Hey also train their presenters in attracting viewers for current as well as forthcoming programs. The same can be said of newspaper, radio and television. The same applies to those who market various products, whether halaal or haram. All these people endeavour to specialise in techniques that are needed in order for them to excel in their respective fields

Winning hearts is also an art with its own ways and means.

Suppose you enter a gathering of forty men and as you pass by each of them, shaking everyone’s hands the first shakes your hand indifferently and says very coldly, “welcome”, the second is busy speaking to the next person, and as you greet him by surprise, he responds to you very impersonally and without even looking at you, then continues with his conversation with the next person; the third person is speaking on the phone, so he simply stretches out his hand without saying a word or showing any respect. However, when you get to the forth person, he sees you and immediately stands up to greet you. When your eyes meet his, he smiles and demonstrates that he is glad to meet you. He shakes your hand warmly and welcomes you, even though you don’t know each other at all! You then greet the rest of the people and takes a seat. Do you doubt that your heart will have the most respect for the fourth person? No doubt  it will, even though you do not know his name, nor his status or profession. Despite that, he successfully captures your heart, not with wealth, status or lineage, but merely by his interpersonal skills.

Hence hearts are not won by force, wealth, beauty or status. They are won by much less of a sacrifice, yet few are able to win them.

I recall one of my students at university, who had become physiologically ill due to severe depression. His father held a high position in the police force and had come to visit me at the university quite a few times, asking me for my help with his son. I would visit his house every now and then, which was a towering mansion. I would notice that his house would always be full of guest I was amazed a how much this family was loved and respected.

Years went by and the man retired. I went to his house for a visit. I entered his mansion and went into the guest room to notice more than fifty chairs, but only one person watching television and a butler offering him coffee or tea. I sat with him for a while. When I left I began to compare his situation while the man was working with now that he had retired. What was it about him that had attracted the people then? I realised that the man did not win people over by manners, kindness and good treatment of others. Rather he had only attracted them by mean of his status, position and the fact that he was well connected. When he lost his position, he also lost the love people had for him.

Therefore, learn a lesson from this man. deal with the people so skilfully that they love you for who you are and what you say, and for your smile, gentleness and generosity. They will love the fact that you overlook their faults an stand by them at times of hardship. Do not allow their hearts to be attached merely to your status and your purse!

The one who provides his children and wife with the wealth, food, drink only does not win their heart by doing so, but only their stomachs! The one who showers his family with wealth while he mistreats them does not win their hearts; rather, he only wins their pockets.

For this reason, do not be surprised if you see a young man who faces a problem and therefore complains to his friend, teacher or the imam of a mosque, but not to his own father. This would be because the father has failed to win over his heart and break down barriers. On the other hand, it is the teacher or the friend, who has managed to win his heart.

Another important point: have you ever noticed that when certain people visit a gathering packed with people and look left and right for somewhere to sit, there always seems to be no shortage of people calling them over to sit next to them. Why?

Or a buffer, where everyone serves themselves food and then looks somewhere to sit, have you noted that such people, as soon as they have filed their plates, are subject to large numbers of people calling them in order to at with them? Whereas, other may fill their plates and have nobody taking any interest whatsoever, so they have a very lonely meal?

Why are people so eager to sit with one type but not the other? Is it not that certain people have the ability to attracted hearts wherever they may be, as if they are magnets? How extraordinary!

How did they manage to win people? by using clever techniques, to capture people’s hearts.

Resolution….

Our ability to capture people’s heart and win heir love brings us great happiness in life.

Lisaan-ul-Quran - Arabic Grammar - Volume 3

Lisaan-ul-Quran (Volume 3) – An elementary text on Arabic grammar.

The third volume of this popular text on Arabic Grammar.

Written by the Teachers of Madrasah Ayesha Siddiqua lil banat (an institute of learning for young women.)

At the end of most chapters is an exercise which consists of Qur’aanic verses, thus enabling the student to become acquainted with the Qur’aanic style from the very beginning.

Cover: Hardback
Author: Teachers Of Madrasah Ayesha Siddiqua
Publisher: Al-Bushra Publishers
Pages: 494
Size: 25 cm x 19 cm (approx)

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Pearls From The Path - Volume 3

Pearls from the Path – Fascinating Anecdotes From Islamic History – Volume 3

Pearls from the Path is a collection of relevant and thought provoking incidents gathered from the books of Islamic history. A rich collection of stories with powerful lessons for everyone, Pearls from the Path will ignite your passion for Islamic history and illustrate the priceless heritage that Muslims have left for all of mankind. Discover amazing tales of heroism and bravery, marvel at the lengths that the scholars of old would go to in order to gain knowledge, be amazed at the trials that pious men have faced, and take heed from the mistakes of men through the ages. Adults can learn valuable lessons that will help them navigate the complex modern world, while the youth will learn that history has an important place in both the present and the future. Whether you want to expand your existing knowledge or introduce your family to the wonders of their Islamic heritage, this compilation of short stories will serve as an invaluable resource. For those interested in Islam, or who want to know more about Islam as a way of life, Pearls from the Path serves as an effective bridge towards the understanding of Islam and Muslims.

Quality Publication with glossy cover. 2-colour print. An Ideal gift.

Cover: Paperback
Publisher: Muslims at Work Publications
Pages: 179
Size: 21 x 15 cm

Ashrafs Tranquil Eye

Hippocrates (Buqrat), the Greek Philosopher was asked, ”Amongst illnessess which is the most severe and lethal?” He replied, ”The illness which you consider insignificant.”

Viewing of immoral objects (bad nazari) has become so widespread in Muslim homes and society that in most cases it is no longer considered an ailment or impermissible (haram). In this regard, lewdness upon TV and New Media, at places of study, work, shopping, advertising and upon mobile mediums has brought unimaginable problems.

We now have a generation of disoriented live-for-now Muslims who appear in slumber; transfixed into a constant state of adolescence; drifting aimlessly from one fad, gizmo, video game to another; constantly underperforming and idle. They appear to have no Deeni inclination or true ambition to excel in life in any avenue and whom we are about to lose.

This brief book, a series of lectures and aphorisms by renown Contemporary Scholars is a humble attempt to highlight:

Addiction to Video Games
Misuse of Internet & Harms of Social Networking Forums
Three Important Tasks for Home Reformation
Protecting Gaze & Chastity
Remedy for Fantasising & Day-Dreaming
Harms & Cure for Evil Gazing & Illicit Relationships
Eyes Are A Glorious Gift
Poisonous Effects of Immoral Gazing
Tranquil Eye & Tranquil Company

Essential Reading & Perfect Gift for Youth, Parents, Teachers, Makatib & Schools

Cover: Paperback
Author: Hafiz M Aslam / Mawlana Qari Muhammad Abdullah
Publisher: Ashraf’s Amanat
Pages: 165
Size: 21 cm x 14.5 cm

Tas-heelud Duaa (Duaa Made Easy)

A collection of daily and timely invocations (duaas) and kalimahs etc. Ideal for use in maktabs.

Grades 1-9 in one book. Includes English translation of duaas.

Cover: Paperback
Author: Jamiatul Ulama Taalimi Board
Publisher: Jamiatul Ulama Taalimi Board
Pages: 118
Size: 21 cm x 14.5 cm

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When Desire Takes Over

An engaging book covering the pressing issue of illicit relationships, that are growing popular amongst Muslim youth. The author succesfully explores the deadly cocktail of sins that are prevalant in colleges and universities. He provides useful, practical solutions, enabling them firstly, to recognise what is harmful to them as students and more so as Muslims, and secondly, to courageously say ‘no’ to partaking from the cocktail’s poisoned chalice.

Issues convered include love, lust, secret lovers and marriages, temporary marriages, loneliness, social networking sites, infatuation etc.

Cover: Paperback
Author: Abdus Subhan Dalvi
Publisher: Lantern of Knowledge Publications
Pages: 119
Size: 21 cm x 15 cm

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The Seerah Trail - Map Puzzle

Capture the seerah instantly with the Seerah Trail. This powerful image lays out the main events of the life of the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) in one comprehensive map. Experience learning about the seerah like never before with this ingenious interactive resource. First, construct the 40 piece jigsaw puzzle of the seerah map. Then follow the seerah timeline and locate the places mentioned for each event on the map using grid references. Walk the seerah trail once, and you’ll wish to take this incredible journey time and time again!

Contents: 40 piece seerah map puzzle measuring 58cm by 87cm. A double sided seerah timeline measuring 77cm by 17cm.

Publisher: Learning Roots

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The Priceless Gift Of Hajj - Darul Ishaat UK

The Priceless Gift Of Hajj – An Invaluable Guide to Hajj, Umrah and Ziyarah

An comprehensive and authentic guide to Hajj, Umrah and Ziyarah of al-Haramayn al-Sharifayn, in which the respected author has compiled all necessary rulings from authentic and authoritative works of Fiqh.

The author, Maulana Mufti Sayyid Muslihuddin Barodwi is an experienced Mufti, posses deep knowledge of the Quran, hadith and fiqh. He currently teaches Sahih al-Bukhari at Jamiah Talim al-Islam, Dewsbury Tablighi Markaz (England).

Translated from Urdu by Maulana Mahomed Mahomedy.

Cover: Paperback
Author: Maulana Mufti Sayyid Muslihuddin Barodwi
Pages: 369
Size: 20 x 15.5 cm

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Treasures Of The Holy Quran -darul Ishaat UK

‘Undoubtedly We have made the Quran simple to take lessons from, so is there is there any who will take lessons?’ (54:32)

This book has been compiled to create a stronger bond between the Holy Quran and the readers. It mentions the different virtues of Surahs and verses of the Holy Quran with the hope that readers wil increase their zeal and entuhsiasm to recite and inculcate the teachings of the Holy Quran into their daily lives.

Cover: Paperback
Author: Shaykh Mufti Saiful Islam
Publisher: JKN Publications
Pages: 59
Size: 21 x 15 cm

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Women Around The Messenger - darul-ishaat.co.uk

This is the ‘women’s lib’ age as the WEST prefers to term it. But is it TRUE? Is it not a lip-service age turning women practically to ‘dolls’ or something like dolls in the real life?

Women entering the fold of Islam played an enviable prominent role, side by side their counterparts, men, in shaping and developing the Muslim society as a model from the onset, emancipating humanity, men and women, from the shackles of deep-footed ignorance. Women in Islam have very special place, status and dignity unknown to mankind before or after.

The life sketches of the early female believers, in this book, stand as beacon and outstanding models for the so-called ‘weaker sex’ and call for the revival of the pristine lofty high position of women in the society once again.

This work is an attempt at dispelling any misconception by bringing into focus biographies of the first generation of Muslim women and the important role they played in the overall development of their society, right from the beginning. It is hoped that this book will not only strengthen the resolve of the already well-acquainted Muslims who follow the footsteps of their predecessors, it will also spur them into emulating the examples of those righteous, noble and pure women

Cover: Hardback
Author: Muhammad Ali Qutb
Publisher: IIPH
Pages: 363
Size: 22 x15 cm

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Islamic Banking And Finance - Darul Ishaat UK

Islamic Banking And Finance – What It Is and What It Could Be

This text has been designed for use by professionals new to the field of Islamic banking and finance, and by students at undergraduate level or above. It covers the historical, theological, commercial, legal, institutional and macro-economic factors affecting the modern world of Islamic banking and finance and is organised into four main sections: Islam and the Shari’ah, Traditional Contract Forms, Contemporary Practices, and A Response to Capitalism. Views both for and against the current direction of the Islamic banking and finance industry are presented and a number of reforms are suggested at the institutional and contractual levels. Traditional and contemporary interpretations of Islam are contrasted, along with differences of opinion among the various schools of thought, so that the reader can better understand current discourse among scholars of Shari`ah. In a section devoted entirely to the modern application of Islamic contract law, fourteen case studies provide a detailed analysis of the extent to which modern Islamic financial products adhere to the legal principles outlined elsewhere in the book. Particular attention has been paid to clarity of expression in order that complex concepts can be absorbed quickly. To aid the learning process, an extensive index and table of contents allows ease of reference, and suggestions for further advanced reading are provided at the end of each section. Self tests allow students to keep pace with their progress, and these also act as a guide on content for more experienced readers. An extensive Arabic glossary is provided, and key terms are transliterated in the main body of the text.

Contributions from Taris Ahmad, Tarek El Diwany, Ahmed Fazel, Haitham al-Haddad, Salman Hasan, Sufyan Gulam Ismail, Muhammad Amin Kholwadia, Faizal Manjoo, Nejatullah Siddiqi, Bashir Timol, and Shaharuddin Zainuddin.

Cover: Hardback
Author: Edited by Tarek El Diwany
Publisher: 1st Ethical
Pages: 502

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The Fiqh of Dawah - A Commentary of 40 Hadiths - Darul Ishaat UK

The Fiqh of Da‘wah attempts to explain this duty in a detailed and thorough way. It is based on a comprehensive collection of forty hadiths pertaining to the preaching methods of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) as well as his teachings regarding Da‘wah to Allah. The commentary then elaborates upon the hadiths, carefully outlining the virtue, principles, conditions, and etiquette of this lofty duty. Furthermore, the work documents a number of practical examples from the lives of the pious predecessors and from those more recent, showing how they were prepared to make Da‘wah even in the most inhospitable of circumstances. This work should prove an indispensable guide for anyone who wishes to seriously understand and practice this forgotten obligation in the twenty-first century.

There are few who will disagree that the duty of Da‘wah, or calling, to Islam has been severely neglected in our times when the need for it is more pronounced than ever. It is either not undertaken altogether, or if it is performed, then it is undertaken without the knowledge of the etiquette, preconditions, and general teachings that the sacred sources of Islam have provided for it. Therefore, the Da‘wah is many times bereft of the results and blessings that could be attained.

About the Author

Mufti Mohammed Sajaad was born and raised in Birmingham, UK. After obtaining a degree in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Leeds, he devoted his life to the study of the Islamic Sciences at Darul Uloom Karachi, Pakistan, and Darul Uloom, Bury, UK where he graduated as an Alim in 2003. Thereafter, he completed the Ifta at Darul Uloom, Blackburn

Subsequently, he attended the Markfield Institute of Higher Education in Leicester, where he studied for a Masters Degree in Islamic Finance. As part of his undergraduate studies in Arabic, Mufti Sajaad also attended Dar al Mustafa in the noble city of Tarim, a centre of knowledge in Hadramaut, Yemen. He has spent the past few years writing various articles on contemporary issues affecting Muslims, and working to disseminate knowledge within the community.

# Cover: Paperback
# Author: Mufti Muhammad Sajaad
# Publisher: As-Suffa Institute
# Pages: 249

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Saviours of Islamic Spirit (10-CD Set)

A riveting series of lectures to captivate, inspire, and revive the hearts of the young and old alike.

Based on the acclaimed work of the late Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali al-Nadwi, these lectures draw on the lives of ten of the most influential personalities of Islam after the time of the beloved Companions from Hasan al-Basri, ‘Umar ibn ‘Abd al-’Aziz, and Salah al-Din to ‘Izz al-Din ibn ‘Abd al-Salam. These lectures also cover the time-period of the Tartars and their ultimate conversion into the fold of Islam, which ensued from the untiring struggle of the Muslims living in their midst.

The pre-eminence of these ten individuals is utterly extraordinary and puts forward for each and every one of us, a remarkable guide in the journey of Islam. The lives of these exemplary individuals and the conviction with which they endured their struggles, will impart a compelling and invigorating way of life—a way of life tread by the Prophet e himself.

“If the lives of these great individuals had been available to me when I was younger, I would have had a completely different perspective of my religion and of the world around me” —The speaker’s reflection on the Saviours of Islamic Spirit.

Contents:

•       CD 1: Caliph ‘Umar Ibn ‘Abd al-’Aziz
•       CD 2: Hasan al-Basri
•       CD 3: Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal
•       CD 4: Abu ’l-Hasan al-Ash’ari
•       CD 5: Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali
•       CD 6: Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir Jilani
•       CD 7: Hafiz Ibn al-Jawzi
•       CD 8: Nur al-Din Zangi & Salah al-Din Ayyubi
•       CD 9: Shaykh al-Islam ‘Izz al-Din ibn ‘Abd al-Salam
•       CD 10: Tartars—The Scourge of God

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Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf – Tartars – The Scourge of God (CD 10)

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Pack Of 10 Various Calligraphy Eid Cards

Pack of 10 various, quality calligraphy Eid cards with envelopes.

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Pack of 10 Various Photography Eid Cards

Pack of 10 Various Photography Eid Cards

The images above are samples of some of the cards available. Please note that actual Eid card designs may vary from images above, as each individual pack contains different designs.

Publisher: Mohamed Abu Mustafa
Size: 14.7 x 10.5 cm

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