Lives of the Prophets, 2 Vols, New,
[-A4] Hardback - 2 Volume Set,
Total - 926 pages,
Sirat al-Anbiya,
by Mufti M. Qasim al-Qadiri,
Published by Maktaba tul Madinah.
Description :
Sirat al-Anbiya, The Lives of the Prophets - is a unique voluminous collection detailing the noble lives of the Prophets and Messengers and their nations' affairs by Mufti Muhammad Abu Saleh Qasim al-Qadiri.
The Prophets, peace be upon them, are the greatest beings in the universe. They are shining personalities among humans, like diamonds. Allah Almighty bestowed them with the light of revelation, instilled wisdom in their hearts, and elevated their character and conduct to astonishing heights. Their miraculous journeys, endeavours for the sake of Allah Almighty, and the hardships endured to deliver His Message stand as a source of inspiration, dignity, honour, determination, and resilience for all of humanity.
Studying their lives leads to discernment, strengthens our souls, empowers our hearts, increases our intellect, enhances our thinking and beautifies our character. Moreover, it adds meaning to our lives. It humbles is before Allah and leads to success.
Abridged - Table of Contents :
---Du'a for reading the book:
VOLUME ONE :
Chapter [1]. An Introduction to the Prophets and Messengers,
---Definition of a Prophet and Messenger,
---Defining Revelation,
---Revelation has Various Forms,
---The Number of Prophets and Messengers,
---Names of the Prophets,
---Definition of a Mu'jiza,
---Famous Miracles,
---Divine Books and Scriptures,
-------1. Tawrat,
-------2. Zabur,
-------3. Injil,
-------4. Al-Qur'an,
---Four Pertinent Points regarding Divine Books,
---Prophetic Qualities,
---Prophetic Excellences,
---Two Points Regarding the Excellence of the Prophets.
Chapter [2]. Important Matters Relating to the Prophets and Sirah,
---The Appearance of the Prophets in Human Form does not oppose their Prophethood.
---The Prophets and Messengers compared to Normal Humans,
---Their Knowledge of the Unseen,
---Prophethood Cannot be Acquired,
---The Finality of Prophethood,
---The Blessings of Prophethood,
---A Warning to False Claimants of Prophethood,
---Their Infallibility,
---The Lives of the Prophets,
---The Ranks of the Prophets,
---Narrations from Christians and Jews,
Chapter [3]. Previous Nations;
---Why Prophets were Sent,
---Why the Qur'an contains Real Stories of Prophets,
---Collective States of the Previous Nations,
---Why Previous Nations were Punished,
---The Disobedient being Punished is not an act of Oppression,
---The Events that Befell Previous Nations and the Lessons Therein,
---Time to Reflect.
Chapter [4]. This Works [Lives of the Prophets] Literary Methodology,
---Prophet Adam, alayhi salam,
---Section [1]. Qur'anic References to Prophet Adam,
---Section [2]. Consultation with the Angels,
------Response of the Angels in the Divine Court.
------Answer to the Angels,
------Definition of a Vicegerent and it's Applicability,
------Wisdom of Appointing a Vicegerent,
------Introduction to the Angels,
------Purpose of the Angels' request,
------Advice and Guidance.
---Section [3]. Stages of the Creation of Prophet Adam, alayhi salam,
------The Height of Prophet Adam,
------Assumption of 'Iblis' (Devil/Satan) about Prophet Adam,
------Spirit was Breathed into the Body of Prophet Adam,
------Salaam of Prophet Adam to the Angels,
---Section [4]. Prophet Adam's Superiority over the Angels,
------Granting Knowledge to Prophet Adam,
------Prophet Adam Revealed the Names ....,
---Section [5]. Prostration of Reverance to Prophet Adam,
------The Angels wre Ordered to fall into Prostration,
------The Divine Command and the Disobedience of Iblis,
------Allah Almighty Questions Iblis,
------The Response of Iblis,
------The Damnation of Iblis,
------The Plans of Iblis,
------Two Opinions Regarding the Prostration of Angels,
------Types of Prostration and their Rulings,
------The Blessings of Respecting a Prophet and its Grave Consequences,
------Iblis Cannot Misguide the Distinguished Servants of Allah Almighty.
---Section [6]. The Creation and Marriage of Sayyidatuna Hawwa, alayhi salam,
------The Creation of Sayyidatuna Hawwa,
------The Nikah and Mahr of Prophet Adam,
------The Virtues of Sayyidatuna Hawwa,
------Advice and Guidance,
---Section [7]. Prophet Adam and the Forbidden Tree,
------Animosity of Iblis towards Prophet Adam,
------Mentioning the Significance of Paradise's Blessings to Prophet Adam,
------Prophet Adam and the Satanic Whispers,
------The State of Prophet Adam and Hawwa after Eating the Fruit,
------The Divine Call to Prophet Adam and Hawwa,
------In Which Paradise was Prophet Adam Living ?
------A Question Relating to Satanic Whispers and It's Answer,
------Discussion Relating to Prophet Adam's Infallibility,
------The Shar'i Ruling on Associating Disobedience with Prophet Adam,
------Preventing the Causes of Evil,
---Section [8]. The Descent of Prophet Adam to Earth and the Acceptance of his Repentance,
------Prophet Adam's Words of Repentance,
------Prophet Adam's Descent to Earth is not the Success of Satan,
------An Objection Regartding the Beliefs held about Paradise & It's Answer,
------The Location where Prophet Adam and Hawwa Descended on Earth and Met,
------The Repentance of Prophet Adam and Hawwa.
---Section [9]. Significant Events from the Life of Prophet Adam,
------Heavenly Fruits Granted to Prophet Adam,
------Punctuality in Salah,
------Construction of the Kaaba and Circumbulation Around it,
------Hajj,
------Covenant Taken from the Children of Adam,
------Wisdom Behind the Covenant,
------Divine Blessings,
---Section [10]. The Story of Habil and Qabil,
------The Beginning of the Human Race,
------The Children of Prophet Adam and Hawwa,
------The First Murder in Human History,
------Qabil's Punishment in the Hereafter,
------Qabil's Remorse,
---Section [11]. The Passing of Prophet Adam and Funeral Rites,
------Reason behind Prophet Sheeth, alayhi salam, being born alone,
------The Will of Prophet Adam and His Place of Burial.
---Section [12]. Prophet Adam in the Light of Hadith,
------Prophet Adam and His Children Narrated in Hadith,
------Prophet Adam Grants 40 Years of his Life to Prophet Dawud, alayhi salam,
------Debate between Prophet Adam and Prophet Musa, alayhi salam,
---------Some Essential Points,
------Prophet Adam's Praise on the Day of Resurrection,
---Section [13]. Introduction to Iblis (the Devil),
------His Birth,
------The Reason for his Name (Iblis),
------His Status Before being The Accursed One,
------Fear the Secret Plan of Allah Almighty,
------Iblis's Offspring,
------Specific Names of 'Some' Devils,
------Iblis Cannot Forcefully Lead anyone Astray,
------Hell will be Filled with Iblis and His Followers,
------Nine Statements of Allah Almighty Regarding Iblis,
------Seven Statements of the Prophet Muhammad Regarding Iblis,
------A Supplication for Protection from Satan.
---Prophet Sheeth (Seth / Shith), alayhi salam,
------Information Regarding his Name and Birth,
------The Reason why he was Born Alone,
------The Characteristics of Prophet Sheeth,
------His Prophethood,
------Children of Prophet Sheeth,
------The Will and Passing of Prophet Sheeth,
---Prophet Idris, alayhi salam,
---Section [1]. Qur'anic References to Events relating to Prophet Idris,
---Section [2]. An Introduction to Prophet Idris,
------Regarding His Name and Title,
------His Birth and Appearance,
------Practical Life,
------Ilm al-Nujum and Shari'ah,
------Geomancy (Ilm al-Raml) and Shari'ah,
------His Attributes,
------Divine Bestowal,
------The Raising of Prophet Idris,
------The Difference between the Ascension of Idris & the Ascension of Al-Mustafa,
------Advice and Guidance,
---Section [3]. Mention of Prophet Idris in Ahadith,
------The First to Write with a Pen,
------The Prophet Muhammad met Idris on the Night of Miraj,
---Prophet Nuh, alayhi salam,
---About Prophet Nuh, alayhi salam,
---Section [1]. Qur'anic References relating to Prophet Nuh,
---Section [2]. An Introduction to Prophet Nuh,
------Regarding His Name and Title,
------His Birth,
------His Attributes,
------Divine Bestowments,
------Advice and Guidance,
---------Encouragement to Pay Gratitude,
---------Be Remembered Favourably -It is a Blessing.
---Section [3]. The Preaching of Prophet Nuh,
------The Inception of Idolatry amongst Humans,
------Prophet Nuh Obeys the Divine Command,
------The Nation's ill Treatment of Prophet Nuh,
------Warning the Nation about Punishment & Calling them to Worship Allah,
------Three Objections against Prophet Nuh by the Nation Chiefs,
------Prophet Nuh encourages the People to Rethink their Position,
------Answering the Objections of the Nation Chiefs,
------The Demand of the Chiefs and the Response,
------Further Advice of Prophet Nuh to the Nation,
------The Nations Demand to Banish the Poor & Prophet Nuh's Reply,
------The Threat to Stone Prophet Nuh,
------Prophet Nuh's Unequivocal Address to the Nation,
------Prophet Nuh's Supplication,
------Acceptance of Prophet Nuh's Supplication,
------Advice and Guidance,
---------A Trap of Satan,
---------Avoid Keeping and Venerating Pictures of Pious People,
------Prophet Nuh's Efforts Towards Propagating Religion,
------Bravery and Valour of the Honourable Prophets,
------Obeying Allah without Compromise,
------Keeping Close to the Rich & Driving Away the Poor is Unislamic,
------Blessings of Seeking Forgiveness.
---Section [4]. Floods/Ark : Divine Punishment Upon the Nation People of Nuh,
------The Command to Build an Ark,
------The Construction to Prophet Nuh's Ark,
------The Cheiftains Mockery and the Response to Them,
------Dimensions of the Ark & the Duration of it's Construction,
------Allah Almighty's Command to Prophet Nuh,
---------1. One pair of Male & Female from Every Species,
---------2. The Family of Prophet Nuh,
---------3. People who Embraced Faith in Prophet Nuh,
------The Command to the Believers to Board the Ark,
------Divine Command to Prophet Nuh at the Time of Boarding the Ark,
------The Intensity of the Storm and the Waves,
------The Disbelieving son of Prophet Nuh Drowns,
------Prophet Nuh's Supplication for his Son's Salvation,
------The Fate of Prophet Nuh's wife Wa'ilah,
------Prophet Nuh's Nation completely Destroyed,
---------The Cause of this,
---------What Lessons have been Learnt ?
------Further Notes:
---------Salvation of Son, is not Contrary to the Status of Prophethood,
---------Asking for Forgiveness, is not Proof of Being a Sinner,
------Punishment of the Grave is a Reality,
------Is there a Benefit being Related to a Prophet ?
------Advice and Guidance.
---Section [5]. Aftermath/Ark : Post-Torment Accounts:
------Fast of Gratitude upon the Anchoring of the Ark,
------The Commandment to Disembark from the Ark,
------Construction of the First City after the Flood,
------Prophet Nuh's Will to his Son,
------Sayyiina Izra'il's Conversation with Prophet Nuh regarding the World,
------The Age of Prophet Nuh,
---Section [6]. Mention of Prophet Nuh in Ahadith,
------The Best Person Among the Children of Adam,
------People will go to Prophet Nuh on the Day of Judgement,
---------Testimony to the Preaching of Prophet Nuh,
------Supplication.
---Prophet Hud, alayhi salam,
---About Prophet Hud, alayhi salam,
---Section [1]. Qur'anic References to Prophet Hud,
---Section [2]. Introduction to the People of 'Ad and Prophet Hud,
------Background to the People,
------Divine Bestowment upon the People of 'Ad,
------The City Built by Shaddad,
------The Genealogy of Prophey Hud,
------The Profession of Prophet Hud,
------His Hajj Journey,
------His Attributes.
---Section [3]. The Preaching of Prophet Hud,
------Prophet Hud's Advice to the Nation,
------The Insolent Reply from the Nation Chiefs,
------Prophet Hud's Response to these Chiefs,
------Convincing the Disbelieving Chiefs,
------Reminding Them of the Divine Bestowments,
------Preventment Techniques to Obey the Prophet from the Disbelievers,
------The People of 'Ad's Denial of Prophethood,
------The Chiefs Objections against the Day of Resurrection,
---------Pride and Arrogance of the People,
---------The Evil Doings of the People of 'Ad,
------The Nations Stubborness,
------The Nations Idolatory and It's Refutation,
------Prophet Hud's Sincerity,
------Warnings of Punishment,
------As Stated in Surah al-Ahqaf,
------As Stated in Surah al-A'raf,
------Punishment of Drought & Prophet Hud's Advice,
------Prophet Hud's Warning and the Strength of His Faith,
------Prophet Hud's Supplication against His Nation and It's Acceptance,
------Advice and Guidance.
---Section [4]. Divine Punishment upon the People of 'Ad,
------The People of 'Ad's Envoy departs for Makkah al-Mukarramah,
------The People of 'Ad's Delusion and Prophet Hud's Warning,
------The Intense Windstorm and the Torment upon the People of 'Ad,
------The Believers are Protected from the Windstorm,
------Allah Almighty Has Stated in the Qur'an,
------The Fate of the People of 'Ad,
------Prophet Hud's Migration and Demise,
------Advice and Guidance.
---Section [5]. Description of Prophet Hud and the People of 'Ad in Hadith,
------Supplication of Mercy,
------Description of the People of 'Ad,
------Mention of the Torment upon the People of 'Ad.
---Prophet Salih alayhi salam,
---About Prophet Salih, alayhi salam,
---Section [1]. Qur'anic References to Prophet Salih,
---Section [2]. Introduction to the People of Thamud & Prophet Salih,
------Background to the People of Thamud,
---------Their Dwellings,
---------Their Prosperity and their Craftsmanship,
---------Their State,
------Prophet Salih and His Genealogy,
------His Attributes,
---Section [3]. The Preaching of Prophet Salih,
------Calling the Nation towards Allah, to Repent & to Seek Forgiveness,
------The Nations Response & Prophet Salih's Reply,
------Reminder about Divine Bestowments,
------Conversation between the Arrogant Chiefs and the Weak Muslims,
------Warning the Nation upon their Negligence, and of the Punishments,
------The Response of the People of Thamud,
---------Their Arrogance & Demands to See a Miracle,
------Prophet Salih Instructed to be Patient by Allah Almighty,
------Prophet Salih's Miracle and the Nation's Reaction to It,
------Regarding the She-Camel,
---------Miracles Related to It's Birth,
---------The Killing of the She-Camel,
---------News of the Punishment,
------The Destruction of Prophet Salih's Attackers,
------Advice and Guidance.
---Section [4]. Divine Punishment upon the People of Thamud,
------The State of the People During the Days Foretold by Prophet Salih,
------The Three Forms of Punishment on the People of Thamud,
------Salvation of the Believers,
------Destruction of the People of Thamud is a Sign of Admonition,
------Prophet Salih's Expression of Pity over the Nation,
------The Migration and Passing Away of Prophet Salih,
---Section [5]. Mention of Prophet Salih & the People of Thamud in Ahadith,
------The People of Thamud's Fate at the Land of Hijr,
------Abu Righal's Grave is Identified,
------The Individual who Inflicted Injuries upon the She-Camel,
------A Warning to Those who Visited the Ruins of the People of Thamud,
------Prohibition of Drawing Water from the Well of the People of Thamud,
------Entering a Place of Torment whilst Weeping.
---Prophet Ibrahim alayhi salam,
---About Prophet Ibrahim, alayhi salam,
---Section [1]. Qur'anic References to Prophet Ibrahim,
---Section [2]. Introduction to Prophet Ibrahim,
------Formation of the Name of Ibrahim,
------Prophet Ibrahim's Genealogy,
------The Place and Story of His Birth,
------Prophet Ibrahim's Appearance,
------His Love for Salah (Worship),
------Performance of Hajj,
------Sacrifice (Udhiyyah/Qurbani),
------Good Manners,
---------Trust, Obedience and Contentment,
---------Generosity and Hospitality,
------Prophet Ibrahim's Preparation for the HereAfter and Disinterest in the World,
------Remembering Allah Almighty in Abundance,
------Profession,
------Initiations Attributed to Prophet Ibrahim,
------His Attributes,
------Divine Bestowments,
------Advice and Guidance.
---Section [3]. Prophet Ibrahim's Preaching,
------The State of the People during His Era,
------A Brief Introduction to the King Namrud (Nimrod),
------Prophet Ibrahim Addresses Polytheism,
------Prophet Ibrahim presents proof for the Existence & Oneness of Allah Almighty,
------The People Argue with Prophet Ibrahim,
------The People are Commanded to Fear Allah Almighty,
------Prophet Ibrahim Continues to Advise His Uncle Azar,
------Azar Responds with Obstinacy,
------Salam of Abandonment to Azar & Praying for his Forgiveness.
------Prophet Ibrahim Addresses the People and Offers Advice,
------Prophet Ibrahim & the Idols, and His Description of Allah's Attributes,
------Prophet Ibrahim's Supplications,
---------Supplication of Forgiveness for Azar,
------Azar and the People are Questioned about the Statues,
------The Peoples Astonishment at Prophet Ibrahim,
------Further Advice from Prophet Ibrahim,
------Prophet Ibrahim Breaks the Idols,
---------The Reaction of the People & the Conversations,
------The People threaten to set Prophet Ibrahim on Fire,
------The Divine Command to the Fire,
------Prophet Ibrahim Addresses the Nation after Coming out of the Fire,
------Prophet Lut's Endorsement,
------Namrud is Called towards Monotheism,
------Prophet Ibrahim Receives Sustenance from the Unseen,
------Prophet Ibrahim Migrates,
------The Destruction of Namrud and Its People,
------Further Notes:
---------Was Azar the Father or Uncle of Prophet Ibrahim ?
------Those who Qualify for Debate,
------Advice and Guidance,
---------Attaining Knowledge from Someone Younger is Not Shameful,
---------Offering Counsel to Family Members,
---------Being Gentle in Praeching,
---------Supplicating for Paradise,
---------Priortising Islam over Family/Customs/Traditions.
---Section [4]. Significant Events from the Life of Prophet Ibrahim,
------Encountering a Cruel King during Migration,
------Sayyidatuna Hajr's Background,
------Departure from Egypt to the Blessed Land,
------Supplication for Pious Offspring,
------Glad Tidings of a Forebearing Son,
------Marriage with Sayyidatuna Hajr & the Birth of Prophet Ismail,
------The Sacrifice of Prophet Ismail,
------Glad Tidings of Leadership,
------Honourable Guests Arrive at the House of Prophet Ibrahim,
------Prophet Ibrahim's Trepidation & the Glad Tidings of a Son,
------Prophet Ibrahim's Surprise News of a Son,
------The Angels Reply, & Prophet Ibrahim's Response to Them,
------Sayyidatuna Sarah Discovers Good News,
------Prophet Ibrahim's Question to the Angels,
------A Plea to Allah Regarding the People of Lut,
------A Supplication of Gratitude upon the Birth of Prophet Ishaq,
------Construction of the Kaaba,
------About Al-Hajar al-Aswad,
------Significance of Maqam Ibrahim,
------Supplications After the Construction of the Kaaba,
------Announcement of Hajj,
------The Command to Keep Baytullah (the Kaaba) Clean,
------The Incident of the Four Birds,
------The Demise and Burial of Sayyidatuna Sarah,
------Prophet Ibrahim's Marriage and His Will,
------Prophet Ibrahim's Passing Away and His Burial,
------Further Notes:
---------The Reason Prophet Ibrahim called Sayyidatuna Sarah, His Sister,
---------1. The Reference of Sister,
---------2. Calling Himself Ill,
---------3. The Act of Breaking Idols; and the Largest Idol,
------Advice and Guidance,
---------Pious Offspring,
---------Providing Religious Knowledge,
---------History of Saying Salaam,
---------Advising Children Regarding Correct Belief & Doing Pious Deeds,
---Section [5]. Mention of Prophet Ibrahim in Ahadith,
------The Manifestation of Prophet Ibrahim's Supplication,
------The Khalil of Allah Almighty,
------Al-Salat al-Ibrahimiyyah (Durud Ibrahimi), ~
------A Supplication Regarding Madinah al-Munawwarah,
------Trimming the Mustache: A Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim,
------Regarding the Fire Lit by Namrud,
------The Prophet Muhammad met Prophet Ibrahim on the Night of Miraj (Ascension),
------Message to the Ummah of Sayyiduna Muhammad ﷺ. on the Night of Ascension,
------The One who will Assist Prophet Ibrahim on Judgement Day,
------People Turning to Prophet Ibrahim on the Day of Judgement,
------Prophet Ibrahim's Conversation with his Uncle Azar on the Day of Judgement,
------Prophet Ibrahim's Palace in Paradise.
---Prophet Ismail alayhi salam,
---About Prophet Ismail, alayhi salam,
---Section [1]. Qur'anic References to Prophet Ismail,
---Section [2]. Introduction to Prophet Ismail,
------His Birth, Name and Title,
------Divine Mission,
------Revelation of Commands,
------Prophet Ismail's Children,
------His Attributes,
------Divine Destowments.
---Section [3]. Significant Events from the Life of Prophet Ismail,
------Prophet Ismail being left in the Land of the Haram & the Supplication of Prophet Ibrahim,
------Thirst of Prophet Ismail & the Stream of Zamzam,
------Jurhum Tribe and His Eloquence in Arabic,
------The Great Sacrifice,
------The Truth of the Dream,
------The Sacrifice of Eid al-Adha is a Reminder of Prophet Ibrahim,
------The Marriage of Ismail & the Passing of Sayyidah Hajr,
------A Parable regarding Divorcing the Wife,
------Note:
------The Construction of the Kaaba & Prophet Ismail,
------The Command of Allah,
------Salah and Zakat [Worship and Giving Charity],
------Honouring Promises,
------The Passing and Burial of Prophet Ismail,
------Further Notes,
------The Wisdom in Mentioning Prophet Ismail more Repeatedly,
------Who Is Dhabihullah ?
------Excellence of the Water of Zamzam,
------Advice and Guidance,
---------Willingly Following Divine Commands,
---------Entrusting the Matter to Allah,
---------Building a Masjid is a Great Act of Worship,
---------Keep Masjids Clean and Pure,
---------Instructing Family Members to Offer Salah and Give Zakat,
---------Fulfilling Promises.
---Section [4]. Mention of Prophet Ismail in Ahadith,
------Prophet Ismail did not Practice Divination,
------Selection of the Children of Ismail,
------The Archery of Prophet Ismail,
------The Instruction of Courtesy Towards the Copts,
------Invocations of Courtesy for Prophet Ismail and Prophet Ishaq.
---Prophet Ishaq alayhi salam,
---About Prophet Ishaq, alayhi salam,
---Section [1]. Qur'anic References to Prophet Ishaq,
---Section [2]. Introduction to Prophet Ishaq,
------His Name, and Glad Tidings of Birth,
------The Beauty of Prophet Ishaq,
------Glad Tidings of Prophethood,
------Commandments and Rulings,
------Attributes,
------Divine Favours,
------Marriage and Children,
------Departure from this World.
---Section [3]. Prophet Ishaq within Hadith Narrations,
------A Kind and Pious Person,
------Words of Protection for Prophet Ishaq.
---Prophet Yaqub alayhi salam,
---About Prophet Yaqub, alayhi salam,
---Section [1]. Qur'anic References to Prophet Yaqub,
---Section [2]. Introduction to Prophet Yaqub,
------His Name and Title,
------His Blessed Birth,
------His Wife and Children,
------Prohibiting Certain Foods,
------Revelation,
------His Attributes,
------Divine Favours,
------The Three Messengers,
------Advice to Children,
------The Passing and Burial of Prophet Yaqub,
------Advice and Guidance.
---Prophet Yusuf alayhi salam,
---About Prophet Yusuf, alayhi salam,
---Section [1]. Qur'anic References to Prophet Yusuf,
---Section [2]. Introduction to Prophet Yusuf,
------His Lineage,
------Birth and Upbringing,
------The Beauty of Prophet Yusuf,
------Granted Knowledge and Wisdom,
------Divine Favours upon Prophet Yusuf,
---Section [3]. Significant Events from the Life of Prophet Yusuf,
------The Dream of Prophet Yusuf,
------The Advice of Prophet Yusuf,
------The Glad Tidings of Prophet Yusuf,
------The Brothers of Prophet Yusuf,
------The Consultation of Prophet Yusuf's Brothers,
------The Request of the Brothers of Prophet Yusuf,
---------The Reply of Prophet Yusuf,
------Glad Tidings for Prophet Yusuf,
------The Explanation of the Brothers,
------The Reaction of Prophet Yaqub,
------Divine Aid for Prophet Yusuf,
------Prophet Yusuf in the Market Place,
------The Advice of the 'Aziz of Egypt regarding Yusuf,
------Zulaykha's Attempt to Lure Yusuf,
------The Chastity of Prophet Yusuf,
------The Attempted Escape,
------Zulaykha's Pretence,
------The Testimony of a Child,
------Signs of Innocence,
------The Apology of the 'Aziz,
------The News Spreading,
------About Overwhelming Beauty,
------Zulaykha's Responce,
------The Supplication of Prophet Yusuf,
------Dreams of Two Prisoners,
------Preaching and Counsel,
------The Interpretation of the Prisoners Dreams & the Warning Given,
------A Request to the Cup-Bearer,
------The Kings Dream and the Peoples Response,
------The Interpretation of the Kings Dream,
------The Kings Invitation to Prophet Yusuf,
------Investigating the Women,
---------and its Purpose,
------Prophet Yusuf's Humility,
------The Kings Respect for Prophet Yusuf,
------Prophet Yusuf's Advice to the King,
------Prophet Yusuf's Marriage to Zulaykha and their Children,
------Excellent Management of Royal Affairs,
------A Glimpse of Prophet Yusuf's Character,
------The Slaves and Servants of Yusuf,
------The Arrival of Yusuf's Brothers in Egypt,
------Prophet Yusuf's Conversation with his Brothers,
------Granting Grains to his Brothers and a Request regarding Binyamin,
------A Display of Generosity and Goodness Towards his brothers,
------The Son's Request to Yaqub and his Reply,
------The Conversation between the Sons & Father after the Discovery of Goods,
------Prophet Yaqub's Advice at the Time of Departure,
------Prophet Yusuf Reveals his Identity to his Brother Binyamin,
------The Act of Stealing Attributed to Yusuf by his Brothers,
------The Consultation of the Brothers after Losing Hope,
------The State of Prophet Yaqub upon hearing about Binyamin,
------The Sons Address Prophet Yaqub regarding his Sorrow,
------Prophet Yusuf's Brothers Revisit him,
------Prophet Yusuf Reveals the Secret,
---------His Forgiveness and Generosity,
------The Blessings of Prophet Yusuf's Shirt,
------Prophet Yaqub Regains his Eyesight by Virtue of the Shirts Blessings,
------The Sons Seeking Forgiveness,
------His Supplication for His Sons,
------Prophet Yaqub's Arrival in Egypt and the Honour Given to Him,
------The Interpretation of Prophet Yusuf's Dream Transpires,
------The Passing Away of Prophet Yaqub and His Burial.
------Further Notes:
---------Virtues of Remaining Chaste,
---------Ruling on using Unbefitting Words for Prophet Yusuf's Brothers,
------Advice and Guidance:
---------Who should we inform of our Dreams?
---------Integrity versus Disloyalty,
---------Speaking Politely and Providing Proofs when Preaching,
---------Depth of Knowledge,
---------Example of Expression,
---------The Greatness of the Noble Prophets,
---------Regarding Storing Goods,
---------Allah Almighty's Protection,
---------Taking Action to Prevent Difficulties.
---Section [4]. Mention of Prophet Yusuf in Ahadith,
------An Honourable Figure Amongst the People,
------The Beauty of Prophet Yusuf,
------Prophet Muhammad Meeting Yusuf on the Night of Miraj (Ascension).
---Prophet Ayyub alayhi salam,
---About Prophet Ayyub, alayhi salam,
---Section [1]. Qur'anic References to Prophet Ayyub,
---Section [2]. Introduction to Prophet Ayyub,
------His Name and Lineage,
------His Physical Description,
------An Abundance of Wealth,
------His Qualities,
------Divine Blessings,.
---Section [3]. Major Events from the Life of Prophet Ayyub,
------Prophet Ayyub's 'Test' and the Reason Behind It,
------Prophet Ayyub's Supplication,
------Prophet Ayyub's Recovery,
------His Wife, Wealth and Children,
------The Granting of Patience from Allah Almighty,
------Divine Mercy Bestowed upon the Wife,
------Reason behind the Lenience & Mercy,
------Prophet Ayyub's Passing Away,
------Further Notes:
---------Nature of Prophet Ayyub's Illness,
---------Tests and Tribulations are not Signs of Allah's Displeasure,
---------The Reward for Being Patient during Difficulties,
---------Permissibility for Adopting Plans/Schemes,
------Advice and Guidance,
---------Testing the Pious,
---------Encouragement to be Patient and Grateful,
---------The Loyalty of a Wife,
---------The Recompense for Keeping a Husband Pleased.
---Section [4]. The Mention of Prophet Ayyub in Hadith,
------The Bestowal of Gold upon Prophet Ayyub,
------His Knowledge and Patience.
---Prophet Dhu al-Kifl alayhi salam,
---About Prophet Dhu al-Kifl, alayhi salam,
---Section [1]. Qur'anic References to Prophet Dhu al-Kifl,
---Section [2]. An Introduction to Prophet Dhu al-Kifl,
------Name and Appellation,
------His Qaulties and Divine Blessings Bestowed upon him.
---For your Notes : Points to Remember [Blank Page].
VOLUME TWO :
---Introduction,
---Prophet Yunus alayhi salam,
---Prophet Shu'ayb alayhi salam,
---Prophet Musa alayhi salam,
---Prophet Harun alayhi salam,
---Prophet Khidr alayhi salam,
---Prophet Yusha alayhi salam,
---Prophet Shamwil alayhi salam,
---Prophet Dawud alayhi salam,
---Prophet Sulayman alayhi salam,
---Prophet Ilyas alayhi salam,
---Prophet Al-Yasa alayhi salam,
---Prophet 'Uzayr alayhi salam,
---Prophet Armiya alayhi salam,
---Prophet Danyal alayhi salam,
---Prophet Sha'ya alayhi salam,
---Prophet Zakariyya alayhi salam,
---Prophet Yahya alayhi salam,
---Prophet 'Isa alayhi salam,
More books on Other Prophets,
Also see Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad, ﷺ.
Single Volume Domensions : 24.3 x 17cm.
V1 - 510 pages, V2 - 416 pages.
