Idp Research Division: 34 books

This book makes mention about some other stories and incidents from the Qur'an and Ahadeeth that have taken place in previous times, apart from the lives of the Prophets. These have all occurred before the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (S). Wherever necessary, the views and opinions of other...

Based on: Kashf-ul-Kurbah fee wasfi Haali Ahlil Ghurbah (Alleviating Grievances in Describing the Condition of the Strangers) By: Al-Haafiz Zayn-ud-Deen Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbalee (736-795 AH) It deals with the topic of the Strangers (or Al-Ghurabah), by listing many Ahadeeth reported about...

What can be said about the fate of a person whom the Qur'an or, for that matter, any other revelation or Prophet did not reach? What fault can he be guilty of and what will be his fate on the Day of Judgement? For example, an Eskimo in a far away polar region or a Negro deep in the jungle, what will...

Thematic Tafseer is a form of Tafseer gaining popularity in our time, in which the author tries to illustrate the link between the verses and Surahs of the Qur’an. This approach to Tafseer has evolved as a response to criticism from orientalists who claim that the Qur’an is disjointed and...

If we look to the purpose of the message of Islam, we find that it can be summed up in the purifying and nourishing of the soul, and this takes place by knowing and worshipping Allâh, as well as strengthening the ties of brotherhood to spread justice between the slaves of Allâh. The means of doing...

The compilation of this book is based mainly on the extracted work of Al Bidayah wan Nihayah (The Beginning and The End) by the great scholar and commentator Al-Haafiz Ibn Katheer Ad-Dimashqi (700-774 AH). It is considered one of the most authoritative sources on Islamic History. This Book...

We have been brought to this life by the will of the Giver and Initiator of life, and we will leave this life when the One Who gave us the soul decides to take it away. People will come and others will go, but when we look closely at this we discover the secret behind this continual process of life...

Hell is the abode which Allah has prepared for those who do not believe in Him, those who rebel against His laws and disbelieve in His Messengers. It is the punishment for His enemies, the prison for evildoers. In this book, all the matters pertaining to its Description, Horror, Punishment and Torments...

It is a well-known fact that without making a mention of the incident of Karbala, our Islamic History would not be complete. This is a very sensitive topic to many people, but very few have spoken about it throughout our Islamic History. With regards to the available documented reports of the incident...

The fifteenth of May 2016 marked the sixty eighth anniversary of the catastrophe, which has brought about the worst calamity that could befall a nation in the whole history, namely the tragedy of the Palestinian people. Fifty years, during which Israel has implemented its plots and schemes to force...

This work deals with the closely-related topics of patience and gratitude. As is shown in the book, patience and gratitude are two sides of the same coin, closely-related attitudes which the Muslim should seek to foster in every aspect of his or her life. This kind of spiritual advice is something...

Various books on Usool al-Fiqh are available in English, however after reviewing them, it becomes clear that most are written for academic purposes rather than for the normal reader. In this regard, this book stands out. It was written in a clear simple style understandable to the average reader. The...

We have written here the biographies of the Mothers of the Believers, who were favored by Allah more than all other women. Allah wanted them to be a living example of faith, piety, knowledge, wisdom, and noble morals and indeed they truly were. Furthermore, owing to their intimate association with...

The blessed month of Ramadan holds a very special place in the heart of every Muslim, and is eagerly anticipated by one and all. While most people are aware of the abundant blessings, special mercies and tremendous rewards that are on offer in this auspicious period, not all manage to capitalize on...