Naima: 46 books

Imam Shaafai, the founder of the Shaafai school of thought, was a well travelled scholar and a magnificent teacher. While a youth, he was considered the king of experts in Arabic linguistics. He later achieved mastery in the study of the Quran, Hadith (sayings of the Prophet) and Islamic jurisprudence....

Imam Muhammad Ghazali is one of the most celebrated scholars in Muslim history. One of the greatest jurists, theologians and mystics of the time, he is unanimously considered as the Reviver of Islam in the 5th century Hijri. He changed the course of early Islamic philosophy, shifting it away from...

Ayesha (RA) was a beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Born in the cradle of Islam and having spent her early years in the constant company of the Prophet, she dedicated her life to the cause of Islam. She was deeply familiar with the personality and Sunnah of the Prophet, and this made her a fountain...

Muhammad bin Abdul Wahab was one of the greatest reformers in Islamic history. He appeared in the Arabian peninsula in the 18th century A.D., at a time when the Islamic world was facing one of its darkest times. He called people back to the right path in the light of Quran and Sunnah at a time when...

Nizam al-Mulk Tusi was the vizier and the power behind the throne for the Seljuq emperors of the eleventh century. Almost single-handedly he brought the empire to its peak, caring for the king and the people with commendable dedication. His wisdom and insight in preventing crises, his understanding...

Founder of the Hanbali school of thought, Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal attained the heights of scholarly knowledge at a young age and he was widely acclaimed by contemporaries in the Islamic world. He traveled far and wide to study Hadith and Fiqh. The task of collecting Ahadith took him to Kufa, Basra,...

This first artist monograph on Massinissa Selmani gathers more than 130 drawings, photographs, animations and a foreword by the acclaimed writer Mathias Énard. Selmani’s aim is creating familiar yet juxtaposed social and political scenarios unlikely to happen in reality, and always balances these...

Volume 7, Fanzine digital de Rainier Lericolais, rassemble plus de 300 documents autour de l’année 2015. L'ebook présente notamment des pièces d’atelier, collages, photographies, sculptures, dessins, estampes, vues d’expositions, musiques, enregistrements live, émissions de radio, publications,...

Khalid bin Waleed, also known as the Sword of Allah, was one of the greatest generals in history, both Islamic and otherwise. He was undefeated in battle, his courage was unparalleled, his strategic mind was stunning, and his humility and obedience to his ruler were astonishing. He contributed hugely...

Abdullah bin Mubarak was a pious Muslim of early Islamic history who is known for his zeal for religious knowledge with an emphasis on Hadith sciences. His transformation from a young adult indulged in music and entertainment to a serious student of religion captivates one's imagination, as...

Khadija was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad. Her extraordinary personality and strength cause her to stand out on the pages of history. She was the first person to embrace Islam, and she stood behind the Prophet and lent him strength as he went through unbearable stress and suffering. A highly...

Hasan Basri was an early Muslim preacher, ascetic, scholar and mystic. He belonged to the tabiun (companion of the companions of the Prophet), and rose to become one of the most celebrated Muslims of the time. He preached against materialism and in this regard his teachings to this day have great...

Over a two-year period, from 2016 to 2018, four French museums —Musée des Beaux-Arts d’Angers, Musée de l’Hospice Saint-Roch d’Issoudun, La Citadelle de Belfort, La Piscine in Roubaix— are joining forces to present Peter Briggs' work. All four museums are multidisciplinary and all focus...

Paul Pouvreau (born 1956) lives and works between Paris, Argenton-sur-Creuse and Arles. He has been teaching Photography at École Nationale Supérieure de la Photographie in Arles since 2010. Photography plays a central - but not exclusive - role in his practice, which is mainly focused on daily...