Islam

For the Muslim faithful, the familiar sound of the Qur'anic recitation is the predominant and most immediate means of contact with the Word of God. Heard day and night, on the street, in taxis, in shops, in mosques, and in homes, the sound of recitation is far more than the pervasive background music of daily life in the Arab world. It is the core of religious devotion, the sanctioning spirit of much cultural and social life, and a valued art form in its own right. Participation in recitation, as reciter or listener, is itself an a... read more

Few books in history are as poorly understood as the Qur'an. Sent down in a series of revelations to the Prophet Muhammad, it is the unmediated word of Allah. The book is revered by Muslims throughout the world, in whom it inspires unparalleled levels of devotion, passion, fear and, sometimes, incomprehension. In this short book, the distinguished scholar Bruce Lawrence shows precisely why the Qur'an is Islam. He describes the origins of the faith in seventh-century Arabia and explains why the Qur'an needs to be both memorised ... read more

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Click Here for Sample Chapter! What fuels the conflict? There are powerful cultural and spiritual forces that explain...Why Palestinians reject peace offers Why radical Muslims attach Israel's supporters, especially Americans The role of Christians in unfolding world events Why, if Islam is a religion of peace, Muslims kill Jews in the name of Allah, their god Why the Quran calls Jews "the children of monkeys and pigs" "I didn't just do research about Islam; I lived if for thirty-four years!" -Mark Gabriel "Dr. Gabriels transfor... read more

Written in response to students' worries over the demands of dealing with a range of complex and unfamiliar concepts, this handy reference book enables readers to grasp the essentials of Islam up to graduate level. It also provides a pool of fascinating information for all who want to extend their general knowledge of Islam - whether for personal or professional reasons.

Who is the American Muslim woman? Behind the media hype, behind the false stereotypes lies the truth. In this extraordinary and moving book, journalist Donna Gehrke-White provides a rare, revealing look into the hearts, minds, and everyday lives of Muslim women in America, and opens a window on a culture as diverse as it is misunderstood. The only book of its kind and the first to explore America's Muslim women--from "The New Traditionalists" (women who wear the veil even if earlier generations did not) to "The Blenders"' (women wh... read more

This comprehensive study traces the emergence of Islam in the Middle East in the early 7th century and its subsequent impact on world history through its rapid spread across Africa, Europe, Asia and beyond. It explores the fundamental beliefs which lie at the heart of the Muslim world.

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