This is an excellent book and it effectively describes the social, economic and indistrial transformation of Egypt during the reign of Muhammad Ali Pasha, often referred to as the founder of modern Egypt. As governor since 1805, in the aftermath of Napoleon's invasion of 1798 and subsequent British aided Ottoman intervention in 1801, he undertook a series of policies aimed at re-organizing the authority through the centralization of military and economic power to make Egypt an imperial state within the Ottoman Empire. Muhammad Ali instituted a policy of military conscription that effectively replaced the Janissary system that had existed prior to the nineteenth century. He shunned the influence of Istanbul in favour of France, whose expertise in military arts and technical advances were necessary to accomplish the reforms required to modernize the army and society.
A principal characteristic of these reforms was a process of industrialization conceived to build local capacity and in the manufacture of military equipment and a parallel capacity in the production of consumer goods to do away with dependency on imports. The state managed the industrialization process and the economy in general through a system of protective trade mechanisms and monopolies intended to guarantee the state's exclusive ownership of the means of production and distribution. Significant advancements in infrastructure and an administrative shift in the organization of land tenure that renewed agricultural growth accompanied the industrialization drive. By the end of his reign Muhammad Ali succeeded in establishing a hereditary governorship in Egypt and de-facto autonomy from Istanbul, though his ambitious industrial experiment did not survive him.
The high costs of manufacturing and idiosyncrasies inherent in the monopolistic management system dealt a deathblow to Egyptian industry by the middle of the nineteenth century. The book analyzes these issues through a study of the characteristics and effects of industrialization under Muhammad Ali through an analysis of his administrative and agricultural reforms, a survey of the military and consumer manufacturing activities. It also discusses the problems that eventually caused the failure of industrialization in Egypt.

EL PASO HACIA EL PARAISO is a good traslation of the great encyclopedia of hadith.

Many good facts and a lot of detailed information of Isla

This work of the Hadith (sayings) of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad, Peace and Blessings be upon Him, stands as one of the most authentic collections of Hadith. It contains an exellent introduction along with an extensive list of Arabic words transliterated. No Muslim home should be without this one. Exellent for those who are seeking more information on the foundations and practice of Islam.

Shi'a Islam believe that imamate is important. it's one of five principles of Islam. Imam is infallible. The first Imam is 'Ali and, next, hid descendants.

This book is a necessity to possess due to the fact that the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad lays out the history and destiny of America that is unfolding right before our eyes. This book was/is a wakeup call to America, a saving grace if you will, to correct its ills and atone for her sins. Otherwise, she will experience a most terrible fall and destruction. Subjects include the decline of the dollar, degeneracy of the American culture, educational system etc. The basis of the Messenger's teachings is Biblical and Quranic scripture. He ends the book by describing how America will be destroyed. This book is a must have by a prophetic voice, The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad.

I liked this book. That surprised me. This speaks directly to strength in narration and artistry of Mr. Choukri, who shows us, in this first volume of his autobiography, the despair brought about by ignorance and poverty. Our young man's apparent lack of hope for a better future is made clear from the start. In his teens, born in Marocco, during the French domination, he struggles to find the rules and reasons for the world around him. I say apparent lack of hope, because after the first few paragraphs we already know that he is sensitive, smart and will attempt to survive as best he can, without any help from his family or society. In this respect, I was satisfied early on, for I sensed it would be all right to attach my emotions to this hero; that he would not betray my confidence. Mr. Choukri's narration is also masterful in the depiction of the most despicable acts of violence both physical and moral. He is detached. So we can also keep our safe distance.

I confess to having a special reason for reading this book. Since I spent some time in the early 1980s in Oran, Algeria, I have been intrigued with the peoples of North Africa. And this book takes place in many of the cities and towns that are familiar to me. What surprises is to see that even though there was a good thirty years difference between the time this story took place and the 1980s, there were vestiges that for some, things still remained. I can only hope that there has been considerable improvement in the past 20 years.

This is a book that makes us think. And even though the subject: a disenfranchised youth in the life of petty crimes in the fringe of society is not unusual in the literature of developing countries, it is important to return to these themes once in a while, getting out of our comforatble, well educated bubbles, and rethink our own contributions to world around us.

I am a better person for having read this book. That's a sign of excellence.

This book should be read by all African-Americans in order to be stronger in the next millenium. Like all of his books, Dr. Akbar explores the African psyche in order to distinguish our true nature from the grafted ideas we have been feed. If you want to recapture your true identity and start the path to re-education read this book as well as his others.

Mashallah, this book is very thorough and is in accordance with the Quran and Sunnah. I highly recommend this book and other books written by Muhammad al-Jibaly. May Allah (swt) bless him for excellent work and continuing to revive the sunnah.

An assorted selection of ahadis on various disciplins. It is a useful book, thought provoking, consisted of wise directions of the Holy Prophet of Islam ( PBUH)