The Big Beautiful

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Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman Al-Arifi, a prominent Saudi cleric, thought of compiling the biographies of the Companions of the Holy Prophet and the stories of prominent people of the Ummah in a similar way, which were far superior to the biographies of non-Muslims.

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The majority of manuscripts were written in Arabic, but many were also in local languages. The dates of the manuscripts ranged between the late 13th and the early 20th centuries. Their subject matter ranged from scholarly works to short letters. The manuscripts were passed down in Timbuktu families and were mostly in poor condition. Most of the manuscripts remain unstudied and un-catalogued, and their total number is unknown, amenable only to rough estimates. The Quran is free from any doubts as it’s sent by Allah himself, it teaches people to live a balanced life (both socially and spiritually), been preserved and unchanged for centuries, it’s also the only book that has been memorized cover to cover by thousands if not millions of people since its revelation. The leading Imams have written many Islamic books related to the complete code of a Muslim’s life which are also very popular but in this day and age, a common man may not be able to fully understand them. Before the advent of the Mughal period, Razia Sultan (r1236-1240) was the ruler of the Sultanate of Delhi. In fact, she was the first female ruler of India. Razia was a major matron of learning, establishing schools and libraries across northern India. She was conferred the title of Aalem Nawaz – patron of scholars by leading religious scholar of the time Maulana Minhaj-e-Siraj Juzjani, author of 23 volume elaborate Islamic history book Tabaqat-e-Nasiri completed in 1260.This] worldly life is only amusement and diversion. And if you believe and fear Allah, He will give you your rewards and not ask you for your properties.” Surah Muhammad Ayat 36 There were three great libraries in the Muslim World: the Abbasid library ‘House of Wisdom’ in Baghdad, the library of Fatimid Caliphs in Cairo and library of Spanish Umayyad Caliphs in Cordoba. This comprehensive, accessible, and authenticated guide to Islam is essential to understanding the world's fastest-growing religion. Scholars of Ahadith (narrations) and writers of the biography of Muhammad (PBUH), the Messenger of Allah, have explored his life from every angle and aspect from birth to death.

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Composed by Muhammad al-Kisai, the book is collection of stories of Prophets from Quran.Following the stories of Adam A.S the stories of Prophets Idris, Noah, Shem, Hud, Salih, Abraham, Ismaiel, Lot, Isaac, Jacob and Esau, Joseph, Shuayb, Moses, Aaron, Khidr, Joshua, Josephus, Eleazar, Elijah, Samuel, Saul, David, Solomon, Jonah and Jesus. I love these Quran quotes! They are so inspiring and remind me to always live my life to the fullest. Reply For example, if you’re not happy about your weight tomorrow you can begin your exercise regimen of doing 10 minutes of cardio everyday at 10am. Just make a promise to yourself for one month to see it through. After day one you won’t see any results but after day 14 you’ll see some results. Take on only as much as you can do of good deeds, for the best of deeds is that which is done consistently, even if it is little.” Ottomans ruled over Baghdad, Cairo, Damascus, Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem. New mosques, colleges and libraries were established in the 17 th century. Book collection grew by leaps and bounds, mainly on account of waqf – endowments for the public good. Libraries had salaried staff. In 1678 a library was established in Istanbul in a dedicated building. Topkapi Palace had built up the largest collection of Arabic manuscripts.And those who are to their trusts and promises attentive And those who are in their testimonies upright And those who [carefully] maintain their prayer: They will be in gardens, honored.” Surah Al-Ma’arij Ayat 32-35 Bukhara and Samarkand were the two cultural centers of the Samanid Empire (819-999). The city has long been a center of trade, scholarship, culture, and religion. Muhammad al-Bukhari (870), author of Hadith collection Sahih al-Bukhari, was born in this city. Bukhara was home to Prince of Physicians Shaikh Abu Ali Ibn Sena (980-1037). The book is collection sermons, letters andnarrations of Hazrat Ali R.A. The material was collected by Sharif RaziaShiascholar famousfor his eloquent content of literature in Shia Islam. Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your [full] compensation on the Day of Resurrection. So he who is drawn away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has attained [his desire]. And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment of delusion.” Ayat 185