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In Pragmatism in Islamic Law, Ibrahim presents a detailed history of Sunni legal pluralism and the ways in which it was employed to accommodate the changing needs of society. Since the formative period of Islamic law, jurists have debated whether it is acceptable for a law to be selected based on its utility, rather than weighing conflicting articulations of the law to determine the most likely expression of the divine will. Virtually unanimous opposition...
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This timely book examines the power and role of the image in modern Middle Eastern societies. The essays explore the role and function of image making to highlight the ways in which the images "speak" and what visual languages mean for the construction of Islamic subjectivities, the distribution of power, and the formation of identity and belonging. Visual Culture in the Modern Middle East addresses aspects of the visual in the Islamic world, including...
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According to the Qur'an, God created two parallel species, man and the jinn, the former from clay and the latter from fire. Beliefs regarding the jinn are deeply integrated into Muslim culture and religion, and have a constant presence in legends, myths, poetry, and literature. In Islam, Arabs, and the Intelligent World of the Jinn, Amira El-Zein explores the integral role these mythological figures play, revealing that the concept of jinn is fundamental...
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The complex history of Lebanese Shi'ites has traditionally been portrayed as rooted in religious and sectarian forces. The Abisaabs uncover a more nuanced account in which colonialism, the modern state, social class, and provincial politics profoundly shaped Shi'i society.
The authors trace the sociopolitical, economic, and intellectual transformation of the Shi'ites of Lebanon from 1920 during the French colonial period until the late twentieth...
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"40 Rabbana Duas" is a spiritual guide that delves into the profound supplications from the Quran known as the "40 Rabbana Duas." These Duas are a collection of heartfelt invocations to Allah, presented in the form of concise, yet powerful prayers that cover a range of life situations, from seeking forgiveness and guidance to expressing gratitude and seeking protection.
This book offers a unique perspective on the "40 Rabbana Duas" by providing a...
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Written by an Egyptian human rights lawyer, it is the first English-language account of the development of tensions between violent and non-violent factions in radical Islamist movements, from the perspective of an insider. It is also a biography of one of the world's most-wanted terrorists: Egyptian-born Dr Ayman al-Zawahiri. Widely recognized as the man who will take over the leadership of Al-Qaeda after Osama bin Laden, he is also the reputed architect...
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Embark on a spiritual journey of a lifetime with "Journey of a Lifetime: A Comprehensive Guide to Hajj and Umrah with Stunning Visuals." This book is not just a mere guide, but a vividly illustrated and meticulously crafted work that will transport you to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.
From the history and significance of the Hajj and Umrah rituals to practical advice on how to prepare for the journey, this guide has it all. The detailed...
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Have you ever wondered what sets successful Muslims apart from others? What values do they live by that enable them to achieve their goals and lead fulfilling lives?
If you're looking to develop your values, "9 Islamic Values for Success" is the book for you. In this practical guide, author Adam Salaam explores nine key Islamic values that can help Muslims succeed in all aspects of their lives, from personal relationships to professional endeavors....
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A.Kadir Yildirim and other scholars have used the term "Muslim Democrat" to describe moderate Islamist political parties, suggesting a parallel with Christian Democratic parties in Europe. These parties (MDPs) are marked by their adherence to a secular political regime, normative commitment to the rules of a democratic political system, and the democratic political representation of a religious identity. In this book, Yildirim draws on extensive field...
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In the hysteria surrounding Political Islam, it is difficult to find analysis that doesn't justify the existence of Islamic leaders or react to the West's fear of 'extremists'. In Islamic Activists, Deina Ali Abdelkader shows us what Islamic leaders and activists believe and what they think about just governance.
Explaining and comparing Islamist ideas, including those about leadership, justice and minority rights, Abdelkader explains how these...
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ISIS rocketed onto the world stage seemingly out of nowhere, beheading American hostages, bulldozing international borders, routing the American-trained Iraqi army, and carving out a new state that rules eight million people and a territory larger than the United Kingdom.
But who are they?
Where did ISIS come from, and how did they rise to power in so little time?
What is driving them-and how can they be stopped?
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13) Who Is Muhammad?
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Combining insights from the best published historical and religious studies scholarship, original research, and rich first-person perspective, this highly readable book offers a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the founder and central figure of the Islamic tradition: the prophet Muhammad. Narrating Muhammad's life story, teachings, and daily practices, and assessing how his legacy is received, interpreted, and applied around the world, Michael...
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The essays in Islamic Ecumene address the ways in which Muslims from Morocco to Indonesia and from sub-Saharan Africa to the steppes of Uzbekistan are members of a broad cultural unit. Although the Muslim inhabitants of these lands speak dozens of languages, represent numerous ethnic groups, and practice diverse forms of Islam, they are united by shared practices and worldviews shaped by religious identity. To highlight these commonalities, the co-editors...
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Raised on Charles Baudelaire, A Clockwork Orange, and fine Bordeaux in 1970s Lebanon, Darina Al-Joundi was encouraged by her unconventional father to defy all taboos. As the bombs fell, she lived an adolescence of excess and transgression, defying death in nightclubs. The more oppressive the country became, the more drugs and anonymous sex she had, fueling the resentment by day of the same men who would spend the night with her. As the war dies down,...
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A portrait of Muslim migrants adapting to a new world and a new understanding of their own religious and cultural identity in a European city.
When Guinean Muslims leave their homeland, they encounter radically new versions of Islam and new approaches to religion more generally. In Remaking Islam in African Portugal, Michelle C. Johnson explores the religious lives of these migrants in the context of diaspora.
Since Islam arrived in West Africa...
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"Halal Technique of Sacrifice (Qurbani) and Dua" is a comprehensive guidebook that offers a profound exploration of the Islamic tradition of Qurbani, the ritualistic sacrifice carried out during the Eid al-Adha festival. Authored with a deep understanding of Islamic teachings and practices, this book provides step-by-step instructions on performing the Qurbani in a halal (permissible) manner, adhering to the principles outlined in the Quran and Sunnah.
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18) Bigger Problems
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A short text on the major concepts needed to understand transactions and contracts under Islamic law. This text acts as a foundation and stepping stone for students of Islamic law to begin their studies in this important and sometimes harrowing subject.
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Payne at Pinehurst presents a fascinating re-telling of the 1999 U.S. Open--considered by many golf experts as the greatest U.S. Open ever played--where Payne Stewart dramatically sunk a fifteen-foot putt on the 18th hole to defeat Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, and a host of other golf greats just four months before his untimely death in a bizarre plane crash.
It has been called the greatest U.S. Open in the Open's over one hundred-year history.
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Christianity or Islam: which is the real "religion of peace"? Almost any liberal pundit will tell you that there's a religion bent on destroying our Constitution, stripping us of our liberties, and imposing religious rule on the U.S. And that religion is . . . Christianity! About Islam, however, the Left is silent--except to claim a moral equivalence between the two: if Islam has terrorists today, that's nothing compared to the Crusades, inquisitions,...
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