The exact number of prophets and messengers sent by Allah is not known, but the Qur’an makes clear that all of the prophets were sent to various nations to preach Islamic monotheism. Muslims believe that all the Divine Messengers including those in common with Judaism and Christianity – conveyed the same message of true monotheism […] More
Between 711 A.D. and 715 A.D. the Muslim general Tariq bin Ziyad and his commander Musa bin Nusair led a daring campaign to conquer the penisula of Iberia, thus defeating the Goths and establishing Muslim supremacy in Spain. Akram’s account of the campaign, and the situation in Spain prior to and after the invasion, is […] More
Al-‘Iqd al-Farid (The Unique Necklace) is one of the classics of Arabic literature. Compiled in several volumes by an Andalusian scholar and poet named Ibn ‘Abd Rabbih (246-328 A.H. / 860-940 C.E.), it remains a wealth of information about various elements of Arab culture and letters during the four centuries before Ibn ‘Abd Rabbih’s death. […] More
Al-Iqd al-Farid (The Unique Necklace), translated into English and now in paperback, is one of the classics of Arabic literature. Compiled in several volumes by an Andalusian scholar and poet named Ibn Abd Rabbih (246-328 H. / 860-940 C.E.), The Unique Necklace remains a mine of information about various elements of Arab culture and letters […] More
Darussalam is proud to present the abridged English translation of the classic work: Al-Bidayah wan Nihayah, focusing exclusively on the battles, expeditions and Peace Trreatirs undertaken in the life time of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him). This volume contains a detailed account of the most momenteous events from the battle of Mu’tah […] More
This book focuses on the tenure that took place after the wonderful time of “Khulfa-e-Rashidan” (the four caliphs) which took out the Arabian Peninsula from the darkness of associating ilahs (gods) with Almighty Allah swt. This book discusses the tenure and the reign time of Banu Umaiyyah starting from 40th Hijri to 132nd Hijri year. […] More
Excerpt: Brought to us by the Ethiopian scholar Shaykh Muḥammad Amān al-Jāmi, Islām in Africa Throughout History chronicles three significant phases of Islām in Africa which helped shape the world. This classic manuscript begins with the courageous stance of the Abyssinian king an-Najāshi, which shook Heraclius of Rome, defied the tribes of Makkah while influencing the […] More
History stands as the most effective and valuable source of putting nation on the course of progress and prosperity and saving them from the path of disgrace and degradation. At a time, when there is tough competition among the nations of the world to excel one another, the Muslim, despite having the most glorious history, […] More
