4088 results for 'Islam, Shammunul'

Islamic Political Thought (The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys) by William Montgomery Watt;W. Montgomery Watt This introductory book explores the close relationship between religious beliefs and...

Islamic Yoga explores the connection between yoga and Islam, offering an insightful perspective on this unique relationship.This book delves into the spiritual and philosophical aspects of both...

The Influence of Islam on Medieval Europe by William Montgomery Watt provides a detailed examination of the impact of Islamic culture on medieval European society. This study explores the influence...

Islam is one of the world's fastest-growing religions, yet many people know little about it. This introduction to Muslim belief, history and culture provides a thorough overview of Islam, covering...

Islamism: A Complex and Contested Concept The term Islamism is often used to describe Muslim reform movements, but its meaning can be ambiguous. This book explores what it means to use this term in...

Islamic Creeds: A Survey of Mainstream Sunnite Doctrine This book explores the history and significance of creeds in mainstream Sunni Islam. Professor Watt introduces the development of these chief...

This introduction to Islamic historiography explores how Muslims of the classical period understood their past and attached value to history. It examines the social and political functions of...

The Honor of Women in Islam explores the true rights and roles of Muslim women by examining the source texts of Islam, including the Holy Quran and the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad. Dr. Yusuf Da...

The Islam in Islamic Terrorism: The Importance of Beliefs, Ideas, and Ideology by Ibn Warraq Ibn Warraq challenges common misconceptions about the causes of Islamic terrorism, arguing that the...

Islam for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Religion of Islam Discover the basics of Islam and its teachings with this concise and informative guide. Written by Kamal Yussuf, an...

The Venture of Islam, Volume 2: The Expansion of Islam in the Middle PeriodsThis two-volume study explores the historical development of Islamic civilization from before the birth of Muhammad to the...

This Element explores environmental ethics in Islam, revealing that Islamic culture and civilization have long been rich in environmental concerns. At its core, this work argues that Islam offers...

A History of The Encyclopaedia of Islam is the story behind one of the most influential reference works in Islamic Studies. This book chronicles the creation of the Encyclopaedia of Islam, a...

Dr. Stephen M. Kirby examines President Barack Obama's understanding of Islam through his speech in Cairo, Egypt, and analysis of his autobiographies, canonical Islamic texts, and surveys of...

The Concept of Education in Islam: A Framework for an Islamic Philosophy of Education by Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas. This book presents new and original ideas on education, drawing on Islamic...

This collection of essays by Seyyed Hossein Nasr explores various aspects of Islamic life and thought. Covering both practical and intellectual facets of Islam, the author examines its historical and...

The Beginnings of Islamic Law offers a fresh perspective on the development of Islamic law in late antique Islamicate societies. By examining case studies such as war prisoners, circumcision, and...

Rayan's Adventure Learning the Five Pillars of Islam is an engaging introduction to Islamic teachings for young readers. This story-based journey explores Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj in a...

The Guide to Answering Islam provides an in-depth overview of Islamic terminology and practices, helping Christians understand the true nature of their faith. This comprehensive guide covers key...

Medieval Islamic Medicine offers a fascinating insight into the history of medicine in the Islamic world during the medieval period. This period saw significant cultural exchange and innovation,...

The Origins and Evolution of Islamic Law by Wael B. Hallaq This comprehensive account explores how Islam developed its own law over three centuries, drawing on ancient Near Eastern legal cultures,...

This first volume in a three-part series examines how Islam was cultivated in West Africa over a prolonged period. It brings together the work of prominent scholars who have researched the region,...

Women Claim Islam: Creating Islamic Feminism Through Literature by Miriam Cooke explores how contemporary Muslim Arab women are using Islam to empower themselves. This collection analyzes the stories...

The Sacred Roots of Islam? And the Planned Modern Islamic Society by Jamil Effarah explores a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of Islamic history. Historians agree that the Arabs of Hijaz,...

Islam For Dummies by Malcolm Clark Islam For Dummies provides a comprehensive introduction to the origins, practices, and beliefs of Islam, helping to dispel common misconceptions and foster greater...

Islamism: A History of Political Islam from the Fall of the Ottoman Empire to the Rise of ISIS Tarek Osman explores the development of Islamist movements in the Middle East over the past century,...

Bernard Lewis brings together eleven essays that explore the complex relationship between Islam and the West. A renowned scholar of Islamic history and culture, Lewis delves into the inner workings...

Brand Islam: The Marketing and Commodification of Piety by Faegheh Shirazi explores how consumerism, global communications, and Westernization are driving the commercialization of Islam. Many...

The true nature of Islam and its doctrine of Jihad has been shrouded in mystery for centuries. In this groundbreaking book, M.A. Khan reveals the shocking truth behind the primary demands of Jihad,...

A bold new conceptualization of Islam challenges dominant understandings of the faith. In "What Is Islam?", Shahab Ahmed presents a fresh perspective that seeks to grasp the complexities and...

Teach your child about the beauty and fundamentals of Islam with this engaging and educational book. "Getting to Know and Love Islam for Kids" provides a simple, fun way for children to learn about...

Islam in Modern Turkey by Kim Shively provides a comprehensive survey of Islam in Turkey since 1923. The book explores how the country's secularising policies have shaped the development of religious...

Islamic Exceptionalism: How the Struggle Over Islam Is Reshaping the World by Shadi Hamid A provocative argument on how Islam relates to politics, with profound implications for our understanding of...

Islam and the Politics of Meaning in Palestinian Nationalism by Nels Johnson explores the complex relationship between Islamic symbols and the evolution of the Palestinian nationalist movement. This...

Islam in the World provides a comprehensive overview of modern Islam, exploring its historical, geographic, and social settings. In this updated edition, Islamic expert Malise Ruthven adds new...

The Venture of Islam, Volume 1: The Classical Age of IslamThis three-volume study by Marshall G. S. Hodgson explores the historical development of Islamic civilization from before the birth of...

The Islamic Secular: A Challenge to Western Assumptions Sherman Jackson challenges a fundamental assumption about the secular in Islam and its relationship with religion. In contrast to the modern...

Islam in Liberalism by Joseph A. Massad explores how Islam is perceived and understood in today's world, challenging common assumptions about its relationship with democracy, individualism, and human...

The Handbook on Islam is a comprehensive guide to understanding and establishing Islam. Written by Uthman dan Fodio, this manual offers a three-dimensional approach to Islam, encompassing Iman,...

The Anthropology of Islam by Gabriele Marranci provides a provocative analysis of Islam as a living religion through the observation of everyday Muslim life. Drawing on extensive original fieldwork,...

The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective by Prof. Mohammad Hashim Kamali explores the concept of human dignity from an Islamic perspective, examining its significance in the Qur'an and its...

Islam at the Crossroads by Muhammad Asad This book is a call to Muslims to preserve their Islamic heritage and resist the influence of Western social forms and values. Written in 2003, it offers a...

The Family in Islam explores the challenges facing Islamic societies today, from social issues like birth control and contraception to personal relationships. Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Shirazi calls...

The tension between egalitarianism and hierarchy in Islamic thought is explored by Louise Marlow through a close examination of Arabic and Persian literature from the 8th to the 13th century. This...

The New Cambridge History of Islam: Volume 1, The Formation of the Islamic World, Sixth to Eleventh Centuries by Chase F. Robinson. This comprehensive volume explores the political and cultural...

Exploring the Islamic tradition of cleanliness through detailed rules and rituals, this comprehensive guide defines physical cleanliness and analyzes other dimensions of cleanliness, including...

The Tao of Islam: A Sourcebook on Gender Relationships in Islamic Thought by Sachiko Murata explores the diverse and rich teachings of Islamic thought on the relationships between God, the world, and...

Islamic Philosophy by Oliver Leaman provides a concise introduction to the major movements and thinkers within Islamic philosophy. From its foundation in Islam to the present day, this text explores...

Slavery and Islam: A Critical Exploration This book examines the complex and often contradictory relationship between Islam and slavery, tracing the evolution of Islamic thought on the subject from...

Authority in Islam: From the Rise of Muhammad to the Establishment of the Umayyads by Hamid Dabashi. This book explores the concept of authority in Islamic civilization from its origins with the rise...

This volume examines the impact of Islam upon the people of North-East Africa and their reactions to its influence. It also explores the current state of Islam among those who have adopted it...

Islam by Roland Machatschke provides a clear and concise introduction to the faith, covering its history, teachings, practices, and institutions. This accessible overview explores the life of...

Islam Without Europe: Traditions of Reform in Eighteenth-century Islamic Thought by Ahmad S. Dallal challenges traditional views of this period as one of decline and stagnation, instead revealing it...

Afghanistan's Islam From Conversion to the Taliban provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of Islam in Afghanistan. Spanning from the conversion of the region through...

Islam and Blackness by Jonathan A.C. Brown explores the complex relationship between Islam and blackness, challenging common claims that the faith is inherently antiblack. Brown examines Islamic...

Recognizing Islam: An Anthropologist's Introduction by Michael Gilsenan explores the complexities of Islamic society and practice. Through his fieldwork in Egypt, South Arabia, and the Lebanon, the...

Sleeping Beauty: An Islamic Tale is a beautifully illustrated retelling of a cherished fairy tale. In this version, the heroine is pious as well as pretty, and her story is one of courage and...

The classification of knowledge has been a central theme in Islamic scholarship for centuries. This study explores the ideas of three influential thinkers: al-Farabi, al-Ghazzali, and Qutb al-Din...

A History of Islam in Indonesia: Unity in Diversity by Carool Kersten explores the complex and fascinating story of Islam's impact on Indonesian society. From the late thirteenth century to the...

The Myth of Islamic Tolerance: How Islamic Law Treats Non-Muslims by Robert Spencer explores the widely held myth that Islam is tolerant and pluralistic. In reality, this collection of essays reveals...

For over 1500 years, Europe's attitude towards Islam has been shaped by misconceptions and misinformation. Franco Cardini explores how these prejudices have evolved, examining the complex history...

God has begun to reveal the truth about the End Days and the Rise of the Islamic Antichrist, whom the Muslims call Imam Madhi. In this book, the author presents conclusive evidence that only Islam...

The first Christians to encounter Islam were Syriac Christians who spoke Aramaic. Under Muslim rule from the seventh century onward, they wrote extensively about early Islam. These texts, often...

The internet and Islam: how technology is shaping Muslim experiences. This book explores the intersection of Islam and the internet, examining how information technology is influencing Muslims'...

Islamic Financial Contracts: A Comprehensive Guide This book provides a clear and thorough understanding of Islamic contract law and its application in financial transactions. It demystifies the...

Spanning over 900 years, Islamic Maps tells the story of Muslim map-makers and their art of cartography. From ninth-century Baghdad to nineteenth-century Iran, these map-makers created stunning works...

Islam and Literalism: Literal Meaning and Interpretation in Islamic Legal Theory by Robert Gleave explores the concept of literal meaning in Islamic legal hermeneutics. This analytical tool is used...

Freedom, Equality and Justice in Islam explores the core concepts of freedom, equality and justice within the Islamic faith. The author examines how these principles are reflected in the Qur'an and...

The Crucible of Islam by G. W. Bowersock offers a compelling explanation of how one of the world's great religions took shape in sixth-century Arabia. This remarkable work of scholarship explores why...

Islamic Activists: A Fresh Perspective on Islamic Leadership and Governance Deina Ali Abdelkader offers a unique analysis of Islamic leaders and activists, exploring their ideas on leadership,...

The Politics of Islamic Finance by Clement M. Henry and Rodney Wilson explores the complex relationships between Islamic finance and politics in the Middle East and North Africa. This book delves...

This collection of essays explores the complex relationship between Islam and politics, examining various theoretical and regional perspectives. The volume delves into topics such as the nature of...

This concise and insightful volume provides an in-depth exploration of Islam, tracing its development from its inception to the late twentieth century. Fazlur Rahman's analysis delves into the...

Constructing Bangladesh: A Unique Bengali-Islamic Identity In this thought-provoking study, Sufia M. Uddin explores the complex history of Islamic state formation in Bangladesh, shedding light on how...

The Religion of Islam, Revised by Maulana Muhammad Ali is a comprehensive and monumental work that explores the sources, principles, and practices of Islam. First published in 1936, this revised...

This book presents a provocative analysis of the connections between Islamic extremism and 20th-century fascist movements. The author draws on historical connections and contemporary examples to...

The War on Islam by Enver Masud provides valuable insights into the conflict between Islam and the West. From the Gulf War of 1991 to America's recent financial debacle, Masud examines the impact of...

Understanding Islam has become increasingly important in today's world. As Muslims face scrutiny over issues like violence, terrorism, women's rights and slavery, they are often expected to provide...

Islam in Europe by Jack Goody explores the complex history of Islam's impact on European society. This thought-provoking analysis reveals how Islamic cultures have shaped the continent, challenging...

This comprehensive guide to Islamic teachings provides a modern understanding of the basics of Islam through an easy-to-follow question and answer format. Covering all three branches of Shariah,...

A non-technical overview of Islamic advances in astronomy and astrology reveals how Muslim scientists played a crucial role in shaping our understanding of the heavenly sciences. From the seventh to...

Islam in Focus provides an introduction to the basic teachings of Islam, aiming to inform both Muslims and non-Muslims about this faith. Dr. Hammudah Abdalati's book seeks to guide readers towards a...

A comprehensive introduction to Islam, this set provides a clear and concise guide to understanding Muslims, their beliefs, scripture, prophet, and key Islamic concepts. It covers essential topics...

This revised and updated edition sheds light on the Islamic faith, its traditions, and historical context. Dr. Mark Gabriel shares valuable insights into the relationship between Islam and terrorism,...

Ibn Taymiyyah Expounds on Islam Selected Writings of Shaykh Al Islam Taqi Ad Din Ibn Taymiyyah on Islamic Faith, Life and Society This collection presents a comprehensive view of the writings of...

Dispute Resolution in Islamic Finance explores how disputes within Islamic finance can be resolved in a fair and just manner. This book addresses the lack of focus on dispute resolution in Islamic...

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Islam offers a comprehensive overview of the faith's history, philosophy, and practice around the world. With over 500 beautiful illustrations, this guide provides a...

Islam sin Dios by Abdelmumin Aya A thought-provoking exploration of Islamic concepts and their relationship with Western understanding. Abdelmumin Aya challenges common misconceptions about Islam,...

Introducing Ideals and Realities of Islam, a revised and updated edition of Seyyed Hossein Nasr's seminal work on the subject. This comprehensive introduction to Islam presents the Islamic spiritual...

This book offers a fresh perspective on the complex relationship between Islam and modernity. Fethi Benslama examines the psychoanalytic roots of the Muslim world's clash with contemporary society,...

Islamic Perspectives on Science by Ali Unal explores the connection between Islam and scientific inquiry. This collection of essays draws on historical and doctrinal evidence to demonstrate the...

A New Introduction to Islam by Daniel W. Brown provides a comprehensive overview of the Islamic tradition, covering its origins, key features, and legacy. This updated third edition includes new...

Freedom of Expression in Islam offers a detailed exploration of this complex topic from both legal and moral perspectives within the Islamic tradition. This work examines the evidence for freedom of...

Politicizing Islam: The Islamic Revival in France and IndiaFareen Parvez offers an in-depth look at how Muslims have responded to crises of secularism in two key cities, Lyon and Hyderabad. This...

A concise and accessible introduction to Islam by leading expert Tariq Ramadan. This book provides a straightforward overview of the religion, covering its spirituality, principles, rituals,...

Islamic Commercial Law: An Analysis of Futures and Options explores the validity of futures and options as trading tools from an Islamic perspective. This work examines the rules of Islamic law of...

Deadly attacks carried out in the name of Islam have become an all-too-familiar reality in modern life. In response, Western leaders and media often reassure us that these acts are unrelated to...

The Historical Origin of Islam by Walter Williams This book presents an alternative perspective on the historical development of Islam, one that diverges from traditional Islamic theology and...

Gai Eaton's Islam and the Destiny of Man is a comprehensive exploration of the Islamic faith, covering its core principles, history, and spiritual practices. This book provides a detailed...

Michael Muhammad Knight's "Magic in Islam" offers a unique exploration of magical and occult technologies within Muslim history. Starting with the faith's earliest sources, this book provides an...