A children’s guide book to the exhibition, bringing to life the characters and inventions featured in 1001 Inventions.

This book is a fun and educational tool to accompany the exhibition. It contains great quizzes to complete during the visit, amazing facts and a range of interesting activities to do at home or school.

Stories from Islamic History introduces children to Muslims whose exemplary behaviour earned them a place in the annals of our heritage.
Each story highlights an occasion when a person of outstanding character stood up for his faith in Allah. Some tales are from the Sirah while others depict Caliphs, sahabah, martyrs and other pious Muslims. Accounts often focus on critical moments in their lives when they chose to follow the Straight Path rather than take an easier way.
These personalities became role models for all time when they adhered to the same Islamic principles that govern our lives today.

History stands as the most effective and valuable source of putting nation on the course of progress and prosperity and saving them from the path of disgrace and degradation.
At a time, when there is tough competition among the nations of the world to excel one another, the Muslim, despite having the most glorious history, appear to be detached and careless as regards their history.
This book presents the true Islamic events and their actual causes before the English readers because the other books in the English language found on the Islamic history have been written by such authors and compilers who did no justice in presenting the true picture of Islamic Era but their prejudice prevented them from doing so.
Publishers Note:
We are presenting before you the third volume of the book History of Islam. This book was originally written in the Urdu language in 1922 (1343 AH) by Akbar Shah Khan Najeebabadi. This was the time about 25 years before the partition of Indian Subcontinent into Pakistan and India.
For the purpose of brevity, the compiler has presented the authentic events in concise form from the famous histories of Islam written in the Arabic and Persian languages by the great Muslim historians like Tabari, Ibn Athir, Mas'udi, Abul-Fida', Ibn Khaldun and Suyuti, apart from getting benefited from the authentic books of Ahadith for the compilation of the part about the biography of the Prophet Muhammad.
So, this compilation is actually the extract of the works of the famous Muslim historians.
In the first volume, starting with the introduction of the history as a subject, the country, people and conditions of Arabia prior to the advent of Islam were discussed, and an account of the life of Prophet Muhammad was presented including the hardships and opposition he faced while propagating the message of Islam, and the details of migration and the period after it until his death. After that the description of Rightly Guided Caliphate was also discussed in its full perspective.
In this second volume, starting with the Caliphate of Banu Umayyah, the martyrdom of Imam Husain (R) and the Caliphate of the Abbasids, all areas have been covered as far as the expansion of Islam was.
This third volume begins with the description of the conditions of Spain before and after the rule of Muslims and the role played by Umayyad, Abbasid, Almoravid and Almohad Caliphs there and their encounters with the Christian Armies. Then some mention of the conquest of Morocco and North Africa has been given along with the details of Idrisia and Aghlabs rule there. After that detailed accounts of Ganghisid Mongols, Turks and Tartar Mangols have been produced. After that Islamic history of Persia is described giving the accounts of Saffariah, Samanid, Delmid, Gharnavid, Seljuk, Ghourid and Muluk Dynasties with the periods of Khwarizm Shah, Atabeks and Sistan Kings rule there. Then the Islamic history of Egypt and Syria is covered describing the Ubaidullah, Ayyubid and Mamluk Dynasties, and the rule of Atabek and Abbasid Caliphs. In the end, something about the Ottoman Dynasty and its Empire is discussed including the description of the conquest of Constantinople. We hope that the readers will find this volume also of great help in the study of Islamic history. The famous scholar Safi-ur-Rahman Mubarakpuri has revised the Urdu edition before its translation to check the authenticity aspect.
The translation was done by the Translation Department of Darussalam, and every care has been taken to reproduce the events and the names of the persons and places as accurately as possible. We thank all the persons who have cooperated with us to complete this task and produce it before you into a presentable form. May Allah accept our humble efforts in this regard and send His peace and blessings on our Prophet Muhammad, his Companions and his followers.-Amin!
Volume 1: Includes the history from pre-Islam Arabia to Hasan bin Ali's Caliphate.

An indispensible handbook presented in a self explanatory style, clear layout with a rich set of glossary, that gives detailed explanation of the creed held by the Ahl-as-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah, and goes on to provide a step-by-step guide to Purification, Prayer, Poor-dues, Fasting, Hajj etc. This book also addresses aspects which one may be shy to ask anyone such as biological and sexual behavior and practices etc. It deals with issues that should be known by everyone regarding the correct performance of these devotions, which Muslims have little knowledge of. Additionally, intricate matters such as Taqwa, social behavior, one's duties to others, individual and collective dealings, sales and purchases are also addressed with both their correct and distorted forms highlighted. A section is also devoted to Tazkiyah and Ihsan, the sincere worship of Allah and attaining to the true spirit of faith. The main feature of this book - is that it deals with issues that every Muslim faces daily and should be aware of in order to conduct their lifestyle in accordance to the Qur'an and Sunnah. As such it is an invaluable guide for all Muslims including those new to Islam and for young people making their entry into adulthood - an essential addition to every Muslim's personal library. The book gives an explanation on Aqidah, Taharah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm and hajj. In addition, some basic aspects on what is prohibited and disliked, together with some instructions on elements of social conduct. Hanafi Fiqh is followed; however there are occasional references to other school of Fiqh.

For centuries the hostility between Christianity and Islam has been a barrier to any effort to develop better understanding between the two. It is a barrier which neither Islam, lacking a voice in the West, nor the West, secure in its own position, has been greatly concerned to penetrate. This book contains papers written by Muslim scholars to meet what is now recognized, at least on their part, as an urgent contemporary need to acquaint the Western reader with the true message of Islam, as understood by the Muslims themselves, and to put him in touch with important currents of thought in the Muslim world, It is hoped that this may establish a basis for initiating a meaningful and open-minded discussion on the contribution which Islam can make in solving the problems facing modern society.

Dr Hany El Banna, the founder of Islamic Relief Worldwide, is a tireless humanitarian activist working for the world’s poorest people. Follow his footsteps as he moves to the UK as a young doctor, only to become the president of a global humanitarian relief organization. From underground tunnels in war-torn Bosnia to the cyclone ravished villages of Bangladesh, find out what drove Dr El Banna to people in need. The story of his efforts to establish Islamic Relief around the world is at once a warm, inspiring and occasionally eccentric tale of humanity.
This is the first part in the Muslims in the Modern World series. This series brings together the lives and personalities of a range of influential and fascinating Muslim figures. They are filled with rare images, illustrated maps and personal anecdotes giving the reader a unique viewpoint into their lives. The short biographies will inspire young readers and introduce them to a set of unique and captivating role models in the modern world.

Simply told is based on the Holy Qur'an and early sources dating back to when the Prophet was alive, 1,400 years ago. Written with young, English-speaking Muslims in mind it concentrates on the essential aspects of the Prophet's life, highlighting his excellent qualities and strength of leadership. Its 28 short chapters are aimed to encourage boys and girls to read the stories about the beloved Prophet for themselves. This book will be useful for all those who are concerned with educating young Muslims in the English language, and will infuse love for the Prophet in the children's hearts. The UK ISLAMIC ACADEMY caters for the academic and educational needs of Muslims in the West. The Academy is committed to the production of standard Islamic literature. Responding to the priority for producing works for Muslim children, the Academy has initially brought out a number of books written in Islamic terms of reference for Muslim children. The Academy proposes to carry out special studies on Hadith and Sunnah with a view to producing such works which may dispel misconceptions about Islam in general and these disciplines in particular. In pursuit of this aim, the Academy plans to publish works by both classical and modern Muslim scholars in the Western idiom.