The Templars were a shadowy medieval cult proscribed by a joint decision of the King of France and the Pope. It was originally founded to fight for Christianity, but over time as the Templars acquired immense power, adopted heretical teachings, and established a capitalist system based on material gain, their order fell afoul of the Church. After being dispersed, the cult survived underground. The Templars developed a pierce opposition to the church and the divine religions in general, and eventually turned into the organization we know as the Freemasons. The Masons' antireligious philosophy and involvement in revolutions and political movements is a consequence of their Templars ancestry. This book examines the secret history of this Templar/Masonic organization and some of its influences on recent world and Turkish history.

Throughout history man has always had a strong attraction for the occult and supernatural. In the past, high priests, mediums, shamans, secret societies, cults and religions were always there to satisfy this thirst. With the birth of industrialization and the evolution of modern science, there arose in the West an era of skepticism which relegated the occult to the realm of fairy tales and fiction. However, from time to time there have been upsurges of spiritualism. In the past two decades countless gurus, maharajis, swamis, peers and representatives of Christian and Islamic cults have plied their wares among the present, impressionable generation of Westerners. During the last twenty years, in particular, the spiritualist wave has reached an unprecedented height. In response, the movie industry has enthusiastically churned out a series of films about ghosts and demonic possession: The Exorcist, Rosemary's Baby, Possessed, Poltergeist, Ghost Busters, etc. Publishing houses have also printed a plethora of books on this subject. The basis for many of these movie scripts and novels has been extracted from a long tradition of Christian influenced literature on the occult. Belief in the spirit-world and diabolical possession of human beings has continued virtually unchallenged since the earliest of times in the East, especially in the Muslim world. Consequently, there has been very little recent literature written and published, especially of research caliber, in the Muslim world...read more

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Drawing on the soundest of sources - the Qur'an and the narrations of the Prophet Muhammad, May Allah bless him and grant him peace. The Egyptian scholar Mustafa Ashour has compiled a much-needed book that avoids the pitfalls of incredulity and superstition and presents a balanced clear-cut description of the jinn, their properties and domain. This book is indispensable to all those who seek a sound Islam, of which belief in the Unseen is an integral part. And, not least, it provides clear guidance on protecting oneself from any dangers that might be incurred from the realm of the Unseen through wrong action or malicious intent.

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In this book the author wishes to present the Islamic point of view about jinns from the Qur'an, and the Sunnah of the Prophet. It should be stated here that there are two groups of jinn: Those who believe, and those who do not. The first group accepts the message of Islam revealed to Prophet Muhammad the latter group are the Satanic ones, the mischievous, and the real trouble makers. Some of the major subjects discussed in this book are: Adam and Ibliss Curse of God Unto Ibliss Animosity of Shaitan to People Autobiography of Shaitan Creation of Ghosts Activities of Shaitan False Promises of Shaitan Companions of Shaitan Party of Shaitan Army of Ibliss Tribe of Ibliss Stealing of Information from Outside this Orbit Worshipping of Jinns Forgetting Allah Orders of Shaitan Ghosts and Magic Protection from Shaitan Tree of Zaqqoom Muslim Jinns Few other subjects are also discussed in this book. In so doing, the author wishes that such information will be useful to Muslims and non-Muslims at the same time. This information will dispel all types of wrong assumptions that have been transcended (without any solid foundation or proof), from generation to generation.

The Qur'an and the sunnah of the prophet(PBUH)inform us time and agin that the final hour is close, without mentioning its oppointed time. As for the knowledge of the time of the hours, it has not been given to any angel or prophet,. Nobody besides Allah knows when the final hours is. However certain sings and events are going to take place prior to the coming of the final hour, so that muslims will take precaution against its trails and tribulations and be prepared for its coming.

Praise be to Allah who's help we seek and whose forgiveness we ask. On the Day of Judgement Prophet Muhammad (SAW) will be the only prophet who will be granted permission to intercede to save mankind from the terrors of awaiting judgment on the Day of Rising. must not fail to understand that matters which are great and insignificant, large or small are preordainec confirmed in the knowledge of Allah. Surely Allah mighty has decreed and determined the states of the tercessor, and for whom he intercedes. or has taken an analytical approach to prove that ercession can only be granted by Allah's permission, hat Prophet Muhammad (SAW) will intercede for mankind at five various levels, i.e. from the crossing of the Sirat to the height of peoples rank within the garden of paradise. Each chapter has been carefully researched and examined according the Quran and Hadith and by reading this book Muslim and non-Muslims alike will have a greater and clearer understanding on the meaning of intercession and what it entails.

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Death may catch up with you anytime Who knows, maybe this is the moment. Or, it may be much closer than you have ever expected. These lines can be the last opportunity, the last reminder, the last warning before death comes upon you. As you proceed with these liens, you can never know that you will still be alive in the next hour. Even if it proves to be so nothing can guarantee you another hour. Let alone an hour, not even after a moment, it is certain that you will be still living. There is no guarantee that you will ever finish reading this book. Death will, most likely, come upon you at a time when, only a moment before, you never thought about dying. You will absolutely die, so do all you beloved ones. Before you or after you, they will certainly die. A hundred years by now, there will not be a single soul you are familiar with in this world.

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This work reminds the reader, both Muslim and non-Muslim, that the main and the only lasting part of reality is in the Unseen. It demonstrates how one's behaviour in this world will determine one's destiny in the Hereafter. It shows above all, however, that by the mercy and generosity of Allah this world and the Next World are inextricably linked and that part of the reward for living in tune with oneself and reality is a taste of the Garden before death. The author makes it clear that the art of living and dying is a science known to the Muslims and offered here to the non-Muslims.

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The End of the World is the latest addition to the Dar al-Taqwa series of translations of illuminating works from the pen of the late, famous scholar Shaykh Muhammad Mitwalli al-Sha'rawi. The question of the end of the world is a topic which has captured the interest of all, including scientists and the pseudo-scientists who offer theoretical predictions about how the world will come to an end. Such theories change on a regular basis because they are not based on true knowledge, which is to be found only in Allah's Revelation. In this book Shaykh Al-Sha'rawi points out the contrast between the changing perspective of the human being and immutable universe in which he lives and which provides the human being with evidence of his Creator. He also points out how the apparent stability of the universe can delude someone lacking belief in the Creator so that he fails to realise the true nature of existence, the transience of the human being and the necessity of awakening from the delusion of his own power before death forces him to wake up.

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ABOUT THIS BOOK:FATE AND PREDESTINATION, is one of a series of books written by Sheikh Al-Sharawi. (Who is one of the most eminent scholars in Egypt and well received in the Muslim World) to deal with specific religions questions in acomprehensive and definitive manner. In them he explains all the different aspects of the topic involved, removes any misconceptions which have grown up around it and clarifies any difficulties. This book is particularly important in that it covers the subject matter of the last of the muslim's "pillars of belief", belief in the Divine Decree. A correct understanding of this matter is absolutely necessary if we wish to know how existence really functions and what our place in it is. There is very little in English dealing with this vital topic, which has been the subject of so much debate and difficulty throughout the ages, and this volume therefore is essential reading for all who want to deepen and clarify their understanding of it.

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MAGIC AND ENVY Magic is a hidden force which it appears that something is happening when in reality it is not actually happening at all. Envy is lack of contentment with the decree and power of ALLAH, and we are asked to be content with what he gives us. This thorough research proves that Magic harms and does not benefit anyone. The book explains the existence of the unseen forces we experience and the magic of the eye caused by the magician which in fact is all a deception of the sight. Shaytans inspire the magicians persuading them of his knowledge of the unseen while in fact he does not have any access to the unseen or to the prediction of the future. However, if the shaytans did have power for example he could have saved himself and his tribe from Prophet Sulaymans punishment. We know that although magic and envy are among the hidden forces of existence they are forces whose existence is very real and about which ALLAH Almighty has told us. In his Noble Quran ALLAH has asked us to seek refuge with him from Magic and Envy by reciting Surat Al-Falaq and Surat an-Nas every night for protection.

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This is a benefical book which covers some of the most important aspects regarding the end of times. Th etopic include 'about the hour', 'the trials', 'Dajjal', 'the resurrestion', and many other topics. Translated by Faisal Shafiq

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THE AUTHOR'S INTRODUCTION All praise is due to Allah, we praise Him, seek His Support, Guidance and Forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah from the evils of our selves and from our misdeeds. He whom Allah guides will never be misguided by anyone and he whom Allah misguides will never be guided by anyone. I testify that there is no God but Allah Alone, having no partner, and I testify that Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger. The truest discourse is the Qur'an, the most noble of traditions is the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH), the most evil of things is their novelties, every novelty is a bid'a, every bid'a is a dhalala (act of misguidance) and every dhalala is in Fire. The abundance of literature on the issue of Paradise and Hellfire can hardly be overlooked. However, the problem with this literature is that it contains both authentic and weak traditions of the prophet (PBUH), and its authors were so tolerant towards the issue on the grounds that weak traditions are part of instilling in the reader a sense of desire of Paradise and fear of Hellfire. There are two arguments concerning this point: First, information on Paradise and its blessings, and Hellfire and its torment is part of the unseen (Al-Ghayb) which is at the heart of the Islamic Creed (Aqida). But, how can one be so tolerant towards this matter? Second whoever has studied the books on traditions deeply, would find out that authentic tradititions are sufficient evidence and would do away fabricated traditions. T...read more

The Day of Judgment in sure to came, but when it will be, it is a matter know only to Allah the Great. But the Prophet Muhammad(saw) has told us about some signs the indicate that the day is coming nearer and nearer. Such signs are of three types: the first type of the signshave already come to pass. The soecond type of Signs are those that appear gradully with the passage of time. The Third type is of the signs that appear just very near to the Day- these are called the Greater Signs of the Day. In this book we have dealth with the first two types of the signs that are know to be the smaller signs of the day.

This book by Ibn Kathir concerns portents of the Last Hour and the trials that humanity will face before it. This is a translation of Al-Fitan wa Al-Malahim, the last volume of Imam Ibn Kathirs famous book Al-Bidaya Wa An-Nihaya.

YA'JUJ AND MA'JUJ (GOG AND MAGOG) Among the terrible signs of the world's final days, according to the Holy Qur'an, is the appearance of Ya'juj and Ma'juj. The same event was also mentioned by the Prophet Muhammad. peace and blessings be upon him, as one of ten tribulations proceeding the Last Hour(Hadith related by Imams Muslim and Abu Da'ud). These people, known in the Bible as Gog and Magog, represent a destructive force which Allah in his Mercy has held in check over the ages since the time of Dhu'I-Qarnayn: see Sura 18, al-Kahf, 92-9. Belief in their re-emergence into the world is an article of faith for Muslims, for the Holy Qur'an warns us. " Whoever works any act of Righteousness and has Faith-his endeavour will not be rejected: We shall record it in his favour. But there is a ban on any population which We have destroyed: that they shall not return. Until the Gog and Magog (people) are let through the barrier, and they swiftly swarm from every hill". (Sura 21, al-Anbiya', 94-6; Yusuf Ali translation) This is this the first work to be published in English specifically concerning Ya'juj and Ma'juj. Carefully researched, it includes all the information on these creatures to be gleaned from authentic sources: their history, their whereabouts, their immense numbers, their way of life, and their ultimate destiny. This is an important book to read, and to ponder.

our Lord has created every human being to take delight in beauty and perfection, and has given us a spirit to yearn for these things. For this reason, from the first moment we start to understand life, we feel a constant desire to attain this perfection. We are always searching for the blessings of beauty around us. But, no matter how much we may desire these things and no matter how great our effort to attain them, we will never attain this perfection in this life. This is because Allah has created human nature to be content only in the Garden, and the desires of the human heart can only be fulfilled there. Allah has created this worldly life to be wanting and deficient and, indeed, there are reasons for these deficiencies. One of the reasons for the creation is to allow human beings the opportunity to make a sincere effort to attain the absolute beauty of the Garden. Everyone would like a world without sickness, death, war, battle, need and anxiety, and everyone looks for ways to live a happy, problem-free life. However, in the Quran Allah says that human beings will be able to live such a life only in the Garden. That is easy to attain: we must live lives that are pleasing to Allah. Then - Allah willing - we will attain a perfect and endlessly happy life, a life more wonderful than we could ever have desired or imagined.

THE INHABITANTS OF HELL By Shaykh Muhammad Mitwalli Al-Sha'rawi Dar al-Taqwa is pleased to present the latest in its series of translations of works by a great and much-loved Egyptian scholar and teacher, the late Shaykh Muhammad Mitwalli Al-Sha'rawi. Like,all his writings, The Inhabitants of Hell is based firmly on the foundations of Qur'anic verses and authenticated Hadiths. In this materialistic age, a large proportion of mankind have ceased to believe in any form of afterlife. Many of those who do believe in life after death cling to vague concepts that have little influence on their thoughts or actions in this life, being devoid of any true sense Divine Justice or of cause and effect. Hence an authoritative account of the Akhira (Afterlife) based on the Qur'anic teachings is needed today more than ever. In The Inhabitants of hell the author explains the workings of Divine Justice and human accountability, which kinds of behaviour earn us Divine punishment, and which earn reward. Shaykh al-Sha'rawi compellingly shows that the eternal destiny awaiting every human being, in the grave and after resurrection, is the fruit and the embodiment of his or her own actions, intentions and beliefs in this fleeting world.