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The Oxford History of Islam
The Oxford History of Islam
by John L Esposito
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Lavishly illustrated with over 300 pictures, including more than 200 in full color, The Oxford History of Islam offers the most wide-ranging and authoritative account available of the second largest--and fastest growing--religion in the world. John L... (read more)

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Islam: The Straight Path
Islam: The Straight Path
by John L. Esposito
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This exceptionally successful survey text introduces the faith, belief, and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary resurgence. The author, an internationally renowned expert on Islam, traces the development of this dynamic... (read more)

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Gift : Poems By Hafiz, Great Sufi Master (99 Edition)
Gift : Poems By Hafiz, Great Sufi Master (99 Edition)
by Hafiz
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Chosen by author Elizabeth Gilbert as one of her ten favorite books, Daniel Ladinsky’s extraordinary renderings of 250 unforgettable lyrical poems by Hafiz, one of the greatest Sufi poets of all time More than any other Persian poet—even Rumi&... (read more)

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A Reader on Classical Islam
A Reader on Classical Islam
by F E Peters
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To enable the reader to shape, or perhaps reshape, an understanding of the Islamic tradition, F. E. Peters skillfully combines extensive passages from Islamic texts with a fascinating commentary of his own. In so doing, he presents a substantial body of... (read more)

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The Essential Rumi
The Essential Rumi
by Rumi
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"I don't mean to claim a special relationship with Rumi...but a poet of such astonishing range and depth needs many translators and interpreters. Mystical poetry tries to reveal the apple orchard within the mist of language (Rumi's image). I hope these... (read more)

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The World of Islam: Faith, People, Culture
The World of Islam: Faith, People, Culture
by Bernard Lewis
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In spite if its astonishing impact upon the modern world, the civilization of Islam is still Terra Incognita for many in the West. The thirteen contributors to this volume, all eminent specialists, aim to remedy that situation. Islam itself, and the... (read more)

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Qur'an ((Rev)10 Edition)
Qur'an ((Rev)10 Edition)
by Muhammad A.s. Abdel Haleem
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One of the most influential books in the history of literature, recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, the Qur'an is the supreme authority and living source of all Islamic teaching, the sacred text that sets out the creed, rituals... (read more)

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Memories of Muhammad: Why the Prophet Matters
Memories of Muhammad: Why the Prophet Matters
by Omid Safi
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Who was the historical Muhammad, and how do Muslims remember him—as a holy prophet, a cultural revolutionary, a military leader, or a spiritual mystic? Unending media coverage of extremist fanatics, the controversy over offensive cartoon... (read more)

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Muslim Politics (Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics)
Muslim Politics (Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics)
by Dale F Eickelman
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In this updated paperback edition, Dale Eickelman and James Piscatori explore how the politics of Islam play out in the lives of Muslims throughout the world. They discuss how recent events such as September 11 and the 2003 war in Iraq have contributed... (read more)

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The Meaning of the Holy Qur'an
The Meaning of the Holy Qur'an
by Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Latest editions are published with a newly compiled comprehensive index, revised extensive commentary and Arabic Madinah script facing English translation. The Best in translation, print and binding now available in three editions with Arabic text.... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #07: Islam: a Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #07: Islam: a Very Short Introduction
by Malise Ruthven
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Oxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects -- from Islam to Sociology, Literary Theory to History, and Archaeology to the Bible. Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume... (read more)

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Tales of a Modern Sufi: The Invisible Fence of Reality and Other Stories
Tales of a Modern Sufi: The Invisible Fence of Reality and Other Stories
by Nevit O Ergin
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A collection of modern Sufi tales by renowned Rumi translator and Sufi initiate Nevit Ergin • Contains 24 deceptively simple stories that invoke questioning and awareness • By the renowned English translator of Rumi’s complete Divan-i... (read more)

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A History of Islam in America: From the New World to the New World Order
A History of Islam in America: From the New World to the New World Order
by Kambiz Ghaneabassiri
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Muslims began arriving in the New World long before the rise of the Atlantic slave trade. The first arrivals date to the turn of the sixteenth century when European explorers and colonists crossed the Atlantic in search of new horizons and trading routes.... (read more)

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Islam: A Short History
Islam: A Short History
by Karen Armstrong
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World renowned for her scholarly contributions to Levantine religious studies, Karen Armstrong (A History of God, Muhammad, and, more recently, The Battle for God,) offers this concise and informative look into the religion perhaps most misunderstood and... (read more)

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The Conference of The Birds (Penguin Classics)
The Conference of The Birds (Penguin Classics)
by Farid Ud Din Attar
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The acclaimed translation of a magnificent work of Persian poetry—now updated with new material Composed in the twelfth century in northeastern Iran, Farid Attar’s great mystical poem is among the most significant of all works of Persian... (read more)

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The Muslim Next Door: The Qur'an, the Media, and That Veil Thing
The Muslim Next Door: The Qur'an, the Media, and That Veil Thing
by Sumbul Ali Karamali
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- Bronze Medal Winner of the Independent Publishers Award 2009 - Since 9/11, stories about Muslims and the Islamic world have flooded headlines, politics, and water-cooler conversations all across the country. And, although Americans hear about Islam on... (read more)

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The Sword of the Prophet
The Sword of the Prophet
by Srdja Trifkovic
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We hear it said over and over again: "September 11 changed America forever." Less often do we hear a coherent and informed explanation of what, exactly, changed. What changed, in fact, was that for the first time in American history we have been forced... (read more)

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World from Islam
World from Islam
by George Negus
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Through his personal and professional experience, respected journalist George Negus explores the concerns surrounding one of the most debated topics in the world today: Islam. What is Islam? What is it that Muslims believe and why? Why do they fight not... (read more)

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Makers of Contemporary Islam
Makers of Contemporary Islam
by John Esposito
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In this timely and important work, John Esposito and John Voll explore the development of contemporary Islamic movements and thought through the biographies of nine major activist intellectuals who represent a wide range of Muslim societies. Many Muslims... (read more)

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The Illuminated Rumi
The Illuminated Rumi
by Jalal Al Din Rumi
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The ecstatic poetry of Jelaluddin Rumi is more popular today than ever and Coleman Barks, his preeminent translator, has expressed Rumi's message in the best-selling The Essential Rumi (75,000 copies sold), in frequent concert performances and on... (read more)

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