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  • Surrendering to God: Understanding Islam in the

    3 in stock

    £7.99

  • The Prophet Promised in World Scriptures

    Tughra Books The Prophet Promised in World Scriptures

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.99

  • Rumi & Confucius

    Tughra Books Rumi & Confucius

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £7.77

  • Recitations After the Daily Prayers

    Tughra Books Recitations After the Daily Prayers

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £5.29

  • Young Person's Guide to Nourishing Faith

    Tughra Books Young Person's Guide to Nourishing Faith

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis book is essentially a comprehensive survey of principles and criteria derived from the main sources of knowledge in Islam, the Qur'an and the way of Prophet, for the Muslim youth today. Covering topics from how to increase your knowledge of God to the ways to improve and increase the sense of worship, it attempts to help better understand reasoning behind Islamic rules and morality. In doing so, the book's purpose is to assist in developing an elementary level of Islamic wisdom for the young Muslims.

    5 in stock

    £8.54

  • Question & Answers About Islam Audiobook: Volume

    Tughra Books Question & Answers About Islam Audiobook: Volume

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisIslam, probably the most misunderstood religion in the world, is among the hot reading topics for people all over the world. Questions and Answers about Islam Vol. 1 and 2 have been prepared to provide first-hand information from one of the most leading Islamic scholars of our time. The first volume addresses the more essential questions concerning Islamic faith; e.g. God and the nature of His existence; can Islam solve every problem? Did Prophet Muhammad write the Qur''an? Subjects like the Prophethood, Satan, etc are also examined. The second volume delves deeper into a variety of subjects that will help those who are embarking on the exploration of Islam: wisdom in the message of the Qur''an ethics and spirituality, the virtues of service in Islam, the anticipation of the Mahdi and Messiah, etc. Although the questions included in this second volume have been selected on the assumption that the reader is already acquainted with the contents of the first volume, an independent reading is still possible, for each question-answer is a separate entity and the book does not question from another. Approximate running time: 300 minutes

    4 in stock

    £1,000.55

  • The Longing of the Soul

    Tughra Books The Longing of the Soul

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    3 in stock

    £9.49

  • Endeavor for Renewal: Droplets of Wisdom from the

    5 in stock

    £10.92

  • Map of the Divine Subtle Faculty

    Tughra Books Map of the Divine Subtle Faculty

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe heart in the Islamic understanding is the expression of a human being's spiritual existence. It is a Divine gift and Divine subtle faculty bestowed upon humanity. It is a polished mirror reflecting God. Like a general, the heart commands all other bodily organs and faculties, which are its troops, Everything that comes from a human being, whether good or bad, is a product of the heart. Mehmet Y. Seker, a scholar of Sufism and tasawwuf, studies the concept of the heart in the Islamic tradition looking at how it is approached by three prominent scholars and thinkers of Islam: Ghazali, Said Nursi, and Fethullah Gulen. Being the first in English to take as its focus the human heart from an Islamic spiritual, this book comparatively analyzes classical and modern age interpretations and evaluations on the concept and adds to the rich literature of spirituality in the Islamic tradition.

    2 in stock

    £13.49

  • My Guide to Understanding Islam: Volume 2

    Tughra Books My Guide to Understanding Islam: Volume 2

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis book is suitable for the curriculum of Islamic schools or for use as a self-study material. Faith, worship, and good manners are essential for any Muslims on the path of intellectual, social, and spiritual maturation and perfection. As the eminent scholar Bediuzzaman stated, 'Belief is both light and power. Those who attain true belief can challenge the universe and, in proportion to their belief’s strength, be relieved of the pressures of events… Belief requires affirming Divine Unity; affirmation of Divine Unity requires submitting to God; submission to God requires relying on God; and reliance on God yields happiness in both worlds.' This book is an effective guide for our young readers in their quest to attain the truths of belief, Islam, and good character.

    5 in stock

    £8.50

  • My Guide to Understanding Islam: Volume 3

    Tughra Books My Guide to Understanding Islam: Volume 3

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis book is suitable for the curriculum of Islamic schools or for use as a self-study material. Faith, worship, and good manners are essential for any Muslims on the path of intellectual, social, and spiritual maturation and perfection. As the eminent scholar Bediuzzaman stated, 'Belief is both light and power. Those who attain true belief can challenge the universe and, in proportion to their belief’s strength, be relieved of the pressures of events… Belief requires affirming Divine Unity; affirmation of Divine Unity requires submitting to God; submission to God requires relying on God; and reliance on God yields happiness in both worlds.' This book is an effective guide for our young readers in their quest to attain the truths of belief, Islam, and good character.

    7 in stock

    £8.50

  • Journey to Noble Ideals: Droplets of Wisdom from

    Tughra Books Journey to Noble Ideals: Droplets of Wisdom from

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisJourney to Noble Ideals is a compilation of speeches Fethullah Gulen delivered in Pennsylvania, USA, between 2012 and 2013. The book provides guidelines to build our individual ladders to self-discovery. In Gulen''s prescription, climbing this ladder requires "lifelong contendedness," "a spirit of chivalry," "becoming soil to grow roses," "balance and moderation," "being self-critical," "not to be dizzy with worldly pleasures," and "sincerity of intention." Nourished from a millennium old accumulation of knowledge and tradition, Gulen speaks of preserving one''s "chastity of thoughts" but not lagging behind, and instead soaring across the "horizons of spiritual knowledge." For Gulen, a healthy society is built on a "happy marriage," observing the "rights of neighbors," "sound reason," and "asking for forgiveness." Above all, his faith rests on a firm belief that "God is sufficient" for all.This work will be a source of inspiration for all the travelers'' journeying to noble ideals.

    3 in stock

    £11.39

  • The Opening (Al-Fatiha): A Commentary on the

    Tughra Books The Opening (Al-Fatiha): A Commentary on the

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.39

  • Messenger of God Muhammad (CD Audiobook & mp3):

    Tughra Books Messenger of God Muhammad (CD Audiobook & mp3):

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis12 CDs. The Life of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, has been a topic for many books and studies. Gulen''s approach to the life of Rasulullah, "the pride of humanity". This is not cronical biography. It differs from other books on the Prophet in the sense that Gulen assumes a psychological and sociological analysis on the various aspects of the Prophet''s life portraying him as a compassionate father, a profound spiritual leader, a wise statemen, a courageous commander, a loving husband, a most reliable and trustworthy person. Approximate running time: 840 minutes.

    1 in stock

    £680.11

  • Khadija Audiobook: Unabridged

    Tughra Books Khadija Audiobook: Unabridged

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe First Muslim and the Wife of the Prophet Muhammad Exploring the birth period of Islam, this biography focuses on one of the most prominent and respected Muslim women in history, Khadija, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Addressing both her devotion and her leadership roles in Mecca, this book shines light on a figure who is an inspiration to women, both Muslim and non-Muslim alike. Approximate running time: 140 minutes.

    3 in stock

    £840.40

  • Toward a Global Civilization of Love & Tolerance

    3 in stock

    £15.29

  • Fasting in Islam and the Month of Ramadan: A

    Tughra Books Fasting in Islam and the Month of Ramadan: A

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Charity in Islam

    Tughra Books Charity in Islam

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £7.95

  • Jesus and Muhammad: Commonalities of Two Great

    3 in stock

    £14.36

  • Living Creatures in the Holy Qur'an

    Tughra Books Living Creatures in the Holy Qur'an

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £20.66

  • Tughra Books Devoted to the Truth

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFor decades, Fethullah Gülen spoke on religion together with science, addressed challenging issues on faith, and inspired a generation to promote education and dialogue around the world. Those who listened to him felt empowered by this engaging and learned man of religion. To the ruling establishment of Turkey, his native country, these activities were assumed to be crossing over the line, and they made sure he suffered the consequences, especially throughout the second decade of the twenty-first century. Gülen and the people he inspired were scapegoated for the failures and malfeasance of a corrupt regime which conducted a nationwide crackdown on affiliated schools, foundations, and media organizations, while hundreds of thousands of teachers, doctors, journalists, civil servants, and supporters affiliated with them were purged and incarcerated, especially in the aftermath of the “staged” coup attempt in July 2016. Devoted to the Truth is a series of essays Gülen wrote following this event. What transpires from this collection is a seasoned leader who is going through all the blood, sweat, and tears to keep his ship afloat, the crew and passengers safe and calm. When the world seems to be in darkness, we find Gülen calling out to his community that this “Eclipse” is over, and inspires them how to be “Travelers to the Light.” As he leads his followers on this journey, he teaches how they should hold themselves to account by “Facing the Self.” While feeling “Pity” for the perpetrators of all the persecution they are going through, Gülen shows the path on to how to “Heal” and take action “So Others May Live.”

    1 in stock

    £14.99

  • Fast - Pray - Share: Ramadan Reflections

    Tughra Books Fast - Pray - Share: Ramadan Reflections

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £9.45

  • Tughra Books Calling to Good: Islamic Mentoring and Guidance

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    Book Synopsis“Call to good and prevent wrong”— amr bil ma''ruf wa nahy an al munkar. Depending on the translations within the Qur''anic contexts, “calling to good” may be rendered as promoting the right, just, honorable, righteous behavior, and virtue; whereas “preventing wrong” is forbidding what is evil, dishonorable, and vice. The Qur''an urges believers to embrace this duty individually and collectively and praises them when they practice this obligation (Al ‘Imran 3:104, 110). This duty is meant to encourage righteous behavior and discourage immorality and aims to remove oppression from society and instead establish justice. It should, ideally, be the distinguishing trait of a Muslim community as it applies to the moral, social, political, and economic facets of life. “Calling to good and preventing wrong” can be classified as a duty in the framework of teaching others about faith (tabligh). Literally meaning “to reach out” or “to convey,” tabligh is directed to raise the consciousness among people about their responsibility towards religion. It disseminates knowledge about living one''s faith in a principled way. Therefore, any discourse, or any act, that conveys, communicates, reminds, promotes, or publishes the teachings and commands of God to the unknowing—or to the less informed—or any discourse or act, that discourages or prevents people from being wrong, unjust, or evil, comes under the meaning of this word, tabligh.Rooted deeply in the Qur''an, hadith, and commentaries of notable scholars, the book in your hands is a precious resource to comprehend the context and dynamics that make spiritual mentoring and guidance an important part of a faithful life. The content of the book consists of transcripts of a series of sermons M. Fethullah Gülen delivered early in his career as a preacher. While presenting extensive commentary based on examples from the time of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and Rightly Guided Caliphs, Gülen does so with awareness of the realities of the modern era, especially with regards to being free from political interests and keeping the scope as wide as possible so to embrace the whole of humanity. The book supports the idea that spiritual mentoring and guidance is an important duty and highlights some principles mentors should take into consideration. While being an essential reference for mentors and counselors in the Muslim community, the book offers many universal principles that all faith communities can benefit from and refer to in their services.

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    £14.99

  • Modern Islam: Traditions & Concerns

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Modern Islam: Traditions & Concerns

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIslamic theology and sectarian considerations are rarely sufficient explanations for instances of terrorism and political violence involving Muslims or taking place in the contemporary Muslim world. Political, social and economic factors often determine whether a given dispute reflects sectarian identities or transcends them. This book examines the permutations and problems of modern Islam, wherein discussion is directed toward the differences between Sunni and Shiite Islamic sects; the Islamic traditions of Wahhabism and Salafiyya; an overview of Islamic finance based on the principles of shariah or Islamic law; Islamist militancy in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region; Islamic terrorism in the Balkans; Islamic religious schools, known as Madrasas and the presence of Islam in Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.

    1 in stock

    £46.39

  • Interfaith Engagement in Milwaukee: A Brief

    Marquette University Press Interfaith Engagement in Milwaukee: A Brief

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the fall of 1980, two Franciscan Sisters teamed up with a Muslim professor of a local university to begin a journey of dialogue, friendship, and activism that had a lasting effect on their group and the community. They launched one of the first “Islamic Christian” dialogues in the country, which soon became internationally known. This book brings together their stories of encounter and collaboration alongside those of other interfaith actors. The initial Christian-Muslim dialogue inspired the next generation of leaders to continue the work of building trust and mutual understanding through educational programs and social activism. The narratives presented here are based on qualitative data and scholarly research. They are accompanied by representative examples of the efforts aimed at cultivating spaces for interfaith dialogue and interaction between and among people from different faith traditions and backgrounds. This book offers an overview and history of those interfaith efforts and relationships.

    1 in stock

    £34.95

  • Islam in Africa & Europe: Selected Case Studies

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Islam in Africa & Europe: Selected Case Studies

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis book is of interest to both the general reader and the student of Islamic, African, and European Affairs. It gives the historical and contemporary state of Islam in selected countries in Africa and Europe. Part one, a general introduction, reviews the arrival and evolution of Islam on the continents of Africa and Europe. Part II through Part VII concentrates on specific regions. Part II deals with North Africa with specific reference to Algeria and Libya. Part III examines West Africa with the focus on Mali and Nigeria. Part IV treats East Africa with studies of Somalia and Nigeria. Part V covers the Caucasus as it is concerned with Azerbaijan, Dagestan, and Chechnya. Part VI concentrates on the Balkan with chapters on the Albanian world and Bosnia respectively. Part VII discusses the Muslim diaspora in Europe through a scrutiny of the role in Islam in France, the United Kingdom (Great Britain), and Germany. Part VIII is devoted to concluding comments. In addition to citations and references, the book provides a glossary of terms in addition to the index. In addition to the obvious fields of Islamic, African, and European Studies, this inter-disciplinary work is of interest to students of history, government, comparative religion, and general anthropology and sociology with its focus on culture and society. It is the concluding volume of a trilogy that covers Islam on a global basis.

    1 in stock

    £126.74

  • Women in Islamic Societies: A Literature Review

    Nova Science Publishers Inc Women in Islamic Societies: A Literature Review

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisHalf a billion Muslim women inhabit some 45 Muslim-majority countries, and another 30 or more countries have significant Muslim minorities, including, increasingly, countries in the developed West. This book provides a literature review of recent empirical social science scholarship that addresses the actualities of women''s lives in Muslim societies across multiple geographic regions. This book also discusses the differences in the Sunnis and Shiites in Islam.

    1 in stock

    £131.19

  • True Islam, Jihad, & Terrorism: Science of

    Nova Science Publishers Inc True Islam, Jihad, & Terrorism: Science of

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAfter the rise of the Islamic State of Syria and Levant (ISIL), the world has been debating over an old issue, characterised by some as the clash of civilisations. Jihad, the Arabic term for struggle, was the target and Islamic terrorism and Islamic fascism became the popularised terms of the post-9/11 era. The following discourse has formed two theories attempting to define Islam and the role of Jihad in Islam. The first is that of the apologists that define Jihad as an internal struggle; the second sponsors the concept of offensive Jihad. In this book, existing theories are deconstructed to establish that there is no such thing as offensive Jihad or internal Jihad. Debunking both branches of political thought was possible using a cognition tool derived from the education system instituted by the Prophet Muhammad, the central figure of this controversy. The deconstruction is then followed up with an examination of an actual historical case, vis. the wars for Islam at the time of The Prophet as well as during the four rightly guided Caliphs. By doing so, this book systematically eliminates all confusion regarding Jihad. By addressing the fundamental premises involved in both sides of this controversy, the book develops an analytical tool that is free from dogmatic assertions and ensuing contradictions, eventually defining the significance of this analysis for a properly balanced understanding of Islamic foreign policy and Shariah law. A clear directive is produced in order to analyse any violence that takes place today and determine if the justification provided is Islamic or not.

    1 in stock

    £170.39

  • Islamic Legal Theory: A Critical Introduction:

    Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Islamic Legal Theory: A Critical Introduction:

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisDavid Vishanoff’s thorough and original unpacking of the Sunnī jurist al-Juwaynī’s (1028–1085) Kitāb al-Waraqāt fī uṣūl al-fiqh introduces English-speaking readers to the main concepts, terms, principles, and functions of the classical Islamic discipline of legal theory. This volume offers an ideal entry to the otherwise dense and complex mainstream Sunnī views that dominated Islamic legal thought in al-Juwaynī’s day—and that are still widely accepted today. A critical edition of al-Juwaynī’s Arabic text is also included.Trade Review"In this brilliant, innovative, and engaging book, Vishanoff guides readers through some of the most fundamental questions Muslims have debated, and struggled with, for centuries. Most Muslim scholars' books on these topics are dense and difficult. But here Vishanoff takes one such book—al-Juwaynī’s classic Waraqat—and explains, with lucidity and precision, its complex and obscure arguments. Through this book, readers will reach a better understanding of why such debates mattered to Muslims in the past, why they matter now, and how they affect the ways in which the Sharia—God’s law—might be understood in the future."—Robert Gleave, University of Exeter"A gem! David Vishanoff ’s translation of, and commentary on, al-Juwaynī’s short treatise on legal theory is cleverly conceptualized, clearly organized, and lucidly presented. It will engage and instruct those new to the study of Islamic law while inviting specialists to appreciate, reflect on, and perhaps question its comparative and interpretive choices. Highly recommended."—Kecia Ali, Boston University"A wonderful and highly accessible primer on Islamic legal theory that clarifies as it enlightens. Vishanoff brings the subject to life; this book will be a valuable resource for students of Islamic law at all levels."—Rumee Ahmed, University of British Columbia"Islamic Legal Theory is essential reading for any course on Islamic law and the history of Islamic legal theory. The book provides not only a careful and accessible translation of Kitāb al‐Waraqāt fī uṣūl al‐fiqh, or Leaflet—a key teaching text in Islamic legal theory—but also engages in a dialogue with questions and concerns from contemporary Western thought. The nature of this book to provoke such conversations makes it an indispensable text for class discussions."—Samy A. Ayoub, The University of Texas at Austin

    10 in stock

    £50.99

  • Louis Massignon: A Pioneer of Interfaith Dialogue

    Blue Dome Press Louis Massignon: A Pioneer of Interfaith Dialogue

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £14.39

  • Contemporary Renaissance: Gulens Philosophy for a

    Blue Dome Press Contemporary Renaissance: Gulens Philosophy for a

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisAshrati's book is a study of intellectual framework laid out by Fethullah Gulen in his call for the revival of humanity's changing power. Gulen, a prominent scholar of Islam and a social activist, is the inspiration behind the global network of education, charity and interfaith dialogue. This book is an attempt to show how significant Gulen's layout for reconstruction is to Islam and to the rest of the world.In his analysis of Gulen's thought of reconstruction, Ashrati looks at concepts including the strategy of nonviolence, spiritual dimension of revival, foundations of humanism in Islam, intellectual and spiritual leadership, men of service, and integration of science and religion. His analogy of construction and architectural work comes handy in understanding both the complexity and openness of the call for revival by Gulen.

    2 in stock

    £11.39

  • No Return From Democracy: A Survey of Interviews

    Blue Dome Press No Return From Democracy: A Survey of Interviews

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £13.29

  • For the Sake of Allah: The Origin, Development

    Blue Dome Press For the Sake of Allah: The Origin, Development

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisFor the Sake of Allah explores the Gülen Movement, also known as Hizmet, a religio-social movement inspired by Fethullah Gülen, one of the most prominent Islamic scholars of Turkish origin in the modern world. Notwithstanding the current purge of Hizmet under the Erdoğan regime, it is one of the most interesting faith-based movements to arise from a Muslim society in the twentieth century. Since the late 1960s, Hizmet has opened thousands of schools around the world and has also contributed to relief efforts in Turkey and abroad.In this book, Anwar Alam shares a decade of research and field work based on the religious, educational, political, and social contexts that have shaped the essential dynamics of both Gülen and the Movement. At a time when the Gülen Movement has been primarily analyzed and debated through the “state prism” and “security discourse,” especially following the failed Turkish military coup of July 2016, this book takes a longue durée perspective and provides a holistic treatment of Hizmet as essentially a postmodern phenomenon.

    7 in stock

    £17.99

  • On the Path of the Prophet: Fethullah Gulen's

    Blue Dome Press On the Path of the Prophet: Fethullah Gulen's

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £17.06

  • The Life of Hazrat Aminah bint Wahb The Mother of

    1 in stock

    £18.27

  • Al Rashid Mosque: Building Canadian Muslim

    University of Alberta Press Al Rashid Mosque: Building Canadian Muslim

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisAl Rashid Mosque, Canada's first and one of the earliest in North America, was erected in Edmonton in the depth of the Depression of the 1930s. Over time, the story of this first mosque, which served as a magnet for more Lebanese Muslim immigrants to Edmonton, was woven into the folklore of the local community. Baha Abu-Laban, ForewordEdmonton's Al Rashid Mosque has played a key role in Islam's Canadian development. Founded by Muslims from Lebanon, it has grown into a vibrant community fully integrated into Canada's cultural mosaic. The mosque continues to be a concrete expression of social good, a symbol of a proud Muslim Canadian identity. Al Rashid Mosque provides a welcome introduction to the ethics and values of homegrown Muslims. The book traces the mosque's role in education and community leadership and celebrates the numerous contributions of Muslim Canadians in Edmonton and across Canada. Al Rashid Mosque is a timely and important volume of Islamic and Canadian history."Forty years ago, as a young scholar in Islamic Studies at the University of Alberta, Al Rashid's Muslims welcomed my queries, tolerated my ignorance, and joyfully opened their homes and their hearts." Earle H. WaughEarle H. Waugh has studied Islam in Canada and the Middle East for most of his adult life. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta and a senior scholar in the areas of religious studies, health and culture, and Indigenous language maintenance.

    2 in stock

    £26.99

  • Al Rashid Mosque: Building Canadian Muslim

    University of Alberta Press Al Rashid Mosque: Building Canadian Muslim

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisAl Rashid Mosque, Canada's first and one of the earliest in North America, was erected in Edmonton in the depth of the Depression of the 1930s. Over time, the story of this first mosque, which served as a magnet for more Lebanese Muslim immigrants to Edmonton, was woven into the folklore of the local community. Baha Abu-Laban, ForewordEdmonton's Al Rashid Mosque has played a key role in Islam's Canadian development. Founded by Muslims from Lebanon, it has grown into a vibrant community fully integrated into Canada's cultural mosaic. The mosque continues to be a concrete expression of social good, a symbol of a proud Muslim Canadian identity. Al Rashid Mosque provides a welcome introduction to the ethics and values of homegrown Muslims. The book traces the mosque's role in education and community leadership and celebrates the numerous contributions of Muslim Canadians in Edmonton and across Canada. Al Rashid Mosque is a timely and important volume of Islamic and Canadian history."Forty years ago, as a young scholar in Islamic Studies at the University of Alberta, Al Rashid's Muslims welcomed my queries, tolerated my ignorance, and joyfully opened their homes and their hearts." Earle H. WaughEarle H. Waugh has studied Islam in Canada and the Middle East for most of his adult life. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta and a senior scholar in the areas of religious studies, health and culture, and Indigenous language maintenance.

    2 in stock

    £42.50

  • The Unseen: The Sufi Mysteries Quartet Book Three

    1 in stock

    £14.24

  • Islam and the Arab Revolutions: The Ulama Between

    C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd Islam and the Arab Revolutions: The Ulama Between

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Arab revolutions of 2011 were a transformative moment in the modern history of the Middle East, as people rose up against long-standing autocrats throughout the region to call for 'bread, freedom and dignity'. With the passage of time, results have been decidedly mixed, with initial success stories like Tunisia contrasting with the emergence of even more repressive dictatorships in places like Egypt, with the backing of several Gulf states. Focusing primarily on Egypt, this book considers a relatively understudied dimension of these revolutions: the role of prominent religious scholars. While pro-revolutionary ulama have justified activism against authoritarian regimes, counter-revolutionary scholars have provided religious backing for repression, and in some cases the mass murder of unarmed protestors. Usaama al-Azami traces the public engagements and religious pronouncements of several prominent ulama in the region, including Yusuf al-Qaradawi, Ali Gomaa and Abdullah bin Bayyah, to explore their role in either championing the Arab revolutions or supporting their repression. He concludes that while a minority of noted scholars have enthusiastically endorsed the counter-revolutions, their approach is attributable less to premodern theology and more to their distinctly modern commitment to the authoritarian state.Trade Review‘[An] important study, the first comprehensive account of its kind’ -- Asian Affairs‘Compelling.’ -- Middle East Policy'Ten years after the Arab Spring, little attention has been given to the important role of religious scholars. Al-Azami's excellent book provides an extensive analysis of a myriad of discourses and political alliances. A must-read for researchers of modern Islam and Middle East studies.' -- Heba Raouf Ezzat, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Ibn Haldun University'Literature on the Arab Spring is vast, but a novel perspective and original dimension is rare. Al-Azami's book accomplishes both. He succinctly illustrates that the Arab Revolutions were also an epistemological battle, in which the ulama played a pivotal role. A quintessential read.' -- Wadah Khanfar, former director general of Al Jazeera Media Network and President of the Al Sharq Forum'A comprehensive account and analysis of how the events of the Arab Spring unfolded among the ranks of the ulama. Indispensable for anyone wanting to understand the fault lines which will dominate the Muslim world for years to come.' -- Jonathan A. C. Brown, Professor of Islamic Civilization, Georgetown University

    1 in stock

    £47.50

  • Understanding Islam and the Muslims: The Muslim

    Fons Vitae,US Understanding Islam and the Muslims: The Muslim

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisMyths and misunderstandings continue to proliferate about Islam and its millions of followers worldwide. To refute these misconceptions, this newly-expanded, magnificently illustrated version offers succinct, and sometimes surprising, answers to the frequent questions about the Muslim faith in an accessible question and answer format.

    3 in stock

    £8.07

  • Dissolving into Being

    Anqa Publishing Dissolving into Being

    Book SynopsisDissolving into Being is a brilliant new introduction to Sufi philosophy, a tradition traced back to the works of Sufism? s most renowned master, Ibn ? Arabi (d. 1240). To help bridge the gap between specialized studies of Ibn ? Arabi and a more general readership, Dissolving into Being highlights several of his insights, on subjects ranging from the origin of the world and the reality of love, to the nature of life after death, destiny, peace and conflict, and religious diversity, all through an exploration of his masterwork Gemstones of Wisdom (Fusus al-hikam).

    £60.00

  • Public Theology in Law and Life

    ATF Press Public Theology in Law and Life

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £24.69

  • Islam: Its Beginnings and History, Its Theology

    1 in stock

    £18.04

  • Islam: Its Beginnings and History, Its Theology

    1 in stock

    £24.69

  • Questions & Answers About Islam: Volume 2

    Tughra Books Questions & Answers About Islam: Volume 2

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Terror and Suicide Attacks: An Islamic

    Tughra Books Terror and Suicide Attacks: An Islamic

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £7.99

  • Windows on the Faith (11 Books)

    Tughra Books Windows on the Faith (11 Books)

    Book SynopsisEleven pocket-size informative booklets on essential issues of Islamic faith. Titles in the series: God: Existence-Oneness-Attributes; Islam: the Universal Faith; Life After Death; The Qur''an: The Final Revelation; Virtues of Belief and Prayer; Mary; Jesus, His Mission and Miracles; Islam and Democracy; The Necessity of Interfaith Dialogue; The Farewell Sermon.

    £15.29

  • Essays, Perspectives, Opinions

    Tughra Books Essays, Perspectives, Opinions

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn intellectual with a distinctive spiritual charisma, a prolific writer and poet, M Fethullah Gülen has been an extremely effective and popular scholar of Islam for the last 3 decades. This work presents Gülen through a short biography, a selection of various articles, his views on modern education and its importance, and how he has been presented in the media. It is by no means a comprehensive presentation of his life and influence upon millions of people; rather, it is meant to serve as an introduction to those who desire a better understanding of Gülen''s message and what it has accomplished over the years.

    3 in stock

    £7.46

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