The Mashaikh Of Chisht

Contains the biographies of the Mashaa’ikh in the Shajarah of Shaykh al-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhlawi.

This book which is presented to readers, contains the names and life-episodes of such noble Auliya and Masha-ikh whose existence constitutes a ni’mat (divine favour) and whose very mention is a rahmat (divine mercy) for the world.

Most aptly does the following gracious Qur’anic ayat apply to these illustrious Souls:

“Those first ones who have taken the lead among the Muhaajireen and the Ansaar and those who have followed them with the firmest conviction of Imaan (Ihsaan), Allah is well-pleased with them and they are well-pleased with Him.”

They were the true and perfect Mu’mins. They were excellent Muslims. In reality they were the slaves of Allah. They fully fulfilled the design declared in the ayat:

“I have not created jinn and man except that they worship Me.”

Translated by Majlisul Ulama of South Africa

Author: Shaykh al-Hadith Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhlawi
Publisher: Young Men’s Muslim Association
Pages: 335

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The Narratives of the Ulama

A collection of amazing narratives of scholars connected to the Waliullah family, narrated by the erudite Qari Muhammad Tayyib.

Includes incidents of Shah Waliullah Dehlawi, Mirza Mazhar Jane-Jana, Shah ‘Abdul Ghani Dehlawi, Shah ‘Abdul Qadir Dehlawi, Shah Isma’il Shahid, Shah Muhammad Ishaq Dehlawi and Sayyid Ahmad Shahid.

English translation by Moulana Ebrahim Muhammad.

Cover: Paperback
Author: Qari Muhammad Tayyib
Publisher: Zam Zam Publishers
Pages: 149
Size: 21 x 14

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al-Muhaddithat: The Women Scholars in Islam

This book is an adaptation of the Muqaddimah or Preface to Mohammad Akram’s 40-volume biographical dictionary (in Arabic) of the Muslim women who studied and taught hadith. It demonstrates the central role women had in preserving the Prophet’s teaching, which remains the master-guide to understanding the Qur’an as rules and norms for life. Within the bounds of modesty in dress and manners, women routinely attended and gave classes in the major mosques and madrasas, travelled intensively for knowledge, transmitted and critiqued hadith, issued fatwas, etc. Some of the most renowned scholars among men have depended on, and praised, the scholarship of their women teachers. The women scholars enjoyed considerable public authority in society, not exceptionally, but as the norm.

The huge body of information reviewed in al-Muhaddithat is essential to understanding the role of women in Islamic society, their past achievement and future potential. Hitherto it has been so dispersed as to be ‘hidden’. Akram’s dictionary will greatly facilitate further study, contextualization and analysis.

Mohammad Akram, currently a fellow of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, is an alumnus of the prestigious Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow. He has written many books on hadith, fiqh, Islamic biography, and Arabic grammar. This is his first major publication in English.

The cover shows the study journeys of Fatimah bint Sa`d al-Khayr, and a few of her principal teachers and students. Her family moved from Valencia to the western edge of China; she died in Cairo in 600 AH. (Full map and details in ch. 3.)

Cover: Paperback
Author: Dr Muhammad Akram Al-Nadwi
Publisher: Interface Publications
Pages: 336

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Color a Story

The best way to learn is by seeing, doing and exploring things. And what better way to learn about the best loved stories from the Quran than colouring the story by yourself

Colourful Ways to Learn about the stories from the Quran.

• The Original Life
• The Ark of Nuh and the Animals
• The First Man and the Earth
• The Queen and the Bird
• the Camel and the Evil People
• The Two Sons of Adam
• The builder of the ka’bah
• Tale of a Fish
• The Prophet King
• The Iron Wall

Cover: Paperback
Publisher: Goodword Books

Now Available at Darul-ishaat.co.uk

Ahmad Deedat Promotion - 30% off all DVDS - on at Darul Ishaat UK

Darul Ishaat UK would like to announce the start of a new promotions on all Ahmad Deedat DVDs which are currently 30% off, this promotion is due to expire on the 30th April 2012. So hurry don’t miss out on this one off promotion.

Lecture by Shaykh Ahmad Ali on Audio CD format.

Pack of 2 CD’s

Lecture concerning the Prophet (peace abd blessings upon him)’s ascent to the heavens.

About the Speaker:

Shaykh Ahmad Ali emigrated from Pakistan to the United Kingdom at an early age. After completing his secular studies, he enrolled at Darul Uloom Al-Arabiya Al-Islamiya, a madrasa located in Northern England. There, he successfully completed the traditional Islamic studies course under the guidance of some of the best scholars in England.

Shaykh Ahmad Ali focused his attention on the sciences of aqidah, fiqh, hadith and tafseer. After graduating, Shaykh Ahmad Ali established the al-Mahad Al-Islami in Bradford, England. This institution provides Islamic counseling, education and guidance to youth and university-age students in the area.

Shaykh Ahmad Ali has also authored a number of books, given lectures at numerous institutions, including a special series on the signs of the Day of Judgment. Popular for his dynamic style of speaking, Shaykh Ahmad Ali has traveled across the United Kingdom and to the West Indies to spread the message of Islam

# Producer: Azhar Academy Ltd
# Speaker/Artist: Shaykh Ahmad Ali

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The History of The Four Caliphs - Turath Publishing

The History of The Four Caliphs

This book is a concise and immensely satisfying historical account of the first four caliphs of Islam, Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali, who because of their rectitude, became known as the “Rightly Guided Caliphs” (may Allah be pleased with them).

The author provides a clear and fast-paced account of the battles and internal struggles of the four caliphs, as well as that of the fifth, Hasan ibn Ali. He avoids long excursions into the technical intricacies and obscure historical detail found in longer books. However, he refreshingly puts forward a balanced and convincing analysis of the contentious issues involving the four caliphs, such as Ali ibn Abi Talibs .delay in giving the pledge, the insurgency against Uthman, the battles of the Camel and Siffin, and the disputes between Ali and Muawiya. (may Allah be pleased with them all).

The author’s analysis leaves the reader with a clear understanding and helps to increase the love and respect for the Prophet of Allah and his Companions.

This book will surely satisfy your curiosity about the immediate period after the Prophet’s (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) departure from this world. It will relieve your heart of any confusion you feel about the events of that time. This is a book written for readers of any age, hence an inspiring read for the young and old alike.

About the Author

He is Muhammad ibn Afifi al-Bajuri, popularly known as Shaykh Khudari Bak. He was a scholar of Shariah, literature and Islamic history. He was born in Egypt in 1289/1872 and lived in Zaytun, a suburb of Cairo. He graduated from Madrasah Dar al-Ulum and surpassed his contemporaries as a scholar, researcher, orator, educator and reformer. During the course of his life he was an Islamic judge in Khartoum, an educator in the Islamic Judicial School in Cairo for a period of twelve years, a Professor in Islamic history at the University of Egypt (now named The University of Cairo), the Deputy-Head of the Islamic judicial school and an inspector for the Ministry of Education.

Author: Shaykh Muhammad al-Khudari Bak al-Bajuri
Publisher: Turath Publishing
Pages: 231

Available at Darul Ishaat UK from 20/04/2012

The Beauty of Prophet Muhammad

The Beauty of  Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him peace): As Reflected In Lectures on Sahih al-Bukhari.

A broad overview of the life of Allah’s Messenger (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), delivered in the form of lectures which capture the imagination. This translation allows the English-speaking audience to benefit from Shaykh al-Hadith Mawlana Yusuf Motala’s vast knowledge, spirituality and Islamic scholarship. It covers various aspects of the Noble Prophet’s (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) life whilst promoting the essential message of unity, peace, love and harmony.

To draw Muslims closer than ever before to Allah and His Messenger  (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), the shaykh, with perfect lucidity, conveys accounts, narratives and key moments of the life of the Noble Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) and his Respected Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) as they appear in the Glorious Qur’an, Hadith and authentic works of history. It encompasses the many struggles he and his Companions endured for the perfection of humanity, illustrates the absolute restoration of the natural and moral order in a society that was blighted with ignorance (jahiliyyah), and describes the beautiful example which he practically demonstrated throughout his life.

The shaykh’s lectures offers guidance and inspiration to the readers, young and old. Throughout, it explains ways of how one may imbue the love of the Noble Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) in his heart and strike a heartfelt connection with his sublime person.

In summary, the book features detailed reflections of the day and night spent by the Noble Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) and his Respected Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) as well as stories of individuals for whom this true love acted as a nourishment for the soul. For those consumed by his thoughts, it was unthinkable for them to part from it. Few books make a deeper impression, but this is certainly one of them. It has all the hallmarks of impelling the attention of readers irrespective of their backgrounds. It is without doubt a significant contribution to the works on the life of the Noble Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), despite the fact that the topic and materials are so fundamental.

Download contents & sample pages

Cover: Hardback
Author: Shaykh al-Ḥadīth Mawlana Yusuf Motala
Publisher: Azhar Publications
Pages: 510
Size: 22 cm x 14.5 cm

ISBN: 9781848281233

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Inviting other to good - Shaykh Husain Abdul Sattar

Darul Ishaat UK New Website - Gift Registry goes Online

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Assalamualikum Brother / Sisters, this is a quick post to let everyone know our new Gift Registry website for Madrasahs and Masjids goes live now and can be accessed using the link above.

Darul Ishaat UK Gift Registry

Darul Ishaat UK Gift registry for Madrasah and Masjid

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Madrasah/ Masjid

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Lives of the Sahabah – International Edition

Hayatus Sahabah is a masterpiece. A Large Collection (2000+ pages) of events and incidents involving the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) and his Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), meticulously categorized by the common lessons and morals these incidents symbolise.

The author has organised together a vast amount of information to paint a vivid picture of the struggle for Da’wah of the Sahabah, and their training by the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), a picture meant to leave an inedible mark on the reader

The Author has relied mainly on Authentic Hadith and Works of renowned Classical Scholars.

This new edition , by Zam Zam Publishers is a new, reviewed translation. Edited by Mufti Afzal Hoosen Elias of South Africa

‘ I have not the least ability and competence to write an introduction to this book because the learned compiler is among the high ranking scholars and sincere and pious personalities of this age.’ From The Introduction by Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Al-Nadwi

2010 Edition

Cover: Hardback
Author: Maulana Muhammad Yusuf Khandelwi
Publisher: Zam Zam Publishers
Pages: 2002
Size: 25 x 17 cm

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Darul Ishaat UK

Translated from the Persian into Arabic and annotated by Muhammad Akram Al-Nadwi.

Translated into English by Aisha Bewley.

Bustan al-Muhadditheen is a well known anthology of Hadith sciences, major books of Hadith and Muhadditheen. Written in Persian in the early nineteenth century by Shah Abd al-‘Aziz Dihlawi (1745-1822), it has been extremely popular among scholars of Hadith in India ever since. It surpasses other books written on the same subject in Arabic, Persian and other languages.

Shah ‘Abd al-‘Aziz Muhaddith Dihlawi

Shah Abd al-‘Aziz (1745-1822) was born in Delhi. He studied under his father Shah Wali Allah, and with his father’s famous students, Shah Muhammad ‘Ashiq and Mawlana Khwaja Aminullah. He was trained in fiqh by his father-in-law Mawlana Nurullah. In 1762, Shah ‘Abd al’Aziz succeeded his father in the Madrasah Rahimiyah and soon emerged as the leading Muslim scholar of his time. His students spread to every corner of India.

Dr Muhammad Akram Al-Nadwi

Dr Muhammad Akram Al-Nadwi, who translated the present work from Persian into Arabic and annotated it, was born in 1963 in Jaunpur, U.P., India. He was educated at Nadwat al-‘Ulama, Lucknow and the University of Lucknow, is the author and translator of over 25 books on the Islamic Sciences and the Arabic language. He taught Islamic Sciences at Nadwat al-‘Ulama for six years. Dr Akram joined the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies in 1991 as a Research Fellow.

# Cover: Paperback
# Author: Shah ‘Abd al-’Aziz Dehlawi
# Publisher: Turath Publishing
# Pages: 382

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A collection of breathtaking quranic recitation - Darul Ishaat UK

Just Released the New CD by Sheikh saad nomani, a collection of breathtaking Quranic recitation.

sheikh saad nomani a recitor of the Holy Quran who is know for his unique ability to render the recitation of the holy Quran in a manner recited by as many as 85 world famous rectors.

Tracks included in this CD:

1. Yaseen
2. Ar-Rahman
3. As-saff
4. Al Munafiqoun
5. Al Muzzammil
6. Al Qiyaamah
7. Al Insaan
8. Al A’ala
9. Ash shams
10. Al Lail
11. and the last 19 surahs of the Holy Quran.

Sample Tracks:

• Sample 1
• Sample 2
• Sample 3
• Sample 4
• Sample 5

This CD is exclusive to Darul Ishaat UK, get your copy now from www.darul-ishaat.co.uk