The term Qasas-ul-Anbiya (Arabic: قصص الأنبياء) translates to "Stories of the Prophets." These accounts are derived primarily from the Holy Quran and authentic Hadith. They cover the lives of 25 Prophets mentioned by name in the Quran—starting from Sayyiduna Adam (Peace be upon him) to the final Prophet, Sayyiduna Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
Key Prophets featured include:
| Feature | Details | |---------|---------| | Original Author | Based on classical Islamic texts (from Qur’an & Hadith) | | Published by | DawateIslami (Maktaba-tul-Madina) | | Language | Urdu (simple, clear style) | | Chapters | Stories of 20+ Prophets from Adam (AS) to Isa (AS) | | Specialty | Includes Madani pearls, life lessons, and references | | Audience | General Muslims, children, students of Islamic history | qasas ul anbiya in urdu pdf dawateislami
"Qasas-ul-Anbiya" (قصص الانبیاء) translates to "The Stories of the Prophets." In the context of DawateIslami, this book is a highly regarded publication by Maktaba-tul-Madinah. It compiles the authentic narratives of the Prophets of Allah mentioned in the Holy Quran and authentic Hadith, presented in simple, accessible Urdu.
Unlike historical novels, this book is a compilation of facts derived strictly from the Quran and Sunnah. Its purpose is not merely to tell stories, but to derive spiritual lessons and warnings for the reader. | Feature | Details | |---------|---------| | Original
The book is divided into clear sections. Here is a chapter-wise breakdown:
| Chapter | Prophet / Topic | Key Lessons | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | Sayyiduna Adam | Creation, prostration of angels, repentance, and life on Earth. | | 2 | Sayyiduna Idris & Nuh | The first scribe; building the Ark; the great flood. | | 3 | Sayyiduna Hud & Saleh | The nations of ‘Aad and Thamud; punishment of arrogance. | | 4 | Sayyiduna Ibrahim | Breaking idols; thrown into fire; sacrifice of Ismail. | | 5 | Sayyiduna Lut | The sin of Sodom and Gomorrah; divine punishment. | | 6 | Sayyiduna Yaqub & Yusuf | Jealousy among brothers; dreams; patience and forgiveness. | | 7 | Sayyiduna Musa & Harun | Pharaoh’s tyranny; miracles; the Exodus; Tur Sinai. | | 8 | Sayyiduna Dawood & Sulayman | Sound judgment; subjugation of Jinn; talking birds. | | 9 | Sayyiduna Yunus & Ayyub | Repentance in the whale’s belly; patience in sickness. | | 10 | Sayyiduna Isa | Virgin birth; table spread; raising the dead; ascension. | | 11 | Sayyiduna Muhammad | Summary of Seerah; conquest of Makkah; farewell sermon. | presented in simple
Each chapter concludes with "Ibrat kay Fawaid" (Wisdom Lessons) and "Amali Sabaq" (Practical Lessons for daily life).
قِصَصُ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ — اردو خلاصہ اور تعارفی مقالہ
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Following the tradition of the Sufi saints, Dawateislami distributes its books free of cost or at extremely subsidized prices (just shipping). Their official PDFs are copyright-protected but available for free personal and missionary use.