The author has chosen one hundred personalities amongst the Companions. He compiled narrations, hadiths and incidences that contributed to the distinction of these individuals who have no similitude in the history of mankind after the Prophets of Allah and His Messengers. Their excellence is further clearly established from the study of these individuals, their attributes and their characters with which they were embellished. For this reason, they were from the best of people ever raised up for mankind.

These are stories of the Mothers of the Believers and 16 other Sahabyat who had been given the good news of the paradise in this world by Prophet Muhammad (S). There are good examples in the lifestyle of the Mothers of the believers and women Companions especially for the Muslim women. It is necessary for all of us to study the Sirah of these noble and fortunate women. Besides the Mothers of the believers, the compiler of the book has included the description of those sixteen women who had been given the good News of the Paradise in this world by the Prophet Muhammad (S). Although the original book is in the Urdu language but the efforts of the translator had made it more beneficial for the readers. Verily, the Muslims (those who submit to Allah in Islam) men and women, the believers men and women (who believe in Islamic Monotheism), the men and the women who are obedient (to Allah), the men and women who are truthful (in their speech and deeds), the men and the women who are patient (in performing all the duties which Allah has ordered and in abstaining from all that Allah has forbidden), the men and the women who are humble (before their Lord - Allah), the men and the women who give Sadaqat (i.e. Zakat and alms), the men and the women who observe Saum (fast) (the obligatory fasting during the month of Ramadan, and the optional Nawafil fasting), the men and the women who guard their chastity (from illegal sexual acts) and the men and the women who remember Allah much with their hearts and tongues. Allah has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward (i.e. Paradise). (33:35) This book is about the life stories of the Mothers of the believers and sixteen Prophet's women Companions. They were those pure and virtuous women of Islam who were honored during the very lifetime of the Prophet with the prediction that they would live forever in Paradise in the Hereafter. All the Mothers of the believers were of very noble character and conduct and pleased Allah so much that He sent special greeting for Khadijah (R) 'Aishah (R) , had a brilliant mind and a remarkable memory, and had the distinction of being the source of many Ahadith because of her long association with the Prophet. Her knowledge of the many branches of religion like Tafsir, Haddith, Fiqh and Shari'ah, her wisdom in interpretation, her mastery of the teachings of the Prophet - all these qualities made her one of the most remarkable personalities of the time. Female Companions were very active in religion as well as in politics and business. They were so courageous in the battlefield that their services like giving medical aid to the soldiers, nursing the wounded on the battlefields, and providing food and water to the wounded and thirsty can be found in history. They spread the message of Islam and it is proved by many of the instances that converted many of the disbelievers to Islam. There are many more stories likes this that will encourage our Islamic sisters to get more knowledge about such great women. I hope that they will study this book thoroughly and try their best to follow these noble women of Islam.

From the very beginning, women entering the fold of Islam played an enviable and prominent role, side-by-side with their male counterparts, in shaping and developing Muslim society and emancipating humanity—both men and women—from the shackles of deep-rooted ignorance. The life sketches of these women around the Messenger show that the early female believers still serve as outstanding models for all Muslim women, calling for the revival of the valued and important position of women in Islamic society once again.

This work is meant to dispel any misconceptions by bringing into focus biographies of the first generation of Muslim women and the important roles they played in the overall development of their society, right from its beginning. This revised and annotated 2nd edition includes new explanatory footnotes and a foreword written by the translator.

Muhammad (peace be upon him) The Messenger of Guidance: A Concise Introduction to His Life and Islam is an excellent resource for both Muslims and non-Muslims. In Part One, the author succinctly summarizes the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), using authentic reports from his Companions to paint a beautiful portrait of his qualities and characteristics. In addition, he examines and explains the basic pillars of faith and worship in Islam, and then goes on to discuss issues that are relevant to the Muslim nation today.

Part Two brings together a wide selection of sound hadiths, or sayings of the Prophet (pbuh). The author has carefully chosen these to cover a broad variety of topics, thus creating a useful reference that is easy to follow and comprehend.
This book provides the reader with an academic perspective on Islam, which is supported by modern, eloquent translations of the original textual sources: the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh). It is an excellent resource for both the casual and the academic reader.

How many times have you heard the phrase, "Would you do that if the Prophet (s) was watching?"
Muhammad As If You Can See Him challenges readers to think closely about this phrase, and describes the Prophet Muhammad (s) from the first page of the book's first chapter.
In fact, the book is a message of love from a mere human being, to the best of human beings.
Written by the best-selling author of Don't Be Sad and You Can Be the Happiest Woman in the World, Muhammad As If You Can See Him is promised to have the same effect on readers as did 'Aid Al-Qarni's previous writings.

What makes the book so special?

• It is written by a skilled and award-winning author.
• It describes the Prophet's (s) physical features as well as his inner traits.
• The book leads the reader to understanding Prophet Muhammad (s) from his beginning to his end.
• The text and words are easy to understand, and the stories allow readers to keep up with their pace.

Some points included in the book are:

• Prophet Muhammad's (s) ancestors and forefathers
• Prophet Muhammad's (s) good virtues and morals
• The Prophet's (s) supplications
• His crying and laughter
• How people saw Prophet Muhammad (s)
• Prophet Muhammad (s) around his companions
• The Prophet (s) as a teacher
• The Prophet (s) as a human being

In this unique study of the Prophet’s biography, Dr. al-Qarni paints a vivid picture of the noble character of our Prophet (peace be upon him), delivering a personal insight into the events of his life. It is an emotional and engaging commentary that includes the author’s thoughts and reflections on the subject.

In this book, I have chosen to highlight the problems that are tarnishing the image of the Islamic faith and negatively affecting Muslims. In a heartfelt analysis, I draw a comparison between Islam as a religion and the modern issues that many Muslims are grappling with every day.

One of the most pressing issues facing our modern world is extremism and terrorism carried out by misguided Muslims. News reports in western countries are often cluttered with suppositions and accusations pointed squarely at the Islamic communities. However, the mass majority of Muslims are peaceful and loving. It’s unfair to categorize an entire group of people as terrorists simply because a very small minority has twisted the Islamic faith to serve their own needs.

There exists great ignorance about the Islamic faith, and by extension Muslims, in Europe and America. This grew out of a series of terrorist attacks that began with the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001 and continues today. However, the terrorists are not the ones paying the price for their actions. Muslims from all over the world, who are doing nothing more than trying to live their lives, face mistrust and discrimination from their non-Muslim communities.

The way extremists have twisted and deformed the great religion of Islam has caused me immense grief and angst. I have written this book as a means to identify with Muslims from around the globe that are sick of terrorism and are desperate to regain their full rights without consistently being labeled as a “terrorist”.