The wise sayings and proverbs of ancient and modern times, and in all the languages I know or to which I had access in translations, have always had a great attraction for me. Drawn from the experiences and study of human life, they have been reduced by wise men to short, pithy sentences, generally expressed in some quaint or striking form, for conveying sound moral truths. They are intended to be maxims of life, or rules of conduct, chiefly for the young, but may be read with pleasure and profit by both young and old. It was with such an object in view that the Editors of the Wisdom of the East series have lately issued a number of small books on this subject carefully translated by competent specialists, and which have been highly appreciated by the English press and public. Their chief desire, however, appears to be “that these books shall be the ambassadors of good-will and understanding between East and West,” and also that “the great ideals and lofty philosophy of Oriental thought may help to a revival of that true spirit of Charity which neither despises nor fears the nations of another creed and colour.”
The book details with Nature and Value of Muslim Philosophy, the Beginnings of Muslim Philosophy; the Eastern Philosophers; the Western Philosophers; Development of Sufism etc.
The first written constitution in the world An important document of the time of the holy prophet.
It is Proud heritage of the Muslims that the first written constitution of the state promugated in the world by a head of a state originated from no less a personality than the Holy Prophet of Islam himself.
The deed was drawn by the Holy Prophet in the very first year of the Hijra containing detailed discussion of the prerogatives and obligations of the ruler as well as of other immediate requirements (including a sort of social insurance for the needy).
The learned scholar presents in this booklet Arabic text of he deed. Its English translation, fully annotated, preceded By a scholarly introduction. An exhaustive Bibliography and a useful index have also been provided.
The purpose of this translation of Heinrich Simons's Ibn Khalduns Wissenschaft Vonder Menschlichen Kultur (leipzig,1959) is to make Ibn Khaldun's ideas and contributions more accessible. Many of his ideas are astonishingly similar to those of Machiavelli, Vico, Montesquieu, Adam Smith, and even Karl Marx. The title of the book is self explanatory, and , as Simon puts it, “it is indeed Ibn Khaldun's merit to have made human society the subject of a new , separate science. Ibn Khaldun was a fourteenth-century historiographer and sociologist living in North Africa, studied the changing facet of Arab civilizations of his time and phased out this study of change in terms of social behavior. Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406) was a remarkably insightful thinker, and Fuad G. Baali, an internationally known sociologist and pre-eminent Ibn Khaldun authority.
This book deals with different schools of Muslim Thought with special reference to their source of origin. The bulk of European Orientalists hold that Muslim Philosophy is entirely based on, and borrowed from, Hellenic Culture, but I have strong grounds to disagree with them.(from the preface by the author)
A Study of the laws of human nature and human activity and the manner in which they determine the courses of history or the processes of ideological evolution ,
After describing man’s dignity and his obligations to the creator, the learned author has discussed HUMAN RIGHTS and OBLIGATIONS under diferent heads in the light of the Qur’an and Hadith.
In this extraordinary and beautifully-written autobiography, Asad tells of his initial rejection of all institutional religions, his entree into Taoism, his fascinating travels as a diplomat, and finally his embrace of Islam.
The thirst for knowledge especially about Islamic history and development of Arabic literature can never end in the Muslim world. Scholars from all around the world have contributed a lot and it would continue. Being student and later teacher of Arabic, Prof. Abdul Qayyum was afforded a unique opportunity to contribute in understanding Islamic history and development of Arabic literature.
This book will provide a scholarly insight and reveal interesting details to satisfy not only the students but also those casual readers of Islamic history. Ibn Khaldun ideas on 'Education' will find attention of all educationists and intellectuals as a need for our society under the present degenerating environment.
Author: Khaja Khan Publisher: Ashraf Year: 1998 Pages: 132 Printed: Pakistan ISBN: 969-432-099-2 Binding: Soft Cover Book Condition: New Weight: 150gr. Description from the publisher: In the beginning was God just as He now is without any addition or participation. He is as He was as Junayd of Baghdad said. But for the purpose of…
Author: Titus Burckhardt Publisher: Islamic Texts Society Year: 1992 Pages: 175 Printed: Singapore ISBN: 0-946621179 Binding: Hard Cover Book Condition: New Weight: 750gr. Description from the publisher: Fez: City of Islam is undoubtedly one of Titus Burckhardt’s masterpieces. It conveys a profound understanding of the sacred roots that nourish Islamic culture and civilisation. As a…
Author: Akram Diya al Umari Publisher: International Islamic Publishing House Year: 1995 Pages: 266 Printed: USA ISBN: 0-912463-37-6 Binding: Soft Cover Book Condition: New Weight: 594gr. Description from the publisher: This is a work that brings out the most important aspects of life in the early Muslim community. Volume 1 presents an accurate description of…
Mecca From Before Genesis Until Now