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The Story of Philosophy Author's Name: Will Durant A book by Will Durant that profiles several prominent Western philosophers and their ideas, from Socrates and Plato to Friedrich Nietzsche. Durant attempts to show the interconnectedness of their ideas and how one philosopher's ideas inspired...

How could Mr. Darcy deny the sun that rose in his soul, which had entangled him in the throes of love? He was truly enchanted by her; that predatory wolf gnawed at his heart with the fangs of love. The dilemma before him lay...

This book is the fruit of al-Tawhidi's studies, observations, and listenings. In the introduction to his book, al-Tawhidi mentioned the main sources he relied on in compiling this massive work. In addition to al-Jahiz's works, these include well-known foundational books such as "Al-Nawadir" by...

The ABC of Relativity This book will change our perception of the world and present the revolution Einstein brought about in our understanding of the physical world, specifically. In short, this book will make us precisely understand what Einstein contributed.

The Mathnawi consists of anecdotes, jokes, and stories from the Qur'an, Hadith, and daily events. These stories relate morals, lessons, or sermons, and are thus based on Sufi values and beliefs, unlike Rumi's Diwan.

You Are Not Your Brain From time to time, we all suffer from intrusive thoughts that escalate and branch out until they completely control us, reducing our existence to a mere automatic reflection of what goes on inside our brains. We can always resist,...

Summary of Metaphysics   Author: Ibn Rushd (Averroes)     In this profound philosophical work, Ibn Rushd presents an exceptional summary of one of Aristotle's most complex works: "Metaphysics." He reconstructs the foundations of first philosophy with a mature critical mind, combining the rigor...

End of psychotherapy Author's name: Paul Farhakha Are we witnessing the end of psychology? Has Freud forever ended the role of psychotherapy as we know it? Or has what truly ended is a certain way of looking at people and their crises? Are we...

Man and the search for meaning Author's name: Viktor Emil Frankl Translated by: Abdul Maqsoud Abdul Karim Man's Search for Meaning is not just a book placed on a shelf to gather dust, watched over by readers, and covered in darkness when the lights...

Perhaps, dear reader, from this book, you will understand exactly why Abu Hayyan al-Tawhidi was called the philosopher of writers and the writer of philosophers. The Book of Friendship and the Friend is a unique book that demonstrates its author's wisdom and his profound...

The ethics of the two ministers Author: Abu Hayyan al-Tawhidi Had Abu Hayyan al-Tawhidi gained favor and prestige with Ibn al-Amid and al-Sahib ibn Abbad, whom he knocked on their door hoping for what he had always desired and dreamed of, this literary masterpiece...

Al-Imtaa wal-Mu'anasa (Enjoyment and Conviviality)   The book "Al-Imtaa wal-Mu'anasa" clearly reveals the intellectual, social, and political conditions of the era in which its author lived. Al-Tawhidi divided his book into nights, recording in each night what transpired between him and Minister Abu Abdullah...

States of the Soul A Treatise on the Soul, its Survival, and its Return No philosopher is without discourse on the human soul, for it is the closest of things to us, yet despite its proximity, it remains profoundly mysterious. Each time thinkers imagined...

Jalal al-Din Rumi, descendent of great jurists, left his famous, lavish position in issuing fatwas and his role as a scholar of Hanafi jurisprudence and various sciences to embrace Sufism, write poetry, and wander, dancing to the melodies of the flute. The world gained...

Human Society in Ethics and Politics "Human Society in Ethics and Politics" by the great philosopher Bertrand Russell, one of the pillars of modern Western thought in the twentieth century, and a figure with a profound impact on philosophy, logic, and politics. In this...

This book offers a practical methodology for understanding subtle cues in human behavior: from eye movements, jaw clenching, and shoulder tension to changes in vocal tone. Drawing on the expertise of Vidar Hansen—known in the media as "the Norwegian Sherlock Holmes"—in supporting investigations and...

Chemical history of candle Author: Michael Faraday We all probably know the famous English physicist and chemist, and one of the pioneers of both sciences, Michael Faraday. We know his great achievements in both fields, especially with regard to electricity. However, many may not...

Explanation and summary of Aristotle's proof Author's name: Ibn Rushd Ibn Rushd's works on Aristotle are of three types: First, abridgments and summaries, which are summaries of Ibn Rushd's understanding of Aristotle without directly quoting the text. Second, summaries, also called minor commentaries, which...

Abu Hayyan al-Tawhidi excelled in expressing the ideas of the philosophers of the fourth century AH, and his books became records of their ideas, which they pursued in divine science, natural science, logic, philosophy, ethics, politics, and every issue related to literature and arts....

Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals   “What is the moral basis of my behavior?” This is what Kant attempts to answer in this book, which is one of the foundational texts in his critical philosophy. The "Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals" is...

If a publisher were to declare that their translation is the best Arabic translation of "A Tale of Two Cities" to date, then we, at Afaq Publishing and Distribution in Cairo, declare that this is the most faithful, complete, and accurate Arabic translation of...

The Bezels of Wisdom Author's name: Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi The book “The Bezels” is considered the greatest of all Ibn Arabi’s works in terms of value, the most profound, and the most far-reaching in shaping the Sufi doctrine of his time and the generations...

A Summary of Great Ideas     In the beginning, sciences, knowledge, and beliefs were a single entity, where magic was intertwined with art, craft, and religion. In the Middle Ages, scholars combined several disciplines; for example, Avicenna was a physician, philosopher, and poet...

In foggy London, the fates of lost souls intertwine within a labyrinth of laws, courts, and social classes, where justice becomes a farce, and life becomes a harsh struggle between ambition and despair. "Bleak House" stands witness to dark secrets, conspiracies woven in the...

In Religion, Reason, and Philosophy   Author: Leo Tolstoy We have always heard that great writers are thinkers and philosophers of the highest caliber. This is not surprising, as long as we view literature as a complete reflection of life in its various and...

Growing Inside Mom   Author Name: Siri Fangen, Malin Abarhard Gran In "Growing Inside Mom," Siri Fangen and Malin Abarhard Gran take us on a wonderful journey inside the mother's womb, revealing how the fetus develops week by week. From fertilization to birth, we...

Are we prisoners of our brains, or are our minds capable of reshaping them? In "The Mind and the Brain," Jeffrey Schwartz and Sharon Begley reveal a scientific and intellectual revolution in understanding the brain and consciousness. Drawing on groundbreaking research in the treatment...

Family first Author's name: Suzanne Samaha Are our families living the life they wish for? It is the first practical guide in the Arab world to help the Arab family consciously plan and shape their life based on noble values ​​and balance using strategic...

The meaning of life Author's name: Pascal Chabot

The classic novel Mansfield Park presents a poignant human portrait of a poor girl thrown into the heart of an aristocratic family, where her inner values are tested against the pressures of high society. Its heroine, Fanny Price, moves from her humble home to...

Chapters from the Mathnawi Author's name: Jalal al-Din Rumi The Mathnawi consists of anecdotes, humorous stories, and tales drawn from the Quran, Hadith, and everyday events. These stories impart lessons, morals, and admonitions, thus grounding themselves in Sufi values and beliefs, unlike Rumi's Divan.

Causality and Chance in Modern Physics Author: David Baum For centuries, causality was the theology that governed science, and the engine that drove the wheel of scientific wonders that dazzled the world and made human life a better and more prosperous life, and thus...

This book attempts to shed light on a world that lies beyond what physics can describe. Eddington, as is his custom, starts from scientific premises, questioning whether scientific methodologies are capable of explaining that unseen world or at least initiating a methodology capable of...

Journey to the Center of the Earth We searched extensively for a complete Arabic translation of this highly renowned novel but found none. Undertaking the translation and publication of "Journey to the Center of the Earth" by the author known as the father of...

The Island of Dr. Moreau Author's name: H.G. Wells What would happen if animals possessed powers similar to those of humans? Mr. Pendrick takes refuge on an uncharted island after his shipwreck, only to discover that a man named Doctor Moreau is conducting scientific...

This is the novel that Queen Victoria of Britain read and described as "most interesting and cleverly written." And why wouldn't she, when it was written by Charles Dickens, considered by critics to be the greatest English novelist of the Victorian era, and by...

Tatar Desert Author's name: Dino Buzzati It is the story of every human being who spends the largest part of his life somewhere and ends up somewhere… Thirty years he spent in a fortress overlooking the desert… Every day he hoped for something to...

plague Author's name: Albert Camus A true story that took place in 1940 AD in Algeria, in Oran, interspersed with a vivid description of the nature of Algeria and the Algerian people, their customs, traditions, and struggle in their struggle against colonialism, against backwardness...

God in modern philosophy Author's name: James Collins Every topic in philosophy is termed a "problem." For example, there is the problem of the soul, the problem of humanity, the problem of nature, the problem of knowledge, and so on, the problem of God....

Together Author's name: Sherry Turkle As people increasingly connect through devices like smartphones and social media, they have become more isolated and disconnected from one another. The author points out that while technology offers convenience and the illusion of connection, it often fails to...

The God Equation In Search of the Theory of Everything   Einstein once said, "God does not play dice with the universe." Bohr replied, "Stop telling God what to do." Hawking later said, "Sometimes God throws the dice where you can't find them." In...

Systems Thinking   We all dealt with complex systems long before we learned logical and systemic analysis. We are complex systems; our bodies are wonderful examples of integrated, interconnected, and self-preserving complexity. Every person we meet, every organization, every animal, garden, tree, or forest...

The main cause of procrastination is impulsivity. Procrastinators are impatient and demand immediate gratification of their needs. It is difficult for them to be patient and defer immediate gratification, and they are unable to endure momentary pain for the sake of achieving long-term benefits....

Joblin was born in 1988, when his grandfather was 47 years old. The grandfather lived to see his grandson embark on a journey that confined him to a small circle of 21st-century vagabonds who called themselves "The Roaming Boys." It is a journey into...

This book is one of the most important works Aristotle left us and has been studied by scholars in both the East and the West. In it, Aristotle appears closer to a scientist than a philosopher. His views on ethics are entirely derived from...

In these precious pages, Al-Hakim Al-Tirmidhi skillfully weaves together the delicate threads between body and soul, between striving against the self and knowing God. The treatises on asceticism (Al-Riyadah) and soul refinement (Adab Al-Nafs) are not merely educational texts, but rather a window into...

"Christ Recrucified" is a social psychological novel, a magnificent work of art penned by a skilled and established writer. It possesses artistic delicacy, vibrant strength, and a poetic touch in its refined portrayal of Christ's suffering. It is an epic depiction of humanity's struggle...

Isagoge is the title of the book authored by Porphyry of Tyre to serve as an introduction to logic. Porphyry of Tyre was a philosopher born in the city of Tyre and is considered one of the most prominent representatives of Neoplatonism, a name...

It covers all the birds known to humanity up to the time of Farid ud-Din Attar. The book begins by recounting how these birds gathered one day and decided to search for a bird to crown as their king. The desired bird is the...

The Book of the Soul is one of Aristotle's most important works, as it remained the cornerstone of ancient psychology until the nineteenth century. In it, he expounds the methodology to be followed in psychology and presents a summary of his general doctrine of...