“books by hamza alavi”

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The Arabian Nights of the Mughal world in its definitive English translation. The Adventures of Amir Hamza dates back hundreds of years, perhaps to as early as the seventh century, when oral narratives of the deeds of the prophet Muhammed`s uncle Amir Hamza spread through Arabia, Persia and the Indi... More

Indo-Muslim medicine—or the Unani tradition—developed in South Asia alongside Mughal political culture. While it healed the body, it also had a profound bearing on the social fabric of the region. Seema Alavi’s book shows the nature and extent of this Islamic healing tradition’s interaction ... More

Alavi examines the factors used by the British when forming the East India Company's Bengal Army in the period 1770-1830. These factors, such as knship groups, diet, and caste as well as financial incentives offered by pension schemes and invalid pay, provided a loyal high-status army for the emergi... More

Part of the prestigious Debates in Indian History and Society series, this volume presents the key argument of the debates, along with a selection of writings that made pioneering interventions in the study of the 18th century in Indian history.... More

Here is the first unabridged English translation of a major Indo-Persian epic: a panoramic tale of magic and passion, a classic hero's odyssey that has captivated much of the world. It is the spellbinding story of Amir Hamza, the adventurer who in the service of the Persian emperor defeats many enem... More

Fashion denotes artistic dressing, and it is a product of the sewing trade considered important to the public. However, if the general perception of the sewing trade had been viewed with a little more respect, the trade wouldn't be on its deathbed today. The public must understand that manufacturers... More

The Untold Truth of Civilization Buried under eons of time the origin of civilization has resurfaced. This is the true story of survival and rebuilding of humanity after the destruction of the of the world by the Great Flood. Zep Tepi "The First Timers" who survived the destruction to rebuild. The ... More

For Muslims in North America, there has been much confusion regarding when Ramadan begins, when to fast, and when to break the fast. Hamza Yusuf provides clarity through this detailed and scholarly work that decisively makes the case for sighting the crescent moon with the naked eye, as has been the... More