Stories & History

Journey through the past with our Stories & History category, where you’ll find captivating accounts of Islamic history and inspiring stories of faith. From the lives of Prophets and Companions to pivotal moments in Islamic civilization, these books offer a window into the rich heritage of Islam. Perfect for those seeking to learn valuable lessons from history or simply enjoy the timeless tales that have shaped the Muslim world, this collection provides both educational & spiritual enrichment.

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The Reality of The Nation of Islam | A Sunni Islamic Response

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The Reality of The Nation of Islam

A critical examination, from a Sunni Islamic perspective, of the theological positions of the Nation of Islam and its founder Elijah Muhammad — addressing beliefs the author argues are inconsistent with mainstream Islamic teaching, and the concern that these differences are not always openly discussed within some Black American Muslim communities.

$7.95

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Stories of Punishments, Lessons & Exhortations

Shaykh Hamood al-Tuwaijri narrates the accounts of individuals who arrogantly defied the command of Allah — the man who stole the black stone, the youth who harmed a bird, the man who disrespected his mother, and many more. Shaykh Rabee' said of the author: "It is incumbent upon the youth of this land to benefit from the books of this noble...

$13.95

Seerah Encyclopedia 2 Volume Set | The Hidden Pearls, Color

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Seerah Encyclopedia (Set of 2 Vol.)

The first two volumes of the Seerah Encyclopedia — The Hidden Pearls (Al-Lulu Al-Maknoon), a comprehensive encyclopedia on the life and works of Muhammad ﷺ. Full color on glossy paper, illustrated with pictures and maps. Further volumes will follow as they are translated.

$89.95

Seerah Encyclopedia Vol 2 | Lineage, Birth and Youth, Color

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Seerah Encyclopedia (Vol 2)

Volume 2 of the Seerah Encyclopedia — The Hidden Pearls. Covers the Prophet's ﷺ lineage and family, the great signs of his coming, his birth and the days of his youth, and the prophecies foretelling him. Full color on glossy paper.

$47.95

The Hidden Pearls: Seerah Encyclopedia (Vol 1)

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Seerah Encyclopedia (Vol 1)

Volume 1 of the Seerah Encyclopedia — The Hidden Pearls. Covers the pre-Islamic religions of the Arabian Peninsula, the domains and kingdoms of the Arabs, the neighbors of the Arabs and their religions, and the historical background of the Peninsula. Full color on glossy paper.

$47.95

Salah Ad-Deen Al-Ayubi | 2-Volume Biography, As-Sallabi

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Salah Ad-Deen Al-Ayubi (2 Vol. Set)

A name known worldwide for the recapture of Jerusalem, attached to a life most readers outside the Arab world have never actually studied. This meticulously sourced two-volume biography closes that gap, from the geopolitical scene of the Crusades through Salah ad-Deen’s own character and rule.

$49.95

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Atlas of the Prophets & Messengers

An atlas of the Prophets and Messengers from Adam to Muhammad ﷺ — their journeys, the places they lived and preached, and the trials they faced, presented in detailed maps, diagrams, photographs and timelines. 9 x 13 inches, full color.

$69.95

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Islam In Africa Throughout History

By the Ethiopian scholar Shaykh Muhammad Aman al-Jami, this book chronicles three phases of Islam in Africa: the stand of the Abyssinian king An-Najashi, two waves of da'wah by Arab merchants and Sufis, and the scholars who led the Salafi revival. Includes six bonus appendices on An-Najashi.

$7.95

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Golden Stories of Accepted Prayers

True accounts of supplications that were answered — alongside the etiquette of dua, and the times at which a prayer is most likely to be accepted. Allah is always ready to receive a request from anyone at any time, and this book is about people who asked. Full-color hardback.

$31.95

Beneficial Stories From Riyad-us-Saliheen

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Beneficial Stories From Riyad-us-Saliheen

Beneficial Stories From Riyad-us-Saliheen (قصص مفيدة من رياض الصالحين) gathers the memorable narratives of Imam An-Nawawi's classic hadith collection and explains each one using the wisdom, fiqh, and benefits drawn from...

$16.95

Memories of Repentant People | True Accounts of Return

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Memories of Repentant People

Allah loves those who sincerely seek His forgiveness and want to live a life of obedience. This book gives detailed, illuminating examples from the lives of the righteous predecessors and of ordinary Muslims — how they turned back to their Lord after going astray. An essential guide for anyone wanting to return to the straight path.

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The Battle of Qadisiyyah

The victory at Qadisiyyah heralded the downfall of the Sasanian dynasty, opened the way to the conquest of Iraq, and quickened Islamic expansion into Persia and beyond. The classical sources record a Muslim force of some 30,000 against 240,000 — one of the decisive battles in human history.

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Golden Words | Events from the Prophet and the Leaders of Islam

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Golden Words

Golden Words recounts interesting and instructive events from the lives of Allah's Messenger ﷺ, the Rightly Guided Caliphs, the pious ancestors, famous kings and other luminaries of Islam — in simple, easy-flowing language, with unreliable accounts rejected.

$31.95

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Caliphate of Banu Umayyah

Ibn Kathir on the Umayyad Caliphate — from the rule of Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan in 41 AH to Marwan Al-Himar in 132 AH. The caliphs, their governance, the military campaigns, the administrative reforms and the expansion of an empire that reached over five million square miles.

$29.95

In Defense of the True Faith | The Battles and Treaties

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In Defence of the True Faith

Ibn Kathir's account of the battles, expeditions and peace treaties in the life of the Prophet ﷺ — Badr, Uhud, Al-Khandaq, Mu'tah and the rest — examined for their strategic, spiritual and sociopolitical dimensions.

$24.95

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Life and Times of the Messengers

The stories of Allah's Prophets from Adam to 'Isa عليهم السلام, drawn from the Qur'an, the authentic Sunnah and the classical sources — their struggles with their peoples, the miracles granted them, and their devotion to the single message of Tawheed.

$24.95

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Early Days

Early Days by Hafiz Ibn Kathir takes the reader back to the beginning: the creation of the heavens and the earth, the angels, the jinn and Adam عليه السلام, and then the Prophets who carried the message of Tawheed after him.

$24.95

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Glimpses of the Lives of Righteous People

The teachings of Islam presented through glimpses of the lives of righteous people — those who came before us and became examples of sincerity in faith and worship. We remember stories about people far longer than we remember advice, and this book is built on that.

$11.95

Stories of Repentance | True Accounts of Turning Back to Allah

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Stories of Repentance

Who among us does not sin? What separates people is not whether they fall but whether they return. Stories of Repentance collects accounts of those who did — and what happened afterwards. The door to repentance is always open, and that is the book's message from first page to last.

$9.95

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Gems and Jewels

Gems and Jewels collects wise sayings, striking incidents, logical arguments, admonitions and moral lessons from the works of the scholars of Islam. Short pieces, drawn from glorious Islamic history, of equal interest to children and adults — and best read a page at a time.

$17.95

History of Madinah Munawwarah | Full Color with 50+ Pictures

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History of Madinah Munawwarah

The history and sacred sites of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah in full color — the Prophet's Mosque, Quba Mosque and others, with a detailed account of the expansions from the time of the Prophet ﷺ to the Saudi era, and more than fifty documented pictures ranging from historic to modern.

$11.95

History of Islam 3 Volume Set | Akbar Shah Najeebabadi, Hardback

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History of Islam (3 Vol. Set)

History of Islam by Akbar Shah Najeebabadi in three hardback volumes, roughly 1,647 pages — from Arabia before Islam through the Prophet ﷺ, the Rightly Guided Caliphs, the Umayyads and Abbasids, Muslim Spain, the Mongols, the Mamluks and the Ottomans. Built on Tabari, Ibn Al-Athir, Al-Mas'udi, As-Suyuti, Ibn Khaldun and authenticated hadith.

$71.95

Stories of the Prophets by Ibn Kathir | Adam to Isa, Hardback

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Stories of the Prophets

Stories of the Prophets (Qasas Al-Anbiya) by Al-Hafiz Ibn Kathir (d. 774 AH) in English — the lives of the Prophets from Adam to 'Isa عليهم السلام, compiled from Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah, supported by Qur'an and authentic Hadith, and free of fabricated narrations. 6 x 9 inch hardback.

$19.95 $24.95

The Hebrew Israelites In Light of The True Teachings of Jesus

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The Hebrew Israelites In Light of The True Teachings of Jesus

The first book to examine the origin, history and beliefs of the Hebrew Israelite movement from an Islamic perspective, comparing the doctrine of its most prominent leaders to the teachings of Jesus عليه السلام, and examining why its street preaching has appealed to segments of Black and Latino...

$9.95

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