors. The treatment is simple and direct, exposition scholarly and critical.
ISBN No. 969-432-171-9. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. x + 152 pp. (H.B) Rs 200
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189. ARAB ADMINISTRATION
Dr. S. A Q. Husaini
After giving a brief account of the political institution of the pre-Islamic Arabs, it describes the foundation of a new State by the Prophet Muhammad and then traces, step by step the growth of the simple administrative institutions of the seedling State into a formidable machinery.
ISBN No. 969-432-172-7. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi + 308 pp. (H.B) Rs 200
190. THE ARAB CIVILIZATION (Prof. Hell’s die Kultur der Araber)
S. Khuda Bakhsh, Tr.
Prof. Hell’s monograph is at once a summing-up and a revaluation of Arab civilization. He has not added, by his own research, anything of any significance or value to our knowledge of Arab culture, but, using all available material, he has told the history of Arab civilization. Revised and amended edition.
ISBN No. 969-432-173-5. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi +140 pp. (H.B) Rs 190
191. MUSLIM COLONIES IN FRANCE, NORTHERN ITALY AND SWITZERLAND
Prof. H. K. Sherwani
It is an account of the gradual onward march of the Muslims from North Africa to Northern France, their spreading into Switzerland, Northern Italy, Northern Spain and Southern France. Second edition, thoroughly revised with a new map.
ISBN No. 969-432-174-3. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii+258 pp. (H.B) Rs 190
192. STUDIES IN MUSLIM POLITICAL THOUGHT AND ADMINISTRATION
Prof. H. K. Sherwani
The author gives an insight not only in the working of the political mind of the most eminent Muslims of old but also presents a running commentary, on the working of political institutions under which they lived, in order to find out whether there was any connecting link between the political ideas and their actual application. A work of outstanding merit, of laborious study and
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research and indispensable for the students of Muslim history. Recommended by various Universities for students of political science.
ISBN No. 969-432-175-1. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. x + 288 pp. (H.B) Rs 210
193. CHRISTIANITY IN HISTORY
Ahmad D. Azhar
The writer of this book has set himself a dual aim: to endeavour to reinfuse a sense of history into a people who, more than anything else, are known to history as perhaps its greatest devotees and who more than six hundred years ago, produced a historian of Ibn Khaldun’s calibre, and to endeavour to rouse the rational conscience of a West which has deliberately, at least insouciantly, or perhaps only ignorantly, forgotten history, forgotten the debt it owed to the Moorish teacher and civiliser of the “Dark” Europe, and which, taking a rather undue advantage of the present weak and ignorant East, today insists on identifying the values of the modern civilization with those of the prevalent Christianity.
This dual aim, the author is conscious, is hard to fulfil: on educating the West, attempts even by Western scholars have gone in vain: as for re-educating the East the Eastern mind is so used to the “history” taught to it by its Western masters that the historical truth - retold to be derided by its contented and complacent ignorance. The author lays no claim to originality, but he does claim a privilege: the West may, for a change, find itself more attracted to read something about itself from the pen of an Oriental. This book may go the way of its infinitely more illustrious Western predecessors, but it may at least excite more curiosity and may therefore die harder.
ISBN No. 969-432-176-X. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vi + 119 pp. (H.B) Rs 180
194. ANECDOTES FROM ISLAM
M. Ibrahim Khan
The book contains about five hundred historical anecdotes culled from the careers of some illustrious sons of Islam belonging to the various dominions of Asia, Europe and Africa over which the Crescent once had its magnanimous sway. Kings and courtiers, princes and poets, soldiers and saints, all crowd in the scene, to tell the tale of their real self through the representative incidents
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of their life and activity. It is a treasure of illuminating types and instances of human achievement - shining in their inherent glory, charming in their absorbing interest and inspiring in their irresistible appeal.
ISBN No. 969-432-177-8. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvii + 420 pp. (H.B) Rs 300
195. THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF MUSLIM HISTORIOGRAPHY
M. G. Rasul
The history books taught in our schools and colleges being mainly translation works give us at best the knowledge of our history and culture from secondary sources. They do not always convey the real purpose of the original writer, nor do they portray the true picture of our people, society and culture. Apart from the natural inability of the translation to communicate the real aim or intent of the original very faithfully and properly, there may be the translator’s ulterior motive interspersed through his work. Hence the necessity for a study of the original sources.
This book aims at awakening an urge in the mind of the students and other readers for the study of history and ascertaining the truth from reliable sources.
ISBN No. 969-432-178-6. 14 cm. x 21.5cm. xii + 108 pp. (H.B) Rs 210
196. INDO-ISRAEL RELATIONS
Muhammad Tayab
It is a study of Indo-Israel collusion against the Arab world and is based on factual data.
ISBN No. 969-432-179-4. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 47 pp. (P.B) Rs 60
197. MUSLIM CONTRIBUTION TO GEOGRAPHY
Dr. Nafis Ahmad
There have been many attempts to recognise and appreciate the extent and value of Muslim contribution to geography, yet the history of Muslim geographical thought was still to be written.
The writer of this volume has offered it as a modest contribution to studies directed to that end. The author’s aim has been twofold: first to illustrate the theme with the help of a large variety of facts, and secondly to evaluate the output spread over a period of more
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than six centuries, in a systematic form according to the practice and parlance of modern geography.
The book traces the beginnings and follows the development of Muslim geographical literature, examines theories concerning the earth, details achievements in cartography, mathematical geography, use of instruments and physical, human and descriptive geography. It also lists principal geographers and describes their works. Maps and illustrations.
ISBN No. 969-432-180-8. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xiv + 178 pp. (H.B) Rs 210
198. THE ARAB NAVIGATION
S. Sulaiman Nadvi. Trans. by S. Sabahuddin Abdur Rehman
This is perhaps the first comprehensive work on the subject. In his lengthy introduction the learned author describes the scope and extent of the work, including the various complex terms used for navigation, navigators, sea voyages, boats and ships, ports and coasts, Arabic words used in navigation, adaptation of foreign words from Persian, Hindi, Chinese, Greek, Latin, etc.
The subject proper, viz. Navigation of the Arabs, is then dealt with under the headings: in the days of the Holy Prophet; during the reign of the Umayyads and Abbasids; Navigable routes of the East; the Fatimids in the Mediterranean Sea; Sealors: literary investigations of Arab navigators; equipment and implements for navigation; shipbuilding yards; the decline of Arab navigation; literature on navigation.
ISBN No. 969-432-181-6. 16 cm. x 17.5 cm. vii +153 pp. (H.B) Rs 210
199. OUR DECLINE AND ITS CAUSES
Amir Shakib Arsalan, M. A. Shakoor Tr.
It was in reply to two questions regarding the present state of degradation of the Muslim peoples and the marvellous progress of the modern nations of Europe, asked of him by Shaikh Muhammad Bisyooni Umran, Imam at the Court of King of Zambazi (Java), that the Amir wrote these articles.
ISBN No. 969-432-182-4. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. xi + 135 pp. (P.B) Rs 140
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200. THE PREACHING OF ISLAM
Sir Thomas Arnold
It is the zeal for the truth of their religion that has always inspired the Muslims to carry with them the message of Islam to the people of every land into which they go. It is the history of the birth of this missionary zeal, its inspiring forces and the modes of its activity that form the subject of this book. Millions of Muslims scattered over the world are evidence of its workings through the length of all these centuries.
It can be justifiably claimed that nothing has so far been written on these lines.
ISBN No. 969-432-183-2. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xiii + 508 pp. (H.B) Rs 290
201. THE EVOLUTION OF INDO-MUSLIM THOUGHT AFTER 1857
Dr. L. S. May
This is a study of the relationship between religion and politics among Muslims of India and attempts to tell how Indo-Muslim nationalism originated, its developmental course and its ultimate ripening into Pakistan. The major questions raised and answered in the book are:
1. Did the “Mutiny” of 1857 give birth to Indo-Muslim nationalism?
2. To what extent are the philosophico-legal foundations of Pakistan Movement derived from Islam and from foreign sources?
This provides an analysis of earlier political and other events, Islamic modernism and educational principles.
The author hopes that the analysis presented in the book may contribute to a greater historical perspective.
ISBN No. 969-432-184-0. 16 cm. x 24 cm. viii + 488 pp. (H.B) Rs 340
202. SUCCESSION TO THE RULE IN ISLAM (Succession to the Caliphate)
Dr. Anwar G. Chejne
This book describes the method of succession to the Caliphate during the first three centuries of Islam with particular reference to the early Abbasid period from the accession of al-Saffah (750-754) to that of al-Mu’tazid (892-902).
ISBN No. 969-432-185-9. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 154 pp. (H.B) Rs 190
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203. STUDY OF HISTORY
Maulana Kausar Niazi
In this booklet, the learned author gives the lie to the impression of some reputed Western historians and Orientalists that history is a mere collection of myths and conjectures in which much hearsay and many cooked-up stories have been recorded. He has ably shown what the Islamic conception of history is and what important part has been played in it by the intellectual, moral and spiritual revolution effected by Islam.
ISBN No. 969-432-186-7. 12cm. x 17.5 cm. viii + 95 pp. (P.B) Rs 80
204. MUHAMMAD IN HISTORY
Abdullah Yusuf Ali
A great man should be judged by three tests:.Was he found to be of true metal by his contemporaries? Was he great enough to rise above the standards of his age? Did he leave anything as a permanent legacy to the world at large? The author takes up these three questions one by one and arrives at a conclusion on the claim to greatness of Muhammad the Prophet of Islam. And Abdullah Yusuf Ali, please remember, is the author. A very interesting and thought-provoking little book.
ISBN No. 969-432-187-5. Pocket Size 29 pp. (P.B) Rs 50
205. WHYS OF THE GREAT INDIAN CONFLICT
M. A. Mehtar
An indispensable REFERENCE BOOK for all time to come as a reminder of the past and of the struggle the Muslim nation has had to make for the achievement of Pakistan.
ISBN No. 969-432-188-3. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii+226 pp. (H.B) Rs 190
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ISLAMIC LAW & JURISPRUDENCE
206. ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE IN THE MODERN WORLD
Dr. M. Yusuf Guraya
This compact monograph proves that complete and perfect Islamic Sources were the sole and absolute basis of the glory, splendour and magnificence of the Muslim past. The whole edifice of Islamic civilization was raised on these fundamental principles. They were the inspirational, stimulative force for providing incentive and impulse to the Muslims to conceive original and creative ideas in all spheres of life and to put them into practice. The contributions and achievements of the Muslim jurists were marvellous. The legal system brought about by the Fuqaha fulfilled all the requirements of the largest Islamic caliphate. After the fall of Baghdad in general and during the decline of the Mughals in particular, the accumulative secondary traditional material created by different generations of the Muslims began to get greater importance than the original sources of Islam. After the establishment of Pakistan the new environment required reinterpretation of Islamic teachings. So the author of this book emphasises to turn to the original sources of Islam. Our jurists should make new Fiqa in the light of the Qur’an. This book impels the jurists to make new Fiqa which will go a long way to unite the Muslims.
ISBN No. 969-432-189-1. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+204 pp. (H.B) Rs 190
207. ORIGINS OF ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE
Dr. M. Yusuf Guraya (With Special reference to Muwatta Imam Malik)
It is a creative and original work on Islamic jurisprudence. The etymology and chronology of the Islamic term Sunnah has been discussed most exhaustively from the earliest period and sources of Islam. The terms Sunnah, Sunnah al-Muslimin, Sunnah of the Prophet have been lucidly explained. The technical and legal difference between Sunnah and Hadith has been thoroughly studied for the first time.
ISBN No. 969-432-190-5. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 140 pp. (H.B) Rs 180
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208. THE MUSLIM CONDUCT OF STATE
Dr. M. Hamidullah
Islam and Muslim jurists could never be unmindful to public and private international relations with States and races. With the march of time, an exhaustive code of conduct of Muslim States was eventually developed. The author, after a laborious research of several years in the various libraries of East and West, compiled the present book. It is a treatise on Muslim public international law consisting of the laws of peace, war and neutrality, together with precedents from orthodox practice, and preceded by an historical and general introduction. Sixth revised edition.
ISBN No. 969-432-191-3. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xiv + 381 pp. (H.B) Rs 240
209. THE FIRST-WRITTEN CONSTITUTION IN THE WORLD
Dr. M. Hamidullah
It is a proud heritage of the Muslims that the first-written constitution of a State promulgated in the world by a head of a State originated from no less a personality than the Holy Prophet of Islam himself.
The learned scholar presents in this booklet the Arabic text and English translation of the deed drawn by the Holy Prophet in the first year of the Hijra containing detailed discussion of the prerogatives and obligations of the ruler as well as of other immediate requirements (including a sort of social insurance for the needy). Includes also a scholarly Introduction, an exhaustive Bibliography and a careful Index.
ISBN No. 969-432-192-1. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 75 pp. (P.B) Rs 140
210. A SUNNI SHAFI‘I LAW CODE
Anwar Ahmad Qadri
The present book as per its title is a translation of Mukhtasar fil Risalah or Taqrib of a pre-eminent jurist, Abu Shuja Isfahani (d. about 500 H) of the school. This work can be rightly termed a code of law containing all salient elements of the law compiled in a most concise and lucid manner at one place.
ISBN No. 969-432-193-X. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xii + 156 pp. (H.B) Rs 190
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211. JUSTICE IN HISTORICAL ISLAM
Anwar Ahmad Qadri
A short historical account of the process of the Shari’ah law in the important field of administration of justice from the time of the Prophet of Islam and covers all the periods of Muslim history down to the collapse of the Indian Mughals and the Ottomans. The learned author, in this survey, examines the techniques of governmental administration, discussing at the same time the judicial administration, procedure and practice, role of lawyers and other related officials, police administration, jails and other connected departments.
ISBN No. 969-432-194-8. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vii + 145 pp. (H.B) Rs 190
212. A LEARNER’S GUIDE TO THE DIVISION OF INHERITANCE
Bashir Ahmad Bagvi
The Division of Inheritance under Divine Rule is an important part of Huquq-ul-Ibad (duties and obligations towards mankind). Only that division can be just and fair which the real Master of this Universe has fixed. A comprehensive Chart (on the division of inheritance) is also included in the book.
ISBN No. 969-432-195-6. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm: vii +178 pp. (P.B) Rs 180
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IQBAL
213. ALLAMA IQBAL AND THE AUTHORITY TO INTERPRET SHARIAH IN A MODERN ISLAMIC STATE
Dr. M. Yusuf Guraya
This booklet proves that the time has come to take away the authority of Ijtihad from unelected representatives of the various sects and hand it over to the elected representatives of the people in the Parliament. In fine, this booklet is an easy way to grasp the essence of “The Reconstruction of Religious Thoughts in Islam by Dr. Allama Iqbal.
ISBN No. 969-432-196-4. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. iv + 30 pp. (P.B) Rs 110
214. STUDIES IN IQBAL
Syed Abdul Vahid
Today, man is faced with a crisis which threatens his very future, and in this crisis the study of Iqbal can be a source of great help and inspiration and strikes a note of assurance. The book affords a clear understanding of the basic tendencies of Iqbal’s art and thought and helps in the appreciation not only of his poetry but also of his complex, but fascinating personality. Extensive bibliography. Second revised edition.
ISBN No. 969-432-197-2 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 345 pp. (H.B) Rs 270
215. RECONSTRUCTION OF RELIGIOUS THOUGHT IN ISLAM
Allamah Muhammad Iqbal
In this book, Iqbal attempts to reconstruct the Muslim religious philosophy with due regard to the philosophical traditions of Islam and the more recent developments in the various domains of human knowledge.
ISBN No. 969-432-198-0. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. vi+204 pp. Rs. (H.B) Rs 180
216. PERSIAN PSALMS
Dr. Sir Mohammad Iqbal. A J. Arberry, Tr.
Sir Muhammad Iqbal was not only a great thinker and
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philosopher, he was also a great poet. In the Zabur-i-‘Ajam of which this is an English translation, he has conveyed his profound and noble message to humanity through the medium of the Persian ghazal or lyric, and has proved himself a worthy successor of that long tradition which includes such names as those of Sa’di, Rumi and Hafiz.
ISBN No. 969-432-199-9. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii +121 pp. (H.B) Rs 160
217. THE SECRETS OF THE SELF (Translation of Iqbal’s Asrar-i-Khudi)
R. A. Nicholson Tr.
While Hindu philosophers, in explaining the doctrine of the Unity of Being, addressed themselves to the head; Iqbal, like the Persian poets who teach the same doctrine, takes a more dangerous course and aims at the heart. He is no mean poet, and his verse can raise or persuade even if his logic fails to convince.
This is the second edition of the translation, revised by the translator in the light of corrections suggested by Iqbal himself soon after the publication of the first edition in 1920.
Versified English Translation of Iqbal’s Gulshan-i-Raz-i-Jadid and Bandagi Namah by M. Hadi Hussain. Introduction by S.A. Vahid.
ISBN No. 969-432-200-6. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. xxxi + 148 pp. (H.B) Rs 140
218. THE NEW ROSE GARDEN OF MYSTERY AND THE BOOK OF SLAVES
Gulshan-i-Raz-i-Jadid was composed by Iqbal in response to Mahmud Shabistari’s Gulshan-i-Raz which was composed in reply to a series of fifteen questions on mystical doctrine pronounced by an enquirer from Khurasan, named Amir Hussaini. Iqbal’s poem has nine questions; he has left some of the questions contained in Shabistari’s poem and has, in some cases, included two questions in one.
Bandagi Namah, unlike Gulshan-i-Raz-i-Jadid, is translated in blank verse, and describes the arts, music and painting, and religion of slave nations, and the architecture of free nations. Iqbal in this poem rises to the heights of his poetic genius.
ISBN No. 969-432-201-4. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi + 66 pp. Rs. (H.B) Rs 140
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219. THOUGHTS AND REFLECTIONS OF IQBAL
Collected and edited by Syed Abdul Vahid
This is a collection of miscellaneous writings, speeches and press statements of Iqbal. This excellent collection was compiled after a good deal of research carried out in the British Museum, London, Khuda Bakhsh Library, Patna, and University Library, Aligarh. Some of these writings throw new light on the personality of this great genius.
ISBN No. 969-432-202-2. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi + 381 pp. (H.B) Rs 290
220. NOTES ON IQBAL’S “ASRAR-I-KHUDI”
A. J. Arberry, Ed.
A copy of The Secret of the Self (Asrar-i-Khudi) in possession of Dr. Nicholson was found to contain corrections and annotations in Iqbal’s own handwriting. Prof. Arberry found that some of Iqbal’s most interesting notes had not been included in the revised edition of Nicholson’s translation. In this booklet, Prof. Arberry has drawn up a list of all the passages where corrections have been made, so as to indicate the nature of these corrections and the exact relationship between the first and second editions of Professor Nicholson’s translation.
ISBN No. 969-432-203-0. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. viii+48 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
221. COMPLAINT AND ANSWER
A. J. Arberry Tr.
The Shikwah and the Jawab-i-Shikwah are among the most popular of Iqbal’s poems. Prof. Arbeny has presented this versified translation of the poems in a befitting manner, endeavouring to maintain the spirit of the original.
ISBN No. 969-432-204-9. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. viii+88 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
222. IQBAL’S EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
K. G. Saiyidain
The book is a lucid presentation of the creative ideology of Iqbal, not only as an educational philosopher, but also as a great thinker, a great humanist and the most gifted and significant interpreter of the message of Islam for the modern world.
ISBN No. 969-432-205-7. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xi + 162 pp. (P.B) Rs 190
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223. LETTERS OF IQBAL TO JINNAH
A collection of letters of Iqbal which he wrote during the period from March 1936 to November 1937, a few months before his
death a very eventful period in the history of Muslim India. With a Foreword by the Quaid-i-Azam.
ISBN No. 969-432-206-5. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 32 pp. (P.B) Rs 80
224. IQBAL AS A THINKER
Prof. Taj M. Khayal, Ed.
The book is a very successful attempt at presenting the diverse facets of Iqbal by the essays of such eminent scholars as Dr. Razi-ud-Din Siddiqi, K.G. Saiyidain, M.M. Sharif, Dr. Khalifa Abdul Hakim and others.
ISBN No. 969-432-207-3. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii+282 pp. (P.B) Rs 190
225. IQBAL AND THE THIRD WORLD
Maulana Kausar Niazi
The author has, in this booklet, surveyed the thought of Iqbal from a new standpoint, paying tribute to Iqbal who, half a century ago, tried to create self-awareness in the backward countries of the world, particularly the Muslim countries, at the same time warning the developed and wealthy countries of the world that they would be swept off from existence if they tolerated the artificial division of mankind.
ISBN No. 969-432-208-1. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 40 pp. (P.B) Rs 60
226. GLIMPSES OF IQBAL’S MIND AND THOUGHT
Dr. H. H. Bilgrami
The book presents certain fundamental principles, which in the opinion of the learned author, determined Iqbal’s approach to the various problems of our life. He has endeavoured to show the path he (Iqbal) would like us to follow in order to achieve that complete harmony of body, mind and soul where the realities of our present life are not left behind but are made use of inquest of the Ideal.
ISBN No. 969-432-209-X. 12 cm. x17.5 cm. viii + 110 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
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227. IQBAL AND THE RECENT EXPOSITION OF ISLAMIC POLITICAL THOUGHT
Dr. M. Aziz Ahmad, Foreword by Sir Abdul Rashid, formerly Chief Justice of Pakistan.
This small book will serve a useful purpose in stimulating interest and research in the works and teachings of Iqbal in particular and Muslim thinkers in general.
ISBN No. 969-432-210-3. 12 cm. x .17.5 cm. viii + 64 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
228. METAPHYSICS OF IQBAL
Dr. Ishrat Hasan Enver. Foreword by Dr. Zafar-ul-Hasan
The treatise is a genuine contribution to the understanding of Iqbal and is strongly recommended to those who would go deep down to the bottom of his thought. The author presents the metaphysical part of his philosophy as Iqbal himself propounded it or as can be deduced from his criticism of other theories.
ISBN No. 969-432-211-1. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi + 105 pp. (H.B) Rs 170
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LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND EDUCATION
229. AL-MINHAJ
Dr. G. M. D. Sufi
Educationists look upon the curriculum as one of the fundamental
problems of education. Unless we decide what is to be taught, we
cannot determine the plan of the school, indeed its very location,
its equipment, organisation, the choice of teachers and the
methods of teaching. In fact, much of our efficiency and well-being
rests on what we decide to be the ultimate form of our curriculum.
The author took up an aspect of this problem for this reasonone
aspect as it concerns one people, the Muslims.
The author taught in a school, superintended a teachers training
institution, worked as the Registrar of a University and remained
connected with a divisional inspectorate of schools. He is neither a
visionary nor a purely idealist in what he has set forth in this book.
He surveys the curricula under Turks, Afghans, Mughals and the
British and, last, expresses his own thoughts on curriculum in the
Indo-Pakistan subcontinent.
ISBN No. 969-432-212-X. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xv+238 pp. (H.B) Rs 190
230. ARABIC MADE EASY
Abul Hashim
The book is intended to help learn the Arabic language within the
shortest possible time without the least interference with normal
life and work. Thorough study of one lesson a week will give
working knowledge of the Arabic language in fifteen months.
Learning a foreign language requires a general idea of grammar.
In this book the rules of grammar have been presented in the
simplest forms with illustrations to make it easy to understand.
ISBN No. 969-432-213-8. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. xv + 322 pp. (P.B) Rs 190
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231. ARABIAN WISDOM
John Wortabat, Tr.
The wise sayings and proverbs of ancient and modern times are drawn from the experience and study of human life and reduced by wise men to short, pithy sentences generally expressed some quaint or striking form, for conveying sound moral truth.
ISBN No. 969-432-214-6. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 89 pp. (P.B) Rs 80
232. ARABIC PHONETICS (Ibn Sina’s Risalah)
Dr. K. I. Semaan, Tr.
The development of the Muslim science of Linguistics remains an untold story. This is because linguists regard Medieval Linguistics as a dull and an unproductive field. This volume is intended to throw some light on the general subject of medieval linguistics in general and Arabic linguistics in particular by placing at the disposal of the researcher a model linguistic essay: Risalah by Abu Ali Ibn Sina on the points of articulation of speech-sounds.
ISBN No. 969-432-215-4. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. x+62 pp. (P.B) Rs 90
233. THE BUSTAN OF SA‘DI
A. M. Edwardes, Tr.
Here is a comprehensive translation of this important classical work, i.e., the Bustan. It will familiarise the readers with the entertaining anecdotes and devotional wisdom which the Sage of Shiraz embodied in it.
ISBN No. 969-432-216-2. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 156 pp. (P.B) Rs 140
234. WHY WE LEARN THE ARABIC LANGUAGE
Dr. Sh. Inayatullah, Foreword by Sir Hamilton Gibb
The learned author in the Preface says: “The average educated man has a hazy notion that Arabic is important as the scriptural language of the Muslims; but beyond this he seems to know little about it. But Arabic, though it started on its worldwide career as the language of uncouth Bedouins, grew into the vehicle of the brilliant Islamic civilisation; and that whereas it is primarily important as the religious language of the Muslims, it has in the course of time developed many other aspects of great significance which entitle it to our serious study”.
ISBN No. 969-432-21 7-0. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. xxii + 78 pp. (P.B) Rs 80
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235. THE CONTRIBUTION OF INDO-PAKISTAN IN ARABIC LITERATURE
Dr. M. G. Zubaid Ahmad
This is a detailed study of Arabic literature produced in Indo-Pakistan subcontinent beginning from the ancient times to 1857 with two exhaustive Indexes of Authors and Books. The famous Orientalist, Prof. H.A.R. Gibb, in his Foreword, says: “Dr. Zubaid Ahmad has performed a valuable service which illuminates a hitherto obscure branch of Arabic literature and sets it in its true perspective”. In fact it is an encyclopaedic work of rare value.
ISBN No. 969-432-218-9. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. liii + 539 pp. (H.B) Rs 370
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PAKISTAN
236. THE DELIBERATE DEBACLE
Dr. Safdar Mahmud
This book is an objective study of Bengali separatism especially during the crucial period of 1969-71. Aside from discussing the various factors responsible for the disintegration of Pakistan the learned author has tried to analyse the circumstances and causes which led to the failure of March negotiations, the role of military junta, the role of Pakistani leaders, and the role of India and Super Powers during the crisis.
Most of the books that have been written on the emergence of Bangladesh project a particular viewpoint. This study is based mostly upon the material published in the international press, personal interviews conducted by the author and on some “disclosures” regarding the inside story which is being revealed for the first time, the sources of which the author apologises not to identify.
ISBN No. 969-432-219-7. 14 cm. x 21.5 cm. iv+272 pp. (H.B) Rs 170
237. PAKISTAN : A CULTURAL UNITY
A. F. Hassan Faizi
This study attempts to bring out the features of the cultural pattern common to all regions. This sharing of a common heritage and tradition represents a common stream of unified national aspirations and a common destiny.
This work will serve as a basic study for everyone who lives in the present and aspires to build a better future for Pakistan.
ISBN NO. 969-432-220-0. 18 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi + 198 pp. Rs 180
238. STORY OF INDIAN AGGRESSION AGAINST PAKISTAN
Dr. Khalid Ghaznavi
This is the story of Hindu-Muslim relations dating back to pre-Partition days up to the war of 1965 with India.
ISBN No. 969-432-221 -9. 16 cm. x 21 cm. xvi +328 pp. (H.B) Rs 360
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239. PAKISTAN DEFINED
Begum Firdaus Rizvi
An attempt to bring under one cover some of the many issues of Pakistan, including the correspondence which the authoress had with political leaders.
ISBN No. 969-432-222-7. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. 46 pp. (P.B) Rs 70
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OTHER BOOKS
240.COMPARATIVE TABLES OF MUHAMMADAN AND CHRISTIAN DATES
Lt.-Col. Sir Wolseley Haig
This book will enable a person to find exact equivalent of any day in any month from the beginning of the Islamic era up to the year 2000 of the Christian era.
ISBN No. 969-432-223-5. 12 cm. x17.5 cm. 34 pp. (P.B) Rs 70
241. MUSLIM COOKING OF PAKISTAN
S. A. Husain
This is the latest book on Muslim cooking of Pakistan which contains recipes of delicious dainties from all over Pakistan.
A list of essential ingredients is given with their names in English and Urdu with necessary explanations.
ISBN No. 969-432-224-3. 12 cm. x 17.5 cm. viii + 160 pp. (P.B) Rs 180
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MISCELLANEOUS
242. ISLAM IN FOCUS
Hammudah Abdalat
This popular book is an attempt to respond to the needs of both Muslims and non-Muslims in North America. Its purpose is simply to acquaint the average reader with the basic teachings of Islam; not intended to present the depth or breadth of Islam. It guides Muslims to the median way in all matters of life, rejects fanaticism and narrow mindedness. It provides truth about Islam, a spiritual insight and a moral approach to the human condition. The author hopes that "it will make them responsible citizens of their respective countries, honorable members of the human race, and above all else, God-minded people".
18 cm. x 21.5 cm. xiii + 210 pp. (P.B) Rs 220
243. JESUS THE PROPHET OF ISLAM Muhammad Ataur-Rahim
First published in 1977, Muhammad 'Ata ur-Rahim's classic text examines Jesus as a prophet teaching the Unity of God, and the historical collapse of Christianity as it abandoned his teaching. Now revised by coauthor Ahmad Thomson, the book sketches the dramatic picture of the original followers of Jesus who affirmed Unity, showing how 'Christianity' became the fiction that replaced their truth. A wide-ranging study that covers the Gospel of Barnabas, the Gospel of Hermes, the shepherd, early and later Unitarian Christians, and Jesus in the gospels and in the Qur'an and hadith, Jesus: Prophet of Islam argues persuasively that the idea of Jesus as part of a trinity was a Greek pagan concept adopted by early Christian missionaries to gain converts among the Greeks, and did not become a widely accepted Christian doctrine until after the Council of Nicea in 325 A.D.
18 cm. x 21.5 cm. viii + 246 pp. (P.B) Rs 230
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244. THE BIBLE, THE QUR’ĀN AND SCIENCE Maurice Bucaille (Revised & Expanded Edition)
Clears away preconceived ideas about the "Old Testament", the "Gospels" and the "Qur'an". The author tries to separate what belongs to revelation from what is the product of error or human interpretation.
18 cm. x 21.5 cm. xvi + 272 pp. (P.B) Rs 240
245. FIQH-US-SUNNAH (5 vols)
As-Sayyid Sabiq Are you looking for a book that explains the basic practices of Islam
in a comprehensive, detailed manner? This series of translations provides valuable information concretely based on Qur'an and Sunnah. The author presents and discusses a variety of viewpoints on the various matters of practice. This book contains all 5 volumes from the series Fiqh us-Sunnah
14 cm 21.5 cm. 898 pp. Rs 1550 (H.B) - Rs 1250 (P.B)
246. AN ARABIC-ENGLISH LEXICON (8 vols) .
Edward William Lane The most scholarly dictionary of the Arabic language
available. This work is the product of over thirty years of unrelenting labour. It is a work of such unique greatness that, since its first appearance almost 150 years ago, it has remained to this day supreme in the field of Arabic lexicography. No scholar or group of scholars has produced anything to supplant it. As it originally appeared and was later reproduced, the Lexicon consisted of eight large, cumbersome volumes, which made it difficult to use. Now, for the first time, the Islamic Texts Society has, with no loss whatsoever of clarity or legibility, brought together the eight large volumes into two compact volumes; it is now possible to keep the Lexicon on the work desk and refer to it with ease.
(White offset paper, Deluxe hard binding in box)
25.5 cm 32 cm.3182 pp. (H.B) Rs 12800
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247. WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF MAN? Dr. Maurice Bucaille
What is the origin of Man? is the work of a mature reflection written with the aim of exposing outmoded antagonisms between science and religion and showing that far from standing in opposition, the two are perfectly compatible.
14 cm 21.5 cm. iv + 222 pp. (P.B) Rs 250
248. SOCIAL AND MORAL CODE OF ISLAM (New Book) Dr.M. Sharif Chaudhry
This book written by Dr. Muhammad Sharif Chaudhry highlights rules of social and moral behavior presented by Islam which is the most perfect religion. It brings in focus the basic social and moral conceptions on which Islam molds the life of its followers in this world and also prepares them for the life in the next world. Rights and obligations of Muslims in their various social relationships have been discuses along with rules of conduct and manners. Vices and virtues of human character have also been elaborate. All these subjects have been dealt in the light of the Verses of The Holy Quran and Traditions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
14 cm 21.5 cm. viii + 272 pp. (P.B) Rs 180
249. WRITINGS OF ALLAMA ABDULLAH YUSUF ALI
Compiled by Muhammad Hanif Shahid
14 cm 21.5 cm. xvi + 216 pp. (H. B) Rs 200
250. WRITINGS OF MUHAMMAD MARMADUKE PICKTHALL Compiled by Muhammad Hanif Shahid
14 cm 21.5 cm. xxvi + 328 pp. (H. B) Rs 190
251. THE HOLY QUR’ĀN - EL NOBLE CORAN (Y SU TRADUCCION COMENTARIO EN LENGUA ESPANOLA) Spanish Translation with Arabic Text
14 cm 21.5 cm. viii + 1076 pp. (H. B) Rs 1250
252. THE LAWFUL AND THE PROHIBITED IN ISLAM Yuusuf Al-Qaradawi
This popular book dispels the ambiguities surrounding the
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honorable Shari'ah, and to fulfill the essential needs of the Muslims in current age. It clarifies the Halal(Lawful) and why it is Halal, and the Haram (Prohibited) and why it is Haram, referring to the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (Peace be upon him). It answers all the questions which may face the Muslims today, and refutes the ambiguities and lies about Islam
14 cm 21.5 cm. xx+ 356 pp. (H. B) Rs 290
253. DREAMS AND INTERPRETATIONS (New Book) M. Bin Sireen (R.A)
This valuable book is a useful manual of dreams and their meanings. It explains who is qualified to interpret dreams. It explains how to interpret dreams. It also explains what facts are to be taken into account when interpreting dreams. When is a dream regarded as true or false. Over 900 dreams with their meaning explained in this book. An invaluable book the reader will cherish for years to come.
14 cm 21.5 cm. xxv+ 152 pp. (P. B) Rs 180
254. ARABIC PRACTICAL DICTIONARY (New Book) (Arabic English & English Arabic)
12 cm. x 18 cm. iv + 440 pp. (P. B) Rs 230 255. KASHF Al-MAHJUB OF AL-HUJWIRI Reynold A. Nicholoson
Al-Hujwīrī came from Ghazna, now in Afghanistan, then the capital of the mighty Ghaznavid Empire. He was a Sufi mystic who travelled widely in the Middle East and Transoxiana. The Kashf al-
Maḥjūb was probably written in Lahore, where he is buried, not long before his death in about 1074. One of the oldest Sufi works in Persian, it is a substantial treatise aiming to set forth a complete system of Sufism. This is achieved partly by the discussion of acts and saying of the great figures of the past, partly by discussion of features of doctrine and practice and the examination of the different views adopted by different Sufi schools. It is enlivened by episodes from the author’s own experiences.
14 cm 21.5 cm. xx + 444 pp. (H. B) Rs 260
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256. FORTY HADITH (An-Nawawi’s) Ezzedin & Denys
This is a collection on forty sacred Traditions based on an-Nawawi's work. There are many thousands of sacred Traditions or ahadith in which Allah spoke in the first person to the blessed Prophet but the words were not included in the Quran itself according to the Prophet's instructions.
14 cm 21.5 cm. vi + 128 pp. (P. B) Rs 160 257. SOME NOTES ON ISLAMIC HISTORY AND ARABIC
LITERATURE
Prof. Abdul Qayyum The thirst for knowledge especially about Islamic history and
development of Arabic literature can never end in the Muslim world. Scholars from all around the world have contributed a lot and it would continue. Being student and later teacher of Arabic, Prof. Abdul Qayyum was afforded a unique opportunity to contribute in understanding Islamic history and development of Arabic literature.
This book will provide a scholarly insight and reveal interesting details to satisfy not only the students but also those casual readers of Islamic history.
Ibn Khaldun ideas on 'Education' will find attention of all educationists and intellectuals as a need for our society under the present degenerating environment.
The chapter on modern movements of Islamic renaissance will be very useful especially to the student’s history of Pakistan as these movements laid the foundation stone for the creation of Pakistan in the subcontinent. The short volume would be a great help and of considerable benefit to a diverse group of readers including those preparing for the C.S.S exam, as an introduction to some important areas in the vast field of Arabic Literature and Islamic History.
14 cm 21.5 cm. xx + 202 pp. (H. B) Rs 280
MQ. THE MESSAGE OF THE QURAN M. Asad
A fresh look at Muhammad Asad's classic English translation and explanation of the Qur'an is offered in this redesigned and updated edition of his work. A new typeset and index is
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complimented with a prologue by the distinguished British Muslim Gai Eaton and original artwork by internationally renowned artist and scholar Dr. Ahmed Moustafa. Asad's translation is widely considered to be the foremost in conveying the meaning and sensibility of the original Arabic text, making this edition a must-have for English readers with a budding interest in Islamic studies and veteran scholars alike.
18.5 cm. x 24.5 cm. xxii+ 1000 pp. (H. B) Rs 950 RM. ROAD TO MAKKA
M. Asad In this extraordinary and beautifully-written autobiography, Asad tells of his initial rejection of all institutional religions, his entree into Taoism, his fascinating travels as a diplomat, and finally his embrace of Islam.
14 cm 21.5 cm. xvi + 380 pp. (H. B) Rs 380
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THE HOLY QUR’ĀN AND BOOKS IN URDU LANGUAGE
258. QUR’ĀN MAJID - Ashraf ul Hawashi
(Arabic text with two Urdu translations and commentary)
Arabic text with Urdu translations by Shah Rafi-ud-din Dehlvi & Nawab Waheed Uz Zaman Khan and commentary by Mulana Abdaho Alfalah
22 cm. x 28 cm. vi + 736 pp. (H. B) Rs 690
259. THE HOLY QUR’ĀN (Arabic Only)
14 Lines, Fine offset paper,Deluxe hard binding with golden printing
18.5 cm. x 24.5 cm. 736 pp. (H. B) Rs 370
260. SUNAN IBN MAJAH (3 vols) - in Urdu Waheed uz-Zamn
18.5 cm. x 21.5 cm. xxii + 2228 pp. (H. B) Rs 1850
261. ISLAM KE KITAB (6 Parts) For children - in Urdu
14 cm 21.5 cm.. xvi + 646 pp. (P. B) Rs 650
262. HAJJ MASNOON - in Urdu (Pocket size) Muktar Ahmed Nadwi
9 cm 12 cm. Pocket size. iv+ 240 pp. (H. B) Rs 80
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