Discover the true essence of Islam with this insightful and thought-provoking book, A Thinking Person’s Guide to Islam. Written with clarity and depth, this title presents the heart of Islam through 12 carefully selected Qur’anic verses, offering readers a clear understanding of what Islam truly is—and what it is not.
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H.R.H. Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad bin Talal of Jordan (b. 1966 CE) is a distinguished scholar, educator, and advisor whose work bridges deep Islamic scholarship with contemporary understanding. Educated at Harrow School in the UK, Prince Ghazi earned his BA Summa Cum Laude from Princeton University, followed by a PhD from Trinity College, Cambridge, and a second PhD from Al-Azhar University, Cairo. A Professor of Islamic Philosophy, his acclaimed book Love in the Holy Qur’an has reached ten editions and been translated into multiple languages, reflecting its enduring impact on readers worldwide. In addition to his scholarly contributions, Prince Ghazi serves as Chief Advisor for Religious and Cultural Affairs to H.M. King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein of Jordan.
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Athar as-Sunan: Traditions of the Sunnah. The Book of Proofs For Purification and Prayer. In this classic work Allamah an-Nimawi relates fiqh rulings particularly those of the Hanafi madhhab to their source Hadit...
Written by the eminent 11th century Hanafi scholar, Abu ’l-Ikhlas al-Shurunbulali, Ascent to Felicity is a concise yet comprehensive primer in creed and jurisprudence. It spans all five pillars of Islam, as well as...
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Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī is unsurprisingly the most widely recognized book among Muslims after the Qurʾān. Curious readers of Bukhārī’s magnum opus are often left with burning questions that lie beyond its contents. Who was...
Meticulous attention and care have been taken to prepare this new edition of The Noble Qur’an: With meaning and explanatory notes by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani. This unique copy is available in two formats, the stan...
Imam Malik composed the Muwatta over a period of forty years to represent the well-trodden path of the people of Madina. Its name also means that it is the book that is many times agreed upon about whose contents th...
An Anthology of the Spiritual Teachings of Hakim al-Umma Mawlana Ashraf Ali Thanawi At a time when the discourse surrounding Islam is generally inauthentic and shallow, The Path to Perfection presents a much-need...
Muslims do not doubt that the Holy Qurʾan is the unadulterated Word of Allah, a Book that has remained pure and free from change or distortion ever since it was revealed. Ageless Qurʾan Timeless Text provides a vis...
A unique, dynamic, sophisticated Muslim culture flourished in Spain between 711 and 1492 CE, leaving us with some of the world’s most breathtaking works of architecture, such as Cordoba’s Mezquita and the Alhambra o...
Unlock the timeless wisdom of Islam with this profound and accessible guide that speaks directly to the modern heart and mind. A Thinking Person's Guide to Our Reality is a transformative book designed for seekers o...
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