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The Four Imams: Their Lives, Works, and Schools of Thought. Shaykh Muhammad Abu Zahra
“I love the righteous, although I’m not of them
Perhaps I shall receive intercession through them”
What is history if not the lives and deeds of those who came before us? Islamic civilization was not mere, as some might suggest, solely on the grandeur of its architecture or its literary legacy. Rather, it was the people who shaped the true Islamic civilization—their character, their pragmatic approach to life, and, perhaps most importantly, their unwavering commitment to Islam—that embodied the true essence of civilization.
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‘Returning to Haifa’: Ghassan Kanafani and the Hope Within Hopeless SpacesHailed as the commanding voice of Palestinian resistance literature, Ghassan Kanafani dedicated his fiction to articulating the psychological as well as the material dispossession of his people. His seminal novella “Returning to Haifa” (عائد إلى حيفا) encapsulates this twofold mission..
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“A poem of Miltonian proportions…”
Dr. Mahmoud Khalifa, South Valley University, Egypt
We are now pleased to announce our first publication authored by Hisham Hauari. It is an engaging poem that tells the tale of mankind from the beginning to the present. Though a true history, it is fused with an Islamic account of some things that may not be historically demonstrable.
The book evokes various emotions: a pleasure to read, interesting and also grim. The seeds of the idea to write an historical account of humanity had been sown in the author’s mind over a decade ago. The result is the culmination of a succinct book called The Chain.“
“ I would invite the reader to enjoy and appreciate the poem The Chain and benefit from the wisdom that it contains.”
Dr. Mahmudul Hasan, Assoc. Prof., International Islamic University, Malaysia
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The Other Words International Journal.
We’re excited to unveil Volume 2, Issue 1 (2025) of Other Words: International Journal of Creative Writing!This issue takes you on a heartfelt journey through the emotions, experiences, and vibrant voices of our talented writers, highlighting the poetic brilliance within the Muslim community.Be inspired and transformed by the power of creative writing—a celebration of the human spirit and the enduring strength of words.
ILS Digest.
The Islamic Literary Society is thrilled to announce the launch of ILS Digest, a brand-new bimonthly publication! Each issue will dive deep into the world of books, publishing, and literary treasures, keeping readers, writers, and the general public up-to-date with the latest happenings in the world of literature.
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