The Prisoners of Malta (Asiran-i Malta) By Mawlana Syed Mohammed Mian (translated from Urdu by Mohammad Anwar Hussain and Hasan Imam) Reviewed by: Yoginder Sikand Although numerous ‘ulama played a leading role in India’s freedom struggle, little literature exists on them in English. Much has been written on them in Urdu, but this is largelyContinueContinue reading “The Prisoners of Malta by Mawlana Syed Mohammad Mian: Review by Yoginder Sikand”
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Ahkam al-Qur’an of Imam Abu Ja’far al-Tahawi: New Book Release
Post by Mufti Husain Kadodia Here are links to download the great work of ‘Allamah Abu Ja’far al-Tahawi, Ahkam al-Qur’an. The book has never been found in full, but two volumes of it have been found and published. I have given some info on the book below. It is similar to his other works, mentioningContinueContinue reading “Ahkam al-Qur’an of Imam Abu Ja’far al-Tahawi: New Book Release”
It’haf al-Sadat al-Muttaqin bi Sharh Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din by ‘Allamah Murtada al-Zabidi
Posted by Mawlana Badrul Islam The following link will allow you to download the entire It’haf al-Sadat al-Muttaqin bi Sharh Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din in scanned PDF format. This is the best ever edition of this magnificent book (thus confirmed by Mawlana Husain Kadodia sahib). As it is a late 1800s print, you may initially haveContinueContinue reading “It’haf al-Sadat al-Muttaqin bi Sharh Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din by ‘Allamah Murtada al-Zabidi”
Nayl al-Farqadayn fi Mas’alat Raf`al-Yadayn by ‘Allamah Muhammad Anwar Shah Kashmiri
Nayl al-Farqadayn fi Mas’alat Raf` al-Yadayn (Clarity on the Ruling of Lifting of the Hands in Prayer) by ‘Allamah Muhammad Anwar Shah Kashmiri The ruling pertaining to the lifting of both hands at the time of going into ruku` (the bowing position in Salah) and sujud (prostration) has been a matter of contention from theContinueContinue reading “Nayl al-Farqadayn fi Mas’alat Raf`al-Yadayn by ‘Allamah Muhammad Anwar Shah Kashmiri”
Maulana Husain Ahmad Madni – A Biographical Study by D.R. Goyal: Book Review
Review by Ismaeel Nakhuda – Islamica Magazine, Autumn Issue 2005 Since partition in 1947, India has been witness to a great deal of sectarian violence, not to mention Kashmir and the various wars fought with neighbouring Pakistan. With rivalry so intense in the sub-continent, it is a sad reality that Indian Muslims are viewed contemptuouslyContinueContinue reading “Maulana Husain Ahmad Madni – A Biographical Study by D.R. Goyal: Book Review”
From Codicology to Technology: Islamic Manuscripts and their Place in Scholarship: New Release
From Codicology to Technology: Islamic Manuscripts and their Place in Scholarship Authors: Stefanie Brinkmann and Beate Wiesmüller (eds) Publication date: January 2009 Frank & Timme Verlag, Berlin ISBN: 978-3-86596-171-6 Hardcover, 216 pp, 210 x 148 mm Publisher’s list price: EUR 29.80 Contents Islamic manuscripts are voices from the past, revealing scholarly debates and networks, asContinueContinue reading “From Codicology to Technology: Islamic Manuscripts and their Place in Scholarship: New Release”
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