Osman Nuri Topbas: 23 books

The author, Osman Nuri Topbas, currently lives in Istanbul. He has received both a traditional and a modern education. He has written many books on different aspects of Islam as a religion and as a civilization. One recurring theme in his writings bears on the importance of mercy, love, and care in our social relations as the very fabric of an authentic Islamic way of life.

Marriage is the path of the prophets, the custom of the Messenger of Allah, the well spring of new generations, the honour of man and woman, the castle of chastity and the privilege of human beings over the rest of creation. After that, family is an indispensable means for reaching the love of Allah....

Ушбу асарда оламларга раҳмат ўлароқ юборилган пайғамбаримиз Муҳаммад Мустафо саллоллоҳу алайҳи вассаламнинг ҳаётлари ва у зот (с.а.в) шахсиятларининг баъзи қирралари ёритилади.

The first three volumes covered the lives of previous Prophets. The fourth volume, an outline of the life and times of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s), has been, in this new edition, expanded into a larger two-volume account, the first on the Meccan period, and the second on the Madinan period of the Prophet’s (s.a.s) life.

The first three volumes covered the lives of previous Prophets. The fourth volume, an outline of the life and times of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s), has been, in this new edition, expanded into a larger two-volume account, the first on the Meccan period, and the second on the Madinan period of the Prophet’s (s.a.s) life.

Over and above laying emphasis on the instances of virtue witnessed throughout Muslim history, particularly since the time of Prophet Muhammad –blessings and peace be upon him- until today, the work at the same time evaluates the historical experiences from the vantage of contemporary relevance....

An unshakable rule of happiness is that the mind follows revelation, the heart is adorned with beautiful character and one is accepting of the unexpected surprises that occur in one's life. Once again true happiness is only possible when one accept the ups and downs of life, when one tolerates the...

A waqf is benevolence institutionalized, in a society made up of individuals actuated by the consciousness of providing charity in the way of the Almighty. The work Endowment, Charity and Service in Islam seeks to serve as a guide book for Muslims doing their part in non-government organizations of the kind, thriving in charitable and voluntary work.

Since the friends of God are heirs to the Prophets, they continue to practice the prophetic guidance and moral perfection for the rest of human beings. In other words, the friends of God are highly respected personalities for those who who didn't see the Compassion of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s) with respect to taking lessons from their exemplary actions.

A result of a some diligent work, rather than presenting the life of Prophet Muhammad–blessings and peace be upon him-, the book instead brings to the fore his exemplary character; and searching for an answer to the question of ‘how a perfect Muslim ought to be’, seeks to present the characteristics of an ideal Muslim.

Each breath we take takes us closer to our last; and the last breath will be a lucid mirror reflecting the life we would have led up till then. Each person is to his own light or darkness to the eternal land. The way we die, after all, reflects the way we have lived and the way we are resurrected reflects the way we have died.

Islam: Spirit and Form, which throws light on the basic principles of Islam from the spiritual perspective, is a reference book in all regards. The book talks about the three important steps that take a human being to the presence of the Divine. Islam, the first of these steps, is to surrender....

The most exceptional era in human history in terms of virtue, justice, altruism, and ethics was the era of the golden age of Islam. It is called a golden age because Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.), whose inward spirit many Muslims understand as the original cause of creation, was alive in the world during that time. The spiritual power of the Prophet shaped the era in which he lived.

The Story of the Reed instills humankind with drops of life from that vast ocean. Couplets from the Mathnawi, specially chosen by the author with reference to contemporary sensitivities, are given extensive interpretations.