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Mystic poet and philosopher Ibn Al Arabi (1165-1240) studied there in the 12th century, historian and economist Ibn Khaldun attended in the 14th century, while in medieval times, Al-Qarawiyyin played a leading role in the transfer of knowledge between Muslims and Europeans. Over the centuries the building had fallen into disrepair and environmental factors ravaged its contents but the historical manuscripts always remained accessible to scholars and academics. A speech by Professor Salim Al-Hassani on the occasion of the “Generation’s 2023 Innovation Fair”, Pakistan Dr. Shafiqu ur Rehman, a prominent religious scholar of Pakistan, has written this Islamic book entitled Namaz e Nabvi to the benefit of the Ummah. Within this book, he has covered the correct process of ablution and salah in the light of the sunnah. This Urdu Tafseer is one of the best Islamic books and is free from all slips of thought and belief. This interpretation is derived from both the method of Tafseer, al-Mathoor (interpretation from the direct sources; Quran and Sunnah) and al-Rai (the correct interpretation through the method of elicitation) and clarifies the meaning of the Quran in a very comprehensive way.

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It was sent down by Allah, through his angel Jabreel, who revealed the 114 chapters over the course of 23 years to Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him. It was his life’s mission to deliver this message to mankind and help guide and save them. Since the 9th century, many more libraries housed books of exact sciences. Some of these libraries were privately owned, while others were established by Caliphs, Emirs (governors), Sultans and Viziers. For instance, in Abbasid Mosul there existed a large library called Khizanat al-Kutub. Similarly, a wealthy textile trader, Ali b. Muhammad al-Bazzaz (942), was said to have possessed a Bayt al-‘ilm (library; lit. house of science or knowledge).

Attached to the library was the translation bureau where famous scholars and eminent translators rendered books into Arabic. There were Hindu, Christian, Jewish and Parsi scholars who were equally deemed estimable. They were paid handsome salaries. Ibn al-Nadeem (990) in his famous Kitab al-Fihrist (Index of books up to 987) and Ottoman scholar Haji Khalifa (Kâtip Çelebi 1657) in his Kasha al-Zanoon have listed all the books that were translated here. 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.

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In Saudi Arabia, women have got the facility to put their questions regarding different kinds of problems faced by them in their day-to-day life, to the eminent scholars herein who are amongst the best scholars in the world. 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 He has brought to the notice of the people in one volume all the necessary rules and regulations of Islam. We can say that this Islamic book is a comprehensive collection of teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah related to all walks of life. 04). Namaz e Nabvi (نماز نبوی)Olga Pinto: `The Libraries of the Arabs during the time of the Abbasids,’ in Islamic Culture 3 (1929), pp. 211-43. 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. Mughal princesses were also deeply engrossed in book reading and collection. Aurangzeb’s eldest daughter Zaib al-Nisa’s (1638-1702) was trained in the serious study of religious doctrine. She was known as an excellent scholar in several academic areas and as a literary figure and patron of some renown. She sang well and composed songs and planted many of the gardens of her day. Her royal court was an academy ( Bait al-Uloom) where scholars in every subject were busy composing and compiling books. Books were dedicated to her. She had a large collection in her library. Her Diwan-e-Makhfi contained four hundred and twenty-one ghazals and penned the following books: Monis-ul-Roh, Zeb-ul Monsha’at and Zeb-ul-Tafasir. (Wikipedia) – Ziad, Zeenut (2002). The Magnificent Mughals. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195794441. The Library of Abu’l-Fadl ibn al-‘Amid (970 ) was also in the city of Shiraz. Its director was Ibn Miskawayh (932-1030) who was a chancery official of the Buyid era, philosopher and historian from Rey, Iran. He worked as a secretary and librarian for a number of viziers, including ‘Adud al-Dawla.

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The library was officially inaugurated in its new building in 1993. It is a depository library, is responsible for the collection, preservation and dissemination of national literary heritage. The collection includes 130,000 volumes, 1000 magazines, and newspapers. A significant part of the collection is made up of manuscripts and rare books. One of the departments is Model Children’s Library with 9000 books in English and Urdu, including titles in Braille. The library has space for a million volumes, and its reading facilities accommodate 500 patrons. There is an auditorium for seminars Sometimes you hear about the appearance of the Mahdi, sometimes you hear that the time for the final major battle against the Jews and Christians is close at hand, other times you hear about landslides in the East or in the West, and so forth. This is a reminder of our mortality. If you passed away today would you be satisfied with that which you had accomplished? Are you proud of the life and your legacy? If not, I’ve got some good news…you are still alive. Tomorrow is a new day and you can change directions. To reach a destination does take time, you can’t arrive at a 10 year destination overnight, but to change directions you can do that today. You just have to decide, commit, and be specific. Library of Ishaq Mosuli (850) was an accomplished musician and a master of Hadith and grammar. His library in Baghdad housed incomparable books on grammar. Abul Abbas So’alab saw 1000 epistles in the library which had been studied by Mosuli. 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.Do not worship except Allah ; and to parents do good and to relatives, orphans, and the needy. And speak to people good [words] and establish prayer and give zakah.” Then you turned away, except a few of you, and you were refusing.” Surah Baqarah Ayat 83

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He was the pupil of many great scholars such as Ishaaq ibn Ahmad al Maghrabi Al-Maqsadsi, Abdurrahman al-Anbari, and Abdul Aziz al-Ansari. He is the best interpreter of the famous hadith book Sahih Muslim. This book is so comprehensive and authoritative on its subject that it has been introduced on the “Abb Takk” news channel in Pakistan with reference to a standard, authentic, comprehensive, and non-sectarian book on the topic of Prayer. 05). Tib-e-Nabvi (طب نبوی) In all the major cities of Syria like Damascus, Aleppo and Tripoli there were libraries. Damascus was center of Islamic learning for many centuries. Umayyad princes Khalid ibn Yazid (704), Caliphs Abdul al-Malik bin Marwan (705), Hazrat Umar ibn Abd al- Aziz (720), established libraries here. Khalid was a book collector; he facilitated translations into Arabic of the existing Greek literature on alchemy. The Library of Ğāmi’ Banī ‘Umayya al-Kabīr – Umayyad Mosque housed rare & precious manuscripts, as well as a rich collection of documents. This mosque was founded by Caliph Walid I (715) at an immense cost. Mashaf-e-Osmani (copy of the Quran prepared by Hazrat Osman (r.a) was stored in this library for a long time. Ibn Batuta had seen a copy of this Quran which was sent by Hazrat Osman (r.a.) to the people of Syria.

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. Written by Ekram Beshir and Rida Beshir the book provides the guidelines to achieve successful marriage from the Quranic perspective. This Islamic book is the best collection of Islamic etiquettes, the Rights of Allah, and the Rights of People. The author has tried to mention only authentic ahadith regarding the title of chapters, if there are some hadith that is not proven through the authentic chain of transmission, Darussalam comments on that hadith and highlights the status of that hadith. There is also a brief commentary and glossary of every hadith as well. 03). Minhaj ul Muslim (منهاج المسلم) This comprehensive, accessible, and authenticated guide to Islam is essential to understanding the world's fastest-growing religion. Emperor Mirza Shahab al-din Baig Khurram Shah-jahan (1666) rule was the golden period of Mughal architecture, as well as learning and scholarship. The size of the imperial library grew further. Like his forefathers he patronized scholars. He had gathered a large number of calligraphers at his court. His royal library was decorated with twenty-four thousand finest volumes on mathematics, geography, astrology, medicine, politics, logic, history and agriculture. Lahore, Delhi, Jaunpur, and Ahmadabad were major centers of learning. During Shah-Jahan’s rule, many scholars had their own personal libraries. For instance library of Mulla Abdul Hakim Sialkoti was famous for its rare volumes.