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‘Our Publications’ databank / collection
‘Our Publications’ collection is a bibliographic database of the Foundation's own publications. These works are the outcome of prominent research projects and events carried out by the three centres of the Foundation, i.e. the ‘Manuscripts Centre’, the ‘Mawsoa Centre’ and the ‘Maqasid Centre’.
This collection was added to the ‘Al-Furqan Digital Library’ to enrich the user research experience. The collection is continuously updated, and currently contains over 200 works in over 400 volumes. These cover both introductory and advanced topics discussed and presented by distinguished scholars in the field of Islamic written heritage.
It also includes many popular and heavily cited publications, as well as award winning works, such as the critical edition of al-Isfizāri’s book which deals with the field of mechanics, known as “the sciences of weights and mechanical devices” (‘Ilmay al-Athqāl wal-Ḥiyal). Other popular items include works by the late famous scholar Annemarie Schimmel, such as The Secrets of Creative Love (1998) and Islam and the Wonders of Creation(2003); and many other highly demanded references, including the unique Encyclopaedia of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madīnah Al-Munawwarah.
The Administrative and Financial Organizations in Makkah during Mamluk Period 667-923 A.H. / 1268-1517 A.D.
This book is considered to be an in-depth study on the administrative and financial institutions in the history of Makkah during the Mamlūk period. It also brings to light the well organised nature of the mailing system between Egypt and Makkah while describing the important role played by the city port of Jeddah. The book also touches on the successful development of the waqf system and shows how that had a positive impact on the many ribāt and schools that were financially backed through the waqf of the Holy Shrine of Makkah (the Harām). This system also helped Makkah itself, its inhabitants and its neighbourhood. Meanwhile, the book deals with the economic aspect which was run according to highly sophisticated organisational structures seen in Makkah’s trade and seasonal markets. The system was known to draw the interest of many of Makkah’s visitors, pilgrims, traders and scholars.
Shared KnowledgeMakkah and Madinah Centre
Book Making and Writing in the Ḥijāz: Era of the Prophet and the Rashidun CaliphateMakkah and Madinah Centre
The Journey of Journeys: Makkah in One Hundred Moroccan Journeys and a Journey
The House of al-Sayyedah Khadeejah Bint Khuwaylid (may Allah be pleased with her) in Makkah al-Mukarramah: a Historical Study of its Location, Building, and Architecture - Arabic version