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This book provides a window into the world of Islam. It covers the whole spectrum of its beliefs, values, social principles, cultural institutions, and contemporary problems. Edited by Khurshid Ahmad, this book brings together leading Muslim scholarship and covers ideology, culture, the concept of worship, social justice, women in Islam, political theory in Islam, and the objectives of the Islamic economic order. It also discusses what Islam gave...
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As America struggles to understand Islam and Muslims on the world stage, one concept in particular dominates public discourse: Islamism. References to Islamism and Islamists abound in the media, in think tanks, and in the general study of Islam, but opinions vary on the differences of degree and kind among those labeled Islamists. This book debates what exactly is said when we use this contentious term in discussing Muslim religion, tradition, and...
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"One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2003" Sohail H. Hashmi is Alumnae Foundation Associate Professor of International Relations at Mount Holyoke College. He is the coeditor, with David Miller, of Boundaries and Justice (Princeton) and is currently coediting, with Steven Lee, a book on ethics and weapons of mass destruction. Jack Miles is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, God: A Biography.
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The wisdom of one of the greatest scholars of Islam can be a companion on your own spiritual journey.
Considered by many to be the all-time greatest scholar of Islam, Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (1058—1111) was also one of the foremost sages of theology, philosophy and Sufism. His writings on the interrelation of law, theology and mysticism were central in establishing Sufism as a core dimension of orthodox Islamic practice. Muslim communities all...
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God, Man, Mortality is, a collection of essays written both by seasoned and by up and coming scholars working the field known as Nursi studies. The aim of these essays is to hold a mirror up to Nursi's teachings on a number of issues, just as Nursi held a mirror up to the teachings of the Qur'an. The scope is broad covering subjects, such as, Divine immanence and transcendence, human spirituality and man's role as Divine vicegerent. Divine determining...
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This brief introduction to Islam is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Islam with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Islamic beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful...
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Constituye una introducción básica a la cultura, la historia y las prácticas de la segunda religión más numerosa del mundo. El profesor James A. Beverley ofrece respuestas a algunas de las preguntas que se hacen los cristianos sobre el islam. Por ejemplo, qué piensan los musulmanes sobre Dios, el mundo y su lugar en él; cómo fundó Mahoma una religión que ahora se expande por todo el mundo; cómo distintos grupos dentro del islam definen...
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At the very heart of Islam lies the spiritual way of Sufism. Far removed from the negative portrayal of Islam in the headlines, Sufism is rooted in the harmonious qualities of peace, love, beauty, and wisdom. Its primary focus is to return human beings to unity with God. This select treasury of Sufi wisdom includes nearly 400 short sayings from, as many as, 100 of the greatest Sufi saints and sages in history, covering a vast span of 1,400-years....
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Islam is a religion currently frowned upon because of how media portrays it. But as a child investigator, you need to know the truth about the ancient religion of Islam; and this book collection will give you the answers you seek. So spend time reading through the content.
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Abu Bakr: The First Caliph is a short biography of the man who led the Islamic community after the death of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Abu Bakr was the most dedicated Companion of the Prophet. This book tells of the great personal sacrifices made by Abu Bakr before and after he became the first Caliph of Islam.
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Islam's acceptance of other religions remains an enigma for many Westerners. The 16 essays in this volume, by renowned experts on Islam such as Frithjof Schuon, Rene Guenon, Titus Burckhardt, and Seyyed Hossein Nasr, explore the fundamental universality of the world's second largest religion, presenting an incisive portrait of Islam that is seldom, seen in the mass media. This book is another volume in World Wisdom's Studies in Comparative Religion...
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The world is huge. Lots of people live in it and each group has its own traditions and beliefs. In Africa they follow different kinds of religions. In this book, we'll talk about Islam and some other traditional religions. What makes one different from the other? How can people with different beliefs live next to each other? There's plenty more to learn from this book!
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The Islamic Faith is an introductory textbook designed for schools with a curriculum that incorporates teachings of Islam. Edited by teachers who have practiced the content in the classroom over the years, it offers a comprehensive program for Islamic educational institutions that serve middle and high school level students.
The book provides reading material compiled from select literature on Islam and elaborates on the creed further with sections...
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Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207-73), founder of the Mevlevi Sufi order of "Whirling Dervishes," is the bestselling poet in America today. The wide-ranging appeal of his work is such that UNESCO declared 2007 to be "International Rumi Year." However, his writings represent much, more than love poetry. Rumi was one of the preeminent thinkers of Sufism, the esoteric form of Islam. In this groundbreaking collection of 13 essays on Rumi, many of the world's leading...
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Shia Muslims form 15% of the global Muslim population.
Yet, for the past fourteen centuries, Shias have been misunderstood and misrepresented, persecuted and dismissed as 'non-believers'.
The word "Shia" appears in the Holy Qur'an and translates as "followers".
Shia Muslims follow the tradition ordained by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), who said in his last sermon:
"I leave amongst you to two weighty things:
* The book of Allah (SWT)...
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Writing boards and blackboards are emblematic of two radically different styles of education in Islam. The essays in this lively volume address various aspects of the expanding and evolving range of educational choices available to Muslims in sub-Saharan Africa. Contributors from the United States, Europe, and Africa evaluate classical Islamic education in Africa from colonial times to the present, including changes in pedagogical methods--from sitting...
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Did you know that once upon a time, Islam was a powerful religion that has spread to many countries? Not only that, it has also influenced civilizations, cultures, science and technology, too. This educational picture book will discuss the early dynasties in Muslim history. Get your child exposed to diverse knowledge. Secure a copy of this ancient history book today.
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Exploring the beliefs, history and politics of Islam, The Britannica Guide to the Islamic World is a clear and unbiased reference resource, compiled by experts in the field. It introduces the ideas as well as the places at the centre of one of the most important religions of our time. Founded in the seventh century by the prophet Mohammed, Islam has now spread across the world and every culture. Exploring Islamic history, beliefs and scriptures, it...
20) The Koran
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As the sacred book of Islam, the Koran, or Qur'an in transliteration, is believed by devout Muslims to be the direct word of God, inscribed in Heaven and revealed by the archangel Gabriel to the prophet Muhammad before his death in A.D. 632. Written in Arabic, in rhymed prose, the text is not only regarded by believers as a guide to daily life but is also considered to be the finest work of Arabic prose in existence and one of the most important and...
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