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Islamic Texts Society

Islamic Texts Society

The Islamic Texts Society (its) is a publishing house founded in 1981, registered as an educational charity in the United Kingdom (registration number 283832). The Society produces English translations of works of historical significance in Islamic faith and culture, including editions of previously unpublished manuscr…

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Islamic Texts Society

Islamic Texts Society

The Islamic Texts Society (its) is a publishing house founded in 1981, registered as an educational charity in the United Kingdom (registration number 283832). The Society produces English translations of works of historical significance in Islamic faith and culture, including editions of previously unpublished manuscripts, and sponsors contemporary works on Islamic topics for scholars from around the world. The association hopes to promote a deeper understanding of Islam among Muslims and non-Muslims, meeting the needs of the general public and academics inThe field of Islamic Studies.

The Association of Islamic Texts has so far published works dealing with various aspects of Islam and its heritage, including studies of the Qur 'an and exegesis, hadith and the life of the Prophet, Islamic jurisprudence, spirituality and mysticism. Among the Society's best-selling publications is Martin Lings' book \Muhammad: His Life Based on the Oldest Sources, \ which is generally considered the best-known English-language book on the life of the Prophet Muhammad.The Association of Islamic Texts has so far published works dealing with various aspects of Islam and its heritage, including studies of the Qur 'an and exegesis, hadith and the life of the Prophet, Islamic jurisprudence, spirituality and mysticism. Among the Society's best-selling publications is Martin Lings' book \Muhammad: His Life Based on the Oldest Sources, \ which is generally considered the best-known English-language book on the life of the Prophet Muhammad.