History of Islam

by Akbar Shah Khan Najeebabadi, Abdul Rahman Abdullah (Editor)

History stands as the most effective and valuable source of putting nation on the course of progress and prosperity and saving them from the path of disgrace and degradation. At a time, when there is tough competition among the nations of the world to excel one another, the Muslim, despite having the most glorious history, appear to be detached and careless as regards their history. This book presents the true Islamic events and their actual causes before the English readers because the other books in the English language found on the Islamic history have been written by such authors and compilers who did no justice in presenting the true picture of Islamic Era but their prejudice prevented them from doing so.

Genres: Islam, History, Religion

1647 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Ahsun · Rating 4 out of 5]

I havent finished all 3 volumes yet, but I really enjoyed what I have read. Having already read many texts on the seerah of the prophet and the khulafa rashidoon, I skimmed through most of the first volume, only stopping to read in depth about sections that i was unfamiliar with. One of my favorite sections is when the author writes about Abdullah ibn Zubair's defense of Makkah from the forces of al-Hajjaj. Written by a muslim, the writing is not dry facts for the academics, but rather captivating highlights of events that have shaped history.

[Rehan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really detailed 3 Volume history of Islam. Currently , I am reading second volume and it is an eye opener . Considering how common and "in" it has become to hate Islam ( especially by pseudo-intellectual Muslims) , reading books like this one can remove a lot of misconceptions and let you discover history as it was.

[Waleed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Almost done with volume one. Very brief work of Islamic history spanning 14 centuries.

It is brief and a closer study requires buying books on a particular topic.

This is a book a Muslims should read. Wish it was 10 volumes like William Durants history of europe.

[Safia Khan · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book has mixed up views, a good historian tries to write without being biased. This doesn’t do so

[ctwayfarer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a translated work of Akbar Shah Khan Najeebabadi's Urdu book Tareekh-e-Islam that was published in the 1920s, with an added modern revision by Safiur-Rahman Mubarakpuri, acclaimed author of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)'s biography, The Sealed Nectar Biography of Prophet Muhammad. As noble intentioned as it is, the translation isn't great and can be dramatically improved to make it easier and more enjoyable to read and I do hope the publishers strive to achieve this in future editions. History Of Al Tabari: Includes Index, by SUNY Press in comparison is a much superior work of translation and a quick glance at the two reveals what separates a good from a great translated work. It would have also been helpful to have dramatically improved and high quality maps within the book with contributions by qualified cartographers akin to David Nicolle's Historical Atlas of the Islamic World as a lot of the names of old cities and towns do not necessarily register with a modern audience and make the content much more captivating to read.

Nevertheless, the matter in the book, is worthy in its own right and the effort is a valuable contribution in bringing forgotten Muslim history in the words of Muslim historians back to life.

[Hafizuddin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ummayah:

Terkejut dengan beberapa fakta yang menarik yang dikemukakan. Memahami keadaan sebenar isu Karbala dan pemilihan Yazid sebagai Khalifah.

Abbasiyyah:
Mengetahui bagaimana kerjaan Ummyah jatuh, dan bagaimana Abbassiyah memulakan pemerintahanya. Turut diceritakan mengenai bagaimana Abdul Rahman Al Dakhil berhijrah ke Andalus

Masih membaca lagi...:(

[Munirah · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's great it really gives you an idea of what it was like before Islam came and how it was after. It also shows you what kind of person prohet Muhammad(sws)was during his life.

[Jaouad Yakhlef · Rating 2 out of 5]

The way 'Uthmān ibn 'Affān is being portrayed in this book, is totally unacceptable.

[Toufiq]

good

[Mabon Finch · Rating 1 out of 5]

Absolutely awful, in my opinion. I was expecting an unbiased history of a religion, but the bias was apparent from page one. I would recommend The Oxford History of Islam instead.