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The Story of the Jews Volume Two

Belonging: 1492-1900

de Simon Schama ...

Series Libro 2 - Story of the Jews
In the second volume of this magnificently illustrated cultural history, the tie-in to the PBS and BBC series The Story of the Jews, Simon Schama details the story of the Jewish people from 1492 through the end of nineteenth century.A sweeping work of narrative history, volume two of this epic incorporates the stories of many who seldom figure in Jewish histories: not just the rabbis and the ... Leer más

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In the second volume of this magnificently illustrated cultural history, the tie-in to the PBS and BBC series The Story of the Jews, Simon Schama details the story of the Jewish people from 1492 through the end of nineteenth century.A sweeping work of narrative history, volume two of this epic incorporates the stories of many who seldom figure in Jewish histories: not just the rabbis and the
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Demystifying Islam

Tackling the Tough Questions

de Harris Zafar ...

"A welcome correction to the politically tortured conceptions of Islam so prevalent today . . . An important, original new examination of Islam." — Kirkus ReviewsDespite heightened interest in the study of the Muslim faith, for many people Islam remains shrouded in mystery and confusion. What really is Shariah law? How is a Muslim to understand Jihad? Does Islam oppose Western values such as free ... Leer más

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"A welcome correction to the politically tortured conceptions of Islam so prevalent today . . . An important, original new examination of Islam." — Kirkus ReviewsDespite heightened interest in the study of the Muslim faith, for many people Islam remains shrouded in mystery and confusion. What really is Shariah law? How is a Muslim to understand Jihad? Does Islam oppose Western values such as free
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Muhammad

de Maxime Rodinson, Robert Irwin ...

Traducido por Anne Carter ...

**This “absorbing biography” and classic secular history of the prophet Muhammad vividly recreates the fascinating time in which Islam was born (New Yorker).“The most stimulating, balanced and sympathetic secular biography of the Prophet of Islam.” —London Review of Books**Maxime Rodinson, both a maverick Marxist and a distinguished professor at the Sorbonne, first published his biography of ... Leer más

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**This “absorbing biography” and classic secular history of the prophet Muhammad vividly recreates the fascinating time in which Islam was born (New Yorker).“The most stimulating, balanced and sympathetic secular biography of the Prophet of Islam.” —London Review of Books**Maxime Rodinson, both a maverick Marxist and a distinguished professor at the Sorbonne, first published his biography of
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No God but One: Allah or Jesus? (with Bonus Content)

A Former Muslim Investigates the Evidence for Islam and Christianity

de Nabeel Qureshi ...

BONUS: This eBook includes downloadable videos and a Q&A with Nabeel Qureshi that are not found in the print edition.Having shared his journey of faith in the New York Times bestselling Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi now examines Islam and Christianity in detail, exploring areas of crucial conflict and unpacking the relevant evidence.In this anticipated follow-up book, Nabeel reveals ... Leer más

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BONUS: This eBook includes downloadable videos and a Q&A with Nabeel Qureshi that are not found in the print edition.Having shared his journey of faith in the New York Times bestselling Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi now examines Islam and Christianity in detail, exploring areas of crucial conflict and unpacking the relevant evidence.In this anticipated follow-up book, Nabeel reveals
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Sword and Scimitar

Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West

de Raymond Ibrahim ...

A sweeping history of the often-violent conflict between Islam and the West, shedding a revealing light on current hostilities."With passion, Raymond Ibrahim offers an edgy and eye-opening introduction to a millennium of warfare between the Muslim and Christian worlds before the modern age." —Thomas Madden, award-winning author of Istanbul**,** Venice**, and** Concise History of the Cr... ... Leer más

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A sweeping history of the often-violent conflict between Islam and the West, shedding a revealing light on current hostilities."With passion, Raymond Ibrahim offers an edgy and eye-opening introduction to a millennium of warfare between the Muslim and Christian worlds before the modern age." —Thomas Madden, award-winning author of Istanbul**,** Venice**, and** Concise History of the Cr...
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The Accursed Tower

The Fall of Acre and the End of the Crusades

de Roger Crowley ...

**From a New York Times-bestselling author, a stirring account of the siege of Acre in 1291, when the last Christian stronghold fell to the Muslim armyThe 1291 siege of Acre was the Alamo of the Christian Crusades -- the final bloody battle for the Holy Land. After a desperate six weeks, the beleaguered citadel surrendered to the Mamluks, bringing an end to Christendom's two-hundred year adventure ... Leer más

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**From a New York Times-bestselling author, a stirring account of the siege of Acre in 1291, when the last Christian stronghold fell to the Muslim armyThe 1291 siege of Acre was the Alamo of the Christian Crusades -- the final bloody battle for the Holy Land. After a desperate six weeks, the beleaguered citadel surrendered to the Mamluks, bringing an end to Christendom's two-hundred year adventure
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The Masnavi, Book One

de Jalal al-Din Rumi ...

Traducido por Jawid Mojaddedi ...

Series Libro 1 - Oxford World's Classics
'The pen would smoothly write the things it knew But when it came to love it split in two, A donkey stuck in mud is logic's fate - Love's nature only love can demonstrate.' Rumi's Masnavi is widely recognized as the greatest Sufi poem ever written, and has been called 'the Koran in Persian'. The thirteenth-century Muslim mystic Rumi composed his work for the benefit of his disciples in the Sufi ... Leer más

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'The pen would smoothly write the things it knew But when it came to love it split in two, A donkey stuck in mud is logic's fate - Love's nature only love can demonstrate.' Rumi's Masnavi is widely recognized as the greatest Sufi poem ever written, and has been called 'the Koran in Persian'. The thirteenth-century Muslim mystic Rumi composed his work for the benefit of his disciples in the Sufi
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The Essential Rumi - reissue

New Expanded Edition

de Coleman Barks ...

This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems of Rumi.Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this exquisite Sufi poetry to a remarkably wide range of readers, making the ecstatic, spiritual poetry of thirteenth-century Sufi Mystic Rumi more popular than ... Leer más

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This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems of Rumi.Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this exquisite Sufi poetry to a remarkably wide range of readers, making the ecstatic, spiritual poetry of thirteenth-century Sufi Mystic Rumi more popular than
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Kitab At-Tawhid – The Book of Monotheism

de Darussalam Publishers, Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab ...

This book is a translation of the “Kitab At-Tawhid” written by Shaikh-ul-Islam, Muhammad bin Abdul-Wahhab, who was a renowned religious scholar and a great reformer of his times. He held a unique and unparalleled position as an exponent of Qur'an, Hadith and different branches of knowledge. His writing Kitab At-Tauhid is one of the best books on the subject of Tauhid (Islamic Monotheism) and ranks ... Leer más

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This book is a translation of the “Kitab At-Tawhid” written by Shaikh-ul-Islam, Muhammad bin Abdul-Wahhab, who was a renowned religious scholar and a great reformer of his times. He held a unique and unparalleled position as an exponent of Qur'an, Hadith and different branches of knowledge. His writing Kitab At-Tauhid is one of the best books on the subject of Tauhid (Islamic Monotheism) and ranks
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1453

The Holy War for Constantinople and the Clash of Islam and the West

de Roger Crowley ...

A gripping exploration of the fall of Constantinople and its connection to the world we live in today.The fall of Constantinople in 1453 signaled a shift in history and the end of the Byzantium Empire. Roger Crowley's comprehensive account of the battle between Mehmet II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and Constantine XI, the 57th emperor of Byzantium, illuminates the period in history that was a ... Leer más

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A gripping exploration of the fall of Constantinople and its connection to the world we live in today.The fall of Constantinople in 1453 signaled a shift in history and the end of the Byzantium Empire. Roger Crowley's comprehensive account of the battle between Mehmet II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and Constantine XI, the 57th emperor of Byzantium, illuminates the period in history that was a
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The Missing Martyrs

Why There Are So Few Muslim Terrorists

de Charles Kurzman ...

Why are there so few Muslim terrorists? With more than a billion Muslims in the world--many of whom supposedly hate the West and ardently desire martyrdom--why don't we see terrorist attacks every day? Where are the missing martyrs? In this startlingly counterintuitive book, a leading authority on Islamic movements demonstrates that terrorist groups are thoroughly marginal in the Muslim world. ... Leer más

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Why are there so few Muslim terrorists? With more than a billion Muslims in the world--many of whom supposedly hate the West and ardently desire martyrdom--why don't we see terrorist attacks every day? Where are the missing martyrs? In this startlingly counterintuitive book, a leading authority on Islamic movements demonstrates that terrorist groups are thoroughly marginal in the Muslim world.
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The Clear Quran

de Dr. Mustafa Khattab ...

Pleasant to read, easy to understand, and noted for its clarity, accuracy, eloquence, and flow. Approved by Al-Azhar and endorsed by Al-Furqaan Foundation and The Canadian Council of Imams. About the Translation For a translation to do justice to the Quran and capture its elegance and vigor, it has to be accurate, smooth, eloquent, and accessible. Unlike most popular translations, The Clear Quran ... Leer más

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Pleasant to read, easy to understand, and noted for its clarity, accuracy, eloquence, and flow. Approved by Al-Azhar and endorsed by Al-Furqaan Foundation and The Canadian Council of Imams. About the Translation For a translation to do justice to the Quran and capture its elegance and vigor, it has to be accurate, smooth, eloquent, and accessible. Unlike most popular translations, The Clear Quran
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Precious Gems in the Qualities of the Fat Woman

A Celebration of Beauty Beyond Stereotype

de Mansa Ng, Imam Jalal Al-Din Al Suyuti ...

Series Libro 1 - Marriage and intimacy
The celebration of fatness was deeply gendered, with different standards for men and women. While fatness was celebrated in women as a sign of beauty and fertility, it was often stigmatized in men as a sign of laziness and lack of self-control. This gendered double standard reflects the broader social and cultural values of medieval Muslim societies, where women’s bodies were often seen as sites ... Leer más

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The celebration of fatness was deeply gendered, with different standards for men and women. While fatness was celebrated in women as a sign of beauty and fertility, it was often stigmatized in men as a sign of laziness and lack of self-control. This gendered double standard reflects the broader social and cultural values of medieval Muslim societies, where women’s bodies were often seen as sites
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111 Questions on Islam

Samir Khalil Samir S.J. on Islam and the West

de Fr. Samir Khalil Samir S.J. ...

The terrorist attack on the Twin Towers, the Afghan conflict, waves of migration, and the presence of twelve million Muslims in the European Union: these are just a few of the things that have helped contribute to a growing interest in Islam, its culture, and its followers. They awaken old and new questions about a religious, cultural, and political reality that 1,200,000,000 people consider ... Leer más

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The terrorist attack on the Twin Towers, the Afghan conflict, waves of migration, and the presence of twelve million Muslims in the European Union: these are just a few of the things that have helped contribute to a growing interest in Islam, its culture, and its followers. They awaken old and new questions about a religious, cultural, and political reality that 1,200,000,000 people consider
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Message To The Blackman In America

de Elijah Muhammad ...

Message To The Blackman is one of the most controversial; yet, beneficial writing introduced among blacks in America. Largely unknown prior to Mike Wallace's CBS documentary of 1959, the Nation of Islam was growing into the largest self-help group of blacks in America since the early days of Marcus Garvey.Elijah Muhammad, the leader, teacher and guide to those who are members, teaches that he had ... Leer más

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Message To The Blackman is one of the most controversial; yet, beneficial writing introduced among blacks in America. Largely unknown prior to Mike Wallace's CBS documentary of 1959, the Nation of Islam was growing into the largest self-help group of blacks in America since the early days of Marcus Garvey.Elijah Muhammad, the leader, teacher and guide to those who are members, teaches that he had
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Sonita

My Fight Against Tyranny and My Escape to Freedom

de Sonita Alizada ...

2026 AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALEX AWARD WINNERNearly 15 million girls, including many in the U.S., are forced into marriage each year. Each of these girls has a price tag—and a story. Sonita Alizada was almost sold twice. Her price tag was $9,000. The money her family received for selling her would pay for her brother’s wife.The first time Sonita was put up for sale, she was 10 years old and ... Leer más

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2026 AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALEX AWARD WINNERNearly 15 million girls, including many in the U.S., are forced into marriage each year. Each of these girls has a price tag—and a story. Sonita Alizada was almost sold twice. Her price tag was $9,000. The money her family received for selling her would pay for her brother’s wife.The first time Sonita was put up for sale, she was 10 years old and
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Islam: Religion of Peace?

The Violation of Natural Rights and Western Cover-Up

de Mario Alexis Portella ...

Eight hundred years ago, St. Francis of Assisi embarked on a mission to the port city of Damietta, Egypt, to try and convert Sultan al-Kamil to Christianity. While this did not come to fruition, both the sultan and the saint were able to have a peaceful dialogue and establish a mutual respect that is absent from the present-day polemics of Islam.While many today hold that those who seek to create ... Leer más

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Eight hundred years ago, St. Francis of Assisi embarked on a mission to the port city of Damietta, Egypt, to try and convert Sultan al-Kamil to Christianity. While this did not come to fruition, both the sultan and the saint were able to have a peaceful dialogue and establish a mutual respect that is absent from the present-day polemics of Islam.While many today hold that those who seek to create
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The Islamic Moses

How the Prophet Inspired Jews and Muslims to Flourish Together and Change the World

de Mustafa Akyol ...

A theological and historical exploration of the connection between Islam and Judaism through the single most-mentioned character in the Quran: Moses.There is one human mentioned in the Quran more than any other: Moses. Why is it that the Jewish prophet dominates the Islamic scripture? Because he is the role model for Muhammad, Islam’s own prophet. Because Islam, just like Christianity, is deeply ... Leer más

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A theological and historical exploration of the connection between Islam and Judaism through the single most-mentioned character in the Quran: Moses.There is one human mentioned in the Quran more than any other: Moses. Why is it that the Jewish prophet dominates the Islamic scripture? Because he is the role model for Muhammad, Islam’s own prophet. Because Islam, just like Christianity, is deeply
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Muhammad: Man and Prophet

de Adil Salahi ...

The Prophet Muhammad initiated one of the most significant religious and cultural developments in human history, bringing the religion of Islam to the world. Adil Salahi's compelling biography traces the life of the Prophet Muhammad from his birth and childhood to the triumph of Islam and its hold on Arabia. The author sets this against a fascinating historical backdrop. His careful analysis of ... Leer más

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The Prophet Muhammad initiated one of the most significant religious and cultural developments in human history, bringing the religion of Islam to the world. Adil Salahi's compelling biography traces the life of the Prophet Muhammad from his birth and childhood to the triumph of Islam and its hold on Arabia. The author sets this against a fascinating historical backdrop. His careful analysis of
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The Story of Dajjal

de MAA ...

What if the most feared figure in Islamic eschatology is not just a myth, but a reality whose influence is unfolding in our very lifetimes? The Story of Dajjal takes you on an unprecedented journey through Islamic teachings, prophetic traditions, and modern realities, revealing the complex and chilling portrait of the Dajjal—the deceiver whose arrival signals the final test for humanity.From ... Leer más

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What if the most feared figure in Islamic eschatology is not just a myth, but a reality whose influence is unfolding in our very lifetimes? The Story of Dajjal takes you on an unprecedented journey through Islamic teachings, prophetic traditions, and modern realities, revealing the complex and chilling portrait of the Dajjal—the deceiver whose arrival signals the final test for humanity.From
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The World's Religions, Revised and Updated

A Concise Introduction

de Huston Smith ...

The World’s Religions, by beloved author and pioneering professor Huston Smith (Tales of Wonder), is the definitive classic for introducing the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths. This essential guide to comparative religion covers Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, as well as regional native traditions.This revised and updated ... Leer más

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The World’s Religions, by beloved author and pioneering professor Huston Smith (Tales of Wonder), is the definitive classic for introducing the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths. This essential guide to comparative religion covers Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, as well as regional native traditions.This revised and updated
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The Wahhabi Mission and Saudi Arabia

de David Commins ...

Wahhabism has been generating controversy since it first emerged in Arabia in the 18th century. In the wake of September 11th instant theories have emerged that try to root Osama Bin Laden's attacks on Wahhabism. Muslim critics have dismissed this conservative interpretation of Islam that is the official creed of Saudi Arabia as an unorthodox innovation that manipulated a suggestible people to ... Leer más

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Wahhabism has been generating controversy since it first emerged in Arabia in the 18th century. In the wake of September 11th instant theories have emerged that try to root Osama Bin Laden's attacks on Wahhabism. Muslim critics have dismissed this conservative interpretation of Islam that is the official creed of Saudi Arabia as an unorthodox innovation that manipulated a suggestible people to
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Reasoning with God

Reclaiming Shari‘ah in the Modern Age

de Khaled Abou El Fadl ...

In light of recent concern over Shari'ah, such as proposed laws to prohibit it in the United States and conflict over the role it should play in the new Egyptian constitution, many people are confused about the meaning of Shari'ah in Islam and its role in the world today. In Reasoning with God, renowned Islamic scholar Khaled Abou El Fadl explains not only what Shari'ah really means, but also the ... Leer más

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In light of recent concern over Shari'ah, such as proposed laws to prohibit it in the United States and conflict over the role it should play in the new Egyptian constitution, many people are confused about the meaning of Shari'ah in Islam and its role in the world today. In Reasoning with God, renowned Islamic scholar Khaled Abou El Fadl explains not only what Shari'ah really means, but also the
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Philosophy in the Islamic World

A Very Short Introduction

de Peter Adamson ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
In the history of philosophy, few topics are so relevant to today's cultural and political landscape as philosophy in the Islamic world. Yet, this remains one of the lesser-known philosophical traditions. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Adamson explores the history of philosophy among Muslims, Jews, and Christians living in Islamic lands, from its historical background to thinkers in the ... Leer más

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In the history of philosophy, few topics are so relevant to today's cultural and political landscape as philosophy in the Islamic world. Yet, this remains one of the lesser-known philosophical traditions. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Adamson explores the history of philosophy among Muslims, Jews, and Christians living in Islamic lands, from its historical background to thinkers in the
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