Despite several landmarks across the state bearing his name, John Hunter, the second governor of New South Wales, remains somewhat of an enigma. His solitary, career-driven life on land and at sea was tumultuous. As a governor, he had a tough time making his mark and taking charge, and eventually failed. Upon his return to England he went to great lengths to redeem his standing in society.

Black man, a.k.a. first man, originated in Africa. This is accepted as a historical fact. So how did the other races get here? Various theories persist, but the story in this book actually makes sense. It's more science than conjecture and more reality than magical thinking.Eons ago, a black man discovered that there are dominant and recessive genes and a scientific system of "rigorous control" could separate the dominant black gene from the recessive lighter (brown) gene.H...

The Power of this prayer of Imam Muhammad al-Dar’i lies in its simplicity, its purity, and its sincere supplication. It is essentially a plea to God that our transgressions be overlooked, that divine mercy be bestowed upon us, that social justice be restored in spite of us, that wrongs be righted, and that righteousness reign once again in our lands, so that the destitute may no longer be in need, the young may be educated, the animals’ purpose fulfilled, rain restored, and bounties poured...

Offers readers a clear set of instructions, accompanied with diagrams and illustrations, to prepare and perform the Muslim prayer.Also includes the words to be recited in Arabic, transliteration, and the English translation of the meaning.Two-color design.Gives readers a essential information in regards to when to pray, the length of each prayer and the prayers to recite after praying.

Never question if this is the right way of life for you. I know in these times it’s hard to hold on to the rope of Allah ta’ala, and we all fall weak. The key is not to stay weak! Allah is As-Staghfar (The-Forgiver). More times than none we just need someone who can discern how we feel. My beloved brothers and sisters I do! May Allah help and guide us all and may he preserve us Ameen . Gain self-awareness . Take time to know your Lord . Know your life’s purpose/to worship Allah . Be cognis...

In common folklore, angels or malaikah are thought of as good forces of nature, hologram images, or illusions. Western iconography sometimes depicts angels as fat cherubic babies or handsome young men or women with a halo surrounding their head. In Islamic doctrine, they are real created beings who will eventually suffer death, but are generally hidden from our senses.They are not divine or semi-divine, and they are not God’s associates running different districts of the universe. ...

A selection of beautiful and practical pieces of advice from the Quran,the Prophet PBUH and Islam’s great scholars on repentance, guidance and purification. This book is designed to serve as a source of hope and strength for those going through difficult times, while providing numerous important pieces of knowledge and guidance for all readers and all times.

"We have devoted our lives to seeking knowledge of the heart; knowledge that will carry us to our soul's destination. Our arrival will be signaled by a profound inner peace; as a ship sails best in deep ocean waters, so the soul loves to swim in the ocean of Divine Knowledge. Your minds have limits, but not your hearts, for they are receptacles of endless capacity. But, you must open your hearts to this knowledge, as nothing may pass through what is closed."~ Mawlana Shaykh Muhamma...

The Qur'an is a book of guidance for all of humanity, and Allah has promised that He will preserve it in its original pristine form until the Day of Judgment. The inimitable style of the Qur'an and the superior wisdom in it are definitive evidences that it is the Word of God. Besides, the Qur'an has many miraculous verses proving that it is undoubtedly a revelation from God and not the work of a human.   Although the Qur'an is not just a book of science, it clearly s...

Have you ever wondered, what is Islam ? This book will give you a simple and comprehensive introduction.   “General Introduction to Islam” is a popular book, published more than thirty times since 1969 and been translated to more than 10 languages. The approach of this book is distinctive, it addresses topics related to God and Islam based on reason side to side with verses from the Quran and highlights from the life of the prophet Mohamed in a systematic and simple la...

I am the city of knowledge and Ali is its door. Translated in Arabic: Ana madina tul-elmwa Ali Babuha. What this profound saying of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) means is that whoever desires knowledge, let him/her enter the door of knowledge. This famous saying of the prophet shows the unique place given to Imam Ali by the Prophet, who married the Prophets daughter Bibi Fatima and was also cousin to the Holy Prophet; Abdul Mutalib was their common grandfather.

Throughout history humankind has been attracted to the supernatural. Spirits, ghosts and many other strange creatures have filled our minds and captured our imaginations. Strange and beguiling spectres have at times lead people to commit the greatest of all sins – Shirk. So are these spirits real? Are they more than just figments of our imagination, or shadows moulded from smoke and illusion? Well, according to Muslims they are very real. Spirits, ghosts, banshees, poltergeists and phantom...