Purification of the Heart, as its title states, is a course on the vessel of human spirituality, character, and morality -- the heart. The suffering and problems that we confront in our lives on a personal and even global level actually come down to the condition of the heart. Muslim scholars throughout history have written extensively on this topic, as prompted by the well-known statements of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and verses of the Quran. In essence, Purification of the Heart is a course on the "Greater Jihad" -- as it has been called by illustrious learned men and women of Islamic civilization -- our struggle to become better human beings, luminaries of faith and morality.

This is a new and complete translation of the Qur’an—the Islamic scripture—by one of the premier translators of religious texts in the world. The meanings of this sacred text are rendered into the English language with subtle touches of poetry and crisp prose, allowing the reader an opportunity to understand not only the evident meaning of the Qur’an but something of the soul and spirit it evokes. This direct and timely rendition is an essential source for the modern reader. Thomas Cleary – Holding a Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University, he is the translator of over fifty volumes of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, and Islamic texts from Sanskrit, Chinese, Japanese, Pali and Arabic- including the best-selling Art of War.

A completely revised second edition of a very popular volume. Key to the Garden is an elaborate exposition of the Prophet Muhammad’s teaching that the inner life must pass through three stages: affirmation of faith with the tongue, then the mind, and finally the heart. The Muslim Testimony of Faith, that “there is no deity save God,” is at once the essence and the highest principle of Islam. This book is a demonstration, by one of the greatest recipients of the Prophet’s heritage of knowledge, of how the whole spectrum of Islamic thought and worship unfolds naturally from these few words.

This volume contains two concise treatises of the venerable Imam al-Haddad. The first treatise, Mutual Reminding, distills the ethic and content of offering good counsel to one another. The chief elements of counsel, says the Imam, are taqwa (an active fear and consciousness of God) and detachment from the material world. These elements connect well with the topic of the second treatise, Good Manners, which discusses the manners recommended of the spiritual wayfarer as he or she takes the path to spiritual felicity.

From the Foreword of Sh. Nuh Ha Mim Keller:
The present work was designed and written to explain to men and women how best to benefit from the Book of Allah. The blessing of the Quran is that whoever recites it as it should be recited is changed by it, and brought by imperceptible degrees to see why everything is the way it is…. It is well known to everyone conversant with the Islamic disciplines that the learning of many things does not teach wisdom, and that traditional books do not reveal their secrets or bestow their benefits to those without the key to them. This key is adab, the “right way of doing things,” rendered in the title as “etiquette.”… Books, especially sacred ones, give their knowledge to those of adab, and Westerners who know something about the sciences of Islam have been waiting for a book like this in English for a long time.

The Heirs of the Prophet is an extraordinary book representing one of the many streams of traditional Islamic scholarship. In addition to huge multi-volume compendiums, many scholars also composed shorter treatises that focused, for example, on one particular hadith. This volume is such a work. Imam Ibn Rajab, who is considered one of the foremost authorities of Prophetic tradition (hadith) of his day, wrote this deeply inspiring and ever-relevant commentary on one hadith of the Prophet (God bless him and grant him peace) in which he said, "The scholars are the heirs of the Prophets." Ibn Rajab was able to bring together the ethics, authentic stories, and penetrating insights that relate to the noble enterprise of true learning.

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Now this is an item that many women have been asking Jaan J. for.  A hijab pin rendition of the Sandal of the Prophet (peace be upon him) by Jaan J. sits rightfully on top of every woman’s crown.

Translation by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf

This is the very first DVD ever to be released featuring world renowned scholar and luminary, Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah. This inspiring talk was given at the RIS Convention held in Toronto, Canada. With over 10,000 people in the audience, Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah enlightens his audience with his vast knowledge of the Deen. In addition to a complete English translation by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, this lecture was filmed professionally with the highest broadcast quality.

Call it what you may but don't get caught up on the names, because it's the reality that matters. This mesmerizing lecture is rooted in the famous Hadith of Gabriel (Jibril) in which the Messenger of God clearly establishes the status and definition of Ihsan. The science of Ihsan is commonly referred to as Sufism (ilm al-Ihsan), which is a highly codified science amongst the praiseworthy sciences. An entity is deemed lofty by the number of names attributed to it; Sufism has over 2000, with its core definition being genuine preoccupation (sidq al-tawajjuh) with the Divine. A true Sufi has no other concern, no other love, no other preoccupation except the Divine, Allah tabaraka wa ta'ala. This is all because the Sufi is treading the path of al-Mustafa (the chosen one), whose entire essence was dedicated to the Divine. By virtue of this blessed science, our mundane acts in this world gain nobility in the next and become means for proximity to our Lord. In this recording, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus concisely summarizes the science of Sufism; linguistically, historically, and pragmatically - and the role it has within the lives of believers. His insights and examples open the flood gates of Allah's mercy, leading to a crystal clear understanding and deeper appreciation of this core Islamic Science.

There are several sunnahs of the Prophet peace be upon him that we, as a community, often neglect. The Prophet peace be upon him was reported to have said, "Anyone who brings one of my sunnahs to life, it is as if he has brought me back to life." Once again with incredible insight and wisdom, Shaykh Hamza delivers a moving talk where he compares Islam to the corporate model. He refers to Islam as a brand name, and asserts the idea of human beings "shopping" for a religion and seeking the most attractive brand.

"He (Prophet Muhammad) peace be upon him is our CEO. He is the head of this extraordinary corporation called Islam whose product is the human being; whose product is faith; whose product is charity; whose product is virtue; whose product is courage; whose product is patience. This is our messenger and that is why we should be defending him."

"The competitive corporation is the number one corporation in the world. It is called Iblis Co. It has six billion employees and they don’t work 9 to 5; they work 24 hours a day!"

Is a Clash of Civilizations Inevitable? Perhaps the most pressing question facing the US today is, what is our relationship with the Islamic world going to be? Can we work together to harmonize our traditions andvalues, or are we destined for a "clash of civilizations"

A first time comprehensive album presenting the marvellous collection of Sacred Relics

The collection includes more than 600 invaluable belongings of prophets such as Abraham, Moses and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the Prophet's Companions, as well as a number of Muslim saints. Excavated from the most restricted rooms of the palace, the entire selection is compiled here for the first time,including those that are not on exhibit for daily visits.

The Topkapi Palace houses many items and relics collected and donated over a large period in history. Many relics of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) were brought to the palace by Yavuz Sultan Selim I, upon the conquest of Egypt in 1517.

During the First World War, a decision was made t o evacuate the cities of Makkah and Madina. To prevent thier damage or loss, the gifts which had been sent from Istanbul to Makkah for centuries, as well as some of the sacred relics, were brought to the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul.

The Sacred Trusts captures and contains these items and relics in thier full glory combined with a fascinating history.

350 pp. Hardback
Weight: 4000 grams

In this special session, the esteemed scholar Shaykh Abdallah Bin Biyyah examines the famous hadith narrated by our Mother Aisha may Allah be pleased with her who responds to the question regarding the character of the Prophet peace be upon him by stating, "His character was the Qur'an." Utilizing many historical examples, Shaykh Abdallah highlights the magnanimity, selflessness, compassion, and countless other noble virtues of our beloved Prophet peace be upon him. This lecture is essential for anyone who aspires to internalize and embody the final revelation of God to all of humanity as well as grow in love of the one to whom it was revealed.

In this lecture, Hamza Yusuf explains the spiritual meanings of the Hajj ritual. He discusses the struggles involved in the journey,why we worship God, the importance of the Day of Arafat, circumambulating the House of God, and other spiritual and physical aspects of the Journey. We have included a bonus lecture entitled Patience in the times of Tribulation which is a condensed version of the talk Seventeen Benefits of Tribulation.

Al-Ghazali: Remembrance of Death & Afterlife
Kitab Dhikr all-Mawt
By: Abdul Hakim Murad
(T. J. Winter)
15 CD Set Gift Box

During the Deen Intensive Rihla in Abiquiu, New Mexico, students studied the fortieth book of Imam al-Ghazali's magnum opus, the Revival of the Religious Sciences with the translator of the text, and Ghazali expert Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad (Dr. T.J. Winter). In this live classroom recording, Shaykh Abdal Hakim's illuminating and penetrating commentary is preserved and made accessible for students everywhere. The depth of Imam al-Ghazali's work and the gravity of the subject itself provide spiritual insights and a stark reminder for those who wish to reflect and ponder on humanity's unified inevitable destiny.

Book - Prior to the advent of electricity, every night held the possibility of a celestial light show. People in even the most urban environments were exposed to the awe and majesty of the heavens, which clearly “proclaim the glory of God.” The contemplation of the celestial orbs and their movements provided early man with the most direct connection to his Lord. In the Qur’anic story of Abraham, it is his observance of heavenly phenomena that leads him to his certainty of God’s unity and transcendence. Since the time of the Seljuq Turks, the crescent moon has been a sign of Islam.

In this special, three-part lecture series, Imam Zaid focuses on providing essential advice for Muslims striving to hold strong to their faith in today’s context. Each individual lecture provides practical guidance and insights in light of the unique dynamics and diverse challenges facing Muslim men, women, and youth in modern society. Drawing from a number of sources, including the Qur’an, hadith, sayings of the great scholars, and even the U.S. Army Survival Guide, Imam Zaid emphasizes the importance of sincere commitment to being a Muslim, personal and spiritual development, and understanding the dynamics of our time.

LECTURE ONE:
Advice to Muslim Men (Disc 1A & 1B)
LECTURE TWO:
Advice to Muslim Women (Disc 2A & 2B)
LECTURE THREE:
Advice to Muslim Youth (Disc 3A & 3B)

In light of the tragic and violent events of recent years, and in light of modernity itself, Muslims in the West face difficult challenges, not the least of which is to promote a clear understanding of Islam, its historicity and its traditions. But we cannot be the ambassadors of our religion if we ourselves do not have a deeper understanding of it. This seminar was designed to provide Muslims with a better grounding in the Islamic tradition as well as a practical guide for responding to the challenges and criticisms of Islam in the modern age.

SESSION ONE - Yahya Rhodus:
Reengaging Our Youth
SESSION TWO – Zaid Shakir
Islam and Violence: a Muslim Perspective
SESSION THREE – Hamza Yusuf
Defending Our Prophet
SESSION FOUR – Hamza Yusuf & Zaid Shakir
Questions and Answers

In this series of four lectures, Imam Zaid and Ustadh Abdullah focus on the foundational Muslim teachings by examining the core concepts of Islam, Iman, and Ihsan and linking these fundamentals with their noble and lofty objectives. Recorded at a 2006 Zaytuna Minara program in Brooklyn, N.Y., this series provides, in a practical fashion, essential Islamic knowledge and includes an extensive question and answer session.

SESSION ONE:
Islam – Abdullah Ali
SESSION TWO:
Iman – Zaid Shakir
SESSION THREE:
Ihsan – Abdullah Ali
SESSION FOUR:
Questions and Answers – Zaid Shakir & Abdullah Ali

This special selection from Zaytuna’s 2005 “Ethnic Jihad” Minara program looks at how Muslims can honor and fulfill the spiritual and cultural legacy they have inherited. Imam Zaid highlights the importance of maintaining families, cultivating spirituality, and leveraging the blessings and opportunities of our time.

CD 1
1. Opening/ The struggle to maintain our families
2. Cultivating spirituality, love, and mercy
3. Hope and the problem of despair
4. Seizing our literary and cultural heritage
5. The opportunities Allah has given to us
6. Delivering the message: “real dawah”
CD 2 (Questions and Answers)
1. Bridging the Muslim gaps
2. Muslim slaves and American Indians
3. Dawah through good character and example
4. Respecting parents, respecting children
5. The Muslim narrative: taking the baton

Many people have long held the erroneous notion that men are better than women. In Men & Women, Hamza Yusuf makes clear the positions and roles of men and women in society according to the Quran and Sunnah and sheds much-needed light on several often misunderstood Quranic verses and hadiths concerning the relationship between the two.
His eye-opening discussion of issues such as the hijab, marital rights, and domestic violence, will prove invaluable for all listeners, particularly couples who want to improve understanding in their marriages and individuals who want to be reassured of Islam's honor of women.

Some decades ago, Albert Einstein noticed that, since the day the atom was split and its power unleashed, the whole world had changed except for one thing: the way we think. And he advised that if we want to ensure peace and the survival of mankind in the face of this new unleashing of power, we must learn to "think anew." It was these words that Hamza Yusuf Hanson evoked at Bristol University in Bristol, England in front of an audience of several hundred people, including Lords and Ladies, University professors, and students.
In this impassioned yet very wise lecture, Hamza Yusuf examines the state of affairs in our communities and the political conflict we see in our world today. Criticizing our tendency to treat the symptoms of our social breakdowns rather than address their root problems, he offers insight and suggestions on how we can restore peace in our world, creating an environment whereby each individual is respected and his human dignity honored. Echoing the words of Einstein, he stresses that only when we begin to change the patterns in our thinking and break out of our reactionary mindsets, will we begin to transform the strenuous circumstances around us.

Hamza Yusuf's poignant message was more than well received. This is no clearer than in the closing comments of Professor Phila de Parslo, Chairman of the Governors of the Alamden Center at Bristol University, who, perhaps speaking for the audience, offered Hamza Yusuf her many thanks and disclosed her feeling of eagerness yet inadequacy about the challenge he reminded the audience that lay ahead of them. This lecture is a must for any person searching for insight into our precarious times and solutions for dealing with them.

The Prophet Muhammed, upon him be peace, was someone who went through unparalleled hardship, and yet he never allowed any difficulties to perturb him. In one very powerful and condensed session, Hamza Yusuf explains why. Commenting on the treatise of the seventh century scholar Izz ibn Abdus-Salam, he reveals 17 benefits of tribulations for those who would see them. Not only will this lecture completely transform your outlook on calamities, but it will also leave you in total awe of Allahs magnanimity and infinite mercy.

On the anniversary of the Miraj, Hamza Yusuf gave a commentary on Sidi Ahmed Zarruq’s “advice” to the one who yearns nearness to his Lord. Topics such as divine unity, morality, repentance, and the golden rule were discussed, and Hamza Yusuf reminded us of the qualities of good character that are required to travel swiftly on the path of Islam. This is a timeless lecture of practical spiritual guidance, which the seeker of knowledge will never tire of listening.

One of the greatest problems confronting modern Muslims is our inability to tolerate each other, let alone others. Our tradition has a rich science known as "the courtesies of differences and the etiquette of discussion." In this edifying talk, The Etiquette of Disagreement, one of the greatest scholars today, Shaykh Abdallah bin Bayyah, illuminates the essential aspects of this subject.

All Muslims who plan to engage in any conversation should listen to this talk over and over again until its meanings are internalized and they understand that the secret of interlocution is a desire to know and not a desire to conquor. Only when we sublimate our egos and have a desire to engage in genuine dialogue with others do we achieve a spiritual status of what the English refer to as "the gentleman" and what the Arabs call al-adib - "the gentle one." - Hamza Yusuf

“Our challenge as Muslims is to determine how best we can revive the ability for Islam to work with the great challenges of our time, the great transformations of our time, using the past as our compass. We must recognize that we are in the present, on a journey into the future, and the past is our North Star. We must use the principles of the past and derive strength from our past, but we must also reconcile with the fact that we are modern people.”

Paraphrased from the lecture: Reviving the Spirit of Andalusia by Hamza Yusuf

4 CD's By Shaykh bin Bayyah Translation by Hamza Yusuf Miracales of the Qur'an

Miracles Blurb by Hamza The Miracles of the Quran by Shaykh Abdallah bin Bayya, is really a miracle of traditional Islamic education. The penetrating insights that the Shaykh provides are the fruits of a youth spent mastering the tools necessary to plumb the depths of the deepest subject, the Book of God.

Shaykh Abdallah is a master of the sciences of Arabic which number twelve according to some scholars and fifteen according to others. All of these sciences have branches and the pursuit of them is endless. The Quran is a miracle because its meanings are like the oceans waves, unrelenting and over time reducing the heart to crushed grains of sand on the shore of divine presence, no longer standing in defiance to the waves but malleable and yielding in a state of submission. The Shaykh has spent a lifetime contemplating the ocean of the Quran, crushed by the force of its meanings and one can feel in his gentle voice the humility that has come from a lifetime of exposure to its might and majesty. I was fortunate on the one hand to be his translator and hapless on the other in that I fell far short of his lofty meanings. He is a treasure of knowledge in an age when such treasures are mostly buried deep in the earth. May God preserve him for us and continue to benefit us through him, amin. Hamza Yusuf

The Burda by al-Busiri is arguably the greatest classic poem in the Arabic language in praise of the character and exalted rank of the prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings be upon him) composed by Imam al-Busiri in the 13th century CE in Mamluke Egypt it has been recited ever since throughout Muslim lands from east to west and north to south, and has always been perceived as containing real benefits,

The Creed of Imam al-Tahawi
trans. Hamza Yusuf
Hardback

Agenda to Change our Condition
Hamza Yusuf &
Zaid Shakir

In an age of bewildering spiritual and intellectual confusion, creed has never been more important. Every Muslim is obliged to learn it and is promised protection from deviant beliefs by following the unassailable texts of the scholastic community of Islam. Of them all, The Creed of Imam al-Tahawi is the simplest, the most effective, and the least controversial.

In this 5 CD set, Hamza Yusuf discusses the causes of unhappiness in this world, according to Imam al-Ghazali, and gives us the guidelines to obtain inward contentment.

This amazing class was thought at the Rihla program (Makkah, Madina and Jeddah)

The book includes sections on Practical Steps to Change Our Condition, Taqwa: Its Definition and its Benefits, The Heart and its Treatment (by Qadi Abu Bakr ibn al-`Arabi), culminating with a series of exercises on how to attain taqwa. "Our hope is that you take this manual seriously. It is rooted in the Book, the Sunnah, and the example of our pious predecessors.

Prior to the advent of electricity, every night held the possibility of a celestial light show. People in even the most urban environments were exposed to the awe and majesty of the heavens, which clearly “proclaim the glory of God.” The contemplation of the celestial orbs and their movements provided early man with the most direct connection to his Lord. In the Qur’anic story of Abraham, it is his observance of heavenly phenomena that leads him to his certainty of God’s unity and transcendence. Since the time of the Seljuq Turks, the crescent moon has been a sign of Islam.

Purification of the Soul
(English Audio Commentary on Al-Muhasibi’s Risalah al-Mustarshideen)
Zaid Shakir
12 CD set

In this series of four special lectures, Imam Zaid Shakir examines some of the most pertinent issues of our day in the light of classical Islamic political theory. Opening with an insightful overview of classical Islamic political theory, each of these four dynamic and provocative talks push the limits of the Muslim political imagination to new heights, and force one to think about what it means to be a Muslim in today's challenging times. Delivered by one of the leading Islamic thinkers in North America, this set is indispensable for anyone seeking to work towards building a healthy future for Islam in Western societies.

LECTURE ONE:
Does Islam Present a Program for World Domination?
LECTURE TWO:
An Islamic View on Suicide Bombings?
LECTURE THREE:
Rights and Responsibilities of Muslim Minorities
LECTURE FOUR:
The Islamic Basis for World Peace.

*12 CDs in a gift box
* Approximate Running Time: 11 Hours
* New 2003 Re-Issue Edition
Al-Muhasibi’s Risalah al-Mustarshideen is translated as “Treatise for the Seekers of Guidance.” Now, for the first time, this classical work, dealing with the purification of the soul, has been translated orally, in it’s entirety, along with an indepth commentary. It is our sincere conviction that this moving narrative, by Imam Zaid Shakir, will prove an invaluable work of enduring benefit for the English-speaking Muslims.

Ignorance
The Disease of Our Time
Shaykh Muhammad Al-Yaqoubi