Tokat Library of
Islamic Classics

The Tokat Library of Islamic Classics, published by SUNY Press, presents the timeless writings of the Islamic tradition to contemporary readers through robust and lively English translations.

Recognizing the breadth and creativity of Islam’s literary heritage across languages such as Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu, Punjabi, Malay, and Chinese, the Library includes works from a wide range of genres, including philosophy, mysticism, theology, scriptural commentary, legal theory, science, poetry, history, travel writing, and biography.

Each translation is produced to the highest standard by a skilled translator who is also a recognized expert in the subject matter of the text. This ensures that every volume combines readability with scholarly precision.