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History and Lives

Reading lives and history through sources and context, then examining decisions, responsibility and civilisation without forced parallels.

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How do I verify a historical account?

What can decisions under pressure teach us?

How did waqf help build people and cities?

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Arabic cover of The Qualities of the Companions, published by Madarej
E-book · Arabic

The Qualities of the Companions

What can Sahaba stories teach us about our strengths and ways to serve? Meet the Companions through The Qualities of the Companions. Read this English introduction, then explore the complete Arabic book free.

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English cover of What Remains of You, volume 2 of He Passed This Way and Left a Legacy, published by Madarej
E-book · English

What Remains of You

What benefit can continue after your lifetime? What Remains of You explores sadaqah jariyah, waqf, beneficial knowledge and the care needed to sustain a lasting legacy. Read or download the complete English PDF free.

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Topics in research and editorial development

  • How Waqf Helped Build People and CitiesWorking title, not yet published
  • Lives in Times of HardshipWorking title, not yet published
  • Scholars Who Connected Knowledge and ActionWorking title, not yet published
  • Al-Andalus beyond NostalgiaWorking title, not yet published
  • Jerusalem: Memory, Place and ResponsibilityWorking title, not yet published

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