Books published by Tughra Books

The first volume of the series addresses the more essential questions concerning Islamic faith: e.g. God and the nature of His existence; can islam solve every problem? Did Prophet Muhammad write the Qur'an Subjects like the Prophethood, Satan, etc. are also examined.

¿Taking Control¿ aims to provide a guidance for Muslim women who are trying to conceive. Author Farah Dualeh, who herself has tried to conceive for many years, shares her personal experience along with psychological tools to cope with this traumatic ordeal for women who struggle to become mothers. Dualeh also gives extensive content from Islamic perspective, including rulings on certain issues, as well as prayers.In this book, women who are trying to conceive will be encouraged to take control of their infertility experience at different levels:* within themselves * within their marriage * in relation to social pressures * on treatment options * and on what their family can look like (even when different from the 'norm')

Islam in practice can often seem opaque to the outside viewer. New Muslims and non-Muslims alike look on as believers offer salah, attend Friday prayer, wear the hijab, and fast during Ramadan, not knowing the particulars of why or how these acts of worship are performed. If you are a new Muslim, or just a curious observer wanting to know more about Islam, then this book is for you.Islam From Scratch attempts to bridge this wide gap in knowledge, helping readers understand the Islamic faith step by step, chapter by chapter. For new Muslims, this book hopes to provide you with the most critical information when taking your first steps into the faith in a way that won't overwhelm you. By the end, hopefully you will not only understand your newfound belief and the intricacies that thread it, but also appreciate the rituals and history that come with it.

The early days of Islam were very difficult for Muslims who gathered around Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Slaves who embraced Islam were the ones who suffered most. Bilal was one spectacular hero from among them who rose to become a free believer and became the first muezzin to call Muslims to prayer.

LALA is a comic book with a compilation of over stories, each of which teaches and reminds the reader of simple Islamic teachings (alongside a good cheeky laugh). Join Lala and read along to find out what could possibly happen when someone misunderstands a hadeeth or Quranic verse!

This coloring book is designed as a companion to the best-selling book. Stories of the Prophets in the Holy Qur'an by Shahada Sharelle Abdul Haqq. Children will enjoy various fun-filled activities while reflecting upon the stories from the lives of the prophets, the role models for humanity.

Nadia is a toddler and says things as purely and honestly as she sees them. Through the innocent eyes of Nadia, in this book we learn about Islam and the Shahadah, the testimony of faith. When she visits the mosque with her sister and mother she sees a new Muslim announcing his embrace of Islam. As the community welcomes their new friend, little Nadia discovers the joy of faith.As Nadia grows, we will continue to follow her through her discoveries of the remaining pillars of Islam, including Salaat, Zakat, Hajj, and Ramadan.

A believer reads in order to retain his liveliness. This book, which is an introductory guide for young readers, focuses on the necessity of acquiring fine morals, the rights of parents, honesty, and etiquette and manners in social relations.

He possessed an unceasingly belief, love for Allah and His Messenger, and zeal. Realizing that he was about to breathe his last on his deathbed, his wife cried out, "e;Woe is me!"e; Bilal al-Habashi injected saying, "e;Now is not the time for sorrow. It is the time for joy and jubilation, for tomorrow I shall meet the beloved Messenger and his Companions!"e;

In this book, Fethullah Gulen interprets the verses of the most important chapter of the Qur'an for a deeper understanding of its relevance to the essence of Islam. Gulen's analysis is well grounded in the Islamic tradition yet provides fresh insights into the message of the Qur'an for today's readers.

He was described by the beloved Prophet as the most generous, the most magnanimous, the most modest of his Companions. Uthman ibn Affan was one of the Four Rightly-Guided Caliphs of the Muslim state. Uthman was always the first to respond to the call for help. A wealthy merchant, he constantly donated his wealth, enlarging the Medina mosque, buying a well for the people, feeding and equipping the army and helping the poor and needy. This book brings to life the great caliph Uthman, the embodiment of the tenets of Islam and an inspiration and example for all Muslims today.

Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (the Truthful) ranks among the most important and influential figures in Islamic history. Throughout his life he provided an exemplary example to all those around him. The other Companions admitted that no one could outdo Abu Bakr in exemplifying the true faith. His uprightness and sincerity earned him the honor of being the first Caliph of the Muslim world after the Prophet's death. He served the people with the greatest humility, dying almost penniless at the age of sixty-three. This book brings to life the remarkable character of Abu Bakr from his birth onwards through the early years of Islam.

This book deals with the sources of Islamic jurisprudence and their importance in deducing the religious rulings. It covers the concept of ijtihad (independent reasoning), its conditions and application and illustrates why it is a practice for experts rather than laymen. It also explains the differences in the levels of expertise of the mujtahids. In fact, there are seven distinct classifications of mujtahid.The book also covers the communication of God as Lawgiver with regard to the conduct of liable persons. It details the difference in probative value of communication based on the extent to which it binds an individual be it absolutely binding, a recommendation or mere permissibility.The reader will be able to understand the difference between fiqh (law) and Usul al-Fiqh (methodology of law). Fiqh is the law itself whereas Usul al-Fiqh is the methodology utilized to extract the law. The relationship between the two disciplines resembles that of the rules of grammar to a language, or of logic to philosophy. Usul al-Fiqh in this sense provides the standard criteria for the correct deduction of the rulings of fiqh from the sources of Shari'ah (the Qur'an and Sunnah).

Journey to Noble Ideals is a compilation of speeches Fethullah Gulen delivered in Pennsylvania, USA, between 2012 and 2013. The book provides guidelines to build our individual ladders to self-discovery. In Gulen's prescription, climbing this ladder requires "e;lifelong contendedness,"e; "e;a spirit of chivalry,"e; "e;becoming soil to grow roses,"e; "e;balance and moderation,"e; "e;being self-critical,"e; "e;not to be dizzy with worldly pleasures,"e; and "e;sincerity of intention."e; Nourished from a millennium old accumulation of knowledge and tradition, Gulen speaks of preserving one's "e;chastity of thoughts"e; but not lagging behind, and instead soaring across the "e;horizons of spiritual knowledge."e; For Gulen, a healthy society is built on a "e;happy marriage,"e; observing the "e;rights of neighbors,"e; "e;sound reason,"e; and "e;asking for forgiveness."e; Above all, his faith rests on a firm belief that "e;God is sufficient"e; for all.This work will be a source of inspiration for all the travelers' journeying to noble ideals.

The heart in the Islamic understanding is the expression of a human beings spiritual existence. It is a Divine gift and Divine subtle faculty bestowed upon humanity. It is a polished mirror reflecting God. Like a general, the heart commands all other bodily organs and faculties, which are its troops, Everything that comes from a human being, whether good or bad, is a product of the heart. Mehmet Y. Seker, a scholar of Sufism and tasawwuf, studies the concept of the heart in the Islamic tradition looking at how it is approached by three prominent scholars and thinkers of Islam: Ghazali, Said Nursi, and Fethullah Gulen. Being the first in English to take as its focus the human heart from an Islamic spiritual, this book comparatively analyzes classical and modern age interpretations and evaluations on the concept and adds to the rich literature of spirituality in the Islamic tradition.