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Islamic History: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Adam J. Silverstein
ISBN-10: 0199545723
ISBN-13: 9780199545728
Published: 2010-02-01
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Book Description:
Opening with a lucid overview of the rise and spread of Islam, from the seventh to the twenty-first century, this Very Short Introduction introduces the story of Islamic history, charting the evolution of what was originally a small, localized community of believers into an international religion with over a billion adherents. The book examines how Islam rose from the obscurity of seventh-century Arabia to the forefront of modern global concerns, and it highlights how we know what we claim to know about Islam's rise and development. Historian Adam J. Silverstein also discusses the peoples--Arabs, Persians, and Turks--who shaped Islamic history, and sheds light on three representative institutions--the mosque, jihad, and the caliphate--that highlight Islam's diversity over time. Finally, the book analyzes the roles that Islamic history has played in both religious and political contexts, while stressing the unique status that history enjoys among Muslims, especially compared to its lowly place in Western societies where history is often seen as little more than something that is not to be repeated.
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Tales of Persia: Missionary Stories from Islamic Iran
Author: William Miller
ISBN-10: 0875526152
ISBN-13: 9780875526157
Published: 2005-05-20
Publisher: P & R Publishing
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Book Description:
News from the Middle East finds us wherever we live in today’s world. Children often wonder about this far-removed land, while parents struggle to teach their children about Islam. Tales of Persia is a timely book of missionary tales that will teach readers about Islam and encourage a new generation of Christians. Tales of Persia is especially useful for family devotions and Sunday school classes.
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Islam (Opposing Viewpoints)
Author: David M. Haugen
ISBN-10: 0737745266
ISBN-13: 9780737745269
Published: 2009-07-31
Publisher: Greenhaven
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Islam (Examining Religions)
Author: Ruqaiyyah W Maqsood
ISBN-10: 0435303198
ISBN-13: 9780435303198
Published: 1995-05-15
Publisher: Heinemann ed
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A study of Islam which looks at its history, the life of Muhammad, beliefs, worship, festivals, Shari'ah, the mosque, and how Islam affects moral behaviour, attitudes, social practices and lifestyles.
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The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (Islamic Texts Society)
Author: Leila Azzam
ISBN-10: 0946621020
ISBN-13: 9780946621026
Published: 1999-12-01
Publisher: Islamic Texts Society
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Book Description:
This children's book on the life of the Prophet Muhammad is taken from traditional Muslim biographical literature, including hadith. Passages from the Qur'an are used throughout to reinforce the stories. The material is authentic and the style lively and attractive. Although the book has been written for children of 10 to 15 years of age, it can be usefully read by anyone as an introduction because of its completeness and clarity. There are 32 colour illustrations although there has been no attempt to portray either the Prophet or his Companions. The illustrations are representative of traditional Islamic life as lived in many Arab countries and portray scenes that have occurred in those countries for over a thousand years.
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Tales from Rumi
Author: Ali Fuat Bilkan
ISBN-10: 1597841242
ISBN-13: 9781597841245
Published: 2008-02-01
Publisher: Tughra Books
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Book Description:
A collection of stories from Rumi's classic opus The Mathnawi, this astounding compilation of more than 24,000 verses is carefully adapted for younger audiences. Best known for his spiritual poetry and the whirling dance of sufi practice he inspired, Rumi's influence continues to spread around the world.
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No god but God: The Origins and Evolution of Islam
Author: Reza Aslan
ISBN-10: 0385739753
ISBN-13: 9780385739757
Published: 2011-02-08
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
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Book Description:
In this invaluable introduction to a faith that for much of the West remains shrouded in ignorance and fear, Reza Aslan, an internationally acclaimed scholar of comparative religion, examines Islam: its rituals and traditions, the revelation of Muhammad as Prophet and the subsequent uprising against him, and the emergence of his successors. Aslan's comprehensive text explores the complex history of the fastest-growing religion in the world. No god but God is an engaging, accessible, and thought-provoking book for young people that is sure to stimulate discussion and encourage understanding of the Islamic faith and the people who follow it.
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The War Within Our Hearts
Author: Habeeb Quadri
ISBN-10: 184774012X
ISBN-13: 9781847740120
Published: 2010-08-17
Publisher: Kube Publishing Ltd
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Book Description:
"An insightful volume that takes on many of the issues confronting Muslim youth in the West, sometimes with humor, oftentimes with brutal frankness, but always with sound knowledge and great clarity."— Imam Zaid Shakir, Zaytuna Institute, CaliforniaThis is not just another book about Muslim youth. It is a book by young Muslims for young Muslims, addressing issues such as media, music, dating, and drugs in a language that is their own. With an introduction by Imam Zaid Shakir.
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The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook
Author: Dilara Hafiz
ISBN-10: 0979253128
ISBN-13: 9780979253126
Published: 2007-08-13
Publisher: Acacia Publishing, Inc.
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Book Description:
Winner of the 2008 Arizona Book Award What does it mean to be a Muslim? Ask ten people, and you'll probably receive ten different answers. The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook is a positive, informative guide to Islam in America. Timely and engaging, it conveys the basics of the fastest-growing, most stereotyped and misunderstood religion in America from a progressive, teen perspective. Whether struggling to define themselves as Muslims in American society or simply curious about Islam, teens will find much to love about this entertaining book. Recently featured in the New York Times' "On Religion" section by Samuel G. Freedman (07/26/2008).
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Abu Bakr: The Pinnacle of Truthfulness (Leading Companions to the Prophet)
Author: Resit Haylamaz
ISBN-10: 1597842508
ISBN-13: 9781597842501
Published: 2011-09-16
Publisher: Tughra Books
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This book is about Abu Bakr, the first Caliph to rule the world of Islam after the Prophet Muhammad. More important than his achievements as a state leader was his close companionship with Prophet Muhammad, a relationship that earned him the name al Siddiq. He was the only Companion who was privileged to ride alongside the Prophet Muhammad in his great migration to Madina, a turning point in the history of Islam. This book analyzes his exemplary life, his relationship with the Prophet, and his unique role in the birth period of Islam.
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