For centuries, the beautiful Moroccan city of Fez has been the cultural jewel of all northwest Africa. Its bustling traditional suq remains the heart of the present-day city. This book introduces its readers to Fez`s ancient suq, where 30,000 master craftsmen, representing hundreds of different trades, live and work. Readers will befriend Furqan, a Berber boy who visits this suq for the first time and makes a life-changing decision there.
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There are many dictionaries concerning many fields of life, but we do not yet have an explanatory dictionary regarding Islamic terms. So we tried to fill that gap with this dictionary and hopefully give the Readers a sufficient ground towards a better understanding of Islam. -
Carefully compiled by the research division of Darussalam, “What is Islam” is a meticulously authentic book answering the most pressing questions related to Islam today. This book has been developed with the aim of illuminating people around the world about the true religion of Islam and how it is linked to their lives. Apart from answering the question “What is Islam” the book delves further into this topic and answers questions such as Who is Allah, What is the Noble Quran, How were the heavens and earth created, Who is Muhammad (peace be upon him) and What is Qadar (Divine Decree). The book also sheds light on important topics such as science and the Noble Quran, Quran as a comprehensive legislation, human reproduction, description of paradise and hell, rules and regulations of hygiene in Islam, women and family in Islam, dress code for women and Biblical prophecy on the advent of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The book is written in easy to understand English language and features colorful illustrations to keep the readers interested. It gives authentic references from the Noble Quran and Sahih Ahadith of Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) on all its claims. -
It is such a complete and comprehensive book that every Muslim, whether Male or Female, will tremendously benefit from reading it because it covers all the topics related to the life of a Muslim right from the Aqeedah to Obligations such as Prayers, Zakaah, Fasting and Hajj towards providing practical advice and Naseehah for success in all walks of life. ایک ایسی جامعع اور مکمل کتاب ہے جو ایک مسلمان کو اُسکے دین کے حوالے سے نہ صرف رہنمائی فراہم کرتی ہے بلکہ اُس رہنمائی کے پیچھے چھپے اصول کو بھی بیان کرتی ہے اور یوں ایک مسلمان فکر و عمل میں قران و سنت پر عمل پیرا ہوجاتا ہے۔ اس کتاب میں اسلام کے بنیادی ستون جیسے نماز، روزہ ، حج، زکوۃ کے مسائل بھی بیان کیئے ہیں اور ساتھ ہی قار ی کی رہنمائی کے لیے مخصوص قرانی صورتوں کی تفسیر بھی شامل کی گئی ہے۔ اسکے علاوہ کتاب میں روز مرہ کے آداب، دعائیں، سیرت کے واقعات اور شادی کے اوپر علیحدہ علیحدہ باب بھی شامل کیئے گئے ہیں۔ یوں یہ کتاب ہر مسلمان کے لیے اپنے دین کی بنیادوں کو سمجھنے کے بہترین ذریعہ بن جاتی ہے۔
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یہ کتاب مختصر زادالمعاد کا انگریزی ترجمہ ہے جس میں امام ابن القیم نے بہترین انداز میں قاری کے لیے صراطِ مستقیم کو واضح طور پر بیان کرتے ہوئے وہ تمام اعمال اور اخلاق بتائے ہیں جس سے انسان دنیا اور آخرت کامیاب کر سکتا ہے۔ Allah has sent the Messenger PBUH with guidance and the religion of truth. Strict adherence to the guidance of His Prophet PBUH is required from the followers of Islam. The scholars of the Islamic community have attached great importance to it and produced texts regarding the Acts of Worship, Dealings and Habits in the light of the Divine guidance.
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‘Islam is Your Birthright’ is a comprehensive book on the religion of Islam. Every Human is born in a specific religious environment and usually, they accept what their parents and society tell them about the religion. But some people, when confronted with other ideologies, start questioning their religion. This book presents the right of every Human being to know, that who created them, where are they coming from and where are they going, who is their Lord? And so on. Learn about Islam from this authentic and comprehensive book. -
This wonderful book has a collection of Ayahs (verses) from The Noble Quran related to the purpose of creation with explained footnotes (from the Noble Quran). Colorful pictures related to the ayahs are also shown throughout the book. This book is excellent for Dawah to Muslims and Non-Muslims. -
The Inimitable and Physical Sciences by Darussalam is a book that confronts the readers with the test of what makes humans distinct from animals. It provides verses from the Holy Quran that makes people reflect about science. The book gives great information that could be used in debating and dealing with atheists. It is also very good for perspective reading and comparative studies. This book features images and illustrations to generate interest among readers and reveals all the scientific things mentioned in the Quran and Hadiths that scientists are now discovering. Topics such as the spherical shape of the earth, the wet crust, the Big Bang theory, shape of the universe, relativity to time, etc. are discussed in this book. -
چونکہ بہت سے مسلمان عربی زبان نہیں جانتے اور نہ ہی اُنہیں زندگی میں باقاعدہ عربی سیکھنے کا موقعہ ملتا ہے، اسی لیے وہ مختلف تراجم کی طرف رخ کرتے ہیں۔ لیکن ترجموں میں بھی بہت سی مشکلات کا سامنا کرنا پڑتا ہے۔ اسی لیے یہ ڈکشنری ترتیب دی گئی ہے کہ قاری کسی بھی مشکل لفظ کا با آسانی معنی جان سکے اور اپنے علم کی پیاس بجھی۔ Since the majority of the followers of Islam are not native speakers of Arabic, and many of them may not have the chance to learn it properly, translation has been resorted to, and however incomplete it may be. But even good translator always finds it difficult to translate the special terms from Arabic. A cursory look at the translation of various Islamic works would reveal the discrepancies between the Arabic text and its translation, on one hand, and the different renderings of the same Arabic terms by different translators or even by the same translator at different times. This dictionary is the solution to these problems.a
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Every Prophet had a miracle which he showed to his people and challenged them with. Some of Prophets even had more than one sign as a definite proof that they were sent by Allah; challenging their nations to bring anything similar to it if they denied it. Every sign given to any of the prophets was exclusively meant for his people and when he died, his signs ceased to exist. However, one such miraculous sign shall remain, complete and preserved with the command of Allah, until the day of Resurrection. This miracle is the inimitable Qur’an, the everlasting Book of Allah given to Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him). Anyone who lives after the death of this Prophet of Mercy will be able to see it, read it, and realize for themselves the truth that it contains. -
This book shares with its reader the humbling incidents of Muslims around the world that repented in front of their Lord and decided not to live a life of disobedience anymore. This book will provide the insight into the limitless mercy of Allah (S.W.T) and inspire the reader to live his/her life according to the fitra’h created by the most beautiful Creator, Allah. ہم میں سے کون ہے جس نے گناہ نہ کیا ہو؟ ہم میں سے کون ہے جس نے تمام احکام با کمال پورے کیے ہوں؟ ہم سب ہی بحیثیتِ انسان گناہ گار اور خطا کار ہیں اور ہمیشہ اپنے رب کی رحمت اور مغفرت کے طلبگار ہیں۔ ہم میں سے بہتر وہی ہیں جو اپنی خامیوں، کمیوں اور غلطیوں کو پہچانتے ہوں اور اپنے رب کے آگے توبہ کر کے اُسکی رحمت کے طلبگار ہوں۔ یہ کتاب ایسی ہی لوگوں کی سچی کہانیوں کا مجموعہ ہے جو اپنے رب سے مایوس نہیں ہوئے اور اُسکے آگے اپنی غلطی کا اعتراف کر کے معافی کے طلبگار ہوئے۔ آیئے، ہم بھی ان سچے واقعات سے اپنی مغفرت کا سامان کریں۔ -
All praises to be Allah, who is Most Gracious and Most Merciful. Allah created everything in the form of pairs, like Allah created male and female, from a single drop. I bear witness that there is no God worthy of Worship except Allah, alone without partners in worship. (Beshak) Before the advent of Islam, women didn’t have any status in Arab society. The birth of the girl for example was considered to be unwelcome event. But the status of the women created by thy Islam is unique. They have proper rights in a society. They are not inferior to anyone. Islam gives respect and rights to women by introducing many relation, such as mother, daughter, sister and wife. In short, Islam gives comprehensive approach to the women. This book “Rulings pertaining to Muslim Women” written by Dr. Saleh Fauzan highlights the key aspects of women’s life. -
This is an autobiography presented by Iman Daglas, an American Woman who was Christian before, unfolding the ethical and moral values of Islam in the perspective of the current tussle between the materialism and the search for truth and eternal peace. It is led to believe that Islam has repressed women, that in Islam women are second-class citizens, and they have no rights! While Islam is the first religion to give women their due rights, and this book clearly proves that a Muslim woman wearing proper Hijab is truly a well-guarded treasure. -
Dear Muslim sister, it is my sincere intention to present you with a comprehensive book that addresses those matters of your life and religion that are essential in facilitating your role as a mother, teacher and nurturer. I have collected, in this work, the views of great scholars (and imams) who have preceded us in their knowledge, laborious endeavors, and virtue. -
In our world of chaos and confusion concerning the unending problems of sexual abuses and perversion, most mankind has all but given up hope on how to come to terms with this intractable of all problems. If we don`t come up with a solution to face this dilemma, the disaster that accompanies these crimes will be upon us as a whole. We will pay, our children will pay and our children`s children will pay. This is certain. Thankfully, we have the Divine guidance on how to avoid these problems from the beginning by following the laws set out for us by the One who knows his creation. Darussalam presents this booklet as a solution to one of the most difficult problems of our time. -
If you only have information and knowledge about one human being in your life, knowing about the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the most beneficial. Everything he showed his companions and the rest of the world was beneficial. No one’s life was studied closer and in more detail than his. He let his private life, his family life and his business dealings be the subject of study. He let every aspects of his life, even his tears, be the subject of study. There is no figure in history whose life, public and personal, is so well documented by eyewitness reports. It is truly and enlightening documents to study. -
Ramadan Excellent Merits and Virtuous Deeds by Darussalam is an important booklet written by Hafiz Salah-ud-Din Yusuf. The book details all the virtuous deed that should be carried out in the holy month of Ramadan and is a good guide for people aiming to achieve the maximum benefits of this holy month. It explains how we should welcome Ramadan, matters related to Itekaf, the night prayer, giving charity, and searching for the Night of Decree. -
This book contains an informative discussion of the definition of fasting, its significance, and the wisdom behind fasting. It also explains some of the important elements of fasting, what is allowed and what is not allowed for the fasting person, as well as helpful issues related to making -up missed fasts. In addition, a number of issues related to the Night Prayer and Zakat-ul-Fitr are also included. -
Surahs to Seek Refuge by Darussalam is a colorful book designed for children that teaches them ways of asking refuge of Allah. It features pictures throughout the book and fun activities at the end to generate interest and augment the learning process in a fun way. It details passages and chapters from the Quran that were sent as a means of granting protection to the reciter from physical and material harm. It also explains events when Prophet Muhammad ï·º had to suffer due to magic and how it was casted on him. It teaches ways through which children can purify their hearts from evil and fill them with the remembrance of Allah. -
The Gift of Friendship by Darussalam is a colorful storybook designed for children. It is an Islamic alternative to the storybooks currently available in the market and teaches children how good friends behave in Islam. It explains some of the constructive activities friends can do when they get together and details the six duties that every Muslim has to carry out when they meet another Muslim. At the end of the story, the book features fun activities, quizzes like friendship test and missing puzzles. -
Uncle Rifat lives in the Turkish city of Konya. He works very hard in his beautiful garden and thanks to Allah daily for all His many blessings. Can you count the blessings in Uncle Rifat`s garden. -
This book recounts the remarkable the markable story of early Ottoman tile-making and the beautification of Istanbul. for a brief period in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the fine art of tile-making was perfected by the artisans of Iznik. Their art still remains unsurpassed in its brilliance. And after five hundred years, Ciniciii Abdul Hay`s Tomato Red Tiles still Adron countless mosques throughout the city. -
If someone asks about a thing you have no knowledge of, and if the matter is of self-respect, then what your response will be?
If the ideas and concepts that you were considering true since a long time, prove to be merely fake, then what attitude should be adopted regarding this situation. When a person is not ready to give importance to some people, and then it is found that in reality they are very important ones, what thoughts will cloud over a person`s mind? If there comes a moment in one`s life that while he was considering himself very intelligent and knowledgeable, finds that he has very little intellect and understanding, then which course he should follow? The answer to all these questions, the solutions of all these problems and the clues to all these attitudes have been provided in this book. -
Full color booklet of prayers for Muslim children. Includes English, Arabic, plus English transliteration for pronunciation. All the glorifications and praises are for ALLAH Alone, and His countless Blessings are upon the last Prophet, Muhammad صلی الله علیه وآلهِ وسلم. To bring up a child under the blessings of ALLAH, it is necessary that from an early age we should introduce them to the ways of invoking our Lord, the Magnificent, and the Beneficent. All of the invocations praises and mentioning of ALLAH presented in this book are related from the Sahih Ahadith of our beloved Prophet Muhammad صلی الله علیه وآلهِ وسلم. May ALLAH fulfill our wishes and make our efforts successful in this regard. Aameen -
This booklet recounts the heroic deeds of Muslim Mujahidun in rescuing their brethren who were held captive by the leader of Cyprus in the seventh century Hijra. The Sultan mounted an expedition to release his men from captivity. This publication describes in a simple language how Muslim Mujahidun, including the nine year old boy, were willing to sacrifice their lives for the cause Allah.
