Muslims hold a special attachment to Masjid al-Aqsā due to its special connection with the pious people who have passed. Its history is strongly connected to the past prophets of Islām. There are many great prophets of Islām buried here and many significant events took place here in relation to Islamic history.

With this in mind that the Muslims can read about the noble prophets and saints and connect themselves to Masjid al-Aqsā which holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims, Shaykh Muftī Saiful Islām Sāhib حفظه الله  has documented his journey to Masjid al-Aqsa and provided an insight into the significant historical structures present on the site. It is a very interesting and informative read.

Pages: 117

ISBN 978-1-915047-64-9

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Jordan is an inherently blessed and sacred place and only 20 miles away from its border is Jerusalem, in which lies Islam’s third holiest site – Masjid Al-Aqsa. Many prophets travelled through this blessed land and are buried here. Many of the Prophet’s Companions t were martyred there during the battles they fought and a great multitude have also been laid to rest here. This was the first territory where Islām spread outside of the Arabian Peninsula during the Prophet’s lifetime.

The Cave of the Seven Sleepers which is mentioned in the Qur’an also lies in Jordan, as the predominant evidence suggests. This book describes many of the sites and places of religious and historical significance that Mufti Sāhib visited during his travels and gives an account of many of the events of religious significance that unfolded there, in an effort for the reader to gain insight and explore further in realising the significance and rich legacy of these sacred lands.

Pages: 100

ISBN 978-1-915047-68-7

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Millions of Muslims throughout the globe have been yearning to visit the two holy lands during the recent pandemic, many have been unable to make this journey due to restrictions and financial constraints affected by the covid-19. Hajj is one very important rukn (pillar) and worship of our religion, Islām. It is very important everyone intending to perform hajj is acquainted with the masā’il and the method pertaining to pilgrimage. My beloved Shaykh, Mufti Saiful Islām Sāhib, in this unique book, has beautifully combined his own experiences in performing hajj as well as simply explaining the method of performing hajj.

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Many of us go on holidays and travel to get away from the stresses and strains of life, in order to relax and forget about all our problems. This is fine, but we ought to make every journey, a journey of discovery; in connecting ourselves back to Allāh subhanahu wa ta’ala. Despite the constant encounters we face in life, it is necessary to remind ourselves of the real reason why we are here. Mufti Sāhib captures the beauty of Barbados as he takes us through his journey: the submarine expedition, a visit to Gun Hill Signal Station, the fishing boat trip, the soothing dips in the sea, the snorkelling adventure and the visit to Animal Flower Cave in naming a few of the highlights of his journey.

Despite the Muslims being in a minority in Barbados, the level of their commitment and God-consciousness was truly amazing. I was taken aback after reading through Mufti Sāhib’s travelogue to Barbados. The devotion and commitment the Muslims in Barbados have in making the dīn a fully-fledged part of their life and in following the noble teachings of our beloved Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam, is truly phenomenal.

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Andalus (modern-day Spain), the long lost history, was once a country that produced many great calibre of Muslim scholars comprising of Mufassirūn, Muhaddithūn, Fuqahā, judges, scientists, philosophers,  surgeons, to name but a few. The Muslims conquered Andalus in 711 AD and ruled over it for eight-hundred years. This was known as the era of Muslim glory.  Many non-Muslim Europeans during that time travelled to Spain to study under Muslim scholars. The remanences of the Muslim rule in Spain are manifested through their universities, magnificent palaces and Masājid carved with Arabic writings, standing even until today.

Shaykh Mufti Saiful Islām Sāhib travelled to Spain for a few days to explore this rich heritage and share some of his experiences. Pictures of the Masājid, palaces and universities are presented in this book with detailed explanation. This book is a must for those interested in Islamic history, especially the forgotten glory of Spain.

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Bangladesh is a country of natural beauty. It is well known for its fertile land and hot summer producing a variety of delicious fruits such as watermelons, jackfruit, lychees, papaya, pomegranates, pineapples, bananas and betel-nut, toname a few. It is a country where a large member of Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs and Animists accepted Islam. Islam continues to spread in this land through the endeavours of luminary scholars and Masajid, Makatib and Madaris continue to be built with the increase of Muslim population.

This book is a compilation of our respected Shaykh’s journeys to Bangladesh including visits to famous Madris and Masajid around the country,. The Shaykh shares some of his thought-provoking experiences and his personal visits with great scholars in Bangladesh.

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