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Islamic Books, References & Contacts

From: elrabaa@sun14.vlsi.uwaterloo.ca (M. ElRabaa) Subject: Islamic Books Date: 13 Dec 93 21:59:03 GMT

This is a list of Islamic books (in several langauges). It is a rather long list, but very organized and indeed very useful for all interested. Enjoy ! (save it for future use)

Muhammad Elrabaa

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ISLAM: QUR'AN AND HADITH.

I. Qur'an translations.

Ali, Abdullah Yusuf (1938). The meaning of the Glorious Qur'an. Text Translation and Commentary. Publishers: Dar Al-Kitab Al- Masri and Dar Al-Kitab Allubnani. Mawdudi, Sayyid Abul A'la (1990). The Holy Qur'an: Translation and brief notes with text. Islamic Publications (Pvt.) Limited.

II. Way to Qur'an and Hadith Collections.

1976, The Qur'an and the Hadith. Unit 9, Islamic Correspondence Course. The MSA of the U.S. & Canada. Kazi, Mazhar, U. (compiled) (1406 A.H. - 1986 A.D.). A glimpse into the glorious Qur'an. American Trust Publications. Mawdudi, Sayyid Abul A'la (1988). Towards understanding the Qur'an. English version of Tafhim al-Qur'an. The Islamic Foundation. - - Translated and Edited by Zafar Ishaq Ansari. Vol. II. Surahs 4 - 6. Murad, Khurram (1992). Way to the Qur'an. The Islamic Foundation. Leicester, United Kingdom. Siddique, Abdul Hamid (1987). Selection from Hadith. Islamic Book Publishers. Safat, Kuwait.

III. Introduction to Islam.

Abdalati, Hammundah (1975). Islam in Focus. American Trust Publications. Ahmad, Khurshid & Ansari, Zafar Ishaq (1980). Islamic Perspectives. Studies in honour of Mawlana Sayyid Abul A'al Mawdudi. The Islamic Foundation, U.K. Ahmad, Khurshid (1980).Islam: Basic principles and characteristics. Islamic Teaching Center. Hamidullah, Muhammed (1983). Introduction to Islam. International Islamic Federation of Student Organizations, No. 9. Mawdudi, Sayyid Abul A'la (1967).Islamic way of life.International Islamic Federation of Student Organizations, No. 8. Mawdudi, Sayyid Abul A'la (1981). What Islam stands for? The Muslim Students' Association of the U.S. & Canada. Mawdudi, Sayyid Abul A'la (1407 A.H. -1986 A.D.). Towards understanding Islam. International Islamic Federation of Student Organizations, No. 7. Mawdudi, Sayyid Abul A'la (1987). Towards understanding Islam. Islamic Teaching Center. -- Translated and Edited by Khurshid Ahmad. Nadwi, Abul Hansan Ali (1977). Islam and the world. International Islamic Federation of Student Organizations, No. 14. Siddique, Kaukab (1981). Towards understanding the basics of Islam: A selection from the Qur'an and the Hadith. The Thinkers' Library, No. 4.

IV. Prophethoods:

1974, The Rightly-Guided Caliphs. Unit 7, Islamic Correspondence Course. The MSA of the U.S. & Canada. 1976, The Prophets of Allah. Unit 6, Islamic Correspondence Course. The MSA of the U.S. & Canada. Badawi, Jamal, A. (1982). Muhammad in the Bible. Muslims Students' Association of United States & Canada, IN: Plainfield, USA. Badawi, Jamal, A. (1973). Muhammad's Prophethood: An analytical view. The Muslim Students' Association of the US & Canada. Deedat, Ahmed (1985). Christ in Islam. Islamic Propagation Centre International. Deedat, Ahmed (1990). Muhummed-- The Natural Successor to Christ. Islamic Propagation Centre International. Kazi, Mazhar, U. (1990). Guidance from Messenger: A Treasury of Ahadith. Islamic Circle of North America. Lings, Martin (1983). Huhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources. Inner Traditions International, Ltd. Rochester, Vermont. Mufassir, Sulaiman Shahid (1980). Jesus, a Prophet of Islam. The Muslim Students' Association of U.S. & Canada. Nursi, Bediuzzaman Said (1985). The Miracles of Muhammad's life. American Trust Publications, Indianapolis.

THE SPECIAL TOPICS:

I. Politics, History, Islamic Law & Islamic Movement.

Abu Sylayman, AbdulHamid 'A. (1987). The Islamic Theory of International Relations: New Directions for Islamic Methodology and Thought. Islamization of Knowledge series, No. 1. The International Institute of Islamic Thought. Doi, A. Rahman, I. (1979). Non-muslims under Shari'ah (Islamic Law). Haque, M. Atiqul (1990). Muslim Heroes of the World. Taha Publishers. Mawdudi, Sayyid Abul A'la (1991). Jihad in Islam. Islamic Publications (PVT.) Limited. Lahore (Pakistan). Mawdudi, Sayyid Abul A'la (1983). Nations Rise and Fall-- Why?. Islamic Publications Ltd. Lahore (Pakistan). Murad, Khurram (1984). The Islamic Movement: Dynamics of Values Power and Change. The Islamic Foundation. Ragg, Lonsdale & Ragg, Laura (1907). The Gospel of Barnabas. Oxford at The Clarendon Press. Qaradawi, Yusuf al (1991). Islamic Awakening between Rejection and Extremism. Issues of Islamic Thought series No. 2. New English edition revised and edited by A. S. Al Ashaikh-Ali and Mohamed B. E. Wasfy. American Trust Publication and The International Institute of Islamic Thought. Quraishi, M. Tariq (1984). Islam: A way of life and a movement. American Trust Publications. Indiana: Indianapolis. Yakan, Fathi. (1984). Translated by Maneh al-Johani. Islamic Movement: Problems and Perspectives. American Trust Publications. Indiana: Indianapolis.

II. Scientifical evidence revealed in Qur'an and Hadith.

Albar, Mohammed Ali (1989). Human Development: As Revealed in the Holy Qur'an and Hadith. Saudi Publishing & Distributing House. Jeddah, Bughdadia, Al-Jawhara building.

III. Daily life practice (Etiquettes), Spirits and Characteristics of the Islamic Teaching.

1974, Moral Teachings of Islam. Unit 8, Islamic Correspondence Course. The MSA of the U.S. & Canada. Al-'Anani, Hasan (1990). Freedom and Responsibility in Qur'anic Perspective. American Trust Publications. Indiana: Indianapolis. Haneef, Suzanne (1985). What Everyone Should Know about Islam and Muslims. Kazi Publications. Iqbal, Muhammad (1987). The Achievement of Love: The spiritual dimensions of Islam. Amana Books, U.S.A. Islahi, Mohammad Yusuf (1989). Etiquettes of life in Islam. Translated by Riaz Husain and revised by Abdul Waheed Khan. Mawdudi, Sayyid Abul A'la (1406 A.H.-1985 A.D.). Let Us Be Muslims. The Islamic Foundation. -- ( by Khurram Murad.

IV. The Duty of the Muslim Ummah: Worship/Prayers, Siyam (Fasting), Zakah (poor due), Pilgrimage, and Da'wah.

1974, Fasting. Unit 4, Islamic Correspondence Course. The Muslim Students' Association of the U.S. & Canada. 1974, Poor-Due. Unit 5B, Islamic Correspondence Course. The Muslim Students' Association of the U.S. & Canada. 1974, Prayer. Unit 3, Islamic Correspondence Course. The Muslim Students' Association of the U.S. & Canada. 1976, Pilgrimage. Unit 5A, Islamic Correspondence Course. The MSA of the U.S. & Canada. 1978 (1st edition), Siyam (fasting during Ramadan). The Muslim Students' Association of the US and Canada. 1980, Last Will and Testament. The Muslim Students' Association of the US & Canada. Badawi, Jamal A. (19??). Selected Prayers: A collection of Du'a from the Qur'an and Sunnah. Holland, Muhtar (1983). Inner dimensions of Islamic Worship. The Islamic Foundation. Kahf, Monzer (1978). The Calculation of Zakah: for Muslims in North America. The Muslim Students' Association of the United States and Canada. Mawdudi, Sayyid Abul A'la (1981). Guideline for Workers.Islamic Publications LTD, Lahore (Pakistan). Mawdudi, Sayyid Abul A'la (1986). Witnesses unto Mankind: The purpose and duty of the Muslim Ummah. Edited & Translated by Khurram Murad. The Islamic Foundation. MSA of U.S. & Canada (1402 A.H. - 1982 A.D.). Islamic Correspond- ence Course. International Islamic Federation of Student Murad, Khurram (1406 A.H. -1986 A.D.). Da'wah among Non-muslims in the West: some conceptual and methodological aspects. The Islamic Foundation. Saqr, Abdul Badei (1983). How to Call People to Islam? Hindustan Publications.-- Translated by Shakil Ahmed. Organizations, No. 40.

V. Women Issues: Family, Marriage, Polygamy, and Divorce.

Badawi, Jamal, A. (complied by, 1990). The Muslim Woman's Dress: According to the Qur'an and Sunnah. Ta-Ha Publishers Ltd, London. Badawi, Jamal, A. (1976). Polygamy in Islamic Law. The Muslim Students' Association of the U.S. & Canada. Badawi, Jamal, A. (1983). The Status of Woman in Islam. The Muslim Students' Association of the U.S. & Canada. Faruqi, Lamya Al (1988). Women Muslim Society and Islam. Imran, Muhammad (1991). Ideal Woman in Islam. Islamic Publications Limited. Lahore, Pakistan. Iqbal, Mohammad (1988). The Rights of Women. Muslim Family Series. Lemu, B. Aisha & Heeren, fatima. (1978). Women in Islam. Islamic Council of Europe. The Islamic Foundation. Maudoodi, Maulana Abul A'Ala (1983). The Laws of Marriage and Divorce in Islam. Islamic Book Publishers. -- Translated by Fazl Ahmed. Nizamuddin, Abu Obaidah (1987). Polygamy in Islam: A scientific analysis. Islamic Publications (PVT.) Limited. Lahore (Pakistan). Rahman, Afzular (1986). Role of Muslim Woman in Society. Seerah Foundation, London. Siddique, Kaukab (1986). The Struggle of Muslim Women. American Society for Education and Religion. Siddiqi, M. Mazheruddin (1988). Women in Islam. Adam Publishers & Distributors.

VI Children's books.

Hamid, Azieza (1987). Fatimah: Daughter of Muhammad. Published by MELS, London. Hendricks, Mymona (1991). Muslim Poems for Children. The Islamic Foundation. Leicester, U.K. Kayani, M. S. (1988). We are Muslims: Asslamu Alaikum. The Islamic Foundation. Leicester, U.K. Murad, Khurram (1989). Love Your Brother, Love Your Neighbour. The Islamic Foundation. Leicester, U.K. Sarwar, Ghulam (1990). Islam for Younger People. The Muslim Educational Trust. London.

MISUNDERSTANDING OF ISLAM.

Qutb, Muhammad (1986). Islam: The Misunderstood Religion. Islamic Publications Ltd. Lahore (Pakistan). Lewis, Bernard (1993). Islam and Liberal Democracy. The Alantic Monthly. Feb. P. 89-98. Morrow, Lance (1993). In the Name of God. Time, March 15. Cover stories. Smolowe, Jill (1993). A Voice of Holy War. Time, March 15. Cover stories.

LEARNING ARABIC:

Ahmed, Hasanuddin (1987). An Easy Way to the Understanding of the Qur'an, Part I. Iqra International Educational Foundation. Ahmed, Hasanuddin (1987). An Easy Way to the Understanding of the Qur'an, Part II. Iqra International Educational Foundation. Hashim, Abul (1981). Arabic Made Easy. Kazi Publications. Husaini, Al-Muqri Syed Kaleemullah (1982). Easy- Tajwid. Muslim Community Center. -- Translated by Qari Syed Noorullah Khadri and Qari Quadir Husain Khan. Nadwi, Abdullah Abbas (compiled) (1986). Vocabulary of the Holy Qur'an. Iqra' International Educational Foundation, Chicago. Nadwi, Abdullah Abbas (compiled) (1987). Learn the Langauge of the Holy Qur'an (senior level/ and adults). Iqra' International Educational Foundation, Chicago.

CHINESE VERSIONS.

1. Chinese translation of Qur'an. 2. Mah, Aishe (1983). Being a True Muslim. The Chinese Muslim Association. Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. 3. Maududi, S. Abdul A'la (1989). Fundamentals of Islam. Chinese Muslim Association. Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. 4. The Handbook of Muslims (1989). Chinese Muslim Association.

COMPARISON OF RELIGIONS.

Bucaille, Maurice (19??). The Bible, the Qur'an, and Science: the Holy scriptures examined in the light of modern knowledge. Idaratul Qur'an. -- Translated from the French by Alastair D. Pannell and the author. Peters, F. E. (1990). Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: the classical texts and their interpretation. Princeton University Press. Vol. I. (From Covenant to Community).

PAMPHELETS, BROCHURES, OR BOOKLETS:

I[Bslamic Society of North America (ISNA)

A. Islamic Teaching Center

P.O.Box 38, Plainfield, Indiana 46168, U.S.A. (317) 839-8158

1. Ten Unique Features of Islam. 2. Islam: Basic Principles and Characteristics (Khurshid Ahmad, 1989) 3. ISNA for Islam and Muslims. 4. Lighting the Way to Unity. 5. ISLAM at a glance.

B. ISNA Canada Office

P.O.Box 160, Toronto, Ontorio, M5S 2S7 (416) 977-2057; Fax: (416) 333-ISNA

1. The Bible & the Qur'an 2. Jami Mosque: the Real Picture and a Postivie Outlook 3. Muslim Distress Line

Islamic Informaiton Foundation (a non-profit educational foundation) 8 Laurel Lane Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 2P6 (902) 445-2494 1. Bridgebuliding between Christian and Muslim. A Seminar at Warner Pacific College. 2. Muhammad in the Bible. 3. Jesus (Peace be upon him) in the Qur'an and the Bible.

Islamic Information & Da'wah Center

Muslim World League 616-2857 Derry Road E., Mississauga, Ontorio, L4T 1A6 (416) 622-2184

Islamic Propagation Centre International

P.O.Box 2439-Durban 4000, or 124 Queen Street, Durban 4001, R.S.A. (031) 306-0026/7

1. The God That Never Was. 2. What Was the Sign of Jonah. (by Ahmed Deedat)

Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs P.O.Box 13 Safat 13001, Kuwait.

Muslim Distress Line: (416) 769-7806.

Muslim in Numbers (1990 A.C. - 1410 A.H.): for Islamic Investments in America. BMI, Inc. N.J.

Muslim World League. The Bible & The Qur'an. Part I. Islamic Communication Trust, Pakistan.

The Institute of Islamic Information and Education (III & E) Brochure series,

Five pillars (or ruins?) of Islam

What They say about ISLAM

No. 1. Introducing Islam to non-Muslims

No. 5, Concept of Worship in Islam.

No. 6, Moral System of Islam.

No. 16, You Should Know This Man.

The Islamic Cause of Palestine, prepared by Islamic Association for Palestine Information Office.

World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY). P.O.Box 10845, Riyadh 11443, Saudi Arabia. (01) 464-1669/ 4655431

No. 1, ISLAM at a glance.

No. 6, Life after Death.

World Religions. A Comparative Study: Some Forgotten Sayings of Jesus (p.b.u.h.). Issue 4, Vol 1

ARTICLES:

ANALYS P.O.Box 572 Postal Station "P" Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 2T1 (416) 292-2007

1. From Big Bang To Big Crunch. 2. Chance or Intelligence? (1989) 3. Why Islam? 4. The Discoverer, -- vol 1, no. 1 (1989) -- vol 1, no. 2 (1990)

* The Discoverer is a publication of the Muslim Students' Association of the U. of Toronto.

The Islamic Foundation 223 London Road, Leicester, LE2 1ZE United Kingdom (0533)700-725

1. Ahmad Khurshid (1979). Family Life in Islam.

REFERENCES:

Directory of Islamic Centers, Islamic Schools, Masajid and MSA Chapers (1989)

BOOKSTORES: 1. Islamic Book Service

10900 W. Wahington Indianapolis, IN 46231 (317) 839-8150 (317) 839-2511 (fax)

The Audiovisual Center

-- Quranic Recitation on Cassetter Tapes -- Interviews, Lectures and Educational Materials on Video Cassette. -- Promotional and Graphic Designs -- Commerical Audio and Video Duplication

2. Islamic Centre of Toronto

The Jami Mosque 56 Boustead Ave, Toronto, Ontario M6R 1Y9 (416) 769-1192/3; Fax: (416) 769-1193

MAGAZINES

Al'Furgan (Qur'an and World Peace)

IMPACT International (Independent Muslim News Magazine)

P.O.Box 2493 Suite B, 233 Seven Sisters Rd. London N4 2BL, UK

For Halal poultry products

Internaltional 'Muslim Parents' Magazine

Islamic Horizons: The Muslim Family Magazine

Islamic Horizons Advertising P.O.Box 38 Plainfield, IN 46168-0038 (317) 839-1819; Fax: (317) 839-1840

MINARET: An Islamic Magazine. (Bimonthly, non-profit organization)

434 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020 (213) 384-4570 (subscription. or donation) (213) 384-0171 (Fax)

The American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences (AJISS)

-- is published by the Association of Muslim Social Scientists (AMSS) and the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT). -- The Journal wishes to serve as a bridge b/w Muslim intellecturals and scholars all over the world to effect the development of a scholarly approach in the fields of Islamic Social Sciences and Human Studies.

AJISS (USA & Canada) P.O.Box 669 Herndon, VA 22070, USA (703) 471-1133

Pakistan, IIIT Office 28, Main Road F-10/2 Sector, Islamabad (92)(51) 858-926

ISLAMIC SCHOOLS:

1. USA

Universal School

Dr. Bassam Osman (Committee Chairman) 7350 W. 93rd St. Bridgeview, IL 60455 (708) 323-8597 (evenings) (708) 599-4100 (during day, contact School Principal Mrs. Seema A. Ghori).

Al-Madinah School

(A california non-fropfit religious organization)

3510 Exposition Place Los Angeles, California 90018, USA (910) 321-3509

2. Canada

3. Oversea

Internation Islamic University Malaysia

The Rector International Islamic University P.O.Box 70, Jalan Sultan, 46700 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA

(preference given to those who can also teach in English)

MEDICAL CENTERS

Al-Sarraf Psychological Center

435 Arden Boulevard, Suite 430 Glendale, CA 91203 (818) 244-2118

Muslim Distress Line

(416) 769-7806

Neurological Center-pain management center

Dr. Mohsen M. Hamza, M.D. West Wilshire Medical Center 11600 Wilshire Boulevard #420 West LA, CA 90025 (213) 473-7210, 477-7201 or 1-800-273-6782

BUSINESS CENTERS:

Educational Toys,

Educational Toys, P.O.Box 411, Herndon, VA 22070 (703) 759-7698; Fax: (703) 759-9461

-- English-Arabic Video Tapes (for ages 6-11) -- The Prophet Who Was Swallowed by a Whale -- Salih and the Camel

Lawrence Islamic Video

Lawrence Islamic Video 217 Pinecone Dr. Lawrence, KS 66046 (913) 841-9768

Sound Vision (A non-profit division of ICNA)

Sound Vision: 915 S. Bell Ave., Chicago, IL 60612 1-800-432-4262 (from U.S.A.) 1-800-626-4262 (from Canada)

Islamic Software:

1. Qur'an Base (in English), $ 179. + S & H 2. Islamic software: Hadith Base $ 195 + ship-& handling


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