PRODUCERS OF HIGH-QUALITY ISLAMIC LITERATURE AND VIDEO CONTENT IN ENGLISH FOR MUSLIMS OF ALL AGES

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1 PRODUCERS OF HIGH-QUALITY ISLAMIC LITERATURE AND VIDEO CONTENT IN ENGLISH FOR MUSLIMS OF ALL AGES ون يف ب ا ح س يب ا و ك ح د ا إ ا ن ه و خي شو ن أ خ شو و ي غ ر س ا ت ا ب ل أ ذل ين ي Those who deliver the messages of God and revere Him, and do not revere anyone but God; and God is sufficient to take account [of your deeds]. (Al-Qur ān 33:39) Phone: (226) Mailing Address: 283 Activa Avenue Kitchener, Ontario N2E 3V2 Canada & Website: & Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: ShiaTV: Global Retail Sales: & & OnLine: Read most of our works online for free at:

2 ABOUT THE ISLAMIC PUBLISHING HOUSE ق ال: د ب يب ع ع ن أ ا ر س ول ي حل أ ف ظ. ق ال آء ر ج ل إ ر سو ل ا ف ائ ه : ق ال ج ا ع ن آب إل س ت م اع..ق ال:أ.ق ال:ث م م ه.ق ال:ث م م ه ا م ا ال ع ل م.ق ال: أ إل ن ص ات ه رش. الل ق ال:ن م م ه ي ا ر س ول م ل ب ه.ق ال:ث ع.ق ال:أ ل ه هز :م ق ال ث م Abū ʿAbdillāh narrates from his ancestors, peace be upon all of them, who said the following: A man once came to the Messenger of Allāh, blessings of Allāh be upon him and his family, and said, O Messenger of Allāh, what is knowledge? The Prophet replied, It is silence. The man then asked, Then what? The Prophet said, It is listening. The man asked, Then what? The Prophet replied, Then it is remembering. The man asked, Then what? The Prophet said, Then it is to practice (according to what has been learnt). The man then asked, Then what O Messenger of Allāh? The Prophet replied, Then it is to disseminate (what one has learned). Founded on the above quoted impactful statement of the Messenger of Allāh, the Islamic Publishing House is Canada s premier publisher of high quality Islamic literature for Muslims of all ages. Our mission is to ensure that authentic literature representing the true teachings of Islam as taught by Prophet Muḥammad and his immaculate family - the Ahlul Bayt - is made available for everyone in a clear and easy to understand English. Over the past fifteen years, we have produced 20 full-length texts which have been distributed throughout the world in print and 7 epublications through the generous donations of well-wishers around the world in addition to facilitating the publication of Islamic literature for publishers around the globe, having worked on hundreds of titles for scholars and researchers. With the ever-changing landscape of how and where people take in information, we have embarked on the creation of what we term, visualations in which we fuse together audio, video and the written word to develop a unique educational experience videos which are uploaded to our YouTube channel and also on our station at Shia TV garnishing over 25,000 views in 6 months time! Our publications and video productions are all supported by generous donations of individuals and non-profit institutions in North America, for whom we are eternally grateful. To date, we have relied on the continued and generous support of: 1. Academy for Learning Islam [A.L.I.] 2. Islamic Humanitarian Service [I.H.S.] 3. Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation [M.F.J.F.] 4. World Federation of KSIMC [WF]

3 Our Publications Author: Ayatullah al-uzma Shaykh Husayn Mazaheri Status: SOLD OUT Publishing Year: 2001 : The first ever book in English to detail the esoteric aspects of the ḥajj pilgrimage written and translated in a clear and easy to read and understand English this work will benefit every individual making their way to the pilgrimage to Mecca. Fully revised and re-translated second edition of this work to be released in Authors: Saleem Bhimji & Arifa Hudda Translators: Saleem Bhimji & Arifa Hudda Print Quantity: 1,000 Status: SOLD OUT Publishing Year: 2004 Financial Support by: A.L.I. & I.H.S. : The first ever compilation of prayers, supplications and acts of worship specifically for the couple who are seeking to conceive a child the prayers continue into pregnancy, child-birth and beyond with all text in Arabic with full English translation.

4 Author: Sayyid Majid Adili Translators: Arifa Hudda & Saleem Bhimji Status: AVAILABLE Publishing Year: 2004 Co-published: World Federation of KSIMC : A collection of forty hadith on the importance of the Noble Qur an taken from the fourteen infallibles this pocket booklet is a great reader for those wishing to truly appreciate the beauty, position and responsibility which the Muslims have towards their Sacred scripture. Author: Ayatullah Murtadha Mutahhari Translator: Sayyid Sulayman Ali Hasan Status: OUT OF STOCK Publishing Year: 2004 Co-published: World Federation of KSIMC : Answering the question about the outcome of people of other faiths and religions and those of no religion this excerpt from the late author s work, Divine Justice, presents the definitive opinion of Islam on the issue of religious pluralism and is a must read for all who are curious about the fate of Muslims and non-muslims in the pluralistic world in which we live today. This work also contains a thorough introduction on the topic by Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi and a foreword by Hasnain Walji.

5 Author: Ayatullah Murtadha Mutahhari Status: OUT OF STOCK Publishing Year: 2004 Co-published: World Federation of KSIMC : A lecture delivered by the late author, this book seeks to answer the question and to guide the readership on how we can work together to guide the youth of the new generation and looks at key verses of the Noble Qur an and some important traditions of the fourteen infallibles in seeking to bring light to this topic. Author: Allamah Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Taba taba i Translator: Tahir Ridha Jaffer Status: SOLD OUT Publishing Year: 2007 In co-operation: Islamic Humanitarian Service Financial Support by: A.L.I. & I.H.S. : The first and largest collection of ḥadīth (narrations) on the conduct, customs and way of life of Prophet Muḥammad compiled from Shia and Sunni sources this work covers numerous areas of the life of the Messenger of Allāh and is a must have for all who wish to pattern their daily life in the footsteps of the final Prophet.

6 Author: Sayyid Ridha Husayni Mutlaq Status: AVAILABLE Publishing Year: 2008 In co-operation: Islamic Humanitarian Service Financial Support by: I.H.S. & M.F.J.F : An abridged and summarized version of the two-volume work, Mikyāl al- Makārim, this book features 80 responsibilities divided into 99 chapters on practical responsibilities the believers have towards Imām al-mahdī, may Allāh hasten his advent. Author: Allamah Muhammad Baqir al- Majlisi Status: AVAILABLE Publishing Year: 2009 In co-operation: Islamic Humanitarian Service Financial Support by: A.L.I. & I.H.S. & M.F.J.F. : A collection of supplications compiled by the late ʿAllāmah Muḥammad Bāqir al-majlisī, this work is a daily companion for those who wish to get closer to Allāh j through prayers and supplication, with all text featured in Arabic with an easy to read English translation.

7 Author: Shaykh Abbas al-qummi Translator: Aejaz Husayn al-husayni Print Quantity: 2,000 Status: AVAILABLE Publishing Year: 2010 In co-operation: Islamic Humanitarian Service Financial Support by: I.H.S. & M.F.J.F. : The powerful work of the late Shaykh ʿAbbās al-qummī looking at the life of Fatima az-zahra and the last few months of her life following the demise of the Messenger of Allāh, this book chronicles her pain and suffering as narrated in the books of the Shia and Ahl as-sunnah. Author: Abbas Rahimi Print Quantity: 2,000 Status: AVAILABLE Publishing Year: 2011 In co-operation: Islamic Humanitarian Service : The first ever attempt to encapsulate the teachings of management and administration as envisioned in the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muḥammad and his immaculate successors, this work is a must read for all in the corporate sector or involved in community work.

8 Author: Allamah Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Taba taba i Translator: Tahir Ridha Jaffer Print Quantity: 1,000 Status: SOLD OUT Publishing Year: 2012 : An extract from our earlier published work, Sunan an-nabi, this work features all of the prayers and supplications which Prophet Muḥammad used to pray on a regular basis and are presented in Arabic with a full English translation. This small book is ideal for keeping around the house to make use of the supplications of the Prophet for all occasions. Author: Ayatullah al-uzma Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi Print Quantity: 1,000 Status: SOLD OUT Publishing Year: 2012 : A look at Fāṭima az-zahrā from the Noble Quran, as contained in Sūrah al-insān (al-dahr), Sūrah al-qadr and Sūrah al-kawthar, this work is a translation from Tafsīr-e-Namūna and highlights the greatness of the only daughter of the final Messenger showing that she is truly the fountain of paraidse.

9 Author: Saleem Bhimji Translator: N/A Print Quantity: 1,000 Status: AVAILABLE Publishing Year: 2012 In co-operation: Islamic Humanitarian Service : The first in a series of many books to come in the field of Islamic jurisprudence for young men and women, this book is written in the form of a short story, this book features the history, philosophy and many issues in regards to the special prayers at the time of celestial events and also features a step-bystep method on how to perform this prayer outlined from numerous contemporary scholars. Author: Ayatullah al-uzma Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi Print Quantity: 1,000 Status: AVAILABLE Publishing Year: 2012 In co-operation: Islamic Humanitarian Service : The first ever complete translation of Tafsīr-e-Namūna, this work is a rendition of volumes 24 and 25 of the original Farsi which focuses on the 29th Juz of the Qur ān Sūrah al-mulk to Sūrah al-mursalāt, and is over 700 pages in length making it a comprehensive look into this section of the Qur ān.

10 Author: Compiled by Saleem Bhimji Translators: Yasin T. Al-Jibouri, Saleem Bhimji & Others Print Quantity: 500 Status: SOLD OUT Publishing Year: 2012 : A collection of various supplications and visitation rites (ziyārāt) of the infallibles, this unique work features original translations by three individuals and presents all text in Arabic with a full English translation. This book features the extended and beautiful visitation rite of Sayyida Zaynab binte ʿAlī, Sayyida Sakīnah binte Ḥusayn, the visitation of the seven ḥadith of Imām ʿAlī ibne Mūsā al-riḍā along with other supplications and visitation rites. Author: Ayatullah al-uzma Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi Print Quantity: 500 Status: SOLD OUT Publishing Year: 2012 In co-operation: Jaffari Propagation Centre (India) : A translation of weekly akhlāq lectures delivered by the scholar in Qom, this work presents his first 40 lectures in which he was speaking to his students and the masses who attend his gatherings on pertinent and practical tips in spiritual growth and seeking proximity to Allah j. This is three volume work which will be printed in its entirety soon, God Willing.

11 Author: Saleem Bhimji Print Quantity: 5,000 Status: SOLD OUT Publishing Year: 2013 : The first ever handbook of supplications for the soul, this work focuses on both the living and also the dead and prayers and supplications to aide and assist both groups in the Journey to Eternity with all supplications presented in Arabic with a full and easy to read English translation. Authors: Saleem Bhimji & Arifa Hudda Print Quantity: 2,000 Status: AVAILABLE Publishing Year: 2014 : A unique way to teach the Arabic alphabet by using the tragic saga of Kerbalā. Each Arabic letter is built into a short English poem to teach the letter and one aspect of the narrative of Kerbalā in full colour with beautiful imagery to accompany each event. This book also features pages at the end which will allow the children to learn how to write the Arabic alphabet another way to help them to learn the letters and their pronunciations and concludes with beautiful colourful imagery of the shrine of Imām Ḥusayn.

12 Author: A Group of Muslim Scholars Print Quantity: 3,500 Status: SOLD OUT Publishing Year: 2015 Financial Support by: A.L.I. & M.F.J.F. : A commentary on the short daily supplications to be read in the blessed Month of Ramaḍhān, the commentary is developed based upon verses of the Noble Qur ān and traditions (aḥādīth) of the Prophet and his infallible successors. This work also features the COMPLETE set of nightly supplications read in the Month of Ramaḍhān including Duʿā al-iftitāḥ with all text in Arabic with a clear and easy to read English translation. Author: Arifa Hudda Print Quantity: 2,000 Status: AVAILABLE Publishing Year: 2015 : A unique story and activity book for young Muslim boys and girls aged 5+, this work features fourteen short stories one from each of the 14 infallibles and activities to learn and many pages of games and activities. This fun-filled educational work-book is sure to keep your child busy learning for a long time!

13 epublications Available Author: Saleem Bhimji History and significance of the visitation of Imam Husayn on the day of Arbaeen, this work concludes with a comprehensive commentary of Ziyarat Arbaeen. Author: Mujtaba Sabouri A discussion on the concept of tawalla and tabarra or love and hate for God s sake and how the Qur an and aḥādīth of the Muslims looks at this sometimes contentious topic. Author: Akbar Asad Ali Zadeh A short discussion on the concept of Wilāyatul Faqīh (The Governance of the Jurist) compiled under the guidance of his eminence, Ayatullah Jaʿfar Subhani.

14 Author: Saleem Bhimji A look at the history, philosophy and etiquette of the ziyārat of the infallibles, this work also includes beautiful images of the sacred shrines around the Muslim world. Author: Ali Asghar Azisi Tehrani Originally translated in brief for a non-profit Muslim charity for weekly news briefs, this publication looks at the entire text of Ziyārat ʿAshūrā and presents some insights into this powerful and beautiful visitation rite. Author: Ayatullah al-uzma Shaykh Nasir Makarim Shirazi An examination of sermon 80 of Nahj al-balāgha of the Commander of the Faithful, Imām ʿAlī, the scholar seeks to explain the words of the first Imam which seems to speak in harsh terms towards women. Author: Ali Sa adat Parwar A glimpse into the spiritual greatness of Fatima az-zahra as seen in her short yet powerful ziyārat (visitation rite).

15 Coming in 2016 and Beyond Author: Shaykh Husayn Ansariyan Print Quantity: 1,000 Publishing Year: 2016, Insha-Allah A thorough commentary and line by line explanation of the famous supplication from the 4th Imām, ʿAlī ibne al-ḥusayn Zaynul ʿĀbidīn, taken from his work, as- Ṣaḥīfah as-sajjādiyah, this supplication was penned to preserve and pray for the soldiers who are working to guard the Muslim territories and has been recommended to be recited by all of our Marājaʿ Taqlīd during times of strive. Author: Saleem Bhimji Translators: Saleem Bhimji, et. al. Publishing Year: 2016, Insha-Allah Arguably one of the most important days in the spiritual calendar of the believer after the sacred nights of Qadr in Ramaḍhān, this title gathers all of the acts of worship and supplications to be read on the 9th of Dhūl Ḥijjah, the Day of ʿArafah, with full English translation with Arabic text.

16 Authors: Saleem Bhimji and Arifa Hudda Print Quantity: 1,000 Publishing Year: 2016, Insha-Allah Author: Muhammad Husayn Nasrullah Burujerdi Print Quantity: 2,000 Publishing Year: 2016, Insha-Allah A very common read verse of the Qur ān, the Verse of the Throne (known as Ayatul Kursī) is something which believers around the world recite. This work focuses on its importance, commentary and benefits of its recitation in our day to day life. A unique activity book for young Muslim boys and girls aged 5+, this work features 26 ethical and moral hadith from the Prophet along with pictures to colour and stories and activities to keep the young children active for an entire year with learning more about Prophet Muḥammad.

17 Author: Saleem Bhimji, et. al. Publishing Year: 2016, Insha-Allah Author: Saleem Bhimji Translator: N/A Publishing Year: 2016, Insha-Allah A project to be published in three volumes, this series, aimed at young Muslim men and women age 10+ will present the supplications which are commonly recited in a clear Arabic font with a simple and easy to understand English translation. One of the goals with this project is also to common an app designer to produce an ios and Android application to accompany this project once published. Volume One: Daily Supplications The first ever thorough look at the concept of recommended prayers in Islam and the history, philosophy, understanding and method of reciting Ṣalāt al-ghufaylah. This thorough work presents the acts of worship in Islam in a unique way and will help the believers to make the maximum benefit from their acts of worship.

18 Volume Two: Monthly Supplications Author: Saleem Bhimji, et. al. Publishing Year: 2016, Insha-Allah A project to be published in three volumes, this series, aimed at young Muslim men and women age 10+ will present the supplications which are commonly recited in a clear Arabic font with a simple and easy to understand English translation and has been compiled as follows: Volume Three: Yearly Supplications Author: Saleem Bhimji, et. al. Publishing Year: 2016, Insha-Allah A project to be published in three volumes, this series, aimed at young Muslim men and women age 10+ will present the supplications which are commonly recited in a clear Arabic font with a simple and easy to understand English translation and has been compiled as follows:

19 Videos specifically produced for Islamic Publishing House 110 Lessons for Life from the Teachings of Imam Ali A visual translation from the Farsi book of the same name, this weekly series of videos features a short ḥadīth from Imām ʿAlī, peace be upon him, on a practical lesson for life along with a short commentary on the tradition. Each video runs from 7 to 10 minutes and are uploaded every Sunday. Commentary on Sūrah al-jumuah Updated every other Friday, this series of seven talks seeks to explain the 62 nd chapter of the Qur ān by relying upon reliable commentaries of the Noble Qur ān including works such as Tafsīr-e-Namūna, Tafsīr al-mizān, Tafsīr Nūr and many other well-known commentaries.

20 Ramadhan Reflections A summary of the publication of the same name from the Islamic Publishing House printed in Spring of 2015, this 30 part video series presents a brief commentary of the daily supplications taught by Prophet Muḥammad, prayers be upon him and his family, in the light of verses of the Noble Qur ān and aḥādīth and run from 4 to 10 minutes each. Our channel features these and numerous other Islamic video content with an ever-growing database. Future Visualations: Commentary of: Sūrah al-munāfiqūn; Sūrah al-kāfirūn; Sūrah al-ikhlāṣ; Sūrah al-falaq; Sūrah al-nās Introduction to the Science of Tafsīr of the Qur ān Much more unique content! To support our future projects including book publications, ios and Android App Development and Video Productions, please consider a donation. We guarantee that 100% of your contribution will go towards the cause(s) which you feel most passionate about with no commissions or other charges taken. Please use the attached donation form. May Allāh reward you and your family for your support of our projects.