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See also Koran page
This is a collection of writings of and about Islam. We have the writings of the Imams beginning with Ali (Nahjul Balagha, the Peak of Eloquence).

Also some of the Hadith (the sayings of the prophet as reliably reported). The most reliable are the first two Hadith.
1.   Sahih Bukhari
2.   Sahih Muslim, The Book of Faith
For an explanation of the Koran see Koran Introduction

Nahjul Balagha, Sermons of the Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib
This book is the sermons of Ali, the first Imam as appointed by the Messenger Muhammad.

Nahjul Balagha, Letters of the Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib
This book is the letters of Ali, the first Imam as appointed by the Messenger Muhammad.

Sermon of the Gulf [Khutbih-i-Tutunjiyyih]   of the Imam 'Ali
introduction and translation by Khazeh Fananapazir.

The Sermon of Ma'rifat bin-Nurániyyat
[Recognition with Luminousness]
  of 'Alí ibn 'Abú-Tálib, the First Imám
Translated by Khazeh Fananapazir

Sermon of Glorification   of 'Alí ibn 'Abú-Tálib, the First Imám
Translated by Khazeh Fananapazir

Sayings of Imam Ali   the First Imám

Sahih Bukhari [Hadith]   translator: M. Muhsin Khan
These are the reported words of the Messenger Muhammad as carefully collected from his followers years after His death. There are 93 books which I divided into nine files.
File 1: Books 1-12.
File 2: Books 13-26.
File 3: Books 27-50.
File 4: Books 51-56.
File 5: Books 57-59.
File 6: Books 60-61.
File 7: Books 62-72.
File 8: Books 73-82.
File 9: Books 83-93.


Sahih Muslim The Book of Faith (Kitab Al-Iman)   [Hadith]
translator: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui
These are the reported words of Muhammad as carefully collected from his followers years after His death. There are 43 books which I divided into six files.
File 1: Book 1.
File 2: Books 2-4.
File 3: Books 5-9.
File 4: Books 10-19.
File 5: Books 20-29.
File 6: Books 30-43.

Mathnavi   Maulana Jalalu-'D-Dln Muhammad Rumi
The Spiritual Couplets of Maulana Jalalu-'D-Dln Muhammad Rumi

Teachings Of Hafiz   Translated by Gertrude Lowthian Bell
Shemsuddin Mahommad, better known by his poetical surname of Hafiz, was born in Shiraz in the early part of the fourteenth century. His names, being interpreted, signify the Sun of the Faith, the Praiseworthy, and One who can recite the Koran; he is further known to his compatriots under the titles of the Tongue of the Hidden and the Interpreter of Secrets.

The Spirit of Islam   by Syed Ameer Ali
This is a history written in English by a Muslim in the finest way. Before the start of the twentieth century he had laid the truth before English readers everywhere who took the time to read.
(see also pdf file) The Spirit of Islam   by Syed Ameer Ali


Mohammed and His Successors   by Washington Irving
Khadijah was now in her fortieth year, a woman of judgment and experience. The mental qualities of Mohammed rose more and more in her estimation, and her heart began to yearn toward the fresh and comely youth. According to Arabian legends, a miracle occurred most opportunely to confirm and sanctify the bias of her inclinations. She was one day with her handmaids, at the hour of noon, on the terraced roof of her dwelling, watching the arrival of a caravan conducted by Mohammed. As it approached, she beheld, with astonishment, two angels overshadowing him with their wings to protect him from the sun. Turning, with emotion, to her handmaids, "Behold!" said she, "the beloved of Allah, who sends two angels to watch over him!"
(see also pdf file) Mahomet And His Successors.   by Washington Irving


The Legacy of Islam   by Edited by the late Sir Thomas Arnold and Alfred Guillaume
(see also pdf file) The Legacy of Islam


The Book of Religion And Empire  by 'Ali Tabari   This is a letter sent to a christian group on the proofs of Islam in the years of the nineth century. HTML file.
see also pdf file  

Themes of the Koran  Vol I   an introduction. This is the first study course.
A little history and a selection of verses with some clarifying comments.

Themes of the Koran  Vol 2   a second introduction. This is the second study course.
A more detailed selection of verses with some clarifying comments.

Ocean is a Vast resource
Try it for more information and books about the Koran and Islam. This includes a large volume called "Muhammad and the Cource of Islam"
Restatement of History of Islam and Muslims   by Sayed Ali Asgher Razwy
This is a new story of Islam. It is the story of the movement which was launched by Muhammad, the Messenger of God, in A.D. 610 in Makkah, and was consummated with the support of his cousin, collaborator and vicegerent, Ali ibn Abi Talib, in A.D. 632 in Medina. It covers a period of ninety years from A.D. 570 when he was born in Makkah, to A.D. 661 when his successor, Ali ibn Abi Talib, was assassinated in Kufa.

Six Lessons in Islam by Marzieh Gail
Islam in the beginning is a story of two cities -- Mecca and Yathrib, later called Medina. Medina was a rich oasis. It was an agricultural community; many of its clans were Jews and they cultivated the extensive palm groves.

Christ in Islam   by Rev. James Robson 1929

Islamic Contributions to Civilization   by Stanwood Cobb
Even in this modern age of enlightenment few people are aware of the significant contributions made by the Islamic world to the progress of humanity. Yet for more than five centuries that civilization not only led the world in science, but was the only portion of mankind actively engaged in the systematic pursuit of knowledge.

    Baha'i writings.

    "The greatest bounties of God in this phenomenal world are His Manifestations. This is the greatest postulate. These Manifestations are the Suns of Reality. For it is through the Manifestation that the reality becomes known and established for man. History proves to us that apart from the influence of the Manifestations, man sinks back into his animal condition, using even his intellectual power to subserve an animal purpose. Therefore there is no cessation whatsoever in the future for the appearance of the Manifestation of God, because God is infinite and His purpose cannot be limited in any way. If we ever dare to limit and circumscribe God's purpose within any bounds, then of necessity we have dared to set limitations to the omnipotence of God. The created has dared to define his Creator! "

    -- Abdu'l-Baha -- Foundations of World Unity
The Collection of the Koran

Islam and the Imams

Islamic History

Maps Relating to Islam's Historical Development

Arab-Islamic History a good source of online history

Introduction to Islam   by Dr. M. Hamidullah

Ulum al Quran An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'an

A Shi'ite History

A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihád'   Moulavi Gerágh Ali

A Shi'ite Encyclopedia

Making Muslim Space in North America and Europe

The Muslims of Valencia in the Age of Fernando and Isabel

Beyond the Stream   Islam and Society in a West African Town by Robert Launay

Christianity and Islam in Spain   (756-1031) by Charles Reginald Haines

Two Old Faiths   by J. Murray Mitchell and William Muir

Mohammed, The Prophet of Islam   by H. E. E. Hayes

Correspondence Relating to Executions in Turkey for Apostacy from Islamism  


For an explanation of the Koran see Koran Introduction

A prophet (nabi) or messenger (rasul) of God is a human being to whom God gives His guidance and whom He charges with the task of conveying that guidance to the people so that they recognise the oneness of God and forbid wrong and enjoin what is right. A prophet and a messenger both speak by divine inspiration or as the interpreter through whom the will of God is expressed. He is sent to communicate to his knowledge of the unseen (supernatural) that Allah (s.w.t.) has informed him about, and is a person gifted with profound moral insight and exceptional powers of expression. Whereas a messenger is sent with a special mission added to the foundation of prophecy. He is the bearer of a special mission that includes the completion of a plea that, if breached, necessitates destruction or torment. Allah says "...so that people should not have a plea against Allah after them (coming of) messengers."[Qur'an Al-Nisaa 4:165]

1. Adam   2. Idrís   3. Núh   4. Húd 5. Sálih    6. Ibráhím  
7. Ismá'íl   8. Ishaaq 9. Lut   10. Ya'qúb   11. Yúsuf   12. Shu'aib 13. Ayúb   14. Músa   15. Harún   16. Dhu l-kifl 17. Daúd   
18. Sulaimán   19. Ilyás   20. al-Yasa'   21. Yúnus  
22. Zakariyah   23. Yahyá   24. 'Ísa (Jesus)   25. Muhammad

Muhammad

I am nothing new amoung the messengers
nor do I know what will be done with me
and you judged that the messenger 
and the believers would never return

He will gather assured men
He will gather assured women
Into Gardens residing
Under trees in fields which waterbrooks flow

I follow only what has been disclosed to me
my primary duty is to clearly warn you
You will discover in the law of God 
The power to change defeat into victory.

He will gather assured men
He will gather assured women
Into Gardens residing
Under trees in fields which waterbrooks flow

This Koran is truly from Him but you reject it
I follow my inspiration I will clearly warn you
I am a witness and a bearer of good tidings
That you may glorify Him at early dawn

Will the Children of Israel follow and believe
You remain too proud, God guides not the blind
He sent His messenger with the guidance 
and the religion of truth to prevail over all

He will gather assured men
He will gather assured women
Into Gardens residing
Under trees in fields which waterbrooks flow

God has endeared the faith to you 
and has enhanced it in your hearts, 
and has made disbelief base behavior
and rebellion hateful unto you

(taken in rough from Koran 46)
For an explanation of the Koran see Koran Introduction

The Koran and I

I had a teacher for the Koran.
His goal was to find persons who would go
out and teach people about the spiritual
nature of the Koran. 

My goal was to just understand it better.
I had been reading it for years but had not
broken through that shell of prejudice that
the west has imposed on it and its peoples.

Early on, in my spiritual education I had no
interest in the Koran or Islam, thinking that
Buddhism and Hinduism were more important.

It took time, I read as I was advised to read
but understood only a little. But this last five
years have been a blessing. I now see Islam as
the educator of the west from 600 AD to 1500 AD.

Most of our technology, arts, sciences, laws and 
religious enlightenment comes through and from the 
Koran and the society of Islam.

But most important for me and my progress, is my
understanding that God gave a new messanger to 
mankind after Christ around 600 AD and he left a
perfect book.

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