Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan
- 145 pages
- 6 hours of reading
In this accessible study, Stephen Humphreys introduces the most elusive of the early caliphs, Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan (602-680)
Makers of the Muslim WorldSeries
This series delves into the lives and legacies of the pivotal figures who shaped the Islamic world across centuries and continents. From poets and scholars to politicians and religious leaders, each volume offers a compelling look at the diverse individuals who left an indelible mark. Designed for accessibility, it serves as a clear and straightforward guide for students, lay readers, and academics seeking an orientation to Islamic civilization. The books provide an engaging introduction to a rich and expansive historical and cultural landscape.
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The Chief Eunuch of the Ottoman Harem
- 338 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A study of the chief of the African eunuchs who guarded the sultan's harem in Istanbul under the Ottoman Empire. číst celé
Ashraf Ali Thanawi: Islam in Modern South Asia
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
The biography delves into the life of Ashraf `Ali Thanawi, a key Islamic scholar who wrote extensively on Islam during a transformative period. It highlights his efforts to uphold the Islamic scholarly tradition amid significant religious and political shifts. Muhammad Qasim Zaman presents a thorough and engaging exploration of Thanawi's diverse contributions, offering readers insights into his intellectual legacy and the broader context of Islam in modern South Asia.
Shaykh Mufid
- 149 pages
- 6 hours of reading
An account of the great Shi'ite scholar-theologian.
A timely biography on the single most important and influential philosopher in the Muslim world in the last four hundred years
This fascinating work profiles Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, the foremost Islamic scholar and mystic of the medieval period.
Ahmad Riza Khan Barelwi
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This fascinating biography examines the life and thought of Ahmad Riza khan, the legendary leader of the 20th-century Al-e Sunnat movement.
Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i (767-820) was one of Islam's foundational legal thinkers. Shafi'i considered law vital to social and cosmic order: the key obligation of each Muslim was to obey God. This study sketches his life in his intellectual and social context.
Nazira Zeineddine: A Pioneer of Islamic Feminism
- 164 pages
- 6 hours of reading
The book explores the life and work of Nazira Zeineddine al-Halabi, who, in 1928, challenged patriarchal oppression through her controversial work, Unveiling and Veiling. Her assertion that the veil was un-Islamic sparked significant backlash and led to bans by clerics. In this installment of the Makers of the Muslim World series, miriam cooke provides an insightful look at al-Halabi's contributions as a trailblazer in Islamic feminism, highlighting her courage and the impact of her ideas on society.
Abu Nuwas
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Introducing the infamous hard-drinking and eloquent poet who stands at the very heart of Arabic literary culture.