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The largest gateway of Islamic written heritage
‘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.
Omission in Legislation and Obligation: A study based on the methodology and objectives of Islamic law
This book looks at a specific topic within Islamic jurisprudence, which is that of tark (legal omission). This concept pertains to a circumstance that exists today, but did not occur during the time of the Prophet or the Companions or their followers. The book also looks at the reasons behind this form of omission on the part of the Law-maker. The book also looks at the Sharīʿah objectives with regard to tark as a means to notify ruling practices. Such objectives include consideration to human emotions and mercy granted to the Muslim community. They allow the improvement of the management of the community’s affairs according to its interests, so that the Muslim community can choose the best options in accordance to each specific circumstance and historical period, as long as such freedom does not contradict Islamic values and principles.
Shared Knowledge
The Relationship between Purposes (Maqāṣid) and Fundamentals (Uṣūl) of Islamic Law
The Ummah and its Civilisational Identity (The Components and Challenges)
The Theory of Resources and Objectives in Preserving the Sunnah from Intrusive Thoughts