The Formation of Turkey is the translation of the late Professor Claude Cahen's La Turquie Pre-Ottomane. Based upon a profound knowledge of the source materials, Oriental, Greek and Western, it provides a detailed narrative of the rise and apogee of the Seljukid sultanate of Rum. The Formation of Turkey presents in appropriate detail the social, institutional, economic and cultural history of the Seljukid sultanate: the whole work presents a unique and comprehensive survey of the formation of Turkey before the Ottomans. It will be essential reading for students of Turkish history, and a most valuable introduction for historians approaching the subject from other fields. Professor Claude Cahen was one of the foremost French scholars in the field of Muslim Near Eastern history. P. M. Holt, the translator of Cahen's book, has also lightly edited it for this readership and is Emeritus Professor of the History of the Near and Middle East, School of Oriental and African Studies, London, and General Editor of the series A History of the Near East.

THE ROYAL PALACE OF SEVILLE The Royal Palace (Real Alcazar) of Seville is one of Europe's oldest preserved royal palaces. It is not one single palace, but rather comprises several buildings constructed at different times. In the ninth century work was started on constructing a military fortress but, subsequently, under the caliphate of Abd al-Rahman II, the building was turned into a residence. In the eleventh century, under the poet-king Al-Mutamid's direction, the building was considerably enlarged and embellished. Between 1364 and 1366 King Pedro I of Castille, who was keen to utilise existing buildings, had a magnificent palace erected. Christian artists, Mudejars from Seville and Toledo, as well as Muslims from Granada, all contributed to its construction. Today it is by far the finest example of Mudejar civil architecture in Spain. t Following a brief historical survey, the authors take us on a guided tour of the palace complex; they describe the architectural styles and ornate interior decoration of the main rooms, and the transformation of the interiors through the ages. The tour concludes with a walk through the Alcazar garden, with its beautiful ponds and fountains, grottos and amazing vegetation. With its entertaining text and sumptuous colour photography, this guide captures the exotic nature of the palace and the artistic fluidity of the architecture and decoration in Spain during this period.

This book sets a high standard in Muslim guide books and provides the most comprehensive lists of mosques in London. It will not only be valuable to those who are seeking a place of worship, but also for the officials of the mosques themselves, to know about each other and be able to co-operate in the service of the worshippers across this great city.

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“Backbiting: The Way To Hellfire” emphasizes on the fact that Quran, at several places, has stressed that Backbiting is an unforgivable sin. This book will make the readers realize how much sinful they become in the eye of Allah Almighty by backbiting. “Backbiting: The Way To Hellfire” throws light upon the fact that a person who backbites in destined for nowhere but Hell.

Defence of the Muslim Lands is a study on the legal rulings of Jihad. It answers many critical questions relating to the types of Jihad, the conditions under which Jihad becomes an obligation upon all Muslims, parents permission, fighting in the absence of the Islamic State and peace treaties with the enemy. This new edition contains over 150 footnotes and a scholars base give brief details of each of the fifty or so scholars mentioned in text

The post September 11 era has produced the most powerful and the most brutal military alliance the world has ever seen. The only blessing amid the horrors perpetrated by the Coalition against “terror” is the exposure of an intellectual alliance behind it. This alliance is comprised mainly of political analysts, who profess devotion to “objectivity,” but are self-deluded victims of a curiously inverted “subjectivity,” indulging in an intolerant zeal for “tolerance,” a passionate attack on passion, and a bigoted denunciation of “bigotry.” “Objectivity” is being confounded with ideological preference and the “objective” ideologues demand Muslims’ conformity to their notion of reality – or what ought to be the state of Muslim societies. I found this book to be a quick review of the intellectual horrors perpetrated by the media and press in the western world. It also reviews the major reasons that make the US-led war on terror doubtful and underlines the response needed on the part of the western public as well as the oppressed Muslims both in occupied and so-called independent Muslim states.

Written by one of the outstanding scholars of the 20th Century, Islamic Manners is a vital book that exemplifies the sublime Islamic Personality. Shaykh Abd al-Fattah Abu Ghuddah (1917-1997) was a leading scholar in the field of hadith and strove in not only narrating Prophetic traditions but also making them a living reality. This book discusses essential adab (manners) and covers the following areas: The Scope of Islamic Manners Importance of Appearance Entering and Leaving a House The Manners of Visiting The Manners of Conversation Social Manners Communicating with non-Muslims The Manners of Eating Weddings Visiting the Sick Condolences

This is a collection of important Qur'anic verses and hadiths which have been compiled and presented to form a short book on dhikr (remembrance). Also includes audio tape recited beautifully by Shaykh Khaled Badawi from Egypt. This collection is to be recited every day after Fajr and Asr prayers.

This book by Hujjatul Islam Imam Al-Ghazali offers 24 pieces of valuable advice to seekers of knowledge. It touches on all aspects of life, from material wealth and the love of this life, to Islamic etiquette and acquiring knowledge illustrates his ideas throughout with relevant quotations from the Qur'an and Hadith, as well as poetry and logical examples a clear analogy which demonstrates the need to cleanse ourselves of bad manners so that we can develop good characteristics powerful reminder of the importance of constantly identifying ourselves with the next life.

In this short book written by Shaykh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, the events between Hajjaj Ibn Yusuf and Said Ibn Jubayr are presented in the form of a play - a format rare and unique in contemporary Islamic literature. The author highlights the steadfastness of truth and its strength in front of false tyranny represented in the personality of Hajjaj, whom Allah had taken mercy away from his heart. He would not be satisfied except from the killing of Muslims and Companions of the Messenger in there thousands. The most prominent among them was Abdullah Ibn Zubayr, may Allah be pleased with him.

Imam Shahid Hasan Al-Banna born in Egypt (1906- 1949), The founder of Al Ikwan Al Muslimin (The Muslim Brotherhood) the largest Islamic Movement of our time. He studied Hadith and Shafi' fiqh under his Father Shaykh Abdur Rahaman Al-Banna, which he was considered one of the top Hadith scholar of his time, Shaykh Abdurhaman Al-Banna re-arranged the Musnad of Imam Ahmed ibn Hanbal thus made it much easier for the students of knowledge to search for hadith. Imam Al Banna is considered by many Muslim scholars worldwide as the Mujaddid of his time (A revival of Islam in the 20th century). He was assassinated in 1949.

The Wisdom of the Prophet contains a rich selection of hadith, or traditional teaching stories based on the words and deeds of Muhammad, that have brought inspiration and guidance to spiritual seekers for centuries. The passages in this collection, chosen for their universal appeal, reveal both Muhammad's profound worldly wisdom and his lofty spiritual vision. The Wisdom of the Prophet contains more than two hundred authentic stories and sayings of Muhammad translated by Thomas Cleary, the translator of The Essential Koran.

In this remarkable book, the author has made an attempt to cover the important drops of the vast ocean of Islam so that the readers can have a better understanding of their religion. It talks about the ways of worship, seerah, stories of prophets and deals with issues concerning the individual, the neighbourhood, the community and lots more. It is of great benefit for those wanting to learn about Islam as beginners.