Naima Sohaib: 18 books

Imam Bukhari is the most prominent name among the Islamic scholars of Hadith sciences. Born in Bukhara (now part of Uzbekistan), he travelled all over the Islamic world, learning from many notable scholars. His biggest contribution is his Hadith collection Sahih al-Bukhari, which is regarded by Muslims...

Abu Haneefa was an Islamic scholar and an expert on Islamic law. His juristic pronouncements have held sway over the entire Muslim world for almost twelve centuries. His popularity to this day can be gauged by the fact that no other Muslim scholar has as many biographies written of him as Abu Haneefa....

Imam Ibne Taymiyyah was a scholar, a preacher, and also a warrior. He lived in the tumultuous times of the Mongol invasion, when the Muslims faced unprecedented challenges. A man of extraordinary intelligence and a master of multiple fields of knowledge of his time, he was immensely popular among...

Sultan Muhammad Fateh was a remarkable Ottoman ruler who made history in world naval warfare during his conquest of Constantinople, a city which Muslims had been trying to conquer for centuries. He was only 21 at the time, and his bravery, wit and determination allowed him to achieve what was at the...

Malik bin Anas is the founder of Maliki school of thought. He was a famous Muslim scholar and an expert on Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh). He began teaching at an early age, and went on to become one of the most influential and respected scholars of his time. He is the author of the famous book Al-Mautah,...

Umar bin Abdul Aziz is considered to be the fifth rightly guided caliph of Islam. He ruled in the early eight century, and is known for his reforms. The Umayyad rulers before and after were interested in increasing their own power, influence and wealth. Unique among them, Umar bin Abdul Aziz brought...

Salahuddin Ayyubi was an acclaimed Muslim general who spent almost his entire life on the battlefield. Born in 1138, his formal military career began at the early age of 14 and consisted of over a hundred battles. He fought the Crusaders for 20 years, dealing them a severe blow in the Battle of Hittin...

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,...

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...