History Of Islam 2 Volumes

About History of Islam 2 Volumes

History of Islam by Prof. Masudul Hasan is a two-volume English history set published by Adam Publishers. It aims to cover the story of Islam on a very wide canvas, from the time of the earlier prophets through the caliphates and Muslim dynasties up to the nineteenth century. For many years this History of Islam set has been used by students, teachers and general readers in South Asia who want one large reference that brings together political, religious and intellectual history in a single place.

Prof. Masudul Hasan began the work in 1974. He planned a further volume but passed away before completing it, so the two volumes stand as his main contribution on the subject.

What the History of Islam set covers

• Accounts of the prophets (AS), leading up to the life and mission of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
• The caliphs, beginning with the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and the dynasties that followed
• The regions and lands to which Islam spread and the states established there
• The history of the Qur’an, Hadith, fiqh and tasawwuf as religious sciences
• The growth of literature, history, geography, philosophy and political thought in the Muslim world
• Contributions in physical sciences, astronomy, medicine, mathematics and art

Why this set is valued

Most single-volume histories give only a quick outline. This set gives room for detail: rulers, events and also the scholarly and cultural life of each age. Readers can follow political changes and at the same time see how the Islamic sciences and the arts developed alongside them. That combined view is what makes the set useful as a reference on the shelf, to be consulted again and again rather than read once.

For students of Islamic Studies at college and university level, including students in Kashmir and across Jammu and Kashmir, a broad reference like this helps place individual topics in context. Please note that we do not claim it matches any particular syllabus; check your course reading list or ask your teacher how it fits your studies.

About the author, Prof. Masudul Hasan

Prof. Masudul Hasan was a writer on Islamic history whose works have been published in India by Adam Publishers, New Delhi. His History of Islam, started in 1974, became his best-known work and is held in many university and college libraries in South Asia and beyond.

Who should read History of Islam

• Students of Islamic Studies and History who need a detailed reference
• Teachers and lecturers preparing lessons on Muslim history
• Imams and khateebs who want historical background for their talks
• Libraries of colleges, madrasas, mosques and schools
• Serious general readers who want more than a short overview

How to study from a large reference set

Do not try to read both volumes straight through at once. Start with the period you most need, whether that is the life of the Prophet ﷺ, the Rightly Guided Caliphs or a later dynasty. Make short notes for each ruler or era: dates, capital, key events and achievements. Build a timeline on a single sheet and add to it as you read. For exam preparation, use the set to deepen understanding of topics already covered in class, then revise from your own notes. Reading the sections on the religious sciences and culture alongside the political history gives a much fuller answer in essays.

Edition details

Author: Prof. Masudul Hasan. Publisher: Adam Publishers. Language: English. Format: two-volume hardback set. For the total page count and the year of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar, with delivery in about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

How many volumes are included? Two volumes.

Who is the author? Prof. Masudul Hasan.

Is it useful for college students? It is a widely used broad reference on Islamic history; please check your own reading list for course requirements.

How quickly will it arrive? Same-day dispatch from Srinagar; about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days elsewhere in India.

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