A selection of books on Islamic history and civilization from Tarbiyah Books Plus, the leading Islamic Bookshop in Abuja, Nigeria.
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AL-HASAN IBN ‘ALI – His Life & Times
₦35,000The life of Al-Hasan ibn ‘Ali demonstrates that one should give the highest priority to the unity of the Ummah. This is an important lesson for the leaders at all levels. Sometimes, it is essential to yield graciously and give up positions of status and authority for the greater good of the Ummah. -
Scientific Facts Revealed in the Glorious Quran
₦4,500Scientific Facts Revealed in the Glorious Qur’an : Selected examples from the area of Earth Sciences, by geologist Prof. Dr. Z. R. El-Naggar. This small book includes has 16 pages with color illustrations to help the reader visualize what the author explains. He discusses verses in the Qur’an with the supporting scientific facts.
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State and Economy in the Sokoto Caliphate by Kabiru S Chafe
₦8,500This book examines the socio-economic policies and practices of the Sokoto Caliphate with particular reference to the metropolitan districts in the period 1804 to 1903. The main objective is to analyze the social and economic origins of the Caliphate so as to have insight into the social conditions that produced the economic program of the Caliphal government.
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Educating Muslim Women: The West African Legacy of Nana Asma u 1793-1864- by Beverly Mack & Jean Boyd
₦30,000This book, richly illustrated with maps and photographs, recounts Asma’u’s upbringing and critical junctures in her life from several sources, mostly unpublished: her own firsthand experiences presented in her writings, the accounts of contemporaries who witnessed her endeavors, and the memoirs of European travelers. For the account of her legacy the authors have depended on extensive field studies in Nigeria, and documents pertaining to the efforts of women in Nigeria and the United States, to develop a collective voice and establish their rights as women and Muslims in today’s societies.
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DAUGHTERS OF EVE: Islam and Female Emancipation- by M. Jamal Haider
₦9,000This book succinctly establishes how female conditions changed from ancient past to the modern times—it narrates what were the issues women have faced in the past, and what they are still facing in modernity. It discusses topics like why the Prophet married a number of times, the contributions of Muslim female scholars, and towards the end of the book, it clarifies some of the common misconceptions about Islamic injunctions regarding women.
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Stories of the Prophets (From Adam to Muhammad)- by Ibn Katheer
₦18,000It covers all the Prophets from Adam to Eesa/Jesus – peace be upon them all. In this book, the stories of the prophets have been compiled from ‘Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah’
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Atlas of Hajj & Umrah: History & Fiqh- by Sami Ibn Abdullah Ibn Ahmad Al-Maghlouth
₦20,500Offers factual information and details about the aspects of the Holy city which describe some of its geographical, architectural and social developments and changes throughout history.
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Atlas of the prophets & Messengers Hardcover- by Sami ibn Abdullah ibn Ahmad AL-maghlouth
₦20,500This authentic, detailed book contains maps, drawings, diagrams and beautiful pictures to clearly explain the subject matter.
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Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World – by Burhana Islam
₦13,000Think you know who first thought of the theory of evolution? Ever wondered who created the oldest library in the world?
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History Of Madinah Munawwarah
₦12,000In this book, mention has been made about the different aspects of Al-Madinah, and the most important historical events are recorded that have a direct effect on the establishment and sacredness of Al-Madinah as well as its religious weight.
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History Of Makkah
₦9,000This book mentions the different aspects of Makkah and records the most important historical events that have a direct effect on the establishment and sacredness of Makkah as well as its religious weight.The book highlights the sites that are highly important whenever Makkah is mentioned like the Black Stone, Zamzam Well and others. Designates a great part of the book speaking about the Holy Kaaba and the Holy Mosque updating the extensions and the improvements, that have taken place from the time of Muhammad (S) to the Saudi era. At the end of the book, there is a complete appendix about Hajj and its rites. -
The Story Of Islamic Spain By Syed Azizur Rahman
₦6,500This book The Story Of Islamic Spain By Syed Azizur Rahman attempts to cover the entire period from Tariq’s landing in Spain to the expulsion of the Muslims in the first decade of the 17th century. Part II of the book covers in detail the Hispano-Muslim culture.
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History of Islam By Prof Masudul Hasan
₦20,000The book History of Islam By Prof Masudul Hasan deals with the questions which arise and call for answer are: what is history; what is Islam; and what exactly do we mean by “History of Islam”. It is a great sevice of islam by the learned author to have presented the history of Islam in exhaustive manner.
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Selected Writings of Sultan Muhammadu Bello (Vol 1&2)
₦8,000This book is a collection of his writings, which include many different topics such as Purification of the soul (Tazkiyyah), the history of Hausa land, Principles of leadership and Ornaments of foresight etcetera.
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The Gifts of the Jews by Thomas Cahill
₦8,000In The Gifts of the Jews Thomas Cahill takes us on another enchanting journey into history, once again recreating a time when the actions of a small band of people had repercussions that are still felt today.
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Selected Writings of Sheikh Uthman bin Fodiyo (Vol 1,2 & 3)
₦11,000The man is known as Sheikh Uthman Bin Fodiyo was born in Marata, in the land of Gobir, presently in Sokoto State in 1754 A.D. He was a child born into a family respected for their piety, religiosity, and total submission to the will of Allah.