Early Islamic History - History & Politics

How did Islam Spread? By Sword or By Conversion?
By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi 

Biography of the daughter of Imam 'Ali (a), her early life, and her important role in the events of Karbala, Kufa and Sham

The study of the life of Prophet Muhammad, the greatest of all men, is thought- provoking, awe-inspiring and self-enlightening.

A historical account, using original sources, of the Tragedy of Karbala', from the time of the birth of Imam Husayn (as) till the time of Mukhtar's revolt.

Abu Hurayra and the Falsification of Traditions (Hadith)
By Yasin T. al-Jibouri

The Text Al-Nass Wal-Ijtihad deals with the judgments and verdicts that the author has collected, through his wide research, which have been innovated by famous companions of the Prophet (S) and by

The relation between the ideological and the theological realms in Islam.

A Short story of Lady Khadijah's life. Her family tree, early life, marriage to the Prophet (s), generosity, status, and role in the events of early Islamic history.

This text provides evidence for the Caliphate of Imam Ali (AS) over Abu Bakr using differents Traditions such as Hadith Al-Wilayah,Hadith Al-Tawliyah, and Hadith Al-Wirathah.

In this book, the author covers the history of Shi'i Islam from after the death of the Prophet . He discusses in detail the rule of the three Caliphs and of Imam Ali after that.

Imam ‘Ali’s Letter to Malik al-Ashtar, the Governor of Egypt

Outstanding work on the difficult situation that faced Imam al-Hasan (a) during his Imamate, and the events and political attitudes that led to peacemaking, as well as the unfair accusations made a

This text is a collection of forty ahadith about the great event of Ghadir Qum from the fourteen infallibles.

An historical analysis of the birth and upbringing of Prophet Muhammad [s], including an analysis of the extraordinary events that occurred during this time, before the descent of the first Qur'ani

A Glance at the Methodologies and Principles of the two Muslims Schools of Hadith .

The battle at Karbala is a well-known tragedy in human history. It is not fiction or legend but a historical fact.

This text, written by Dr.

Biography of the companion of Imam 'Ali (a).

An in-depth study and analysis of the early Islamic history and caliphate and personalities of the first three caliphs based on Sunni sources in order to understand the difference between Shi’a and

Al-Ghadir is the place where the Muslims had stopped was at Ghadir Khumm. The Prophet then delivered a sermon and appointed Imam Ali, peace be upon him, as his successor.

This text provides the reader glimpses of the journey back from the farewell pilgrimage heading towards Ghadir Khumm where the religion of Islam was perfected with the divine appointment of Imam Al

This book discusses the causes of the tragedy of Karbala’ and it will also throw light on numerous other matters, which are yet unknown to the vast majority of Muslims.

In this book, the author begins by describing both the Saba’iyyah legend and its originator (Saif ibn ‘Umar).

A biography of the life of the 4th Imam (a). Announcement of his Imamate, uniting the Muslim community, and teaching true Islam.

The research and analysis on the Uprising of Imam Husayn (as) from Hijaz to Iraq.

Ghadir Khumm: One Of Islamic History’s Best Kept Secrets

By Yasin T. al-Jibouri

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In this book, the author is thoroughly investigating the Sunni reports on the alleged leadership of salat by Abu Bakr during the fatal illness of the Messenger.

An elaborate thesis on how the purified Ahlul Bayt played their role in the post Prophetic era in building a virtuous Community. The series is comprised of 8 volume set. vol.

The author discusses traditions about caliphs relating their names in order; he proves that such traditions are fabricated and forged by studying various chains of these kinds of traditions availab

An elaborate thesis on how the purified Ahlul Bayt played their role in the post Prophetic era in building a virtuous Community. The series is comprised of 8 volume set. vol.

How Old Was A’yshah When She Married The Prophet Muhammad?

An elaborate thesis on how the purified Ahlul Bayt played their role in the post Prophetic era in building a virtuous Community. The series is comprised of 8 volume set. vol.

An elaborate thesis on how the purified Ahlul Bayt played their role in the post Prophetic era in building a virtuous Community. The series is comprised of 8 volume set. vol.

This text discusses about Umm Kulthum‘s marriage to Umar ibn Al-Khattab, presenting the narrations from the most famous books authored by Sunni scholars, carefully examining the chains of the narra

This book is a detailed biography of the life and role of Abu Talib, the uncle and guardian of the Holy Prophet S.

In Pursuance Of The Sun
Sayed Jamaluddin Hejazi

This presentation contains the background and the details of the event of Mubahilah.

Fatima bint Hazam, or Umm ul-Banin, was known for her noble lineage, upright morals, and enduring devotion toward the Ahlul Bayt.

Book one of the historical stories for children series describes in short the personality of one of the most bloodthirsty governors of Iraq and Iran. His name was Hajjaj ibn Yusuf ath-Thaqafi.

The second book of the historical series for children pays attention to the wile character of Yazid the son of Mu'awiyah and the amazing character of his son Mu'awiyah.

This paper offers a biography of Umm Salamah along with the attributes that distinguish her from the rest of the Prophet’s wives, namely her role in Fatima al-Zahra’s upbringing, her political acti

There are few children Islamic books and the present one is an amazing depiction of the events that lead to the battle to save the holy Ka’baa' in the time known as The Year of the Elephant.

This text focuses on the Prophet's own ethical conduct as the perfect exemplar, and his efforts to eradicate differences based on tribe, gender, race, and social class to create a system grounded o

The first journey in the history of Islam was the migration of Muslims to Abyssinia (present-day Ethiopia).