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Discover the lives, stories, and accomplishments of many great accomplishments of many great Muslims throughout history. Many of the inventions and discoveries that we use in our lives today were created centuries ago -- during the golden age of Muslim empires and beyond. Art, music, astronomy, physics, mathematics, medicine, and so many other files of knowledge were shared and created and discussed in Arabia, Persia, Iraq, and India a very, very...
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At a time unparalleled in history, humanity faces a threat of universal nuclear doomsday with an end result of total annihilation of life on earth. Being an enthusiast for global peace, with an extensive research background, Yousuf Gabriel explores the root cause of the nuclear problem. Probing deep into the realms of theology, philosophy, atomism, nuclear science, literature, and history, amid a mist of mystification regarding universal nuclear dilemma,...
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At the time of his death in 1979, Ayatullah Taleghani was chairman of Iran's Revolutionary Council, a member of the Assembly of Experts elected to draft a constitution for a new Islamic Republic, and also leader of Friday prayers in Tehran. He had just delivered seven lectures on the Qur'an for television. He had recently travelled to northern Iran to mediate in conflicts with the Kurds. A fe months before that, in what were the final weeks of the...
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Emphasizing the character of the religion of Islam as consisting of faith and practice, this book analyzes thoroughly the five most important "pillars of Islam" that form the core of Islamic life, namely the profession of faith, the prayer, which is the first practical manifestation of faith, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage to Mecca. Explaining lucidly the necessity of fulfilling these "pillars" of Islam with the intention of pleasing God and purely...
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Muhammad Qasim Zaman is Robert H. Niehaus '77 Professor of Near Eastern Studies and Religion at Princeton University. He is the author of Religion and Politics under the Early Abbasids and the editor, with Robert W. Hefner, of Schooling Islam: The Culture and Politics of Modern Muslim Education (Princeton).
From the cleric-led Iranian revolution to the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan, many people have been surprised by what they see as the modern...
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You can find opinions about Islamic doctrine in the mainstream media, but no facts. That is because they do not study the only foundation of knowledge about the true nature of Islam- Mohammed and Allah. This self-study course is, based on three of the Islamic source texts: the Koran, the Sira (biography of Mohammed) and the Hadith (his traditions). If your knowledge comes from these original texts, it can be, verified and your understanding...
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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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If a list of the half dozen most important figures in the historical elaboration of Islam were to be drawn up, there can be no doubt that Abu Hamid Ghazali would figure on that list. As a versatile and gifted scholar and, more importantly, a believer of great spiritual insight, he confronted all the intellectual and spiritual currents of his day and elaborated what might be called a defining synthesis of Sunni Islam. He achieved this result through...
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Sánchez-Albornoz reúne varios artículos que reivindican la integral españolía de las tierras andaluzas. Llama la atención del lector sobre los beneficios que supuso para Andalucía su reincorporación a la vida española.
El autor declara que no le mueve ninguna hostilidad hacia el Islam, ni hacia su acción en la historia hispana, cuya influencia reconoce. El libro se completa con una selección de textos árabes que revelan algunas de las...
34) Man & Islam
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Man and Islam is a series of seven lectures which were given by Shari'ati in different universities in Iran, In this series he analysis the philosophy of the creation of man, Islamic world-view, the limitations of the material world,and the responsibility of man in the scheme of the universe. The first lecture, "Man and Islam", analyzes the creation of man according to Islamic doctrine and present man as God?s vicegerent on earth as is described in...
35) Islam As It Is
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In Islam As It Is, Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, a renowned Islamic thinker and scholar, and President of the Islamic Centre, New Delhi, presents the fundamental teachings of Islam in a manner which will appeal directly to both general readers and students of Islam.Simple and straightforward in style, Islam As It Is gives the reader an accurate and comprehensive picture of Islam-the true religion of submission to God
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Secret Realities of Hajj features invaluable teachings and spiritual insight into the Islamic holy pilgrimage of Hajj. From the historical references of holy prophets to the remarkable scientific explanations of the circumambulation, this book provides a deeper understanding of this important pillar of faith. The beautiful illustrations aid in explaining the concepts, allowing the reader to fully comprehend its profound realities.
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En su libro: "Preguntas y respuestas sobre el Islam", Wael El Manzalawy está debatiendo muchos asuntos principales: la existencia de Dios, la necesidad de la religión, la verdad sobre Cristo, la mujer en el Islam, la relación entre los musulmanes y non-musulmanes, etc. Se propagó el Islam con la espada? Es el Islam la religión del terrorismo? Utilizando la técnica de diálogos imaginarios, Wael El Manzalawy responde a estas preguntas y a muchas...
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A thought-provoking monograph which provides a systematic and rigorous exposition of a range of social, economic and political views from the vantage point of Islam. Humanity is in a state of confusion and is torn apart by conflicting claims of civilization superiority. In the context of current misunderstanding on the east-west relationship, this comparative study will help to alleviate hostilities.
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The Qur'an is the inimitable and direct Word of God. It was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over twenty-three years, who faithfully transmitted it to humanity in the seventh century. Since then the text and meaning of the Qur'an has been preserved, word for word, exactly as it was fourteen hundred years ago. It is a Book of Guidance for all mankind with a central message of God's Oneness. Yet, it has several layers of meaning and beauty that are...
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If you've ever sighed wistfully upon, hearing of someone memorizing the Quran, wishing it was something you could do, too, then prepare to replace that wistfulness with determination!
Filled with inspirational stories for your heart and memorization techniques for your mind, The Crowning Venture reminds us that memorizing the Quran is not an achievement to be conquered, it's a journey to savor. A journey YOU can make.
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