Islamic Law, Economics, Politics, Science

During the formative classical period of Islamic jurisprudence, well-known scholars possessed not only the intellectual skills required for analytic reasoning

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

Adults

English

9781565644830

Zulfiqar Ali Shah

During the formative classical period of Islamic jurisprudence, well-known scholars possessed not only the intellectual skills required for analytic reasoning, but also a broad general knowledge of the fields relevant to the cultural contexts in which they issued their edicts. A viable fatwa requires knowledge of the Shari‘ah as well as local customs, cultural realities, individual and communal implications, and related matters.

The original juristic tradition was formulated and fixed during the first three Islamic centuries, a time of widespread sociopolitical turmoil. Of course, the jurists’ legal outlooks and thinking processes could not have escaped this reality. While Muslims of the prophetic and râshidûn periods adhered closely to the authentic texts due to their sincerity, piety, prophetic training, and proximity to the revelation, the changing environment in which their descendants functioned gradually started to impact how the authentic texts were understood, interpreted, paraphrased, and implemented. Both the Muslim and the non-Muslim worlds have drastically changed since that time. The new geopolitical and scientific realities of our rapidly changing world demand a fresh look at some aspects of the established juristic tradition.

The way forward involves a systematic fresh look at and reevaluation of the old fatwas, as well as the issuance of new ones with a maqâsidî outlook that can deal successfully with today’s ever-changing global realities. In this edited volume, papers on fatwa and iftâ’ point to an approach that is both rooted in the Islamic legacy and committed to meeting the challenges of the modern world.

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During the formative classical period of Islamic jurisprudence, well-known scholars possessed not only the intellectual skills required for analytic reasoning, but also a broad general knowledge of the fields relevant to the cultural contexts in which they issued their edicts. A viable fatwa requires knowledge of the Shari‘ah as well as local customs, cultural realities, individual and communal implications, and related matters.

The original juristic tradition was formulated and fixed during the first three Islamic centuries, a time of widespread sociopolitical turmoil. Of course, the jurists’ legal outlooks and thinking processes could not have escaped this reality. While Muslims of the prophetic and râshidûn periods adhered closely to the authentic texts due to their sincerity, piety, prophetic training, and proximity to the revelation, the changing environment in which their descendants functioned gradually started to impact how the authentic texts were understood, interpreted, paraphrased, and implemented. Both the Muslim and the non-Muslim worlds have drastically changed since that time. The new geopolitical and scientific realities of our rapidly changing world demand a fresh look at some aspects of the established juristic tradition.

The way forward involves a systematic fresh look at and reevaluation of the old fatwas, as well as the issuance of new ones with a maqâsidî outlook that can deal successfully with today’s ever-changing global realities. In this edited volume, papers on fatwa and iftâ’ point to an approach that is both rooted in the Islamic legacy and committed to meeting the challenges of the modern world.

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11952

What Islam Is All About gives readers an insider’s look into the beliefs and practices of over a billion people across the globe.

Noorart, Inc.

Middle School

English

BKWIASCB

Yahiya Emerick

• Islamic philosophy of the world and life within it
• Essential teachings of Islam
• The Islamic personality in family, business, and society
• Basic history of the Prophet Muhammad (s) and the rise of Islam
• History of the ancient prophet
• Study of the Holy Quran and Sunnah
• Islamic law and its application
• Contemporary issues and common misconceptions
• And so much more

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• Islamic philosophy of the world and life within it
• Essential teachings of Islam
• The Islamic personality in family, business, and society
• Basic history of the Prophet Muhammad (s) and the rise of Islam
• History of the ancient prophet
• Study of the Holy Quran and Sunnah
• Islamic law and its application
• Contemporary issues and common misconceptions
• And so much more

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11347

This book surveys the subject of abrogation (naskh) in the Quran, hadith, and Islamic literature.

Kube Publishing Ltd

Adults

English

9780860377306

Jasser Auda

A typical definition of abrogation found in the jurisprudence literature is "the (heavenly) replacement of one juridical ruling with a later ruling."

This book surveys the subject of abrogation (naskh) in the Quran, hadith, and Islamic literature, illustrating that the concept of abrogation was introduced after the prophetic era in order to explain certain verses of the Quran and what has come to be termed as conflicting prophetic narrations (mukhtalaf al-hadith).

It goes on to suggest that the abrogated rulings were merely pre-Islamic cultural practices that contradicted Islamic principles. Furthermore, the book argues that the Quranic verses and prophetic narrations that were misperceived as conflicting should be contextually situated and applied according to the wisdom behind them, with the practical implication being the validation of all Quranic verses and (authentic) prophetic instructions, regardless of their perceived contradictions, allowing Islamic jurisprudence to retain its flexibility within changing circumstances.

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A typical definition of abrogation found in the jurisprudence literature is "the (heavenly) replacement of one juridical ruling with a later ruling."

This book surveys the subject of abrogation (naskh) in the Quran, hadith, and Islamic literature, illustrating that the concept of abrogation was introduced after the prophetic era in order to explain certain verses of the Quran and what has come to be termed as conflicting prophetic narrations (mukhtalaf al-hadith).

It goes on to suggest that the abrogated rulings were merely pre-Islamic cultural practices that contradicted Islamic principles. Furthermore, the book argues that the Quranic verses and prophetic narrations that were misperceived as conflicting should be contextually situated and applied according to the wisdom behind them, with the practical implication being the validation of all Quranic verses and (authentic) prophetic instructions, regardless of their perceived contradictions, allowing Islamic jurisprudence to retain its flexibility within changing circumstances.

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11304

this book is the English version of Syed Abul A’la Mawdudi's selected essays on topics of vital importance on the establishment of a society

Kube Publishing Ltd

Adults

English

9780860376965

Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi

Issues in Islamic Society and State is the English version of Syed Abul A’la Mawdudi's selected essays on topics of vital importance on the establishment of a society where individuals are facilitated to grow as free and responsible citizens of the state, where their basic rights are guaranteed, where there is no distinction of caste, color, or creed, where everyone is equal before the law so long as he or she does not violate the fundamental norms and rules which make up the foundation and the Islamic state.

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Issues in Islamic Society and State is the English version of Syed Abul A’la Mawdudi's selected essays on topics of vital importance on the establishment of a society where individuals are facilitated to grow as free and responsible citizens of the state, where their basic rights are guaranteed, where there is no distinction of caste, color, or creed, where everyone is equal before the law so long as he or she does not violate the fundamental norms and rules which make up the foundation and the Islamic state.

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10309

This book is the English version of Syed Abul A’la Mawdudi selected essays on topics of vital importance on the establishment of a society

Kube Publishing Ltd

Adults

English

9780860376026

Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi

Issues in Islamic Society and State is the English version of Syed Abul A’la Mawdudi's selected essays on topics of vital importance on the establishment of a society where individuals are facilitated to grow as free and responsible citizens of the state, where their basic rights are guaranteed, where there is no distinction of caste, color, or creed, where everyone is equal before the law so long as he or she does not violate the fundamental norms and rules which make up the foundation and the Islamic state.

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Issues in Islamic Society and State is the English version of Syed Abul A’la Mawdudi's selected essays on topics of vital importance on the establishment of a society where individuals are facilitated to grow as free and responsible citizens of the state, where their basic rights are guaranteed, where there is no distinction of caste, color, or creed, where everyone is equal before the law so long as he or she does not violate the fundamental norms and rules which make up the foundation and the Islamic state.

Hardcover

10310

Read and study this book to be empowered with general knowledge relating to wealth in Islam, so that you can earn and spend your money the halal way.

International Islamic Publishing House

Adults

English

9786035012782

AbdulShaheed Drew

A comprehensive guide that every Muslim should possess, 40 Hadiths Relating to Islamic Finance, by AbdulShaheed Drew, untangles some of the intricacies of finance and economics, bringing forth a Sharia-compliant solution to earning and using wealth.

This collection presents authentic hadiths and clear explanations, showing how they relate to contemporary circumstances. Read and study it to be empowered with general knowledge relating to wealth in Islam, so that you can earn and spend your money the halal way.

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A comprehensive guide that every Muslim should possess, 40 Hadiths Relating to Islamic Finance, by AbdulShaheed Drew, untangles some of the intricacies of finance and economics, bringing forth a Sharia-compliant solution to earning and using wealth.

This collection presents authentic hadiths and clear explanations, showing how they relate to contemporary circumstances. Read and study it to be empowered with general knowledge relating to wealth in Islam, so that you can earn and spend your money the halal way.

Hardcover

11140

Islamic Perspectives on War, Peace and Conflict Resolution argues the case for Islam as the prescription for constructing and maintaining a society of peace, tolerance, compassion...

Ta-Ha Publishers Ltd.

Adults

English

9781842001608

Flamur Vehapi

Peace and Conflict Resolution in Islam: Islamic Perspectives on War, Peace and Conflict Resolution argues the case for Islam as the prescription for constructing and maintaining a society of peace, tolerance, compassion, justice, and equality at every level of humanity.

The book draws exhaustively from the Quran, hadith, and other field-related sources and investigates and analyzes historical events from the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the early caliphate of Islam.

The author concludes that in its essence Islam is a religion of balance and peace, and as such it should be viewed not as something distant or foreign but as a modern catalyst for conflict resolution, peacemaking, and peacebuilding in the global arena. Some of the topics covered include the following:

• Historical truths and misconceptions about Islam and Muslims.
• Concepts of war and peace in Islam.
• Ethics of war and peace.
• Islam and Just War Theory.
• The question of nonviolence.
• Human nature and inter-personal conflict.
• Prophet Muhammad as a peacemaker.
• Muslim women as champions of peace.
• Practical peacemaking and conflict resolution.

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Peace and Conflict Resolution in Islam: Islamic Perspectives on War, Peace and Conflict Resolution argues the case for Islam as the prescription for constructing and maintaining a society of peace, tolerance, compassion, justice, and equality at every level of humanity.

The book draws exhaustively from the Quran, hadith, and other field-related sources and investigates and analyzes historical events from the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the early caliphate of Islam.

The author concludes that in its essence Islam is a religion of balance and peace, and as such it should be viewed not as something distant or foreign but as a modern catalyst for conflict resolution, peacemaking, and peacebuilding in the global arena. Some of the topics covered include the following:

• Historical truths and misconceptions about Islam and Muslims.
• Concepts of war and peace in Islam.
• Ethics of war and peace.
• Islam and Just War Theory.
• The question of nonviolence.
• Human nature and inter-personal conflict.
• Prophet Muhammad as a peacemaker.
• Muslim women as champions of peace.
• Practical peacemaking and conflict resolution.

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10780

The first and largest illustrated initiative for Islamic Jurisprudence, this book is a must-have for every Muslim household.

Space Chanels

Adults

English

9786030126187

Abdullah Bahammam

The first and largest illustrated initiative for Islamic Jurisprudence, this book is a must-have for every Muslim household. An integrated system for teaching the jurisprudence of the acts of worship for individuals, institutes, and others, it links people to the Quran and the Sunnah with a simplified illustrated method. It simplifies the rulings relating to the acts of worship for Muslims through teaching using the most modern teaching aids. The teaching method is based on seeing; as is in his saying: "Pray as you have seen me pray." For each lesson there are explanatory pictures as well as a video. Translated into 14 different languages spoken by five billion people around the world. Appended to the book is an encyclopedia of Islamic jurisprudence consisting of over 50 educational videos and dozens of books and audio files.

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The first and largest illustrated initiative for Islamic Jurisprudence, this book is a must-have for every Muslim household. An integrated system for teaching the jurisprudence of the acts of worship for individuals, institutes, and others, it links people to the Quran and the Sunnah with a simplified illustrated method. It simplifies the rulings relating to the acts of worship for Muslims through teaching using the most modern teaching aids. The teaching method is based on seeing; as is in his saying: "Pray as you have seen me pray." For each lesson there are explanatory pictures as well as a video. Translated into 14 different languages spoken by five billion people around the world. Appended to the book is an encyclopedia of Islamic jurisprudence consisting of over 50 educational videos and dozens of books and audio files.

Paperback

9898

Bioethics has developed over the last few decades into a major field of inquiry.

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

Adults

English

9781565645615

Sharmin Islam

Bioethics has developed over the last few decades into a major field of inquiry. With advances in medicine progressively transforming our understanding of what constitutes life, there is a need for medical ethics to address many of the issues and challenges arising, particularly in the fields of genetics and reproduction. Of central significance are serious moral dilemmas confronting medical experts which require a theological perspective. Yet it is secular bioethics that is defining what constitutes human life, and it is secular bioethics that is influencing policy on matters which concern us all and are likely to have grave societal impact. Is it right for a woman to act as surrogate for her sister? Or for a childless couple to resort to artificial insemination by donor? What does Islam have to say?

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Bioethics has developed over the last few decades into a major field of inquiry. With advances in medicine progressively transforming our understanding of what constitutes life, there is a need for medical ethics to address many of the issues and challenges arising, particularly in the fields of genetics and reproduction. Of central significance are serious moral dilemmas confronting medical experts which require a theological perspective. Yet it is secular bioethics that is defining what constitutes human life, and it is secular bioethics that is influencing policy on matters which concern us all and are likely to have grave societal impact. Is it right for a woman to act as surrogate for her sister? Or for a childless couple to resort to artificial insemination by donor? What does Islam have to say?

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10802

Muslims remain largely unaware of the importance and value of the Qur’anic principle of al-Shura (mutual consultation) and the significant role it can play in the advancement and reform of Muslim society.

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

Adults

English

9781565643611

Ahmad Al-Raysuni

Muslims remain largely unaware of the importance and value of the Quranic principle of al-Shura (mutual consultation) and the significant role it can play in the advancement and reform of Muslim society. In this work, the author attempts to introduce and examine key meanings and practices of al-Shura, trace its historical evolution, and explore ways in which the principle can be introduced, institutionalized and applied in Muslim societies. There is no doubt that al-Shura has been sidelined throughout the Muslim world and the reasons for this are both historically and politically complex. According to the author, although much has been written on the subject, in reality it has been at best ineffectively applied and at worst heedlessly ignored. Even today it is a hotly contested issue.

As al-Shura is increasingly associated with democratic participation in a decision-making process, debate has ignited with critics challenging the notion of equating the principle with western notions of democracy, with others claiming that the principle allows for a meaning that breaks the grip of centralized power. These and other issues are investigated with careful scholarship. Al-Raysuni concludes that al-Shura should be adopted as a way of life for all Muslims to protect their interests and as a vital tool for reconstruction and reform. In doing so he addresses the subject from some intriguing new angles, giving insight into areas hitherto little, if at all, examined.

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Muslims remain largely unaware of the importance and value of the Quranic principle of al-Shura (mutual consultation) and the significant role it can play in the advancement and reform of Muslim society. In this work, the author attempts to introduce and examine key meanings and practices of al-Shura, trace its historical evolution, and explore ways in which the principle can be introduced, institutionalized and applied in Muslim societies. There is no doubt that al-Shura has been sidelined throughout the Muslim world and the reasons for this are both historically and politically complex. According to the author, although much has been written on the subject, in reality it has been at best ineffectively applied and at worst heedlessly ignored. Even today it is a hotly contested issue.

As al-Shura is increasingly associated with democratic participation in a decision-making process, debate has ignited with critics challenging the notion of equating the principle with western notions of democracy, with others claiming that the principle allows for a meaning that breaks the grip of centralized power. These and other issues are investigated with careful scholarship. Al-Raysuni concludes that al-Shura should be adopted as a way of life for all Muslims to protect their interests and as a vital tool for reconstruction and reform. In doing so he addresses the subject from some intriguing new angles, giving insight into areas hitherto little, if at all, examined.

Paperback

10806

 Looking back at the various stages of Islamic historical development, AbuSulayman puts forward a thesis that focuses on the recovery of what is termed the Qur’anic worldview.

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

Adults

English

9781565643659

AbdulHamid AbuSulayman

This is a carefully reasoned, positive, and largely reflective work. Looking back at the various stages of Islamic historical development, AbuSulayman puts forward a thesis that focuses on the recovery of what is termed the Qur’anic worldview. By this is meant an ethical, monotheistic, and purposeful perspective on the world and those within it. Our faith will only be complete when we have become utterly sincere in our love for God, a love expressed in a pure, passionate love for goodness and truth in this world.

It was the strict internalization of this perspective and close adherence to the principles of the Qur’an which AbuSulayman contends played a key factor in galvanizing the devout and intensely God-conscious followers of fledgling Islam to achieve the successes that they once did, the profound historical and global impact of which is still the subject of much study and admiration today. The rebirth of Islamic identity through this Qur’anic worldview is the key requirement of our times and a prerequisite for any future healthy and viable development of Muslim societies.

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This is a carefully reasoned, positive, and largely reflective work. Looking back at the various stages of Islamic historical development, AbuSulayman puts forward a thesis that focuses on the recovery of what is termed the Qur’anic worldview. By this is meant an ethical, monotheistic, and purposeful perspective on the world and those within it. Our faith will only be complete when we have become utterly sincere in our love for God, a love expressed in a pure, passionate love for goodness and truth in this world.

It was the strict internalization of this perspective and close adherence to the principles of the Qur’an which AbuSulayman contends played a key factor in galvanizing the devout and intensely God-conscious followers of fledgling Islam to achieve the successes that they once did, the profound historical and global impact of which is still the subject of much study and admiration today. The rebirth of Islamic identity through this Qur’anic worldview is the key requirement of our times and a prerequisite for any future healthy and viable development of Muslim societies.

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10808

Five Pillars of Prosperity: Essentials of Faith-Based Wealth Building by Dr. M. Yaqub Mirza provides readers with a balanced and sensible approach to financial planning and security.

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

Adults

English

9781565645622

M. Yaqub Mirza

Five Pillars of Prosperity: Essentials of Faith-Based Wealth Building by Dr. M. Yaqub Mirza provides readers with a balanced and sensible approach to financial planning and security. The book is unique in that it is written by a leading Muslim financial expert who draws on Islamic teachings while showing how these Islamic values are consistent with Jewish and Christian values. Though the primary audience may be American Muslims, anyone interested in financial security will find this practical guide helpful in making wise financial decisions. Dr. Mirza presents a powerful and provocative case for arranging one’s life—and the material pursuits—in ways that not only benefit the reader but also society at large. He shows how the attainment of wealth and prosperity can be achieved by following five key activities: Earning, Saving, Investing, Spending, and Giving. The author closes with a discussion on wealth building strategies and wealth preservation. Additionally, he has provided a section of resources and an extensive bibliography for further reading. The book is rich in investment strategies and advice and though the topic is often complex, Dr. Mirza’s writings are clear and accessible to a general audience.

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Five Pillars of Prosperity: Essentials of Faith-Based Wealth Building by Dr. M. Yaqub Mirza provides readers with a balanced and sensible approach to financial planning and security. The book is unique in that it is written by a leading Muslim financial expert who draws on Islamic teachings while showing how these Islamic values are consistent with Jewish and Christian values. Though the primary audience may be American Muslims, anyone interested in financial security will find this practical guide helpful in making wise financial decisions. Dr. Mirza presents a powerful and provocative case for arranging one’s life—and the material pursuits—in ways that not only benefit the reader but also society at large. He shows how the attainment of wealth and prosperity can be achieved by following five key activities: Earning, Saving, Investing, Spending, and Giving. The author closes with a discussion on wealth building strategies and wealth preservation. Additionally, he has provided a section of resources and an extensive bibliography for further reading. The book is rich in investment strategies and advice and though the topic is often complex, Dr. Mirza’s writings are clear and accessible to a general audience.

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10797

By way of these various means, the Qur'ān calls the people to believe in the Sunnah and act upon it, and that it, along with the Qur'ān, is [one of] the true foundations of this religion.

Authentic Statements

Adults

English

9781532335662

Shaykh Muhammad Aman al-Jami

The Quran calls people to believe in the Sunnah and act upon it. Along with the Quran, the Sunnah is one of the true foundations of this religion. Since belief in the Messenger (s) is a foundation from the foundations of iman, then belief in his Sunnah is a necessary component of iman in him because he is the possessor of the Sunnah and because iman, as Imam Ibn al-Qayyim defined it, is "a certain reality [emanating] from cognizance of what the Messenger (s) came with of knowledge, and affirmation of it, believing in it, affirming it with one's tongue, submitting to it out of love and humility, acting upon it outwardly and inwardly, considering it authoritative, and calling to it in proportion to one's ability."

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The Quran calls people to believe in the Sunnah and act upon it. Along with the Quran, the Sunnah is one of the true foundations of this religion. Since belief in the Messenger (s) is a foundation from the foundations of iman, then belief in his Sunnah is a necessary component of iman in him because he is the possessor of the Sunnah and because iman, as Imam Ibn al-Qayyim defined it, is "a certain reality [emanating] from cognizance of what the Messenger (s) came with of knowledge, and affirmation of it, believing in it, affirming it with one's tongue, submitting to it out of love and humility, acting upon it outwardly and inwardly, considering it authoritative, and calling to it in proportion to one's ability."

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10754

This book compares and contrasts Islamic worldviews and Western theoretical perspectives on international relations

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

Adults

English

9781565645561

Meshari Alruwaih

This book compares and contrasts Islamic worldviews and Western theoretical perspectives on international relations to suggest that a combination of the two could lead to a mutually beneficial redefinition of contemporary international relations utilizing Western theoretical tools and incorporating an Islamic perspective. Particular focus is given to the Islamic concept of istikhlaf as an ontological and normative foundation, the reasoning being that all man-made social arrangements on earth , as well as international society, should be considered a realm of istikhlaf. This allows for return to an eternal and critical first principle, linking all social roles to this principle, which is that man, as designated by the Quran, is God's khalifah or vicegerent on earth. It is a statement of great magnitude.

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This book compares and contrasts Islamic worldviews and Western theoretical perspectives on international relations to suggest that a combination of the two could lead to a mutually beneficial redefinition of contemporary international relations utilizing Western theoretical tools and incorporating an Islamic perspective. Particular focus is given to the Islamic concept of istikhlaf as an ontological and normative foundation, the reasoning being that all man-made social arrangements on earth , as well as international society, should be considered a realm of istikhlaf. This allows for return to an eternal and critical first principle, linking all social roles to this principle, which is that man, as designated by the Quran, is God's khalifah or vicegerent on earth. It is a statement of great magnitude.

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10801

Since the publication of Samuel Huntington’s “The Clash of Civilizations” concern about civilization has been reintroduced into the debate on the world order.

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

Adults

English

9781565643673

Badrane Benlahcene

Since the publication of Samuel Huntington’s The Clash of Civilizations, concern about civilization has been reintroduced into the debate on the world order. Malek Bennabi (1905–1973), prominent Algerian thinker and great Muslim intellectual, intently focused on unraveling the causes of Muslim decline and the success of Western civilization and culture.

The key problem he theorized lay not in the Qur’an or Islamic faith but in Muslims themselves. The author investigates Bennabi’s approach to civilization and the fundamental principles drawn, using metatheorizing methodology. In doing so he sheds further light on perhaps one of the more intriguing elements of Bennabi’s theory, that civilization is governed by internal-external and social-intellectual factors and that an equation can be generated for civilization itself. This equation of Man+Soil+Time = Civilization and of which religion, according to Bennabi, forms the all-important catalyst, is explained and its significance in terms of the reversal of Muslim decline evaluated. What is clearly apparent is that for Bennabi, Man is the central force in any civilizing process and without him the other two elements are of no value.

With regard to outcomes, Bennabi’s unerring conviction that unless Muslims changed their spiritual condition they could not affect any far-reaching, meaningful change in society is echoed in the Qur’anic verse: “Verily, never will Allah change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves” (13:11).

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Since the publication of Samuel Huntington’s The Clash of Civilizations, concern about civilization has been reintroduced into the debate on the world order. Malek Bennabi (1905–1973), prominent Algerian thinker and great Muslim intellectual, intently focused on unraveling the causes of Muslim decline and the success of Western civilization and culture.

The key problem he theorized lay not in the Qur’an or Islamic faith but in Muslims themselves. The author investigates Bennabi’s approach to civilization and the fundamental principles drawn, using metatheorizing methodology. In doing so he sheds further light on perhaps one of the more intriguing elements of Bennabi’s theory, that civilization is governed by internal-external and social-intellectual factors and that an equation can be generated for civilization itself. This equation of Man+Soil+Time = Civilization and of which religion, according to Bennabi, forms the all-important catalyst, is explained and its significance in terms of the reversal of Muslim decline evaluated. What is clearly apparent is that for Bennabi, Man is the central force in any civilizing process and without him the other two elements are of no value.

With regard to outcomes, Bennabi’s unerring conviction that unless Muslims changed their spiritual condition they could not affect any far-reaching, meaningful change in society is echoed in the Qur’anic verse: “Verily, never will Allah change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves” (13:11).

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10809

"Knowledge is power," a statement commonly attributed to an eminent English philosopher and scientist in 1597, still highlights today the importance of knowledge in the modern world. 

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

Adults

English

9781565645684

Jeremy Henzell-Thomas

"Knowledge is power," a statement commonly attributed to an eminent English philosopher and scientist in 1597, still highlights today the importance of knowledge in the modern world. Education forms the basis of our knowledge and its development, from our earliest experiences at school through to Higher Education. Individuals use their knowledge in their professional and personal lives, and society as a collective of individuals shapes the world in which we live. Therefore the power of education is one of the keys to developing a successful society and benefits humanity at large. But things have gone very wrong! Society, values, and morals are all in decline.

How has education lost its power to build an effective and fair society? How can this decline be reversed? In The Power of Education, the author goes back to first principles and asks: what is education, and what do individuals and society need from education? Reconnecting education with the heart and soul of humanity, and finding that great purpose of mankind is paramount. This is distinct from a ‘knowledge factory’ that merely develops individuals for material advancement and personal progression. Values, morals, compassion, empathy, gratitude, mutual respect, fairness, and social responsibility are all essential traits for individuals that collectively form a successful society, and these traits need to be instilled during the entire educational experience. By rethinking and developing an effective education methodology one can work towards building a better world, based upon equality and fairness for all.

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"Knowledge is power," a statement commonly attributed to an eminent English philosopher and scientist in 1597, still highlights today the importance of knowledge in the modern world. Education forms the basis of our knowledge and its development, from our earliest experiences at school through to Higher Education. Individuals use their knowledge in their professional and personal lives, and society as a collective of individuals shapes the world in which we live. Therefore the power of education is one of the keys to developing a successful society and benefits humanity at large. But things have gone very wrong! Society, values, and morals are all in decline.

How has education lost its power to build an effective and fair society? How can this decline be reversed? In The Power of Education, the author goes back to first principles and asks: what is education, and what do individuals and society need from education? Reconnecting education with the heart and soul of humanity, and finding that great purpose of mankind is paramount. This is distinct from a ‘knowledge factory’ that merely develops individuals for material advancement and personal progression. Values, morals, compassion, empathy, gratitude, mutual respect, fairness, and social responsibility are all essential traits for individuals that collectively form a successful society, and these traits need to be instilled during the entire educational experience. By rethinking and developing an effective education methodology one can work towards building a better world, based upon equality and fairness for all.

Paperback

10798

In what way can jihad justify war? How does it relate to human nature? How do we reconcile peace with justice? What have non-Muslim thinkers written about Jihad?

Awakening

Adults

English

9781905837397

Tariq Ramadan

In what way can jihad justify war? How does it relate to human nature? How do we reconcile peace with justice? What have non-Muslim thinkers written about Jihad? These are the questions that Tariq Ramadan has tackled in this book, which is an essential read. There are many chapters this books covers with the challenges we face in the world today and topics include: the philosophy of jihad, comprehending the reality of violence, how justice pervades the notion of jihad, and seeking balance in the plurality of existence.

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In what way can jihad justify war? How does it relate to human nature? How do we reconcile peace with justice? What have non-Muslim thinkers written about Jihad? These are the questions that Tariq Ramadan has tackled in this book, which is an essential read. There are many chapters this books covers with the challenges we face in the world today and topics include: the philosophy of jihad, comprehending the reality of violence, how justice pervades the notion of jihad, and seeking balance in the plurality of existence.

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10575

It is now obvious that something has gone very wrong in the West, and that psychological and social alternatives have become pressing issues. 

Awakening

Adults

English

9781905837366

Mostafa al Badawi

It is now obvious that something has gone very wrong in the West, and that psychological and social alternatives have become pressing issues. In this timely book, Dr. Badawi reminds us that Islam has a historically verifiable track record for healing social chaos and individual tragedy. Sadly, the principles of Islam have all too often been suppressed by the deluge of educational materials, media, and socioeconomic strangulation from the West. Dr. Badawi provides a powerful overview of Islamic metaphysics and unearths its spiritual, social, and ethnic values as well as a diagnosis of modern man. This is an urgent piece of writing about what we are and where we are.

Dr. Mostafa Al-Badawi is a Consultant Psychiatrist and member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He studied under many shaykhs, foremost among whom is the late Habib Ahmad Mashhur al-Haddad. Dr. Badawi is also one of the leading contemporary translators of Islamic books from Arabic into English.

Many thinking people now have an inward sense that twenty-first-century humanity faces stark and urgent challenges that demand wise and decisive responses. Profound illnesses call for profound remedies, and when nothing less than radical change will do, courage is essential to survival. Authentic traditional Islam provides a holistic and historically proven alternative.

In this timely book, Dr. Mostafa al-Badawi shows that revealed knowledge is the source of traditional wisdom, and that the Islamic faith and civilization has a veritable track record of healing individual and social disintegration. The author presents a penetrating diagnosis of the illnesses of humanity today, together with a fascinating overview of the Islamic metaphysic, unearthing its spiritual and moral values and its timeless relevance and applicability. Man and the Universe is a compelling and urgently needed piece of writing about what human beings are, where we stand, and what we can do about it.

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It is now obvious that something has gone very wrong in the West, and that psychological and social alternatives have become pressing issues. In this timely book, Dr. Badawi reminds us that Islam has a historically verifiable track record for healing social chaos and individual tragedy. Sadly, the principles of Islam have all too often been suppressed by the deluge of educational materials, media, and socioeconomic strangulation from the West. Dr. Badawi provides a powerful overview of Islamic metaphysics and unearths its spiritual, social, and ethnic values as well as a diagnosis of modern man. This is an urgent piece of writing about what we are and where we are.

Dr. Mostafa Al-Badawi is a Consultant Psychiatrist and member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He studied under many shaykhs, foremost among whom is the late Habib Ahmad Mashhur al-Haddad. Dr. Badawi is also one of the leading contemporary translators of Islamic books from Arabic into English.

Many thinking people now have an inward sense that twenty-first-century humanity faces stark and urgent challenges that demand wise and decisive responses. Profound illnesses call for profound remedies, and when nothing less than radical change will do, courage is essential to survival. Authentic traditional Islam provides a holistic and historically proven alternative.

In this timely book, Dr. Mostafa al-Badawi shows that revealed knowledge is the source of traditional wisdom, and that the Islamic faith and civilization has a veritable track record of healing individual and social disintegration. The author presents a penetrating diagnosis of the illnesses of humanity today, together with a fascinating overview of the Islamic metaphysic, unearthing its spiritual and moral values and its timeless relevance and applicability. Man and the Universe is a compelling and urgently needed piece of writing about what human beings are, where we stand, and what we can do about it.

Paperback

10577

The Shariah is one of the most misunderstood and maligned Islamic terms in the West.

Kube Publishing Ltd

Adults

English

9780860376248

Abdur Rashid Siddiqui

"Shariah" is one of the most misunderstood and maligned Islamic terms in the West. In the minds of many people, the word conjures up images of uncivilized Muslims whipping criminals, stoning adulterers, and confining women within their homes.

Yet, Shariah literally means a way or a path and, more specifically, the way to a watering place. Far from being a strict penal code, it is a humane, compassionate, and benevolent system of laws that guides Muslims, based on the Quran, the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad, and the interpretation of religious scholars.

This book is a simple and concise guide to the Shariah (Islamic law) to explain its meaning, scope and operation in practical life, as well as helping readers understand and appreciate its value and necessity in the believer's life.

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"Shariah" is one of the most misunderstood and maligned Islamic terms in the West. In the minds of many people, the word conjures up images of uncivilized Muslims whipping criminals, stoning adulterers, and confining women within their homes.

Yet, Shariah literally means a way or a path and, more specifically, the way to a watering place. Far from being a strict penal code, it is a humane, compassionate, and benevolent system of laws that guides Muslims, based on the Quran, the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad, and the interpretation of religious scholars.

This book is a simple and concise guide to the Shariah (Islamic law) to explain its meaning, scope and operation in practical life, as well as helping readers understand and appreciate its value and necessity in the believer's life.

Paperback

10298

Divine oneness as the principle of beauty is perhaps quintessentially Islamic artistic expression and experience and what it celebrates.

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

Adults

English

9781565646964

Idham Mohammed Hanash

Divine oneness as the principle of beauty is perhaps quintessentially Islamic artistic expression and experience and what it celebrates. Why has Islamic art evolved as it has; what forms does it take; what is the logic underlying it? What message is the Muslim artist attempting to convey; what emotion is he seeking to evoke? This work views Islamic art as a subject of archeological study and treats its evolution as part of the historical study of art in the broader sense.

At the same time, it paves the way for an epistemological shift from viewing Islamic art as a material concept having to do with beautiful rarities and relics that have grown out of Islamic cultural and artistic creativity, to a theoretical concept associated with a vision, a principle, a theory, and a method. This theoretical concept provides the intellectual and cultural foundation for a critical philosophical science of Islamic artistic beauty to which we might refer as the science of Islamic art, or the Islamic aesthetic that evaluates visual artistic creations in terms of both beauty and practical usefulness. In the process, the study also explores orientalist misconceptions, challenging some of the premises with which it has approached Islamic art, with judgement rooted in a cultural framework alien to the spiritual perspective of Islam.

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Divine oneness as the principle of beauty is perhaps quintessentially Islamic artistic expression and experience and what it celebrates. Why has Islamic art evolved as it has; what forms does it take; what is the logic underlying it? What message is the Muslim artist attempting to convey; what emotion is he seeking to evoke? This work views Islamic art as a subject of archeological study and treats its evolution as part of the historical study of art in the broader sense.

At the same time, it paves the way for an epistemological shift from viewing Islamic art as a material concept having to do with beautiful rarities and relics that have grown out of Islamic cultural and artistic creativity, to a theoretical concept associated with a vision, a principle, a theory, and a method. This theoretical concept provides the intellectual and cultural foundation for a critical philosophical science of Islamic artistic beauty to which we might refer as the science of Islamic art, or the Islamic aesthetic that evaluates visual artistic creations in terms of both beauty and practical usefulness. In the process, the study also explores orientalist misconceptions, challenging some of the premises with which it has approached Islamic art, with judgement rooted in a cultural framework alien to the spiritual perspective of Islam.

Paperback

10362

The reform in higher education in Muslim societies is in sum a paradigm shift in perspective driven by important considerations including the aims of education itself.

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

Adults

English

9781565649774

Ziauddin Sardar and Jeremy Henzell-Thomas

The reform in higher education in Muslim societies is in sum a paradigm shift in perspective driven by important considerations including the aims of education itself. It may require reforming existing disciplines and inventing new ones, as well as working in conjunction with current knowledge and discourses by taking effective account of the ethical, spiritual norms of Muslim society and the guiding principles that it operates under, which in turn mark the underlying basis of its makeup and spiritual identity. Rather than creating divisions, reform of higher education in Muslim societies recognizes the plurality and diversity of the modern networked world, and seeks to replace sterile and uniform approaches to knowledge with a broader and more creative understanding of reality as lived on different soils and different cultures. Moderation, balance, and effective communication are paramount features of the underlying philosophy.

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The reform in higher education in Muslim societies is in sum a paradigm shift in perspective driven by important considerations including the aims of education itself. It may require reforming existing disciplines and inventing new ones, as well as working in conjunction with current knowledge and discourses by taking effective account of the ethical, spiritual norms of Muslim society and the guiding principles that it operates under, which in turn mark the underlying basis of its makeup and spiritual identity. Rather than creating divisions, reform of higher education in Muslim societies recognizes the plurality and diversity of the modern networked world, and seeks to replace sterile and uniform approaches to knowledge with a broader and more creative understanding of reality as lived on different soils and different cultures. Moderation, balance, and effective communication are paramount features of the underlying philosophy.

Paperback

10361

This work studies the position of the Sunnah in Islam and its fundamental relationship to the Quran.

The International Institute of Islamic Thought

Adults

English

9781565646902

Taha Jabir Alalwani

This work studies the position of the Sunnah in Islam and its fundamental relationship to the Quran. The author carefully examines the sensitive issue of the development of the oral and written traditions and the problems scholars faced despite painstaking work verifying the authenticity of reports, the character of narrators, and the ever growing complexity of a body of narratives that were making the simplicity and clarity of the Prophet's life, words, and actions a burgeoning maze of information. Taking the praiseworthy intention and effort to emulate the Prophet into account, the author nevertheless makes the case that once the Sunnah had been collected, the Muslim community began to neglect the Quran in favor of narrations of what the Prophet had done and said on the pretext that such narratives contained the Quran. Eventually they then abandoned the Sunnah narratives in favor of Islamic jurisprudence on the pretext that Islamic juristic texts tacitly included both the Quran and the Sunnah. It is with the aim of restoring the relationship between the two that this work has been written, that is, the Prophetic Sunnah must be tied inextricably to the Quran in a way that allows for no contradiction or conflict between the two, to avoid misapplication and abuse of hadith, and to meet the requirements and challenges of a new age.

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This work studies the position of the Sunnah in Islam and its fundamental relationship to the Quran. The author carefully examines the sensitive issue of the development of the oral and written traditions and the problems scholars faced despite painstaking work verifying the authenticity of reports, the character of narrators, and the ever growing complexity of a body of narratives that were making the simplicity and clarity of the Prophet's life, words, and actions a burgeoning maze of information. Taking the praiseworthy intention and effort to emulate the Prophet into account, the author nevertheless makes the case that once the Sunnah had been collected, the Muslim community began to neglect the Quran in favor of narrations of what the Prophet had done and said on the pretext that such narratives contained the Quran. Eventually they then abandoned the Sunnah narratives in favor of Islamic jurisprudence on the pretext that Islamic juristic texts tacitly included both the Quran and the Sunnah. It is with the aim of restoring the relationship between the two that this work has been written, that is, the Prophetic Sunnah must be tied inextricably to the Quran in a way that allows for no contradiction or conflict between the two, to avoid misapplication and abuse of hadith, and to meet the requirements and challenges of a new age.

Paperback

10364

Ijtihad and Renewal is an analysis of ijtihad and the role it can play for a positive Muslim revival in the modern world, a revival based on society-wide economic and educational reform and development.

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

Adults

English

9781565649750

Said Shabbar

In the early centuries of Islam the response of Muslims to problem-solving the various issues and challenges that faced their rapidly expanding community was to use intelligence and independent reasoning based on the Quran and Sunnah to address them. This practice is known as ijtihad. As the centuries wore on however the gates of ijtihad were generally closed in favor of following existing rulings developed by scholars by way of analogy.

And as reason and intellect, now held captive to madhhabs (schools of thought) and earlier scholarly opinion, stagnated so did the Muslim world. Ijtihad and Renewal is an analysis of ijtihad and the role it can play for a positive Muslim revival in the modern world, a revival based on society-wide economic and educational reform and development. It makes the case that the grafting of solutions rooted in the past onto the complex and unique realities of our own age, in a one-size-fits-all perspective, has paralyzed the vitality of Muslim thought, and confused its sense of direction, and that to revive the Muslim world from its centuries of decline and slumber we need to revive the practice of ijtihad. Focusing attention on thinking through solutions for ourselves based on our own times and context, using the Quran and Sunnah, as well as the wisdom and experience of the past distilled from these, as tools in this endeavor whilst not the only solution, is certainly a viable and powerful one.

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In the early centuries of Islam the response of Muslims to problem-solving the various issues and challenges that faced their rapidly expanding community was to use intelligence and independent reasoning based on the Quran and Sunnah to address them. This practice is known as ijtihad. As the centuries wore on however the gates of ijtihad were generally closed in favor of following existing rulings developed by scholars by way of analogy.

And as reason and intellect, now held captive to madhhabs (schools of thought) and earlier scholarly opinion, stagnated so did the Muslim world. Ijtihad and Renewal is an analysis of ijtihad and the role it can play for a positive Muslim revival in the modern world, a revival based on society-wide economic and educational reform and development. It makes the case that the grafting of solutions rooted in the past onto the complex and unique realities of our own age, in a one-size-fits-all perspective, has paralyzed the vitality of Muslim thought, and confused its sense of direction, and that to revive the Muslim world from its centuries of decline and slumber we need to revive the practice of ijtihad. Focusing attention on thinking through solutions for ourselves based on our own times and context, using the Quran and Sunnah, as well as the wisdom and experience of the past distilled from these, as tools in this endeavor whilst not the only solution, is certainly a viable and powerful one.

Paperback

10363

This brand new book by Shaykh Muhammad S. Adly is a must-have for every Muslim who holds the Sunnah of the Prophet of Allah (s) dear to their heart and seeks nothing but pleasure in adhering to it.

Al-Adly Publications

Adults

Arabic

BKISN

Muhammad S. Adly

This brand new book by Shaykh Muhammad S. Adly is a must-have for every Muslim who holds the Sunnah of the Prophet of Allah (s) dear to their heart and seeks nothing but pleasure in adhering to it.

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This brand new book by Shaykh Muhammad S. Adly is a must-have for every Muslim who holds the Sunnah of the Prophet of Allah (s) dear to their heart and seeks nothing but pleasure in adhering to it.

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10006

Is the issue of music a controversial one in Islam? With the prevalence of computers and various electronic devices today, music and singing seem to be everywhere, and contemporary Muslims may be confused about their status in Islamic teachings.

International Islamic Publishing House

Adults

English

9786035011112

Dr. Gohar Mushtaq

Is the issue of music a controversial one in Islam? With the prevalence of computers and various electronic devices today, music and singing seem to be everywhere, and contemporary Muslims may be confused about their status in Islamic teachings.
The Music Made Me Do It: An In-Depth Study of Music through Islam and Science examines this topic in light of authentic Islamic sources, in order to clarify the prohibitions and allowances regarding music and singing. In addition, the author describes the harmful social, psychological and physical effects of music on individuals, citing well-documented contemporary research in the fields of medical and behavioral sciences.
The interweaving of the two perspectives makes this book a valuable asset for anyone interested in exploring this pertinent Islamic issue.

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Is the issue of music a controversial one in Islam? With the prevalence of computers and various electronic devices today, music and singing seem to be everywhere, and contemporary Muslims may be confused about their status in Islamic teachings.
The Music Made Me Do It: An In-Depth Study of Music through Islam and Science examines this topic in light of authentic Islamic sources, in order to clarify the prohibitions and allowances regarding music and singing. In addition, the author describes the harmful social, psychological and physical effects of music on individuals, citing well-documented contemporary research in the fields of medical and behavioral sciences.
The interweaving of the two perspectives makes this book a valuable asset for anyone interested in exploring this pertinent Islamic issue.

Hardcover

8079

By understanding the context in which particular verses were revealed, we can attain a deeper understanding of the meaning of these verses.

International Islamic Publishing House

Adults

English

9786035010368

Abu Al-Hasan Ali Al-Wahidi An-Nisaboori

Many verses of the Qur’an were revealed in response to a particular situation or question that arose in the young Muslim community. By understanding the context in which particular verses were revealed, we can attain a deeper understanding of the meaning of these verses and better insight into how these verses guide aspects of our daily lives.

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Many verses of the Qur’an were revealed in response to a particular situation or question that arose in the young Muslim community. By understanding the context in which particular verses were revealed, we can attain a deeper understanding of the meaning of these verses and better insight into how these verses guide aspects of our daily lives.

Hardcover

7959

This collection is highly recommended for practitioners, scholars and students of Islamic finance.

Kube Publishing Ltd

Adults

English

9780860375517

Mohammad Hashim Kamali

This collection of essays brings together leading scholars and practitioners to discuss contemporary issues in the rapidly-expanding sukuk market, and debates the challenges facing it since the 2008 financial crisis and a number of high profile sukuk defaults. It looks in particular at issues of Shari‘ah compliance, the issue of replication in Islamic finance, the need to have a true sale in the asset securitisation process, and the issue of sukuk defaults. It is highly recommended for practitioners, scholars and students of Islamic finance.

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This collection of essays brings together leading scholars and practitioners to discuss contemporary issues in the rapidly-expanding sukuk market, and debates the challenges facing it since the 2008 financial crisis and a number of high profile sukuk defaults. It looks in particular at issues of Shari‘ah compliance, the issue of replication in Islamic finance, the need to have a true sale in the asset securitisation process, and the issue of sukuk defaults. It is highly recommended for practitioners, scholars and students of Islamic finance.

Paperback

7831

The issue of religion in business and personal financial matters may seem incongruous in the context of the twenty-first century.

International Islamic Publishing House

Adults

English

9786035012539

Dr. Mohammad Rahman

The issue of religion in business and personal financial matters may seem incongruous in the context of the twenty-first century. However, Islam as a religion has always paid attention to material issues. By its very definition of 'submission,' Islam imbues every aspect of a Muslim's life, and that includes money management. Today, personal and business financial issues affect nearly every one of the billion or so Muslims across the globe in one way or another.

Not surprisingly, the twenty-first century has already witnessed the phenomenal rise of Islamic finance to a multi-billion dollar industry.
This book highlights issues in Islam that are important and relevant to Muslims when they engage in tasks related to personal finances, business administration, investment, and work. Readers will find an overview of relevant excerpts from the Quran and the authentic Sunnah. Non-Muslims as well can gain valuable insights from this book that should prove useful in today's multicultural business landscapes.

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The issue of religion in business and personal financial matters may seem incongruous in the context of the twenty-first century. However, Islam as a religion has always paid attention to material issues. By its very definition of 'submission,' Islam imbues every aspect of a Muslim's life, and that includes money management. Today, personal and business financial issues affect nearly every one of the billion or so Muslims across the globe in one way or another.

Not surprisingly, the twenty-first century has already witnessed the phenomenal rise of Islamic finance to a multi-billion dollar industry.
This book highlights issues in Islam that are important and relevant to Muslims when they engage in tasks related to personal finances, business administration, investment, and work. Readers will find an overview of relevant excerpts from the Quran and the authentic Sunnah. Non-Muslims as well can gain valuable insights from this book that should prove useful in today's multicultural business landscapes.

Hardcover

7946

Psychology is one of the most intriguing scientific disciplines as humans are inherently curious about their own nature.

International Islamic Publishing House

Adults

English

9786035011082

Dr. Aisha Utz

Psychology is one of the most intriguing scientific disciplines as humans are inherently curious about their own nature. Ironically, there are a multitude of theories and explanations that mislead and confuse the very same creatures that they are meant to describe. Allah has blessed us with guidance in all facets of our lives, including our souls and psyches.

Islam offers an uncomplicated, comprehensive, and precise theory of our spiritual nature, our purpose and priorities in life, and how we can attain serenity and happiness in this life and the next. This book is a humble effort to expound upon the true conceptualization of human psychology based upon the Quran and Sunnah. Moreover, Dr. Utz includes specific references to scientific research that corresponds to, and builds upon, what is already known from revelation.

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Psychology is one of the most intriguing scientific disciplines as humans are inherently curious about their own nature. Ironically, there are a multitude of theories and explanations that mislead and confuse the very same creatures that they are meant to describe. Allah has blessed us with guidance in all facets of our lives, including our souls and psyches.

Islam offers an uncomplicated, comprehensive, and precise theory of our spiritual nature, our purpose and priorities in life, and how we can attain serenity and happiness in this life and the next. This book is a humble effort to expound upon the true conceptualization of human psychology based upon the Quran and Sunnah. Moreover, Dr. Utz includes specific references to scientific research that corresponds to, and builds upon, what is already known from revelation.

Hardcover

7948

This book is a scholarly and necessary critique of why the crime of terrorism is inconsistent with the ethical outlook of the Qur'an

Kube Publishing Ltd

Adults

English

9780860375937

ElSayed M. A. Amin

"This book is a scholarly and necessary critique of why the crime of terrorism is inconsistent with the ethical outlook of the Qur'an. Anyone who wants to understand the Qur'an and its relationship to violence must read this book."—Khaled Abou El Fadl, Omar and Azmeralda Alfi Professor of Law and chair of Islamic studies program, UCLA School of Law.

"In addition to illuminating the root causes of terrorism, this book is a real contribution to the interfaith dialogue."—Muhammad Abu Layla, professor of the comparative religions at al-Azhar University, Cairo.

"A critique that challenges contemporary perceptions of the relationship between Islam and violence. The book can be seriously commended to both specialists and non-specialists in Qur'anic Studies, theology, and political science."—Jabal M. Buaben, associate professor, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies.

ElSayed Amin critiques misreadings of key verses in the Qur'an that have been used to establish violence as the relational norm between Muslims and non-Muslims. He distinguishes both Islamic jihad and armed deterrence from modern terrorism through examination of the 9/11 attacks, and proposes legal proscriptions for terrorism from the Qur'an on the basis of its political, social, and psychological impacts.

ElSayed Amin is a senior lecturer of Islamic studies in English at al-Azhar University in Egypt and a visiting postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) in Brunei. He is a member of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs in Cairo, and a former Fulbright Scholar.

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"This book is a scholarly and necessary critique of why the crime of terrorism is inconsistent with the ethical outlook of the Qur'an. Anyone who wants to understand the Qur'an and its relationship to violence must read this book."—Khaled Abou El Fadl, Omar and Azmeralda Alfi Professor of Law and chair of Islamic studies program, UCLA School of Law.

"In addition to illuminating the root causes of terrorism, this book is a real contribution to the interfaith dialogue."—Muhammad Abu Layla, professor of the comparative religions at al-Azhar University, Cairo.

"A critique that challenges contemporary perceptions of the relationship between Islam and violence. The book can be seriously commended to both specialists and non-specialists in Qur'anic Studies, theology, and political science."—Jabal M. Buaben, associate professor, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies.

ElSayed Amin critiques misreadings of key verses in the Qur'an that have been used to establish violence as the relational norm between Muslims and non-Muslims. He distinguishes both Islamic jihad and armed deterrence from modern terrorism through examination of the 9/11 attacks, and proposes legal proscriptions for terrorism from the Qur'an on the basis of its political, social, and psychological impacts.

ElSayed Amin is a senior lecturer of Islamic studies in English at al-Azhar University in Egypt and a visiting postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) in Brunei. He is a member of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs in Cairo, and a former Fulbright Scholar.

Paperback

7830

A passionate and committed account of Kashmir's struggle for freedom over the last 65 years, and a close-up and personal study of its leading figure, Syed Ali Geelani

Kube Publishing Ltd

Adults

English

9780860376842

Abdul Hakeem

A passionate and committed account of Kashmir's struggle for freedom over the last 65 years, and a close-up and personal study of its leading figure, Syed Ali Geelani, which gets behind the stereotype of Indian Muslims as terrorists. An ignored but serious global flashpoint, Kashmir is at the root of tensions between India and Pakistan, the two nuclear states of South Asia, who have fought three wars over it. The heart of the problem is the right of self-determination of Kashmir's fifteen million people, a right denied to them since 1947.
Since 1989, 90,000 people have been killed, over 100,000 have been injured, and over 10,000 are missing, and mass graves continue to be unearthed. Paradise on Fire is the story of the struggle for national liberation of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, spearheaded by Syed Ali Shah Geelani. This political biography of Kashmir's leading freedom fighter reveals the true horror of the Kashmir dispute, the dynamics of this historical struggle for self-determination, and Geelani's huge contribution in leading this search for liberation.

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A passionate and committed account of Kashmir's struggle for freedom over the last 65 years, and a close-up and personal study of its leading figure, Syed Ali Geelani, which gets behind the stereotype of Indian Muslims as terrorists. An ignored but serious global flashpoint, Kashmir is at the root of tensions between India and Pakistan, the two nuclear states of South Asia, who have fought three wars over it. The heart of the problem is the right of self-determination of Kashmir's fifteen million people, a right denied to them since 1947.
Since 1989, 90,000 people have been killed, over 100,000 have been injured, and over 10,000 are missing, and mass graves continue to be unearthed. Paradise on Fire is the story of the struggle for national liberation of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, spearheaded by Syed Ali Shah Geelani. This political biography of Kashmir's leading freedom fighter reveals the true horror of the Kashmir dispute, the dynamics of this historical struggle for self-determination, and Geelani's huge contribution in leading this search for liberation.

Paperback

7832

New Directions in Islamic Education explores the relationship between pedagogy and the formation of religious identities within Islamic education settings that are based in minority and majority Muslim contexts.

Kube Publishing Ltd

Adults

English

9781847740588

Abdullah Sahin

New Directions in Islamic Education explores the relationship between pedagogy and the formation of religious identities within Islamic education settings that are based in minority and majority Muslim contexts. Based on empirical research, the book engages critically with the philosophical, theological and cultural dynamics that inform Muslim educational thought and practice. The book offers an integrated model of Islamic education that identifies the heart of the Islamic educational imagination as tarbiyah, a transformative process of becoming. Overall, this book seeks to ground the theory and practice of Islamic education within the experience of the educator and the learner, and it synthesises the spiritual foundations of Islam with the tradition of critical reflection within the classical Muslim educational heritage. This ground breaking and wide-ranging work should be of interest not only to Muslim educators and education specialists, but also to social scientists, theologians and policy makers.

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New Directions in Islamic Education explores the relationship between pedagogy and the formation of religious identities within Islamic education settings that are based in minority and majority Muslim contexts. Based on empirical research, the book engages critically with the philosophical, theological and cultural dynamics that inform Muslim educational thought and practice. The book offers an integrated model of Islamic education that identifies the heart of the Islamic educational imagination as tarbiyah, a transformative process of becoming. Overall, this book seeks to ground the theory and practice of Islamic education within the experience of the educator and the learner, and it synthesises the spiritual foundations of Islam with the tradition of critical reflection within the classical Muslim educational heritage. This ground breaking and wide-ranging work should be of interest not only to Muslim educators and education specialists, but also to social scientists, theologians and policy makers.

Paperback

7442

This book documents the scientific dynamism of the classical Islamic civilization.

Amana Publications

Adults

English

9781590080405

Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad

This book documents the scientific dynamism of the classical Islamic civilization, its contribution to the rise of modern science, and how the decline of Muslim civilization stemmed from its abandonment of critical thinking in the worldly and religious sciences.

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This book documents the scientific dynamism of the classical Islamic civilization, its contribution to the rise of modern science, and how the decline of Muslim civilization stemmed from its abandonment of critical thinking in the worldly and religious sciences.

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7168

This is a two-volume set of books in Spanish entitled Islamic Jurisprudence.

International Islamic Publishing House

Adults

Spanish

9789960967714

Muhammad Ibn Ibrahim Al-Tuwaijri

This is a two-volume set of books in Spanish entitled Islamic Jurisprudence. The first volume covers worship, discussing the legitimate rites of worship that Allah has ordained for us. The second volume covers topics related to human transactions and interactions.

Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) is the study of the different opinions and rulings deduced from the original Islamic sources—the Qur'an and Sunnah—so that Muslims can put Islamic teachings into practice in all aspects of their lives.

Therefore, these volumes deal with fiqh topics covering all areas of human life, offering answers for every question with knowledge and wisdom. This fiqh includes the rulings about rites of worship, human interactions, trade, contracts and international policies. It includes as well the administrative laws of justice, war and peace. This work aims to convey in simple terms, the basic precepts that every Muslim should know and apply in their daily lives.

This book joins the list of books offered by IIPH for Spanish speakers, as part of its effort to contribute to the diffusion of Islam knowledge and improve the quality of information available about Islam.

La Jurisprudencia Islámica (Fiqh) es la cienca que estudia cada uno de los distintos dictámenes y los deduce de sus fuentes originales: el Corán y la tradición Profética (Sunnah); para que los musulmanes puedan ponerlos en práctica en todos los aspectos de su vida. Por consiguiente, la Jurisprundencia Islámica (Fiqh) abarca todos los aspectos de la vida humana para así poder ofrecer un juicio (Hukm) a cada cuestión y contiene desde los ritos de adoración (Ibadat) a las relaciones sociales de todo tipo (MuÆamalat), como por ejemplo las familiaries, las comerciales, las contractuales, las políticas y las internacionales. Como así también los procedimientos criminales y las administración be justicia, la guerra y la paz. El esfuerzo empeñado en este trabajo tiene como finalidad transmitir de manera sencilla y concisa los preceptos básicos que todo musulmán debe conocer y aplicar en su vida diaria. Este libro se suma a la lista que IIPH presenta a los lectores de habla hispana en su deseo de contribuir a la diffusión del Islam y mejorar la calidad de ensenanza de lis musulmanes.

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This is a two-volume set of books in Spanish entitled Islamic Jurisprudence. The first volume covers worship, discussing the legitimate rites of worship that Allah has ordained for us. The second volume covers topics related to human transactions and interactions.

Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) is the study of the different opinions and rulings deduced from the original Islamic sources—the Qur'an and Sunnah—so that Muslims can put Islamic teachings into practice in all aspects of their lives.

Therefore, these volumes deal with fiqh topics covering all areas of human life, offering answers for every question with knowledge and wisdom. This fiqh includes the rulings about rites of worship, human interactions, trade, contracts and international policies. It includes as well the administrative laws of justice, war and peace. This work aims to convey in simple terms, the basic precepts that every Muslim should know and apply in their daily lives.

This book joins the list of books offered by IIPH for Spanish speakers, as part of its effort to contribute to the diffusion of Islam knowledge and improve the quality of information available about Islam.

La Jurisprudencia Islámica (Fiqh) es la cienca que estudia cada uno de los distintos dictámenes y los deduce de sus fuentes originales: el Corán y la tradición Profética (Sunnah); para que los musulmanes puedan ponerlos en práctica en todos los aspectos de su vida. Por consiguiente, la Jurisprundencia Islámica (Fiqh) abarca todos los aspectos de la vida humana para así poder ofrecer un juicio (Hukm) a cada cuestión y contiene desde los ritos de adoración (Ibadat) a las relaciones sociales de todo tipo (MuÆamalat), como por ejemplo las familiaries, las comerciales, las contractuales, las políticas y las internacionales. Como así también los procedimientos criminales y las administración be justicia, la guerra y la paz. El esfuerzo empeñado en este trabajo tiene como finalidad transmitir de manera sencilla y concisa los preceptos básicos que todo musulmán debe conocer y aplicar en su vida diaria. Este libro se suma a la lista que IIPH presenta a los lectores de habla hispana en su deseo de contribuir a la diffusión del Islam y mejorar la calidad de ensenanza de lis musulmanes.

Hardcover

6669

This is a two-volume set of books in Spanish entitled Islamic Jurisprudence.

International Islamic Publishing House

Adults

Spanish

9789960850979

Muhammad Ibn Ibrahim Al-Tuwaijri

This is a two-volume set of books in Spanish entitled Islamic Jurisprudence. The first volume covers worship, discussing the legitimate rites of worship that Allah has ordained for us. The second volume covers topics related to human transactions and interactions.
Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) is the study of the different opinions and rulings deduced from the original Islamic sources—the Qur'an and Sunnah—so that Muslims can put Islamic teachings into practice in all aspects of their lives.
Therefore, these volumes deal with fiqh topics covering all areas of human life, offering answers for every question with knowledge and wisdom. This fiqh includes the rulings about rites of worship, human interactions, trade, contracts and international policies. It includes as well the administrative laws of justice, war and peace. This work aims to convey in simple terms, the basic precepts that every Muslim should know and apply in their daily lives.
This book joins the list of books offered by IIPH for Spanish speakers, as part of its effort to contribute to the diffusion of Islam knowledge and improve the quality of information available about Islam.


La Jurisprudencia Islamica (Fiqh) es la cienca que estudia cada uno de los distintos dictamenes y los deduce de sus Fuentes originales: el Coran y la tradicion Profetica (Sunnah); para que los musulmanes puedan ponerlos en practica en todos los espectos de su vida. Por consiguiente, la Jurisprundencia Islamica (Fiqh) abarca todos los aspectos de la vida humana para asi poder ofrecer un juicio (Hukm) a cada cuestion y contiene desde los ritos de adoracion (Ibadat) a las relaciones juridicais de todo tipo (MuÆamalat).
Como por ejemplo las familaries, las comerciales, las contractuales, las politicas y las internacionales. Como asi tambien los prcedimientos crinales y las administracion be justicia, la Guerra y la paz. El esfuerzo empenado en ests trabajo tiene como finalidad transmitir de manera sencilla y concias los preceptos basicos que todo musulman debe conocer y aplicar en su vida diaria. Este libro se suma a la lista que IIPH presenta a los lectores de habla hispana en su deseo de contribuir a la diffusion del Islam y mejorar la calidad de ensenanza de lis musulmanes.

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This is a two-volume set of books in Spanish entitled Islamic Jurisprudence. The first volume covers worship, discussing the legitimate rites of worship that Allah has ordained for us. The second volume covers topics related to human transactions and interactions.
Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) is the study of the different opinions and rulings deduced from the original Islamic sources—the Qur'an and Sunnah—so that Muslims can put Islamic teachings into practice in all aspects of their lives.
Therefore, these volumes deal with fiqh topics covering all areas of human life, offering answers for every question with knowledge and wisdom. This fiqh includes the rulings about rites of worship, human interactions, trade, contracts and international policies. It includes as well the administrative laws of justice, war and peace. This work aims to convey in simple terms, the basic precepts that every Muslim should know and apply in their daily lives.
This book joins the list of books offered by IIPH for Spanish speakers, as part of its effort to contribute to the diffusion of Islam knowledge and improve the quality of information available about Islam.


La Jurisprudencia Islamica (Fiqh) es la cienca que estudia cada uno de los distintos dictamenes y los deduce de sus Fuentes originales: el Coran y la tradicion Profetica (Sunnah); para que los musulmanes puedan ponerlos en practica en todos los espectos de su vida. Por consiguiente, la Jurisprundencia Islamica (Fiqh) abarca todos los aspectos de la vida humana para asi poder ofrecer un juicio (Hukm) a cada cuestion y contiene desde los ritos de adoracion (Ibadat) a las relaciones juridicais de todo tipo (MuÆamalat).
Como por ejemplo las familaries, las comerciales, las contractuales, las politicas y las internacionales. Como asi tambien los prcedimientos crinales y las administracion be justicia, la Guerra y la paz. El esfuerzo empenado en ests trabajo tiene como finalidad transmitir de manera sencilla y concias los preceptos basicos que todo musulman debe conocer y aplicar en su vida diaria. Este libro se suma a la lista que IIPH presenta a los lectores de habla hispana en su deseo de contribuir a la diffusion del Islam y mejorar la calidad de ensenanza de lis musulmanes.

Hardcover

6674

Collects together the major writings on Islamic economics

Islamic Foundation

Adults

English

9780860374923

Sayyid Abul Ala Mawdudi

First Principles of Islamic Economics collects together the major writings on Islamic economics by Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi (1903-79), one of the leading Muslim intellectuals of the twentieth century. Written between the 1930s and the 1960s, Mawdudi laid down the foundations of modern Islamic economic philosophy. Drawing upon the teachings of the Qur'an and sunnah, Mawdudi spelled out major elements of a new paradigm for economic analysis and policy, wherein economic pursuits take place in the context of moral values and directed towards achievement of personal and social objectives. The uniqueness of this approach lies in making efficiency and equity inseparable and interdependent. In an Islamic framework, creation and distribution of wealth become instrumental in promoting individual and social well being, enabling the economic discipline to open up pathways to economic development, social justice and human welfare.

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First Principles of Islamic Economics collects together the major writings on Islamic economics by Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi (1903-79), one of the leading Muslim intellectuals of the twentieth century. Written between the 1930s and the 1960s, Mawdudi laid down the foundations of modern Islamic economic philosophy. Drawing upon the teachings of the Qur'an and sunnah, Mawdudi spelled out major elements of a new paradigm for economic analysis and policy, wherein economic pursuits take place in the context of moral values and directed towards achievement of personal and social objectives. The uniqueness of this approach lies in making efficiency and equity inseparable and interdependent. In an Islamic framework, creation and distribution of wealth become instrumental in promoting individual and social well being, enabling the economic discipline to open up pathways to economic development, social justice and human welfare.

Paperback

4740

Includes advice on writing bylaws...

Amana Publications

Adults

English

9781590080535

Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad

Organizations must have rules of order to facilitate their debate and to fill in the procedures not detailed by their constitutional documents. While most American organizations are content to operate by Robert's Rules of Order, Muslim organizations have often wrestled with questions over whether the rules of order systemized by a Western military figure are in accordance with the Qur'an and the sunnah. This book tackles the matter directly and takes into account the Qur'an, the sunnah, Islamic manners and the history of Islamic consultation and leadership to provide a simple, practical guide to organizational procedure that can be incorporated into the governance of Muslim organizations. The book includes advice on writing bylaws and on complying with the best practices of the U.S. Dept. of Justice in a way that is Islamically authentic, transparent, and accountable. It provides a basic starting point for any Muslim organization while allowing for flexibility so that organizations may make any variations they require within their own bylaws and constitution, so that it can accommodate differing schools of thought on Islamic law. In its discursive approach it is an essential primer for understanding the value of rules of order and the Islamic context for their application.
The Islamic Rules of Order has been adopted as the rules of order of the Association of Muslims Social Scientists.

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Organizations must have rules of order to facilitate their debate and to fill in the procedures not detailed by their constitutional documents. While most American organizations are content to operate by Robert's Rules of Order, Muslim organizations have often wrestled with questions over whether the rules of order systemized by a Western military figure are in accordance with the Qur'an and the sunnah. This book tackles the matter directly and takes into account the Qur'an, the sunnah, Islamic manners and the history of Islamic consultation and leadership to provide a simple, practical guide to organizational procedure that can be incorporated into the governance of Muslim organizations. The book includes advice on writing bylaws and on complying with the best practices of the U.S. Dept. of Justice in a way that is Islamically authentic, transparent, and accountable. It provides a basic starting point for any Muslim organization while allowing for flexibility so that organizations may make any variations they require within their own bylaws and constitution, so that it can accommodate differing schools of thought on Islamic law. In its discursive approach it is an essential primer for understanding the value of rules of order and the Islamic context for their application.
The Islamic Rules of Order has been adopted as the rules of order of the Association of Muslims Social Scientists.

Paperback

4703

It represents the fiqh rulings according to the Shafi'I school of jurisprudence.

Amana Publications

Adults

Arabic and English

9780915957729

Ahmad Ibn An-Naqeeb Al-Masri Translated by Nuh Ha Mim Keller

'Umdat al-Salik wa 'Uddat al-Nasik (Reliance of the Traveller and Tools of the Worshipper) is a classic manual of fiqh. It represents the fiqh rulings according to the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence. The appendices form an integral part of the book and present original texts and translations from classic works by prominent scholars such as al-Ghazali, Ibn Qudamah, al-Nawawi, al-Qurturbi, al-Dhahabi, Ibn Hajar and others, on topics of Islamic law, faith, spirituality, Quranic exegesis and hadith sciences.
It also has biographical notes about every person mentioned (391 biographies), a bibliography of works cited (136 works), and a detailed subject index (95 pages). Of the 136 works drawn upon in its commentary and appendices, 134 are in the original Arabic. The sections and paragraphs have been numbered to facilitate cross-referencing.

"There is no doubt that this translation is a valuable and important work, whether as a textbook for teaching Islamic jurisprudence to English speakers, or as a legal reference for use by scholars, educated laymen, and students in this language." —Dr. Tahir Jabir al-'Alwani, President of the International Institute of Islamic Thought

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'Umdat al-Salik wa 'Uddat al-Nasik (Reliance of the Traveller and Tools of the Worshipper) is a classic manual of fiqh. It represents the fiqh rulings according to the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence. The appendices form an integral part of the book and present original texts and translations from classic works by prominent scholars such as al-Ghazali, Ibn Qudamah, al-Nawawi, al-Qurturbi, al-Dhahabi, Ibn Hajar and others, on topics of Islamic law, faith, spirituality, Quranic exegesis and hadith sciences.
It also has biographical notes about every person mentioned (391 biographies), a bibliography of works cited (136 works), and a detailed subject index (95 pages). Of the 136 works drawn upon in its commentary and appendices, 134 are in the original Arabic. The sections and paragraphs have been numbered to facilitate cross-referencing.

"There is no doubt that this translation is a valuable and important work, whether as a textbook for teaching Islamic jurisprudence to English speakers, or as a legal reference for use by scholars, educated laymen, and students in this language." —Dr. Tahir Jabir al-'Alwani, President of the International Institute of Islamic Thought

Hardcover

1570

Islamic finance and banking is governed by the tenets of Islam and is based upon the principles of the Shariah that constructs a code of conduct for Muslims to adhere to when managing their lives

Islamic Foundation

Adults

English

9780860376354

Tasnim Nazeer

Islamic finance and banking is governed by the tenets of Islam and is based upon the principles of the Shariah that constructs a code of conduct for Muslims to adhere to when managing their lives, including their finances.

Therefore, when understanding the basis of the principles of Islamic finance one has to consider the fact that Muslims believe that economic transactions should take place responsibly, ethically and with the remembrance that Allah (God) is the owner of all wealth.

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Islamic finance and banking is governed by the tenets of Islam and is based upon the principles of the Shariah that constructs a code of conduct for Muslims to adhere to when managing their lives, including their finances.

Therefore, when understanding the basis of the principles of Islamic finance one has to consider the fact that Muslims believe that economic transactions should take place responsibly, ethically and with the remembrance that Allah (God) is the owner of all wealth.

Paperback

11962

This is a two-volume set of books in Spanish entitled Islamic Jurisprudence.The first volume covers worship, The second volume covers topics related to human transactions.

International Islamic Publishing House

Adults

Spanish

BKJITSET

Muhammad Ibn Ibrahim Al-Tuwaijri

This is a two-volume set of books in Spanish entitled Islamic Jurisprudence. The first volume covers worship, discussing the legitimate rites of worship that Allah has ordained for us. The second volume covers topics related to human transactions and interactions.

Islamic Jurisprudence (fiqh) is the study of the different opinions and rulings deduced from the original Islamic sources—the Quran and Sunnah—so that Muslims can put Islamic teachings into practice in all aspects of their lives.

Therefore, these volumes deal with fiqh topics covering all areas of human life, offering answers for every question with knowledge and wisdom. This book includes rulings on rites of worship, human interactions, trade, contracts, and international policies. It also includes the administrative laws of justice, war, and peace. This work aims to convey in simple terms the basic precepts that every Muslim should know and apply in their daily lives.

This book joins the list of books offered by IIPH for Spanish speakers, as part of its effort to contribute to the diffusion of Islam knowledge and improve the quality of information available about Islam.

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This is a two-volume set of books in Spanish entitled Islamic Jurisprudence. The first volume covers worship, discussing the legitimate rites of worship that Allah has ordained for us. The second volume covers topics related to human transactions and interactions.

Islamic Jurisprudence (fiqh) is the study of the different opinions and rulings deduced from the original Islamic sources—the Quran and Sunnah—so that Muslims can put Islamic teachings into practice in all aspects of their lives.

Therefore, these volumes deal with fiqh topics covering all areas of human life, offering answers for every question with knowledge and wisdom. This book includes rulings on rites of worship, human interactions, trade, contracts, and international policies. It also includes the administrative laws of justice, war, and peace. This work aims to convey in simple terms the basic precepts that every Muslim should know and apply in their daily lives.

This book joins the list of books offered by IIPH for Spanish speakers, as part of its effort to contribute to the diffusion of Islam knowledge and improve the quality of information available about Islam.

Hardcover

11502

This inspiring collection of sacred maxims is drawn from the genre known in Arabic as al-qawā‘id al-fiqhiyyah.

Kube Publishing Ltd

Adults

English

9781847740960

Shahrul Hussain

This inspiring collection of sacred maxims is drawn from the genre known in Arabic as al-qawā‘id al-fiqhiyyah. These maxims are pithy sayings that Islamic scholars use as a guide for Islamic practice in a wide range of areas, from the rituals of worship to financial transactions. Though technically translated as “legal maxims”, the array of topics these maxims cover encompass the core ethical principles at the heart of the Shariah.

Given its concision, each maxim is rich in meaning, and the commentary provided by Dr Shahrul Hussain gives us a glimpse into the maxim’s significance. The commentaries, written by a Western Islamic scholar, bring out the relevance of each maxim to the English speaking reader.

This latest instalment in Kube’s Treasury Series in Islamic Thought and Civilisation, will help deepen the understanding of key aspects of Shariah in its legal and ethical dimensions.

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This inspiring collection of sacred maxims is drawn from the genre known in Arabic as al-qawā‘id al-fiqhiyyah. These maxims are pithy sayings that Islamic scholars use as a guide for Islamic practice in a wide range of areas, from the rituals of worship to financial transactions. Though technically translated as “legal maxims”, the array of topics these maxims cover encompass the core ethical principles at the heart of the Shariah.

Given its concision, each maxim is rich in meaning, and the commentary provided by Dr Shahrul Hussain gives us a glimpse into the maxim’s significance. The commentaries, written by a Western Islamic scholar, bring out the relevance of each maxim to the English speaking reader.

This latest instalment in Kube’s Treasury Series in Islamic Thought and Civilisation, will help deepen the understanding of key aspects of Shariah in its legal and ethical dimensions.

Hardcover

9917