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The loss of a child is probably the most painful experience a parent can go through. It is at such times of deep sorrow and grief that people often turn to their faith. This book has been written to address this need from the Islamic perspective using quotes from the Qur'an and Hadith. In addition, the author has drawn from her experience as a Muslim Chaplain at a children's hospital to clarify some of the questions and confusion that a bereaved Muslim parent may ask or feel.  A Gift for the Bereaved Parent gives permission to be human whilst offering comfort, healing and gentle encouragement through the grief. It is a guide and companion to be turned to again and again.

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A Gift for the New Muslim Mother is the perfect gift for the new Muslim mother. Written by a mother of three, it is packed with friendly, encouraging, and practical advice on welcoming your newborn in Islam, breastfeeding, health, time management, and lots more. It is liberally scattered with motivating Quran quotes, inspiring ahadith, and comforting duas, as well as top tips to help you be the best mom you can be in these precious early months.

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Our children are the greatest assets that Allah has entrusted us with. We owe it to Allah and to our children, therefore, to invest our time and efforts into being the best parents we can be. Cherishing Childhood is a parent-to-parent handbook that outlines how to tackle the challenges (and reap the rewards) of parenting children from birth to pre-adolescence within an Islamic ethos in a pluralist society. It covers the following topics: The concept of Positive Parenting How to welcome a child into the world The unique nature of a toddler and how to manage the most common issues in the preschool years Matters to consider when choosing a primary school How to support your child through primary school Creating the most nurturing home environment for children to flourish in Guidelines for discipline and dealing with difficult behavior Tips on how to build Muslim character

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A Guide to Ṣalāḥ is a concise and complete step-by-step guide to wuḍū and ṣalāḥ from beginning to end.First published almost 40 years ago, it has remained as popular and relevant as ever, not only for beginners, but also for those who have been praying for many years in how to achieve excellence in their daily ṣalāḥ, as performed by the Prophet Muḥammad (SAAS) himself. With: Each point fully referenced with the relevant hadiths. Sūrahs and du’ās in Arabic, transliteration and English translation. Details of Sunnah and nawāfil prayers, Jumu’ah, ‘Eid and Janāzah prayers. Rulings on travel. This is an essential addition to every Muslim household.

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Have you ever had questions about growing up as a Muslim but didn't know who to ask? Well this is the perfect book for you! You will discover the exciting world of the growing Muslim teenager with this practical and easy-to-read guide. A Muslim Boy’s Guide to Life’s Big Changes gives brotherly advice on life in general from Islam and friends, school and home life through to the physical changes a boy will experience from the age of 11 onwards.

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Would you like to know the secret to living a brighter, better, more blissful life? Well, this journal has all the answers. Bursting with inspiring illustrations, activities and challenges, this journal is your fun space to building a stronger relationship with Allah and living your best life. Your loyal mentor, Sami, will be guiding you to success along the way. Recommended for ages 9-13. Why you will want to buy this book: Exciting challenges. Fun activities. Thought provoking journal prompts. Educational quotes. Bespoke illustrations. All designed to get children to love and understand their faith.

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Have you ever wanted to know the truth about growing up as a young Muslimah but were too shy to ask an adult? Well this is the perfect book for you! Written from a big sister perspective, A Muslim Girls Guide to Life's Big Changes explains all, from choosing the right friendship group, advice about school life and social life, to the physical changes a girl will experience from the age of 9 onwards.

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Would you like to know the secret to living a brighter, better, more blissful life? Well, this journal has all the answers. Bursting with inspiring illustrations, activities and challenges, this journal is your fun space to building a stronger relationship with Allah and living your best life.  Your loyal mentor, Rayhana, will be guiding you to success along the way.  Recommended for ages 9-13. Why you will want to buy this book: Exciting challenges. Fun activities. Thought provoking journal prompts. Educational quotes. Bespoke illustrations. All designed to get children to love and understand their faith .

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A Social History of Education in the Muslim World: From the Prophetic Era to Ottoman Times provides a comprehensive view of education and society in the Muslim world throughout the five key historic periods. The book asks intriguing questions such as, how has the Muslim quest for knowledge defined education, how have a range of Muslim educational institutions evolved through out the various historical periods and how has this social history affected contemporary Islamic education. Using historical sources, the author explores the background, the development and the impact of education in the major Sunni Caliphal cities commencing from Madinah to Damascus, Baghdad, Cairo and Istanbul.

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Journey with young Adnan as he travels with his father to India, Turkey, and Morocco and discovers many colorful sights and interesting sounds along the way. This delightful story is told through letters home and is full of interesting people and places which will broaden many a child's mind.

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Al-Fawz al-Kabir fi Usul at-Tafsir, or, The Great Victory on Qur'anic Hermeneutics is a manual of the principles and subtleties of Quranic tafsir. In it, the author outlines the five fundamental sciences that the Qur'an contains: the science of judgements, reminding others of the Favors of Allah, the Days of Allah, Life after Death, and particularly, the science of polemics. He also reviews the other sciences of tafsir such as the circumstances of revelation (asbab an-nuzul), abrogating and abrogated ayahs (an-nasikh wal-mansukh), and the unusual words and phrases of the Qur'an (gharaib al-Qur'an), before concluding the book by looking at the extraordinary and miraculous aspects of the Noble Book, and a final chapter on the meanings of the letters of the Arabic alphabet.

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Pregnancy is an ultimate time to turn to Allah. Not only is it a physical process, it is also a spiritual and emotional journey filled with excitement and apprehension. Heaven Under Your Feet accompanies sisters along this beautiful phase in life. Whilst there is lots of advice-packed literature out there for the expectant mother, this book broaches the subject from the perspective of a Muslimah, addressing the thoughts and concerns of someone looking for an Islamic viewpoint on what is a unique and special moment in her life.

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Allah’s mercy is vast beyond imagination. In every moment in our lives, we are blessed to be enveloped in His loving care and forgiveness. However, there is always more we can do to tap into this infinite ocean of guidance, hope and blessing as a means to enrich our lives in this world and the next. This practical guide shows us how to increase the mercy of Allah in our lives through seeking forgiveness, acts of worship to Allah and acts of kindness to others. Above all, it is a book of comfort and advice, healing and optimism. Why you will want to buy this book: Well-structured and practical guide on how to seek forgiveness from Allah. Emphasises Allah’s Mercy and Compassion, and offers hope. List of deeds that wipe out sins. Ways to earn Allah’s Mercy. The importance of forgiving others and seeking their forgiveness if we have wronged them.

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Tarikh al-Khulafa is justly famous in Arabic, and rarely goes out of print. In the original it comprises the histories of all those who have been named as khulafa right up to the age in which as-Suyuti himself lived. For this volume Ta-Ha follow up the rightly guided caliphs with this volume on the Umayyad caliphs. Abu al-Fadl Abd ar-Rahman Jalal ad-Din as-Suyuti was born on the night of Saturday the 1st of Rajab 849 AH (October 3, 1445 CE). As-Suyuti mastered most of the traditional studies of his day, particularly those relating to knowledge of hadith, and was the author of more than five hundred works on Quran, Sunnah, hadith, fiqh, seerah, and medicine. He is best remembered for his completion of the tafseer of Quran known as the Jalalayn, which had been left incomplete on the death of Jalal ad-Din al-Mahalli. He died on Thursday the 18th of Jumada al-Ula, 911 AH (October 17, 1505 CE). May Allah have mercy upon him.

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Kitab at-Tabaqat al-Kabir, by Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Sa'd, is one of the most important and earliest surviving collections of biographical details of the early Muslims, spanning just over the first two centuries of Islam. The scope of the work of Ibn Sa'd covers the time of the Rashidun Khalifs, the Umayyads, and the Abbasids. This third volume of the Tabaqat (Volume III) deals with the Companions who were present at the Battle of Badr and with the Leaders of the Ansar who participated in the Pledge of Aqaba.

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Being a teenager is not an easy business. You’re told you are "too young" to do half the things you want to do: your mother is always asking you to tidy your room. Your father is always reminding you to pray. Your younger sister is annoying you when all you want is some PEACE AND QUIET... You are not sure if it's everyone else that is going mad or you. Luckily, Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood in on hand. Having a wealth of experience as a teacher and an 'agony aunt', she understands the minefields that are the teenage years. This book is a light-hearted, humorous, but above all, sympathetic pointer to coping with teenage life as a Muslim.

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Qawwamoon: Protectors Maintai is a book for us all: to raise awareness in the male population of their divinely prescribed role as protectors and maintainers of women; to highlight the devastating impact of domestic abuse for members of the public; to inform community leaders and professionals how best to effectively help both the oppressor and the oppressed; and, last but not least, to provide a voice for victims of domestic abuse, emotional support for them, and practical advice for the road to recovery.

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A collection of four short stories about a boy called Musab and the lessons that he learns from the people that he meets. These are charming stories that will teach children the importance of honesty and good Islamic behavior. Illustrated in color and recommended for ages 8 and over.

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Are you about to go to university, about to apply, or perhaps you have already started? Well, look no further. This book is your one-stop guide to help you get through the next few years. You'll find out how to manage your time, work more efficiently, and stay motivated throughout your course as well as how to be successful in managing all your religious obligations. Hopefully this will help you not only at university but also in your life in general. Throughout the book, there are references from the Quran, hadith, and quotes from some of the greatest Islamic scholars to keep everything in perspective and, inshaAllah, keep you stress-free. Well, almost! Packed with practical advice and tips, this is a book that no Muslim student can afford to be without.

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This is a practical manual dealing with all aspects of a woman's daily life. The author deals with such delicate subjects as personal hygiene, menstruation, hijab, marriage, divorce, as well as the woman's role in the family and in the community. This book is of immense value to Muslim women and teenage girls, especially those discovering or re-discovering the relevance of Islam in their lives.

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"This new translation of the Qur'an immediately outdates all the others in the English-speaking world. the result of over twenty-five years of detailed study of the Qur'anic text, the Bewley translation has the advantage of high quality, naturally fluent English, along with the benifit of access to the traditional understanding of the text." "Abdalhaqq and Aisha Bewley's (translation) has, perhaps, the potential of setting new standards in this discipline... For those who want to familiarise themselves with the content of the Qur'an, this is the ideal translation to start with."

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