4088 results for 'Islam, Shammunul'

Islamic Law: A Very Short Introduction Discover the evolution and nature of Islamic law, one of the world's major legal systems. This authoritative introduction provides an overview of its theory,...

This introduction to Islam's Five Pillars is presented in simple, rhyming language and accompanied by bold, colorful illustrations. The book explores the importance of these acts in everyday life...

This collection of 40 essays explores the many facets of Islam and its doctrine in today's context from a non-Muslim perspective. Understanding Islamic doctrine is essential, as more than half of its...

Discover the intricate beauty of Islamic biomorphic patterns, inspired by nature and steeped in tradition. This practical guide showcases 12 stunning designs from the Islamic world, including Iznik...

The Life of the Prophet Muhammad by Leila Azzam and Aisha Gouverneur is an engaging biography that brings to life the story of the Prophet Muhammad. Based on traditional Muslim biographical...

The Inevitable Caliphate? A History of the Struggle for Global Islamic Union, 1924 to Present by Reza Pankhurst Re-examine the concept of the Caliphate, often viewed negatively in Western discourse,...

What is Sufism? by Martin Lings provides an authoritative introduction to the mystical movement of the Sufis. Drawing on his lifelong interest in Islamic culture, Lings offers a profound...

Averroës presents a compelling case for the role of reason in a community of faith. In "The Book of the Decisive Treatise", he argues that the study of philosophy and logical reasoning is not only...

The Mongol Empire: A Comprehensive History This book provides a holistic narrative of the entire history of the Mongol Empire, exploring its rise and establishment under Chinggis Khan, as well as its...

Confronting Political Islam Six Lessons from the West's Past by John Malloy Owen explores how historical conflicts in Europe and the Americas can inform our understanding of contemporary issues in...

A Prophet Has Appeared: A Sourcebook on the Rise of Islam through Christian and Jewish Eyes. This collection brings together carefully selected materials from non-Islamic sources, providing new...

Hamid Dabashi's Theology of Discontent offers a thought-provoking analysis of the ideological foundations behind the Islamic Revolution in Iran. Published in 1997, this work examines the complex...

Combining traditional Islamic floral pattern-making with British flowers and architectural forms, Hadil Tamim's art creates striking visual contrasts. This unique fusion is complemented by commentary...

Islamic Feminism and the Discourse of Post-Liberation: The Cultural Turn in Algeria examines the cultural shift among women in the Middle East and North Africa, as they navigate socially conservative...

The Nativist Prophets of Early Islamic Iran: Rural Revolt and Local Zoroastrianism Patricia Crone's latest book explores the Iranian response to Muslim penetration in the countryside, the subsequent...

The Blood of the Moon explores the complex history and struggle between Islam and the Western world. Middle East expert George Grant examines the roots of this conflict, tracing it back centuries to...

The Usable Past: The Imagination of History in Recent Fiction of the Americas by Lois Parkinson Zamora explores the diverse and complex history of the Americas through fiction. This book examines how...

This stunning collection showcases the love poetry and mystical teachings at the heart of the Islamic tradition in accurate and poetic original translations. It offers a chance to see a radically...

The Afghanistan-Pakistan Theater: Militant Islam, Security and Stability A comprehensive analysis of the complex conflict in Afghanistan and Pakistan, exploring its roots in militant Islam and the...

The Sufi and the Friar: A Mystical Encounter of Two Men of God in the Abode of Islam This book explores a profound spiritual encounter between two men of faith, one from Christianity and the other...

The Law of Attraction and Islam: A Guide for Positive Change This book offers a fresh perspective on the law of attraction, exploring its connection to the mind and body. Al-Ateeqi examines the role...

Ethnographies of Islam: Ritual Performances and Everyday Practices explores how ethnography can deepen our understanding of Islam in specific social contexts. By employing a pluralistic approach to...

The Battle of Manzikert: A Turning Point in Byzantine and Islamic Warfare In August 1071, the Byzantine Empire suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of the Seljuk Turkish army, led by Sultan Alp...

Islam Dismantled: Exposing the Mental Illness of Prophet Muhammad This book presents a unique perspective on the life of Prophet Muhammad, challenging traditional views and exploring the...

Islam & Natural Philosophy: Principles of Daqīq al-Kalām presents the works of theologians regarding Natural Philosophy, exploring their views on fundamental aspects of the natural world. This...

Hadith Muhammad's Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World explores the collection and criticism of hadith, first-hand reports of the Prophet Muhammad's words and deeds. This wide-ranging introduction...

Taliban: The Power of Militant Islam in Afghanistan and Beyond by Ahmed Rashid is a thought-provoking account of one of the world's most extreme organisations. First published in 2001, this...

The Garden of Truth: The Vision and Promise of Sufism, Islam's Mystical Tradition by Seyyed Hossein Nasr explores the mystical heart of Islam, delving into its history, principles, and practices...

God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam by Mirabai Starr explores the underlying unity of peace and justice teachings in these three major world religions. This...

The Almoravid and Almohad Empires provides a comprehensive account of two powerful Islamic dynasties that shaped the medieval Mediterranean. From their emergence in the 10th century to their decline...

Xinjiang in the Twenty-first Century: Islam, Ethnicity and Resistance explores the complex history and current events in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The region has seen an increase in...

Daily Life in the Islamic Golden Age explores what life was really like for everyday people in one of history's greatest civilizations. Using primary sources and information from archaeological...

The Syncretic Traditions of Islamic Religious Architecture of Kashmir (Early 14th -18th Century) by Hakim Sameer Hamdani explores the evolution of Islamic sacred architecture in Kashmir between the...

This collection of select speeches, letters and talks by Shaykh al-Islam Ibrahim Niasse offers invaluable insights into the Knowledge of God. A definitive guide for those seeking to deepen their...

The Deoband movement has been a significant force in shaping modern Islam. Often misunderstood and feared, its global reach has had a profound impact on Muslim societies. This book offers a nuanced...

The Sylloge of Islamic Coins: The Egyptian Dynasties by Norman Douglas Nicol is a comprehensive guide to coins from ancient Egypt. This volume, part of a ten-volume series from the Ashmolean Museum,...

The Five Percenters: Islam, Hip-hop and the Gods of New York Michael Muhammad Knight's groundbreaking work explores the complex history of the Five Percenters, a movement deeply intertwined with...

Bilal ibn Rabah: A Hero of Faith and Freedom. In seventh century CE Arabia, life was harsh for those who followed Islam. For Muslim slaves like Bilal ibn Rabah, the struggle to find freedom was even...

The Spiritual Teachings of the Prophet by Tayeb Chouiref explores the spiritual traditions of Islam, drawing from canonical collections of Hadith and other traditional resources. This comprehensive...

The Fiqh of the Acts of Worship According to the Maliki School of Islamic Law by Abdur-Rahman Al-Akhdari This comprehensive guide explores the understanding of acts of worship according to the Maliki...

Justice in Islam: The Quest for the Righteous Community from Abu Dharr to Muhammad Ali by Raymond William Baker. The growth of Islam is one of the most significant religious trends of our time, yet...

Islamic Legal Maxims Consisting of Al Karkhi's Al-Usul by Munir Ahmad Mughal This collection of legal maxims is based on the works of Abul Hasan al-Karkhi, a renowned Hanafi Faqih. The maxims, which...

Markets of Civilization: Islam and Racial Capitalism in AlgeriaMuriam Haleh Davis examines how Islam became a racial category that shaped economic development in colonial and postcolonial Algeria...

Living Out Islam: Voices of Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims by Scott Alan Kugle explores the experiences of Muslim individuals living in secular democratic countries who identify as gay,...

Canada has played an increasingly significant role in the study of Islamic art and archaeology over the past five decades. This book uncovers the contributions of Canadian scholars and museum...

Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World by James E. Lindsay offers a comprehensive introduction to the medieval Islamic world, covering its history from the beginnings of Islam up to 1300 and...

Edward Said examines the origins and repercussions of the media's monolithic images of Islam in this landmark work. Combining political commentary with literary criticism, he reveals the hidden...

Assessing the Hadith from a biblical perspective, this book explores how Islamic traditions may hold the key to reaching Muslims with the good news of Jesus Christ.By examining the earliest Islamic...

Angels Tapping at the Wine-shop's Door: A History of Alcohol in the Islamic World by Rudi Matthee and Rudolph P. Matthee. In many ways, Islam stands out as a world religion that has resisted the...

This groundbreaking volume explores how Islamic attitudes have shaped Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) and reveals variations in Islamic jurisprudence and cultural responses to these...

Islam and Citizenship in Indonesia explores how Muslim understandings of Islamic traditions and ethics have evolved alongside democracy and citizen belonging in Indonesia.The country's transition...

Sexual Ethics and Islam: A Feminist Exploration of Qur'an, Hadith, and Jurisprudence by Kecia Ali. This updated edition of Dr Kecia Ali's groundbreaking work examines the complex issues surrounding...

Stephen J. Shoemaker's "The Death of a Prophet" offers a fresh perspective on the life and legacy of Muhammad, the founder of Islam. This study challenges long-held assumptions about the date of...

Scott A. Kugle explores the authority of saints in Islam and their role in building communities among Muslims in North Africa during a time of intense political and religious crisis. This tradition,...

Daesh: Islamic State's Holy War by Anthony Tucker-Jones explores the brutal campaign waged by this modern terrorist group. As terrorism and security correspondent for Intersec, Anthony Tucker-Jones...

Islamic Environmentalism Activism in the United States and Great Britain by Rosemary Hancock explores how Muslim activists approach environmentalism as a religious duty. The book examines the ways in...

GCSE Religious Studies for Edexcel B: Religion and Ethics Through Islam by Waqar Ahmad Ahmedi is a comprehensive textbook designed to support students in their study of Islam. Developed in...

Exploring the complex relationship between Islam and democracy, this book offers a nuanced analysis of how Muslim communities in Nigeria navigate the intersection of Islamic law and democratic...

A History of Palestinian Islamic Jihad provides a comprehensive analysis of one of the most important yet least understood Palestinian armed factions. By examining its history, ideology and...

The Teachings of a Perfect Master: An Islamic Saint for the Third Millennium For the first time, the entire curriculum of a Sufi saint is available. Henry Bayman, who has spent over a quarter of a...

Islam and Evolution: Al-Ghazālī and the Modern Evolutionary Paradigm by Shoaib Ahmed Malik offers a holistic account of Islam and evolution, exploring the dialogue between Muslim creationists and...

This sticker activity book takes you on a tour of the sacred mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, introducing children to important places in Islam and the main actions of Muslims...

In this profound analysis, Gai Eaton explores the most urgent concerns and questions facing us at the beginning of the twenty-first century. He contrasts modern society with religion and tradition,...

British Islam and English Law presents a novel argument about the nature and place of groups in society. The encounter with Islam has led English law to tread a line between two theoretical models,...

Sharia and the Making of the Modern Egyptian Islamic Law and Custom in the Courts of Ottoman Cairo by Reem A. Meshal explores how sharia law, society, and the early-modern economy of sixteenth- and...

Bad Moon Rising: A Bold Claim About Islam's Origins Derek P. Gilbert makes a provocative argument in this book: that the religion of Muhammad is not a single entity, but rather a collaboration...

Ismailis in the Colonial Era: Modernity, Empire and Islam, 1839-1969 by Marc van Grondelle explores the transformation of the Nizari Ismailis from a minor sect to a highly organised movement with...

The Elephant in the Dark explores the idea that Christianity and Islam stem from one, inner origin. This ancient fable, first described by Jalaluddin Rumi, is presented by Idries Shah as a way to...

The Veil and the Male Elite: A Feminist Interpretation of Women's Rights in Islam by Fatima Mernissi In this thought-provoking work, Moroccan feminist Fatima Mernissi challenges the conventional...

Discover the fascinating history of Islam and its impact on the United States. This book explores 1,400 years of events and conflicts that have shaped the world, from the early days of Islam to the...

Fighting, Hunting, Impressing: Arms and Armour from the Islamic World 1500-1850 This publication explores the unique approach to warfare and arms in the Islamic world during the period 1500-1850. It...

The Abrahamic Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - Similarities & Contrasts This comparative study explores the shared core of religious and ethical teachings among Judaism, Christianity, and...

The First Spring: Political and Strategic PRAXIS of the Prophet of Islam (ﷺ) This book examines the twenty-three-year mission of the Prophet Muḥammad, exploring the regional and international...

Europe's mass immigration experiment has yielded mixed results. Deadly terrorist attacks and rioting in Muslim neighbourhoods have forced Europeans to re-examine their liberal values and confront the...

What's Right with Islam: A New Vision for Muslims and the West by Feisal Abdul Rauf offers a hopeful analysis of the current dissonance between Western and Muslim cultures. The author, an American...

Across the Worlds of Islam offers an inclusive view of the diversity and complexity of the many worlds of Islam. By exploring ethics and aesthetics alongside scriptures and theology, this...

A Collection of Delightful Stories for Children Based on Islamic Thought by Arif Mahmud Kisana is a collection of stories designed to guide children towards the right path. Written with the aim of...

The House I Left Behind: A Journey from Islam to Christ tells the remarkable story of Dr Daniel Shayesteh's life, from his upbringing as a practicing Muslim in Iran to his eventual conversion to...

The Islamist by Ed Husain A personal account of one man's journey into and out of Islamic fundamentalism. At 16, Ed Husain was drawn to a radical interpretation of Islam that would change his life...

A collection of essays by Muslim chaplains offers a unique perspective on the application of Islamic principles in spiritual care. Through their personal stories, the contributors share how they...

Halal Matters: Exploring Islam, Politics and Markets in Global Perspective This book examines the complex role of halal in modern markets, where politics, power, and ethics intersect. From production...

Christian and Islamic Theology of Religions: A Critical Appraisal by Esra Akay Dag explores the development of theology of religions in Western Christianity and its application in an Islamic context...

Explore the intricate patterns found in Islamic architecture and art, a rich source for those interested in art and mathematics.This book showcases a variety of patterns from great mosques, mosaics,...

The Suspect Counterterrorism, Islam, and the Security State by Rizwaan Sabir explores the impact of two decades' worth of policing and counterterrorism on the state of mind of Muslims in Britain...

The Ulama in Contemporary Islam: Custodians of Change by Muhammad Qasim Zaman This book provides a new foundation for understanding the role of traditionally educated Muslim religious scholars, known...

The Story of Islam, Muslims, and the Caliphate: A History of Faith, Conquests, and Conflicts - First 100 Years This book provides an in-depth look at the early years of Islamic history, from the time...

Leadership & Unity in Islam by The Islamic Guidance Society explores the concept of leadership in Islam and its impact on Muslim unity. This book brings together research papers, essays, and other...

The Women of the United Arab Emirates by Linda Usra Soffan explores how Islamic Law has both granted and restricted women's rights in the UAE. While Islamic Law provides women with privileges in...

This comprehensive history of philosophy in the Islamic world offers a fresh perspective on the subject. Covering Jewish and Christian thinkers alongside Muslims, the book takes readers from the...

Defenders of the West: The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam This book tells the story of eight extraordinary individuals who defended the Christian West against Islamic invasions. From saints...

The Legacy of Arab-Islam in Africa: A Quest for Inter-religious Dialogue by John Alembillah Azumah This thought-provoking book challenges the conventional view of the role of Islam in African...

This anthology brings together a selection of Islamic poetry written by British authors during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. Spanning over a century, these poems offer a unique glimpse...

The Daily Lives of Muslims: Islam and Public Confrontation in Contemporary Europe by Nilüfer Göle In the face of growing tensions over integration, it's easy to lose sight of the everyday lives of...

The Islamic State & the Future Terrorist Diaspora In 2014, the declaration of the Islamic State caliphate marked a significant moment for the global jihadist movement. However, its physical existence...

Stranger to History: A Son's Journey through Islamic Lands by Aatish Taseer is a thought-provoking exploration of identity and faith. Born to a Sikh mother and a Pakistani Muslim father, the author's...

Soft Force: Women in Egypt's Islamic Awakening explores the writings and activism of Muslim women who played a leading role in shaping Egypt's Islamist movement in the decades leading up to the Arab...

A History of the Jews of Arabia From Ancient Times to Their Eclipse Under Islam by Gordon Darnell Newby. This is a reconstructed history of the Jewish community in Arabia, a pivotal moment in world...

The Legacy of Iraq: From the 2003 War to the 'Islamic State' The legacy of the 2003 intervention in Iraq remains a contentious issue, with far-reaching consequences for the country and the wider...

The Fatimids: The Rule from Egypt by Shainool Jiwa This book tells the story of one of the most influential dynasties in the Muslim world, the Fatimids. From their conquest of Egypt in 969 to their...

The Caliphate of Man: A unique theory of popular sovereignty in modern Islamic thought. In the aftermath of the Arab Spring, a crisis emerged in the discourse of Muslim nations undergoing political...