Based on extensive scholarship, an innovative biography of the central text of Islam Over a billion copies of the Qur`an exist, yet it remains an enigma. Its classical Arabic language resists simple translation, and its non-linear style of abstract musings defies categorization. Moreover, those who champion its sanctity and compete to claim its mantle offer widely diverging interpretations of its core message at times with explosive results. Building...

Academic, theological and cultural discussions on fundamentalism are overwhelmingly dominated by a discourse on the need for 'modernization and development' in the Muslim world. Yet, the crude distinction between East and West, religious and non-religious, Muslim and modern frequently fails to understand the undercurrents of psychological thought patterns in modern forms of fundamentalism. If we genuinely want to have a deeper understanding of contemporary...

"Children can follow Raya, her Mama and Aba as they celebrate Ramadan by enjoying Iftar, baking cookies, doing good deeds around their community and visiting the mosque, in this celebratory, inclusive and educational book that features a fun 'factivity' section"--

The book includes selections from the Risale-i Nur on the unity and existence of God as evidenced by the universe. Selected treatises show Bediuzzaman's effective use of the Book of Universe to provide evidences pointing to one and imnipresent God. The book includes selections from the Risale-i Nur on the unity and existence of God as evidenced by the universe. Selected treatises show Bediuzzaman's effective use of the Book of Universe to provide...

The origins of the Mamluk Sultanate trace back to a unique chapter in Islamic history, marked by the rise of slave soldiers who not only became a formidable military force but eventually seized political power in Egypt and Syria. The Mamluks, originally brought into the Islamic world as slave soldiers, would go on to establish a dynasty that left a lasting impact on the region. Exploring the origins of the Mamluk Sultanate involves unraveling the...

This book allows readers to explore The Abbasid Revolution, marking a crucial turning point in Islamic history, was deeply rooted in socio- political discontent against Umayyad rule. The rise of the Abbasid family, their strategic alliances, and the culmination of pivotal events all played a role in the overthrow of the Umayyad Caliphate and the establishment of the Abbasid Caliphate. Examining the socio-political circumstances leading to this revolution...

"Nadia and Nadir's grandparents surprise them with a visit for the Eid holiday. They brought along some special presents for them too. During their time as a family, the siblings learn about a few Muslim sports icons."--Provided by publisher.

"Harmony Among Faiths: A Global Quest for Religious Freedom" is a profound exploration of the intricate landscape of religious freedom in our contemporary world. This book presents an in-depth examination of the challenges, opportunities, and obligations that encompass the practice of religion in an increasingly diverse and interconnected society.At its core, the book recognizes the paramount importance of religion in the lives of individuals, as...

The following is a short book discussing twelve thoughts and the lessons one can learn from them in order to Achieve Noble Character. According to the Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2003, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has advised that the heaviest thing in the Scales of Judgement Day will be Noble Character. It is one of qualities of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, which Allah, the...

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, a global movement with more than half a million Ghanaian members, runs an extensive network of English-language schools and medical facilities in Ghana today. Founded in South Asia in 1889, the Ahmadiyya arrived in Ghana when a small coastal community invited an Ahmadiyya missionary to visit in 1921. Why did this invitation arise and how did the Ahmadiyya become such a vibrant religious community? John H. Hanson places...