The Ark & The Stars: The Two Wings of Islam
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About The Book
We live in an age of extremes. One group of Muslims loves the Prophet's ﷺ Household and despise his Companions (Sahabah). By contrast, another group of Muslims reveres the Companions and does not deem it necessary to love the Prophet's ﷺ Household. We need to find the middle path which avoids divisions that threaten the unity amongst Muslims.
With insight, Dr Muzamil's The Ark & The Stars explores the two integral wings of Islam that help us achieve this balanced view. This book highlights the importance of honouring both wings — the household of the Prophetﷺ and the Companions of the Prophetﷺ — and provides a deeper understanding of the role both wings have in our worship.
Rather than disputing who is more sacred, Dr Muzamil evokes so vividly what both groups have in common, including the adversity and sacrifices both groups made for Islam. With eye-opening accounts and compelling narrations, the book creates an understanding that breeds love for both groups and enhances faith.
Contents:
• The Household of the Prophetﷺ
• The Companions of the Prophetﷺ
• From Slavery to Freedom: The Story of Bilal
• The Helpers (Ansar)
• Salman's Search for the Truth
• The Status of the Prophet's ﷺ Household
• The Rand of the Prophet's ﷺ Companions
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About the author
Muzamil Khan: Muzamil Khan (b. 1956 CE) is a Kashmiri-born teacher, author, counselor, and spiritual mentor who settled in a small town in northern England. He was born on March 16, 1956, in Onah, a village near Dadyal in the Mirpur district of Azad Kashmir. Holding a doctorate, he has given himself over the decades to teaching Islamic jurisprudence, counseling those in difficulty, and guiding seekers along the spiritual path, balancing clarity with compassion and often using humor to open hearts. A defining thread through his work is his devotion to his spiritual master, known as Hadrat Sahib, a Naqshbandi guide from Gulhar Sharif, and the Sufi tradition rooted in Kashmir. Several of his books gather and translate that teacher's letters and remembrances, while his original writings reflect on dreams, visions, and the fruits of keeping company with the pious. His original compositions include Endless Grace: Dreams and Visions of the Prophet Through the Ages, The Ark and the Stars, and To Educate and Empower, alongside the memoir Life Amongst the Roses and Hadrat Sahib and His Companions. His translations and compilations include Guidance of a Sufi Master From Kashmir, Continual Blessings, All Else Is Futile, a rendering of al-Ghazali's Ayyuhaʾl-Walad, and collections of Hadrat Sahib's letters. He writes for a general Muslim readership, including youth, in an informal, accessible style.
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