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Nahjul Balagha: Peak of Eloquence
Author: Ali ibn Abu-Talib
ISBN-10: 0940368420
ISBN-13: 9780940368422
Published: 1996-06-01
Publisher: Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an
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Book Description:
The Prophet Muhammad referred to his eloquent son-in-law Ali as the “gate to the city of knowledge.” Peak of Eloquence, Nahjul Balagha, is both a compilation of Ali’s sermons, letters, and sayings and a glimpse into his personality. Compiled by Sayyid al-Sharif ar-Radi more than 1,000 years ago, it is considered a literary masterpiece and, by the Shia Muslims, the most valuable text after the Holy Qur’an.
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The Legacy of Islamic Antisemitism: From Sacred Texts to Solemn History
Author:
ISBN-10: 1591025540
ISBN-13: 9781591025542
Published: 2008-06-05
Publisher: Prometheus Books
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Book Description:
This comprehensive meticulously documented collection of scholarly articles presents indisputable evidence that a readily discernible and uniquely Islamic antisemitism has been expressed continuously since the advent of Islam. The contributors show that the "Koran" itself is a significant source of hostility towards Jews as well as other foundational texts.
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Hadith: Muhammad's Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World
Author: Jonathan A.C. Brown
ISBN-10: 1851686967
ISBN-13: 9781851686964
Published: 2009-07-16
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
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Central to Islamic practice and law, the term hadith is applied to first-hand reports of the Prophet Muhammad's words and deeds, passed from generation to generation. Informative and accessible, this wide-ranging introduction provides a detailed exploration of their collection, historical authenticity, and role in modern Islam. Complete with a glossary, extensive bibliography, and helpful diagrams, Hadith: An Introduction is perfectly suited to students, scholars, and the general reader.
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The Veil And The Male Elite: A Feminist Interpretation Of Women's Rights In Islam
Author: Fatima Mernissi
ISBN-10: 0201632217
ISBN-13: 9780201632217
Published: 1992-12-21
Publisher: Basic Books
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An Introduction to the Science of the Hadith: Kitab Ma'rifat Anwa' 'Ilm Al-Hadith (Great Books of Islamic Civilisation)
Author: Ibn Al-Salah Al-Shahrazuri
ISBN-10: 1859641520
ISBN-13: 9781859641521
Published: 2005-01
Publisher: Garnet Publishing
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Book Description:
Taqi al-Din Abn 'Amr 'Uthman b. 'Abd al-Rahman al-Shahrazuri (577/1181643/1245) composed his famous Kitab Ma'rifat anwa' 'ilm al-hadith, better known as the Muqaddima, while serving as the head of the Dar al-Hadith al-Ashrafiya in Damascus, one of the most prestigious institutions for the study of hadith in the Islamic world. In this work he provides a complete overview of the science devoted to the study of the words and actions of the Prophet Muhammad. The Introduction enjoyed immense popularity and influenced most subsequent writing on the subject.
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Combat with the Self
Author: Al-Hurr al-`Amuli
ISBN-10: 1904063144
ISBN-13: 9781904063148
Published: 2003-11-08
Publisher: Saqi Books
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Book Description:
Combat with the Self is a compilation of traditions and sayings from the Holy Prophet and his Household (Hadith), classified under various subsections, all broaching the subject of the self, its vices, temptations, strengths and weaknesses. Based on the fact that one's self is one's greatest enemy, the book encompasses universally acknowledged issues of moral and ethical value from honesty and charity to humility and philanthropy. It consists purely of the sayings of the Imams, through which the reader will be left amazed at how congruent the Imams' words are with the message of the Qur'an.
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The Bounty of Allah (Crossroad Book)
Author: Aneela Khalid Arshed
ISBN-10: 0824518233
ISBN-13: 9780824518233
Published: 1999-11-25
Publisher: Crossroad Publishing Company
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Book Description:
This book offers a selection of a short text from the Koran and one from Sufi or Hadith traditions for every day of the year. The texts are carefully chosen and translated. An introduction offers concise information on the Islamic faith and the role of its sacred scriptures.
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Living & Dying with Grace
Author: Hadrat Ali
ISBN-10: 1570620652
ISBN-13: 9781570620652
Published: 1995-05-10
Publisher: Shambhala
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Book Description:
A book of Aphoristic teachings on how to make one's way in the world--especially on how to bring spiritual insight to the affairs of daily life, this book contains 400 of Hadrat'Ali's teachings of worldly wisdom which show how people can use the everyday realities of their lives to cultivate wisdom and well-being, both temporal and eternal.
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Al-Nawawi's Forty Hadith
Author: Yahya ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi
ISBN-10: 0946621659
ISBN-13: 9780946621651
Published: 1997-08-01
Publisher: Islamic Texts Society
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Book Description:
This collection of forty hadith by one of the most famous compilers of hadith is generally regarded as the most popular anthology and the best introduction to the study of the Prophet's sayings which, together with the Qur'an, contain the essential teachings of Islam. The Arabic original has been printed alongside the English translation for the benefit of those with a knowledge of Arabic. The translation, by two scholars working in close collaboration, combines accuracy with readability.
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Divine Sayings: 101 Hadith Qudsi: The Mishkat al-Anwar of Ibn 'Arabi
Author: Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi
ISBN-10: 1905937032
ISBN-13: 9781905937035
Published: 2008-01-28
Publisher: Anqa Publishing
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A collection of 101 hadith sayings, this work is one of the most important and influential early collections of hadith qudsi. Falling into three categories, the first 40 sayings each have a full, unbroken chain of transmission that goes back to God through the medium of the Prophet Muhammad. The second category are sayings mostly taken from well-known written collections. The final section is drawn from similar books, with Ibn 'Arabi adding one extra hadith, orally transmitted. Comprised of a full introduction explaining the meaning of Hadith, the text stresses the importance of this tradition in Ibn 'Arabi's writing.
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