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Islam in the World 3RD Edition
by Malise Ruthven Publisher Comments This valuable introductory guide provides a complete and lively summary of Islam, one of the most worldly of the great religions, in which the quest for spiritual fulfillment is inevitably bound up with political aspirations. Malise Ruthven presents a...
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Sufism
by A J Arberry Publisher Comments The first concise history of Sufism to appear in any language, this work remains among the best. A noted scholar offers insights into every aspect of Sufism, from interpretation of the word of God and the life of the Prophet to the theorists of Sufism...
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Understanding Islam: An Introduction to the Muslim World: Second Revised Edition
by Thomas W Lippman Synopsis A little over thirteen centuries ago, the prophet Muhammad converted a few Arab desert tribes to the belief in a single god, Allah, thus founding the religion of Islam. Within a century, that belief had created one of history's mightiest empires - and...
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Rumi: Whispers of the Beloved
by Maryam Mafi Publisher Comments New translation of poems by Rumi, one of the world's best loved mystical teachers....
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The Koran
by John Medows Rodwell Publisher Comments An immensely important work for Muslims and anyone interested in studying world religions, THE KORAN, the holy scripture of Islam, is the record of Muhammad's teaching. Like the Bible, the influence of the Koran on the world is incalculable. But it is...
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Like This
by Rumi Publisher Comments As Barks writes in his introduction to this collection, "Silence is a deeper way that lovers have found." Rumi's silence is that of the chef who hands you a spoon to let you taste, now that the recipe-reading is over. The silence becomes an inward...
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Introducing Islam
by Ziauddin Sardar Publisher Comments This informative guide recounts the history of Islam from the birth of the Prophet Muhammad to its status as a global culture and political force today, explaining the message of the Qur'ran and the features of Islamis law....
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Islam for Beginners
by Nabil Ibrahim Matar Synopsis This unique combination of text and illustration introduces the faith and culture of Muslims from the seventh century to the present. Intellectually compelling and visually striking, this book will help both students and interested lay readers to better...
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Muslims #1: Muslims: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices
by Andrew Rippin Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 136-150) and index....
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Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman (Galaxy Book, 409)
by William Montgo Watt Publisher Comments A short account of the life and achievements of one of the great figures of history, this volume also serves as an excellent introduction to one of the world's major religions....
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The No-Nonsense Guide to Islam
by Ziauddin Sardar and Merryl Wyn Davies Publisher Comments Even before 11 September 2001, Muslims were generally viewed in the West as enemies of "freedom" and "progress." Yet there is far more to Islam than the stereotypical Occidental view. This No-Nonsense Guide looks at how Islam, a complex faith and...
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Key Words in Islam:
by Ron Geaves Publisher Comments This essential resource covers terms and word found in Islam. A sample definition: "Izzat" ("Urdu")--the concept of honor or family pride is an eclectic mixture of Islamic codes and local customs which the family members are expected to observe....
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Islam: A Concise Introduction
by Huston Smith Publisher Comments Originally titled "The Religions of Man," this completely revised and updated edition of Smith's masterpiece, now with an engaging new foreword, explores the essential elements and teachings of the world's predominant faiths, including: <UL><...
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Rumi's Divan of Shems of Tabris
by James Cowan Publisher Comments Here is a beautiful and illuminating new interpretation of 49 poems written by Mevlana Jalaludin Rumi, the great Moslem poet, for his friend and spiritual mentor, Shems of Tabriz. From their first encounter in 1244, Shems immediately encouraged Rumi to...
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Islam
by Matthew Gordon Publisher Comments From angry street demonstrations in the Middle East to the terrorism of Osama bin Laden, the news is filled with images of Islam as a militant and rabidly anti-American religion. Now, in this lavishly illustrated volume, Mathew Gordon offers a different...
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Muhammad
by Eliot Weinberger Publisher Comments A luminous portrait of the Prophet, in the Islamic tradition. <BR>"Muhammad" is a shimmering, lyrical biography of the Prophet, composed from the words of Muslims throughout the centuries. Drawing on a variety of Islamic sources, from the "hadith,"...
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Islamic Fundamentalism: The New Global Threat
by Mohamma Mohaddessin Publisher Comments Authoritative yet highly readable, Islamic Fundamentalism traces the history of this religious movement through the ages and explains how the current version promoted by Iran distorts the basic tenets of Islam....
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In the shadow of the Prophet :the struggle for the soul of Islam
by Milton Viorst Publisher Comments The Middle East has long been a volatile yet vital region in world politics. In his captivating new book, In the Shadow of the Prophet, journalist Milton Viorst illuminates the complex struggle to reconcile the Muslim community's fierce determination to...
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What Everyone Should Know about Islam and Muslims
by Suzanne Haneef Publisher Comments Written by an American Muslim, this work presents a brief yet comprehensive survey of the basic teachings of Islam; examines how Muslims feel about various aspects of life; tells how they worship; and describes how Muslims living in the West practice...
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Taking Back Islam: American Muslims Reclaim Their Faith
by Michael Wolfe Publisher Comments Now Available in Paperback! Leading authorities discuss the past, present and future of Islam. Islam, the least understood of the world's great religions, is balanced on a precipice between the past and the future, between fanatical...
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