By Allah's grace, this is the second part of what shall be, insha'Allah, a three part series on the rules of tajweed of the Qur'an, for the recitation of Hafs from 'Aasim by the way of Ash-Shaaibiyyah. The book is intended to be a guide for non-Arabs with a good grasp in English in studying tajweed. This book explains the concept of the accent (an-nabr) in the recitation of the Glorious Qur'an and the conditions of its use, it also defines and explains the important chapter on the characteristics of the letters, vowelization and attenuation (tafkheem and tarqeeq) are covered in this part, as well as the concept of the two alike, the two similar, the two close, and the two far, and the rules for idghaam terms is made in this book to assist the student in understanding the last chapter, that of the connecting hamzah (hamzah al-wasl). The explanations of the different subjects are in English and the Arabic terms are translated. This is to assist the student in understanding and encourage them to learn the Arabic definitions and terms. This book should facilitate non-Arabs studying tajweed whether they are in a classroom with explanations taught in Arabic or in English. This book cannot replace the importance of reciting to and being corrected by a trained teacher of tajweed. Instead it is a guide and an aid in understanding the concepts of tajweed. Recitation can only be refined by recitation and correction.

This contemporary, authoritative translation interprets the Quran’s meaning for the English reader with unprecedented access to the Book that is the foundational source of Islam, its civilization and its peoples, who now comprise nearly one-fourth of humanity across the breadth of all the Earth’s continents and who form a crucial, contiguous community at the middle of the world.
Twenty years in the making, The Gracious Quran: A Modern-Phrased Interpretation of Its Meanings in English is both highly reliable and powerfully expressed. Where the Arabic of the Quran swells with important implication, that intent is conveyed in this rendering with a light hand in unobtrusive brackets, every effort having been expended to make its reading august, clear, accessible, and consistent while at the same time free of poetic pretension, philosophical complication, and lifeless literalisms.

The Holy Qur'an is the sacred scripture of nearly one quarter of humanity. It is a revelation that follows in a long tradition of guidance and practical application for how to live life in a moral and dignified way. Revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, between the years 610 and 632, this scripture provides inspiration, reflection and a practical path to solving many of the problems that plague our world today. You will find an eloquent essay and statement of faith within these pages. But this holy book is more than just a collection of stories and moral precepts. The Qur'an is the last installment of Divine guidance -guidance that was brought by previous prophets such as Abraham, Moses and Jesus.
Take a fresh look at the primary source document of Islam and understand the worldview that it seeks to establish. Islam is a way of life that promotes peace at its core: peace between humanity and nature, harmony between one's fellow men and women and certainty between humanity and God.

An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'aan presents a detailed and thorough explanation of the sciences related to the history, understanding and implementation of the Qur'aan.

The book provides the English reader with a detailed analysis of classic Muslim scholarship regarding the process of Inspiration (wahy); the various means of classifying verses of the Qur'aan; the history of the compilation of the Qur'aan; the meaning of the seven ahruf and the ten qira'aat of the Qur'aan; the miraculous nature of the Qur'aan; the concept of abrogation in the Qur'aan; the procedure and methodology of tafseer; and many other topics. The work has a number of sections dedicated to explaining the traditional Muslim refutations of certain beliefs of the Ash'arees with regards to the Qur'aan.

This book also includes detailed discussions on modern Western scholarship of the Qur'aan. After presenting a history of the English translation of the Qur'aan, along with a critical review of some translations, the author discusses and refutes common Orientalist polemic literature on the Qur'aan. The work is unique in that it presents classic material in a simple and modern style, while maintaining a high academic level. It is the most advanced work of its kind in the English language, and a necessary reference for all serious students of Islamic knowledge.

The Magnificence of the Qur'an is a book that relates to us the countless miracles and benefits of the Holy Book of Islam. It expands on numerous aspects of the Quran, all of which point to its magnificence, as signified by the apt title. The author discusses everything from the methodology of studying the Qur'an to its characteristics, qualities and the manners with which one should approach it. It is much like a user's manual that opens up a world of knowledge and facts about the Qur'an. For all audiences, this book is an invaluable companion to the Qur'an and one which serves to remind us of its eminence and its superiority to all other books. By discussing a series of seemingly miscellaneous topics, the author manages to create a whole picture of the Qur'an which surpasses any other guide of this academic nature.