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Ibn al-Muqaffa', Abdullah (d.756 CE)	Adab al-Saghir wa-al-Adab al-Kabir الأدب الصغير والأدب الكبير By: Ibn al-Muqaffa', Abdullah (d.756 CE) Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 10272 Classical Arabic Literature Abstract: Two books in one, by Ibn Muqaffa', a master of rhetoric who pioneered Arabic literary prose. Al-Adab al-Kabir includes exhortations for high moral behaviour for royality, for governments and people in power, and relationships between people. $14.00 See More Detail or Order >
Muqaddasi	Ahsan al-Taqasum fi Marifat al-Aqalim أحسن التقاسيم في معرفة الأقاليم By: Muqaddasi Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 11113 Classical - Geographical, Culture, History Abstract: In the Arabic language, the classic work of Islamic studies on the history, social and geographical studies of areas, written over one thousand years ago by al-Muqaddasi. "Best Divisions For Knowledge of Regions". $18.00 See More Detail or Order >
Ibn 'Abd Rabbih, Ahmad ibn Muhammad (860-940 CE)	Akhbar al-Nisa' fi al-'Idq al-Farid أخبار النساء في العقد الفريد By: Ibn 'Abd Rabbih, Ahmad ibn Muhammad (860-940 CE) Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 5477 Classical Literature - Andalusian Abstract: News and anecdotes, by Ibn 'Abd Rabbih (Cordova 860-940 CE) $15.00 See More Detail or Order >
	Alf Layla wa Layla 1/6 (Dar Sadr) الف ليلة و ليلة Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 12353 Literature Classic Abstract: Thousand and One Nights by Dar Sadr publishers in a six volume set. $75.00 See More Detail or Order > Sorry - This item is currently out of stock.
Translator / Researcher: Dr. Muhammad Iskandarani	Alf Layla Wa-Layla 1/2 Set (Dar al-Kitab) كتاب ألف ليلة و ليلة‎ By: Translator / Researcher: Dr. Muhammad Iskandarani Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 3928 Literature Classic Abstract: An Authentic version of thousand and one nights. Collected in a very nice and deluxe 2 volume production. Literature Classic in the Arabic language. $38.00 See More Detail or Order > Sorry - This item is currently out of stock.
	Alf Layla Wa-Layla 1/4 كتاب ألف ليلة و ليلة Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 1218 Literature Classic Abstract: An authentic version of Thousand and One Nights, in the Arabic language. Collected in a very nice and deluxe production, in four volumes. $65.00 See More Detail or Order > Sorry - This item is currently out of stock.
Murtada, Al-Sharif	Amali al-Murtada - 2 vol in 1 - أمالي المرتضى By: Murtada, Al-Sharif Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 6141 Literature Classic - Abbasi Period Abstract: Classical literature of the best of Abbasi period. A well-known work of al-Murtada. Writings Include poetry, literature, religions, various topics. Al-Sharif al-Martuda (355-436 AH) was one of the prominent Shi'ite scholars of the 5th Century H. Two Volumes in One Book. $32.00 See More Detail or Order >
Tonji, Dr. Muhammad	Arwa' ma Haki min Qisas al-'Arab fi al-Zawaj أروع ما حكي من قصص العرب في الزواج By: Tonji, Dr. Muhammad Softcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 10758 Classical Arab Stories Abstract: Wonderful narrations of Arab's stories in marriage. An collection of stories of marriage among the Arabs, ranging from the pre-Islamic era up to the Abbasid era. The stories shed light on the art of the illumination of emotional stories, with descriptive narrative and dialogue. Collected, commentary and edited by Mohammad al-Tunji. $7.00 See More Detail or Order >
Daher, Hassan	Arwaa al-Rowaa fi Kalila wa Dimna اروع الرواع في كليلة و دمنة By: Daher, Hassan Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 12528 Literature - Classic Abstract: "The Finest Masterpieces in Kalila Wa Dimna", gives a deeper insight into this classic title. $17.00 See More Detail or Order >
arzuqi, Al-Nahwi Abu ‘Ali (d. 421/1030)	Azminah wa-al-Amkinah 1/2 الأزمنة والأمكنة By: arzuqi, Al-Nahwi Abu ‘Ali (d. 421/1030) Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 7560 Islamic Studies - Classical - Culture Abstract: 'Times and Places' This classical literary and scientific book by 5th century AH Islamic scholar Al-Nahwi Abu ‘Ali al-Marzuqi takes us to the beliefs surrounding time and places, as mentioned in the Quran and in Islam. $32.00 See More Detail or Order >
Jahiz, Omar bin Bahr bin Mahbub	Bukhala البخلاء By: Jahiz, Omar bin Bahr bin Mahbub Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 14328 Arabic Literature - Anecdotes - Greed Abstract: "Book of Misers", (Scrooges), by the Arabic writer of prose and other works of literature, Omar bin Bahr bin Mahbub al-Jahiz (Basra, 781-868 or 869 CE). This books contains anecdotes about greedy people, satorical and humorous, with lessons to learn on generosity. This famous work of al-Jahiz is considered among his best. $18.00 See More Detail or Order >
Tanukhi, Abu Ali	Faraj Ba'd al-Shiddah 1/5 الفرج بعد الشدة‏ By: Tanukhi, Abu Ali Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 993 Literature Classic - Relief from Adversity Abstract: By Abu Ali al-Tanukhi (the 10th Century CE judge in Baghdad) - classical writings on a various topics by a luminary in the world of literature, poetry, and the judiciary. The writings focus on relief from adversity, including aphorisms from the Quran, hadith, and poetry. $80.00 See More Detail or Order >
Tabari, Ali Ibn Sahl Rabban.	Firdaws al-Hikmah fi al-Tibb فـردوس الـحـكـمـة في الـطـب By: Tabari, Ali Ibn Sahl Rabban. Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 11046 Classical - Medical - Early Arab / Islamic Abstract: In the Arabic, the classical medical book by Ali Ibn Sahl Rabban al-Tabari, an important Arab physician of the 9th Century (CE). edited by Abd al Karim Sami Jindi. $18.00 See More Detail or Order >
Ibn Arabi (Sufi)	Futuhat al-Makkiyya 1/9 الفتوحات المكية By: Ibn Arabi (Sufi) Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 414 Islamic - Classical - Sufism Abstract: Ibn Arabi's classical "Meccan Illuminations", begun in Mecca and containing a full exposition of his Sufi doctrine, $160.00 See More Detail or Order >
Khara'iti, Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Ja'far ibn Muhammad Ibn Sahl	I'tilal al-Qulub اعتلال القلوب By: Khara'iti, Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Ja'far ibn Muhammad Ibn Sahl Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 11316 Classical Literature - Sufi Interests Abstract: I'tilal al-qulub fi akhbar al-'ushaq wa al-muhbiyin, by al Khara'iti (d. 327AH / 938 CE, Syrian). "Malady of Hearts", an classical early book on love, giving views of law, philosophy, wisdom and literature as well. A book full of literature, poetry and prose reflecting different kinds of love and linked to the religion. $18.00 See More Detail or Order >
Tawhidi, Abu Hayyan (d. 414/1023)	Imta' wa-al-Mu'anasa الامتاع و الموانسة By: Tawhidi, Abu Hayyan (d. 414/1023) Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 6611 Literature Classic Abstract: "Enjoyment and Conviviality" - A collection of forty 'nights' or gatherings devoted to the discussion of literary, philosophical, religious, grammatical and other subjects, in the Arabic Language, by Abu Hayyan Al-Tawhidi. $20.00 See More Detail or Order >
Safwat, Ahmed Zaki	Jamharat Rasa'il al-'Arab fi 'Usur al-'Arabiyah al-Zahirah 1/4 جـمـهـرة رسـائـل الـعـرب فـي عـصـور الـعـربـيـة الـزاهـرة By: Safwat, Ahmed Zaki Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 775 Classical Literature - Arab Correspondence & History Abstract: The work of Ahmad Zaki Safwat, great for literary studies and history - a work in which all the letters from the time of the Prophet until the end of the Abbasid period have been collected with documentation. $60.00 See More Detail or Order >
Amali, Bahauddin M.	Kashkul 1/3 الكشكول By: Amali, Bahauddin M. Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 10904 Classical literature Abstract: A 3 volume set, in the Arabic, by Bahauddin al Amali, (Shaykh Muhammad bin Hassan, d. 1030 C) . This is one of his famous works of literature, covering many subjects. $35.00 See More Detail or Order >
Amali, Bahauddin M.	Kashkul الكشكول By: Amali, Bahauddin M. Softcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 12386 Literature - Classics Abstract: A classic, in Arabic, by Bahauddin al-Amali, (Shaykh Muhammad bin Hassan, d. 1030 CE) . This is one of his famous works of literature, covering many subjects. $25.00 See More Detail or Order >
Qali, Abu Ali Ism'il (d. 356/967) / Abu Obeid al-Bakri	Kitab al-'Amali ma al-Dhayl wa-al-Nowader (1/2) كتاب الامالي مع الذيل والنوادر By: Qali, Abu Ali Ism'il (d. 356/967) / Abu Obeid al-Bakri Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 10039 Classic Arabic Literature, Amusing Stories, Anecdotes, Jokes Abstract: The classic Arabic literature book of al Qali (d. 356/967) with a collection of proverbs, poems, jokes, anecdotes, and writings. With commentary of Abu Obeid al-Bakri. $35.00 See More Detail or Order >
Isfahani	Kitab al-Aghani 1/27 كتاب الأغاني‎ By: Isfahani Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 759 Literature Classic - Poems, Songs, Biographies Abstract: "The Book of Songs" is a collection of poems and songs with the stories of the composers and singers in many volumes from the oldest epoch of Arabic literature down to the 9th century, written by the Arab scholar Abu al Faraj al-Isfahani. $320.00 See More Detail or Order >
Nahawi, Abu Ali Hasan Bin Ahmad Bin Abdul Ghafar	Kitab al-Idah كتاب الإيضاح By: Nahawi, Abu Ali Hasan Bin Ahmad Bin Abdul Ghafar Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 10319 Literature - Classical Abstract: The classic by the Arabic grammarian Abu Ali Hasan Bin Ahmad Bin Abdul Ghafar al Farsi (d. 377 AH / 987 AD) $15.00 See More Detail or Order >
Ibn al-Muqaffa, Abdullah	Kitab Kalila wa Dimna كتاب كليلة ودمنة By: Ibn al-Muqaffa, Abdullah Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 7414 Classical Literature Abstract: The well-known Arabic literary classic (8th century collection of fables). The book puts wisdom fables put into the mouths of animals for the edification of humans. The fables originated around 200 BC in a Sanskrit collection of animal stories. The Arabic translation (Kalila wa Dimna) was originally rendered in the 8th century by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffa in Baghdad. $12.00 See More Detail or Order > Sorry - This item is currently out of stock.
Bayhaqi, Ibrahim Bin Muhammad (early 4th/10th century)	Mahasin wal Masawi المحاسن والمساوي By: Bayhaqi, Ibrahim Bin Muhammad (early 4th/10th century) Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 10317 Literature - Classic - Language Abstract: Classical Arabic literature by Ibrahim bin Muhammad al-Bayhaqi (early 4th/10th century). The writings cover the good side and the bad side of diverse topics, primarily of moral and social relevance. $18.00 See More Detail or Order >
Maydani, Abu al-Fadil / Jan Abd Allah Tuma	Majma' al-Amthal 4 vol مجمع الأمثال By: Maydani, Abu al-Fadil / Jan Abd Allah Tuma Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 11120 Classical - Arabic Proverbs Abstract: Collected Proverbs, by Abi al Fadil al Maydani (d. 1124 CE) , in a 4 volume set. The best known and comprehensive early study of Arabic proverbs, in the Arabic language. Al-Maydani gathered material collected by his forerunners and expanded each section by an appendix on modern proverbs, this work is regarded as a standard book on Arabic proverbs. $65.00 See More Detail or Order >
Group	Majmua al-Kabir Min al-Matun مجموع الكبير من المتون By: Group Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 12147 Classical Arabic Literature Abstract: "Total of Many Texts with a Little of the Arts", a collection of important texts in literature on a variety of subjects including sciences, literature, hadith, and religion. $24.00 See More Detail or Order >
Hariri, al-Qasim ibn Ali	Maqamat al-Hariri مقامات الحريري By: Hariri, al-Qasim ibn Ali Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 14877 Classical Arabic Literature - Prose Abstract: "The Assemblies of al-Hariri", a book of anecdotes written in Arabic prose by al-Hariri of Basra(1054-1122 CE), an Arab poet and scholar of the Arabic language. The writings were targeted to criticize society and deliver a meaningful message in a creative manner. Last 99 pages consist of photography relating to Maqamat al-Hariri. $35.00 See More Detail or Order > Sorry - This item is currently out of stock.
Hariri, al-Qasim ibn Ali	Maqamat al-Hariri مقامات الحريري By: Hariri, al-Qasim ibn Ali Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 15415 Classical Arabic Literature - Prose Abstract: "The Assemblies of al-Hariri", a book of anecdotes written in Arabic prose by al-Hariri of Basra(1054-1122 CE), an Arab poet and scholar of the Arabic language. The writings were targeted to criticize society and deliver a meaningful message in a creative manner. $25.00 See More Detail or Order >
Farhat, Sheikh Rida	Mukhtar 1/10 المختار من عيون المعارف والأخبار By: Farhat, Sheikh Rida Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 12174 Arabic Encyclopedia - History - Literature Abstract: "Al Mukhtar" a classic encyclopedia and history of names, places, literature, and poetry. $160.00 See More Detail or Order >
Abshihi, Shahabuddin (1388-1446 CE)	Mustatraf fi Kull Fann Mustazraf المستطرف في كل فن مستظرف By: Abshihi, Shahabuddin (1388-1446 CE) Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 1199 Literature Classic Abstract: "A Quest for Attainment in Each Fine Art", by al-Ibshihi. An elite literature book, al-Ibshihi covered the Islamic religion, conduct, law, spiritual qualities, work... $28.00 See More Detail or Order >
Khan, Muhammad Sadiq Hassan	Nashwat al-Sakran (al Warrak) نشوة السكران - من صهباء تذكار الغزلان By: Khan, Muhammad Sadiq Hassan Softcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 10855 Literature Abstract: By Mohammad Sadiq Hassan Khan (1248/1832 - 1307/1890), a treatise on love, illustrated by numerous extracts in prose and verse. $7.75 See More Detail or Order >
Khan, Muhammad Sadiq Hassan	Nashwat al-Sakran (Al-Intishar) نشوة السكران - من صهباء تذكار الغزلان By: Khan, Muhammad Sadiq Hassan Softcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 7853 Literature Classic Abstract: By Mohammad Sadiq Hassan Khan (1248/1832 - 1307/1890), a treatise on love, illustrated by numerous extracts in prose and verse. $8.00 See More Detail or Order >
Tanukh, al-Muhassin Ibn Ali	Nishwar al-Muhadrah wa-Akhbar al-Mudhakrah 1/2 نشوار الحاضرة و اخبار المذاكرة By: Tanukh, al-Muhassin Ibn Ali Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 14952 Early Arabic Literature Abstract: A book on early Arabic literature, by al-Muhassin Ibn Ali al-Tanukhi, with a collection of stories, anecdotes, and news, an interesting read. $32.00 See More Detail or Order >
Biruni, Muhammad Ibn Ahmed	Qanun al-Mas'udi 1/3 القانون المسعودي By: Biruni, Muhammad Ibn Ahmed Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 14983 Science - Astronomy Abstract: The classical work of al-Biruni (973 - c. 1052 CE), in a 3 volume set. An equally encyclopaedic scientific work is the inimitable Al-Qanun al-Masudi (“The Masudic Canon”), dedicated to Masud, the son of Maḥmud of Ghazna, in which al-Biruni gathered together all the astronomical knowledge from such sources as Ptolemy’s Almagest. $45.00 See More Detail or Order >
Zamakhshari, Mahmud ben Umar / & Tariq Fathi al-Sayyid	Rabi al-Abrar wa Fusus al-Akhbar 1/2 ربيع الأبرار وفصوص الأخبار By: Zamakhshari, Mahmud ben Umar / & Tariq Fathi al-Sayyid Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 9688 Classical Arabic Literature Abstract: Anecdotes and Drolleries. Classical Arabic literature, complete 4 volumes in 2 books by Mahmud ben Umar Al-Zamahsari. $38.00 See More Detail or Order >
Ibn Hazm / Dr. Ihsan Abbas	Rasa'il Ibn Hazm Andalusian 1/2 رسائل ابن حزم الأندلسي By: Ibn Hazm / Dr. Ihsan Abbas Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 7822 Classical Arabic History and Literature Abstract: Nicely bound 2 Volume Set, classed into 4 parts, with footnotes and index, in the Arabic language. Letters on a range of topics from Ibn Hazm, the Andalusian-Arab philosopher, writer, historian, Muslim jurist and theologian from Cordoba (d 456 /1064). $48.00 See More Detail or Order >
Jabir ibn Hayyan / Editor: Ahmed Farid Mazidi	Rasa'il Jabir bin Hayyan رسائل جابر بن حيان By: Jabir ibn Hayyan / Editor: Ahmed Farid Mazidi Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 10847 Classical / Sciences Abstract: "30 Books and Letters by Jabir ben Hayan" - A book on thirty messages in chemistry, astronomy, nature, philosophy, logic, and other topics, from Jabir Ibn Hayyan (Hayan, 721-815 CE, Iraqi). Jabir is most renown for his work in chemistry. $25.00 See More Detail or Order > Sorry - This item is currently out of stock.
Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (691/1292 - 751/1380)	Rawdat al-Muhibbin روضة المحبين By: Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (691/1292 - 751/1380) Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 2318 Islam - Love - Classical Literature Abstract: Rawdat al-Muhibbin wa-Nuzhat al-Mustaqin, by Ibn Qayyim. A medium size edition, in the Arabic language, a book on love combining law, wisdom, and literature. $15.00 See More Detail or Order >
Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (691/1292 - 751/1380)	Rawdat al-Muhibbin MINI روضة المحبين By: Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (691/1292 - 751/1380) Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 3894 Islam - Classical Literature Abstract: Rawdat al-Muhibbin wa-Nuzhat al-Mustaqin, by Ibn Qayyim. A small size, in the Arabic language, easy to read and carry for reference, a book on love combining law, wisdom, and literature. $6.00 See More Detail or Order >
Ibn Zakaria, Abu Firas	Sahibi الصاحبي في فقه اللغة العربية By: Ibn Zakaria, Abu Firas Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 1528 Classical Arabic Language Studies Abstract: A classical book about the Arabic language, it examines linguistic studies in a semi-philosophical manner, and goes on to deal with comparative languages, citing the Holy Quran and Arabic poetry and other Arabic works...valuable book for any Arabic library, by Abu Faris bin Zakaria. $15.00 See More Detail or Order > Sorry - This item is currently out of stock.
Isa, In'am Muhammad	Shadha al-Rayaheen شذا الرياحين في الكلم الثمين By: Isa, In'am Muhammad Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 9566 Classical Arabic Literature & Poetry Abstract: A collection of popular proverbs, quotes (sayings), and serenity from classical poetry and rare literature, By In'am Mohammad Isa. $14.00 See More Detail or Order >
Zamakhshari, Ya'ish ibn 'Ali Ibn Ya'ish	Sharh al-Mufassal lil-Zamakhshari (1/6) شرح المفصل للزمخشري By: Zamakhshari, Ya'ish ibn 'Ali Ibn Ya'ish Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 11875 Classic Arabic Grammar Studies Abstract: Explanation of the classic Arabic grammar studies "Al Mufassal" of the Muslim scholar and linguist, al-Zamakhshari (d. 538/1144) In a six volume set in Artistic Binding, with detailed explanation by Ya'ish ibn 'Ali Ibn Ya'ish. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. $85.00 See More Detail or Order >
Matuk, Ahmed	Sharif al-Murtada الشريف المرتضى By: Matuk, Ahmed Softcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 10496 Classical Literature Critique Abstract: Al Shareef Al Murtada: His life, education, literature, and criticism. Written in the Arabic language by Ahmad M Matuk. $16.00 See More Detail or Order >
Antaki, Dawud	Tadhkirat Uli al-Albab wa-al-Jami'a lil-Ajab al-Ujab (1/2) تذكرة أولي الألباب والجامع للعجب العجاب By: Antaki, Dawud Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 1568 Classic Title - Medieval Medical Book Abstract: 3 volumes in 2 books. Great classical medical work of Dawud Al Antaki, from the 10th Century H. Discusses diseases, medicine, drugs, individual plants, also has names of medicines and diseases in alphabetical order. $38.00 See More Detail or Order > Sorry - This item is currently out of stock.
Azraq, Ibrahim Ibn Abdull Rahman Ibn Abi Bakr	Tashil al-Manafi' fi al-Tibb wa-al-Hikma - تسهيل المنافع في الطب والحكمة By: Azraq, Ibrahim Ibn Abdull Rahman Ibn Abi Bakr Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 8109 Islamic - Classical Medical Text Abstract: By the Yemeni physician Ibrahim Ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Ibn Abi Bakr al-Azraq, an important medical book, written at the beginning of the 9th/15th Century (ca. 809 AH). $14.00 See More Detail or Order >
Khuza'i	Wasaya al-Mulouk wa-Ibna al-Mulouk وصايا الملوك وأبناء الملوك By: Khuza'i Hardcover \| Arabic \| Product Code: 1023 Literature Classic - Words of Kings Abstract: "Commandments of Kings and the Sons of Kings", by al-Khuza'i. The book includes poems and prose on eloquence, includes words of kings, also a history of the life of kings and the Yemeni customs and traditions. $16.00 See More Detail or Order >