Lore of Light, Volume 1

Lore of Light #1

by Amina Adil, Muhammad Hisham Kabbani (Preface)

In a narration of Imam Ahmad, Abu Dharr asked Prophet Muhammad, "O Messenger of Allah, how many are the prophets?" He replied, "120,000 and between their number are 315 messengers." The Holy Quran mentions twenty-five of these messengers, Adam, Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, David, Solomon, Job, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Zacharia, John (the Baptist), Idris (Enoch), Jonah, Hud, Shu`ayb, Salih, Lot, Ilyas, Ilya`sa, Dhu 'l-Kifl, Jesus and Sayyidina Muhammad, peace be upon them all. These are the messengers of God who came with holy books containing the Divine Message. The others are prophets who received divine revelation but who were not ordered to deliver it to anyone; it was for them. By way of example, all of Jacob's sons were prophets, but Joseph was the only messenger from among them. Laboriously compiled from rare manuscripts, traditional Islamic texts, and other printed source material, including ahadith and athar and the many traditional books of history, and painstakingly translated from Ottoman Turkish to English, Lore of Light depicts the perfected, blessed character and refined manners that God bestowed on His blessed prophets and messengers. This illustrious work examines the lives of the prophets and messengers of God in great detail, heretofore unknown in English literature on their lives. It depicts the great lengths to which these holy figures went - at times losing life, suffering humiliation, torment and abuse from those who opposed them, often leaving their homes, always tolerant of their attackers and seeking peace - to guide the many peoples and nations of the world towards the light which God has sent throughout time for humankind's betterment and upliftment.

Genres: Islam

352 pages, Paperback

First published August 25, 2008

Reviews

[kaserolla · Rating 1 out of 5]

As Muslims our sources of information when it comes to the world of the unseen should be from the Quran, hadith and also the Prophet Muhammad's first and second generation of companions.

This book rarely refers to them and have numerous baseless stories. I doubt the authenticity of many of the stories provided.

May Allah guide us all to the Truth.

[Jaja · Rating 5 out of 5]

How to get the book for free plz help

[Soomy Saleem]

Very beautiful collection of accounts. Really opened my eyes to so many aspects of faith and my own questions and about my religion as well as life itself. What i love the most about it is that its not biased. Its just a collection - in my opinion. I hold a more emotional connection to it due to my father introducing me to it after i asked him many questions about life and death that he couldn't answer. I have the whole collection and am currently re-reading it. It really is one you have to read multiple times as there is often something new you can learn from it.

[Fawayzay · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Lore of Light" by Hajja Amina Adil is a breathtaking exploration of Islamic spirituality, history, and lore. This book is not just a read; it's an experience that enriches the soul and deepens one's understanding of Islamic tradition and the lives of the Prophets (peace be upon them all).

The author, with her profound insight and spiritual depth, takes the reader on a journey through time, bringing to life the stories of Prophets (peace be upon them all) in a manner that is both enlightening and inspiring. Each story is narrated with such detail it feels as though you're walking alongside these great figures of history.

A must read.

[Lulu Rahman]

Part One is really informative and an easy read. Now on to Part 2 and 3

[Nur · Rating 5 out of 5]

I weep my eyes when i read it ...