Our Story
Alhambra Productions is the recording company for Hamza Yusuf Hanson. On occasion, we are also blessed with producing the work of other teachers such as Imam Zaid Shakir, Dr. Umar Farouq, Shaykh Abdallah bin Bayyah, and Sh. Mohammad Yaqoubi. In addition to our own productions, we carry a full line of quality Islamic multi-media material and an exclusive selection of books. Our reading material is selected by our advisory board members, which include Islamic scholars, teachers, home-educators, and alternative medical professionals. We pride ourselves in offering only material of the best quality and authenticity. If there is something you think we should add to our selection, please feel free to email us with your suggestions.
Why we chose "Alhambra"
The Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, was the last fortress of Western European Islam. In 1492, the fortress fell to Christian invaders. Abu Abdullah, the last Muslim monarch of Granada, surrendered to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand with over eighty stipulations, the most important of which was that religious tolerance would continue in his kingdom and that Muslims and Jews would be allowed to practice according to their beliefs. After signing the treaty, the Christians went on to break every promise made and initiated the most horrifying institution in religious history.
It was after the fall of Muslim Spain that Europe was flooded with the learning of the Muslims. Christian scholars began to study Arabic while the books of Ibn Rushd (Averroes) and Ibn Sina became required reading in the great schools of Europe. Muslim thought and scholarship nurtured a bleak and ignorant Europe out of what was to become known as the Dark Ages.
The Alhambra Palace is a powerful metaphor for Islam. Viewed externally, we see a majestic and austere fortress, menacing and threatening. But once we pass through its lifeless exterior, we find ourselves in a palace of exquisite beauty. The fragrance of flowers coupled with the subtle textures and gentle sounds of flowing water soothe our souls. Each room reveals new secrets and nuances and the gardens of the Alhambra give us a brief glimpse of a perfect world.
Peoples of the three great religions lived in the shadow of the Alhambra, and tolerance and mutual respect reigned more often than not for seven glorious centuries. That ended in 1492. Just over 500 years later, in 1994, we established Alhambra Productions to contribute to the renaissance of Muslim thought in a West that once again, so badly needs Islam to nurture it out of dark and ignorant times.
Alhambra Productions is the recording company for Hamza Yusuf Hanson. On occasion, we are also blessed with producing the work of other teachers such as Imam Zaid Shakir, Dr. Umar Farouq, Shaykh Abdallah bin Bayyah, and Sh. Mohammad Yaqoubi. In addition to our own productions, we carry a full line of quality Islamic multi-media material and an exclusive selection of books. Our reading material is selected by our advisory board members, which include Islamic scholars, teachers, home-educators, and alternative medical professionals. We pride ourselves in offering only material of the best quality and authenticity. If there is something you think we should add to our selection, please feel free to email us with your suggestions.
Why we chose "Alhambra"
The Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, was the last fortress of Western European Islam. In 1492, the fortress fell to Christian invaders. Abu Abdullah, the last Muslim monarch of Granada, surrendered to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand with over eighty stipulations, the most important of which was that religious tolerance would continue in his kingdom and that Muslims and Jews would be allowed to practice according to their beliefs. After signing the treaty, the Christians went on to break every promise made and initiated the most horrifying institution in religious history.
It was after the fall of Muslim Spain that Europe was flooded with the learning of the Muslims. Christian scholars began to study Arabic while the books of Ibn Rushd (Averroes) and Ibn Sina became required reading in the great schools of Europe. Muslim thought and scholarship nurtured a bleak and ignorant Europe out of what was to become known as the Dark Ages.
The Alhambra Palace is a powerful metaphor for Islam. Viewed externally, we see a majestic and austere fortress, menacing and threatening. But once we pass through its lifeless exterior, we find ourselves in a palace of exquisite beauty. The fragrance of flowers coupled with the subtle textures and gentle sounds of flowing water soothe our souls. Each room reveals new secrets and nuances and the gardens of the Alhambra give us a brief glimpse of a perfect world.
Peoples of the three great religions lived in the shadow of the Alhambra, and tolerance and mutual respect reigned more often than not for seven glorious centuries. That ended in 1492. Just over 500 years later, in 1994, we established Alhambra Productions to contribute to the renaissance of Muslim thought in a West that once again, so badly needs Islam to nurture it out of dark and ignorant times.
Our contact information
By standard mail:
Alhambra Productions, Inc.
231 Market Place #502
San Ramon, CA 94583
USA
By phone:
9 AM to 5 PM Pacific Standard Time
Phone (toll free): 1 877 888 TAPE
International: + (510) 690- 0098
Fax: 510- 690- 0078
By email:
sales@alhambraproductions.com
Shipping Information:
Our shipping rates are determined by weight, and are automatically calculated at the time of check-out.
All orders are shipped ground within 24 hours, unless otherwise specified. Our warehouse is in Kansas so most shipments will arrive within 3-4 business days after the date of purchase.
If you need a package sooner, please call our office at 510-690-0098 at the time of placing the order and leave a voice message stating how you would like the package shipped. We offer next day, second day, and third day delivery options.
We ship to most international countries including the Americas, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. If any restrictions apply to the country you are ordering from, we will contact you via email and inform you of the restriction.
We take the utmost of care in delivering your package within a reasonable amount of time, using the most economical shipping means possible.
Refund, Returns and Cancellation Policies:
If you are not satisfied with your Alhambra Productions purchase, please call 1-877-888-TAPE or 510-690-0098 for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) request within 14 calendar days of the receipt of the product. If the item is returnable and you send it back to us unopened in the original packaging, Alhambra Productions will offer you a refund based on your original method of payment. You must return the product to the Alhambra warehouse within 14 calendar days of the issuance of the RMA. All products must be packed in the original packaging.
Our shipping rates are determined by weight, and are automatically calculated at the time of check-out.
All orders are shipped ground within 24 hours, unless otherwise specified. Our warehouse is in Kansas so most shipments will arrive within 3-4 business days after the date of purchase.
If you need a package sooner, please call our office at 510-690-0098 at the time of placing the order and leave a voice message stating how you would like the package shipped. We offer next day, second day, and third day delivery options.
We ship to most international countries including the Americas, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. If any restrictions apply to the country you are ordering from, we will contact you via email and inform you of the restriction.
We take the utmost of care in delivering your package within a reasonable amount of time, using the most economical shipping means possible.
Refund, Returns and Cancellation Policies:
If you are not satisfied with your Alhambra Productions purchase, please call 1-877-888-TAPE or 510-690-0098 for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) request within 14 calendar days of the receipt of the product. If the item is returnable and you send it back to us unopened in the original packaging, Alhambra Productions will offer you a refund based on your original method of payment. You must return the product to the Alhambra warehouse within 14 calendar days of the issuance of the RMA. All products must be packed in the original packaging.
