Islam From Scratch

Author : Brandon Richey
Publisher : Tughra Books
ISBN 13 : 1597849782
Total Pages : 89 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Islam from Scratch written by Brandon Richey and published by Tughra Books. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Islam in practice can often seem opaque to the outside viewer. New Muslims and non-Muslims alike look on as believers offer salah, attend Friday prayer, wear the hijab, and fast during Ramadan, not knowing the particulars of why or how these acts of worship are performed. If you are a new Muslim, or just a curious observer wanting to know more about Islam, then this book is for you. Islam From Scratch attempts to bridge this wide gap in knowledge, helping readers understand the Islamic faith step by step, chapter by chapter. For new Muslims, this book hopes to provide you with the most critical information when taking your first steps into the faith in a way that won't overwhelm you. By the end, hopefully you will not only understand your newfound belief and the intricacies that thread it, but also appreciate the rituals and history that come with it.

Author : Yahiya Emerick
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101097426
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam, 2nd Edition written by Yahiya Emerick and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-11-02 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An up-close and up-to-date look at an often misunderstood faith This completely revised and updated guide explores the tenets of the Qu’ran (a.k.a. Koran), examines the history of the religion and its relationship to Christianity and Judaism, and features an expanded section on the true story behind “jihad.” It explores Islamic views on war and terrorism, including the Muslim perspective on the tragic events of September 11, and the subsequent U.S. presence in both Afghanistan and Iraq. • Excellent sales for the first edition • Islam is the fastest growing religion in America, with more than six million devoted followers • Features an expanded section on women in Islam, including their status within the Taliban, and the Islamic practice of polygamy

Author : RICHARD SHUMACK
Publisher : SPCK
ISBN 13 : 0281081948
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jesus through Muslim Eyes written by RICHARD SHUMACK and published by SPCK. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘An honest and scholarly analysis of the Muslim Jesus, the Christian Jesus, and the diverging paths Muslims and Christians chose to follow.’ Anwar Mehammed, head of Islamic Studies, Ethiopian Theological College, Addis Ababa In his book The Islamic Jesus, Mustafa Akyol claims that Muslims may hail Jesus as the Messiah and the Word of God – but is that really the case? And how should Christians respond when they do? In this sensitive and nuanced exploration of Muslim beliefs about Jesus, Richard Shumack calls for Muslims and Christians to embrace constructive disagreement as the best way to both religious peace and eternal truth. For although Muslims and Christians both love Jesus. the Jesus of Islam points down a different road to that of Christianity. The Muslim Jesus wants to you to be a better person by walking a road of passionate devotion to God; the Christian Jesus wants you to be a whole new person by joining him on a road to crucifixion and resurrection. ‘If you care about Muslim-Christian relations, this book is significant.’ Dr Muhammad Kamal, Asia Institute, University of Melbourne ‘Excellent ... strikes the perfect balance between academic rigour and accessibility.’ Dr Peter Riddell, SOAS University of London

Author : Syed Abdul ʻAla Maudoodi (Maulana)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Towards Understanding Islam written by Syed Abdul ʻAla Maudoodi (Maulana) and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Salih Yucel
Publisher : Tughra Books
ISBN 13 : 1597846171
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Prayer And Healing In Islam written by Salih Yucel and published by Tughra Books. This book was released on 2010-12-16 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: , Praying for health is a significant Islamic custom alongside seeking medical treatment, and has become a vital part of Muslim culture. There are two areas of focus in this book: the methodology and criteria of praying for health, and the results of a study on the effect of prayer on Muslim patients' well-being. This study was conducted at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate in Boston, MA. Twenty-Five Remedies, a work by prominent contemporary Muslim scholar Said Nursi, included in this book, further enriches the scope of the subject of prayer and healing. ,

Author : Karen Armstrong
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062316834
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Muhammad written by Karen Armstrong and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Man Who Inspired the World's Fastest-Growing Religion Muhammad presents a fascinating portrait of the founder of a religion that continues to change the course of world history. Muhammad's story is more relevant than ever because it offers crucial insight into the true origins of an increasingly radicalized Islam. Countering those who dismiss Islam as fanatical and violent, Armstrong offers a clear, accessible, and balanced portrait of the central figure of one of the world's great religions.

Author : Ingrid Mattson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470673494
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Story of the Qur'an written by Ingrid Mattson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-02-18 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This popular introduction by a well-known Islamic scholar has been updated and expanded, offering a balanced portrayal of the Qur’an and its place in historic and contemporary Muslim society. Features new sections on the Qur’an and its relationship to democracy, science, human rights, and the role of women Contains expanded sections on the Qur’an in the life cycle of Muslims, and in Islamic ethics and law Incorporates additional images and student features, including a glossary. Supported by an accompanying website (available on publication) hosting a range of additional material, including student resources, links to important websites, news stories, and more This title is also available as an eTextbook on the CourseSmart platform, as a Wiley Desktop Edition, or via your preferred eTextbook vendor; eTextbooks offer convenience, enhanced electronic functionality, and flexible pricing options – learn more at www.wiley.com/college/wileyflex

Author : Abia Afsar Siddiqui
Publisher : Ta Ha Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Islamic Dynasties written by Abia Afsar Siddiqui and published by Ta Ha Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the many Islamic dynasties that have arisen, shone and faded but have left the Muslim world all the richer.

Author : Ahmet T. Kuru
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108419097
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Islam, Authoritarianism, and Underdevelopment written by Ahmet T. Kuru and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analyzes Muslim countries' contemporary problems, particularly violence, authoritarianism, and underdevelopment, comparing their historical levels of development with Western Europe.

Author : Pier Mattia Tommasino
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812294971
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Venetian Qur'an written by Pier Mattia Tommasino and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2018-03-26 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anonymous book appeared in Venice in 1547 titled L'Alcorano di Macometto, and, according to the title page, it contained "the doctrine, life, customs, and laws [of Mohammed] . . . newly translated from Arabic into the Italian language." Were this true, L'Alcorano di Macometto would have been the first printed direct translation of the Qur'an in a European vernacular language. The truth, however, was otherwise. As soon became clear, the Qur'anic sections of the book—about half the volume—were in fact translations of a twelfth-century Latin translation that had appeared in print in Basel in 1543. The other half included commentary that balanced anti-Islamic rhetoric with new interpretations of Muhammad's life and political role in pre-Islamic Arabia. Despite having been discredited almost immediately, the Alcorano was affordable, accessible, and widely distributed. In The Venetian Qur'an, Pier Mattia Tommasino uncovers the volume's mysterious origins, its previously unidentified author, and its broad, lasting influence. L'Alcorano di Macometto, Tommasino argues, served a dual purpose: it was a book for European refugees looking to relocate in the Ottoman Empire, as well as a general Renaissance reader's guide to Islamic history and stories. The book's translation and commentary were prepared by an unknown young scholar, Giovanni Battista Castrodardo, a complex and intellectually accomplished man, whose commentary in L'Alcorano di Macometto bridges Muhammad's biography and the text of the Qur'an with Machiavelli's The Prince and Dante's Divine Comedy. In the years following the publication of L'Alcorano di Macometto, the book was dismissed by Arabists and banned by the Catholic Church. It was also, however, translated into German, Hebrew, and Spanish and read by an extended lineage of missionaries, rabbis, renegades, and iconoclasts, including such figures as the miller Menocchio, Joseph Justus Scaliger, and Montesquieu. Through meticulous research and literary analysis, The Venetian Qur'an reveals the history and legacy of a fascinating historical and scholarly document.