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Book SynopsisA free open access ebook is available upon publication. Learn more at www.luminosoa.org. Persian is one of the great lingua francas of world history. Yet despite its recognition as a shared language across the Islamic world and beyond, its scope, impact, and mechanisms remain underexplored. A world historical inquiry into pre-modern cosmopolitanism,The Persianate Worldtraces the reach and limits of Persian as a Eurasian language in a comprehensive survey of its geographical, literary, and social frontiers. From Siberia to Southeast Asia, and between London and Beijing, this book shows how Persian gained, maintained, and finally surrendered its status to imperial and vernacular competitors. Fourteen essays trace Persian's interactions with Bengali, Chinese, Turkic, Punjabi, and other languages toidentify the forces that extended Persographia, the domain of written Persian. Spanning the ages of expansion and contraction,The Persianate Worldoffers a critical survey of both the supports and constraints of one of history's key languages of global exchange. Trade Review"A tour de force of erudition." * Asian Review of Books *"Disassociated from methodological nationalist agendas, the collection presents a comprehensive overview of the contributions and constraints of cosmopolitanism in the Persianate world, spanning from the Ottoman Empire, the Caucasus, Central Asia, India, China, and of course, Iran." * Middle East Journal *Table of ContentsList of Maps and Illustrations A Note on Transliteration Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction: The Frontiers of the Persianate World (ca. 800–1900)Nile Green Part I. Pan-Eurasian Expansions, ca. 1400–1600 1. Imperial Ambitions, Mystical Aspirations: Persian Learning in the Ottoman WorldMurat Umut Inan 2. Persian at the Court or in the Village? The Elusive Presence of Persian in BengalThibaut d’Hubert 3. The Uses of Persian in Imperial China: Translating Practices at the Ming CourtGraeme Ford 4. Persian and Turkic from Kazan to Tobolsk: Literary Frontiers in Muslim Inner AsiaDevin DeWeese Part II. The Constraints of Cosmopolitanism, ca. 1600–1800 5. Marking Boundaries and Building Bridges: Persian Scholarly Networks in Mughal PunjabPurnima Dhavan 6. A Lingua Franca in Decline? The Place of Persian in Qing ChinaDavid Brophy viii Contents 7. Speaking “Bukharan”: The Circulation of Persian Texts in Imperial RussiaAlfrid Bustanov 8. Lingua Franca or Lingua Magica? Talismanic Scrolls from Eastern TurkistanAlexandre Papas Part III. New Empires, New Nations, ca. 1800–1920 9. Conflicting Meanings of Persianate Culture: An Intimate Example from Colonial India and BritainMichael H. Fisher 10. De-Persifying Court Culture: The Khanate of Khiva’s Translation ProgramMarc Toutant 11. Dissidence from a Distance: Iranian Politics as Viewed from Colonial DaghestanRebecca Ruth Gould 12. From Peshawar to Tehran: An Anti-imperialist Poet of the Late Persianate MilieuAbbas Amanat Epilogue: The Persianate MillenniumBrian SpoonerGlossary List of Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisSoraya M.’s husband, Ghorban-Ali, couldn’t afford to marry another woman. Rather than returning Soraya’s dowry, as custom required before taking a second wife, he plotted with four friends and a counterfeit mullah to dispose of her. Together, they accused Soraya of adultery. Her only crime was cooking for a friend’s widowed husband. Exhausted by a lifetime of abuse and hardship, Soraya said nothing, and the makeshift tribunal took her silence as a confession of guilt. They sentenced her to death by stoning: a punishment prohibited by Islam but widely practiced. Day by day—sometimes minute by minute—Sahebjam deftly recounts these horrendous events, tracing Soraya’s life with searing immediacy, from her arranged marriage and the births of her children to her husband’s increasing cruelty and her horrifying execution, where, by tradition, her father, husband, and sons hurled the first stones. A stark look at the intersection between culture and justice, this is one woman’s story, but it stands for the stories of thousands of women who suffered—and continue to suffer—the same fate. It is a story that must be told.

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Book SynopsisRanging from simple head scarf to full-body burqa, the veil is worn by vast numbers of Muslim women around the world. What Is Veiling? explains one of the most visible, controversial, and least understood emblems of Islam. Sahar Amer's evenhanded approach is anchored in sharp cultural insight and rich historical context.Trade Review[Amer] offers perhaps the definitive glossary on veiling. . . . Amer's deliberate and caring scholarly treatment is pitch perfect. This book about 'hijabistas,' 'muhajababes,' and veiled Muslim hip-hop artists, among others, is not just about veiling; it is the story of Islam, especially modern Islam, told through the prism of the veil.-Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA strong introduction to the multiplicity and polysemy of veiling practices.-Contemporary French Civilization|Remarkably nuanced and thoughtful, this timely book takes readers on a riveting intellectual journey that brings into focus the complexities of the veil as a discursive, political, and material object. . . . Beautifully written and exhaustively researched, this book is a must read for novices and experts alike.- New Books NetworkIn Amer's able hands, the often feminist, anti-colonist nature of veiling is brought to light. . . . In prose that is approachable and sympathetic, and with research spanning nations and centuries, Amer's project manages to be both comprehensive and illuminative. . . . An important work that stands to advance multicultural conversations and is a must-read for all those who wish to intelligently approach the subject of Muslim women and autonomy.-ForewordA remarkable primer that guides newcomers and scholars alike through the range of issues, contexts, debates, and ethics of what is sure to be a continued controversy for some time to come.-SCTIW ReviewNuanced, thoughtful . . . Amer weaves a complex picture of the historical, religious, political, and sociological dimensions of Muslim women's head coverings.-CHOICEA sweeping historical and sociopolitical overview and perhaps the most comprehensive one on veiling.-Sociology of Religion: A Quarterly Review

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Book SynopsisThis lavishly illustrated volume presents the major surviving monuments of the early period of the Rum Seljuqs, the first major Muslim dynasty to rule Anatolia.

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Book SynopsisOne of the key ways in which the traditional Jewish world of eastern Europe responded to the challenges of modernity in the nineteenth century was to change the system for educating young men so as to reinforce time-honoured, conservative values. The yeshivas established at that time in Lithuania became models for an educational system that has persisted to this day, transmitting the talmudic underpinnings of the traditional Jewish way of life. To understand how that system works, one needs to go back to the institutions they are patterned on: why they were established, how they were organized, and how they operated. This is the first properly documented, systematic study of the Lithuanian yeshiva as it existed from 1802 to 1914. It is based on the judicious use of contemporary sources—documents, articles in the press, and memoirs—with a view to presenting the yeshiva in its social and cultural context. Three key institutions are considered. Pride of place in the first part of the book is given to the yeshiva of Volozhin, which was founded in 1802 according to an entirely new concept—total independence from the local community—and was in that sense the model for everything that followed. Chapters in the second part focus on the yeshiva of Slobodka, famed for introducing the study of musar (ethics); the yeshiva of Telz, with its structural and organizational innovations; and the kollel system, introduced so that married men could continue their yeshiva education. Topics covered include the leadership and changes in leadership; management and administration; the yeshiva as a place of study; and daily life. This English edition is based on the second Hebrew edition, which was revised to include information that became available with the opening of archives in eastern Europe after the fall of communism.Trade Review'Stampfer sifts through mountains of documentation, searching for versions that ring true and painting an extraordinarily detailed account of every aspect of life in the famous yeshivot. His book is vital to the students of Orthodox Jewish history and of Jewish culture in eastern Europe.'Pinchas Roth, Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews'One of the foremost experts on eastern European Jewry... He has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the nicest people in Israeli academia; but he seems to revel in challenging common assumptions, tweaking conventional wisdom, and making eastern European Jewry look very different from what everyone seems to think. He does all of these things in [this book], an expanded translation of his masterful 1995 Hebrew book on the subject. Its publication should change the way English-speaking Jews think about what a yeshiva is and ought to be.'Yoel Finkelman, Jewish Ideas Daily'Those with an interest in modern Talmudic study will find the book, as I did, a spellbinding overview of the development of the modern yeshiva. Stampfer’s impeccable research changes the way one will look at the reasons for the creation of and the development of these yeshivas in Lithuania. The book is like a riveting documentary, full of fascinating insights.'Ben Rothke, The Times of IsraelTable of ContentsIntroductionPart I The Volozhin Yeshiva1 The Beginnings of the Volozhin YeshivaR. Hayim of Volozhin • The Foundation of the Volozhin Yeshiva • The Establishment of the Yeshiva in Volozhin • Setting Up the Yeshiva and Organizing Financial Support • Curriculum and Students • Areas of Study • The Position of the Rosh Yeshiva • Yeshivas Modelled on Volozhin2 The Beginning of the Yeshiva - Succession, Conflicts, and ChangeR. Yitshak of Volozhin as Rosh Yeshiva • Change and Continuity at the Yeshiva • The Role of the Yeshiva in Society • R. Eliezer Fried as successor to R. Yitshak • R. Naftali Berlin and the Question of Authority at the Yeshiva • The Conflict with R. Yehoshua Heschel Levin • The Conflict with R. Yosef Dov Soloveitchik • The Restoration of Order to the Staff and the Yeshiva3 The Yeshiva as a Place of StudyThe Yeshiva as a Torah Study Centre • The Framework of Study • The Yeshiva Staff and their Functions • The Yeshiva’s Functions4 The Yeshiva AdministrationSupervision of Studies and Examinations • The Shiur and Student Participation • The Importance of the New Mode of Study • Staff–Student Relations: Financial Support and Discipline • The Status of the Yeshiva in the Jewish World5 Students at the Volozhin YeshivaThe Decision to Study at the Yeshiva • Admission to the Yeshiva • Absorption at the Yeshiva • Integration at the Yeshiva • Student Activity and the Yeshiva’s Response • The Individual Student and the Yeshiva • Students and the Local Community6 Life at the Volozhin YeshivaDaily Routine • Study Arrangements • The Yeshiva Year • Sabbaths and Festivals • Extra-Curricular Activity • The Haskalah: Interest among Students• The Haskalah: The Yeshiva’s Response • Leisure Activities7 The Final Years of the Volozhin YeshivaCharity and Aid Associations • Zionist Organizations • Other Associations • Student Newspapers • Political Activity at the Yeshiva • The Financial State of the Yeshiva in its Final Years8 The Closure of the Volozhin YeshivaRelations between the Yeshiva and the Authorities • Secular Studies at the Yeshiva • Background to the Controversy over the Successor to R. Berlin • The Struggle over the Succession • The Factors in the Closure of the Yeshiva • Appendix to Chapter 8: Official Documents about the Volozhin YeshivaPart II Slobodka, Telz, and the Kolel9 The Slobodka YeshivaThe Musar Movement • R. Yisrael Salanter • The Slobodka Yeshiva • The Yeshiva’s Students • Talmud Study at the ‘Musar Yeshiva’ • Internal Problems and External Expansion • Controversy and Conflict at the Yeshiva10 The Telz YeshivaThe Foundation of the Yeshiva • R. Eliezer Gordon • The Aims of the Yeshiva • Study at the Yeshiva • Admission of Students • Basic Support for the Yeshiva Students • Conflicts at the Yeshiva • Factors in the Disruptions at the Yeshiva • R. Eliezer Gordon’s Attitude towards the Haskalah and Zionism • R. Gordon’s Confrontation with the Social Crisis11 The Kolel Haperushim of Kovno and the ‘Kolel’ InstitutionThe Foundation of the Kolel and its Early History • The Kolel’s Mode of Operation • Opposition and Conflicts • The Kolel of BrodskyConclusionBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisThe Expulsion of the Jews from Spain is a detailed study of the events surrounding this infamous chapter in Spanish history. Based on hundreds of documents discovered, deciphered, and analyzed during decades of intensive archival research, this work focuses on the practical consequences of the expulsion both for those expelled and those remaining behind. It responds to basic questions such as: What became of property owned by Jewish individuals and communities? What became of outstanding debts between Jews and Christians? How was the edict of expulsion implemented? Who was in charge? How did they operate? What happened to those who converted to Christianity in order to remain in Spain or return to that country? The material summarized and analyzed in this study also sheds light on Jewish life in Spain preceding the expulsion. For example, Jews are shown to have been present in remote villages where they were not hitherto known to have lived, and documents detailing lawsuits between Christians related to debts left behind by Jews reveal much about business and financial relations between Jews and Christians. By focusing on the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in such detail - for example, by naming the magistrates who presided over the confiscation of Jewish communal property - Professor Beinart takes history out of the realm of abstraction and gives it concrete reality.Trade Review‘Magisterial . . . provides insights, descriptions, and interpretations built on an impregnable base of scholarship . . This sine qua non for any study and understanding of the vents leading up to 1492 deserves an honoured place in all serious libraries.’ Stephen D. Benin, Choice‘Haim Beinart justifiably has been hailed as the foremost historian of medieval Sepharad . . . the data uncovered [here] will remain a source for many future generations of historians of the Jews of medieval Iberia. For that alone, we are indebted to this monumental contribution.’ Benjamin R. Gampel, AJS Review‘The most comprehensive study of the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. It summarizes and synthesizes the author’s decades-long work in Spanish archives . . . indispensable for the study of Spanish Jewry and is a valuable addition to any university library.’ Morris M. Faierstein, Religious Studies Review‘An in-depth analysis of one of the most dramatic events in the history of the Jews . . . an extremely useful repository of detailed information that can be found nowhere else in English.’ Yvonne Petry, Renaissance StudiesReview for the Hebrew Edition of the book:‘The importance of this new book lies in its methodical and detailed portrayal of the expulsion from Spain in 1492 in all its aspects—political, social, economic, legal, and also human. It presents wide-ranging descriptions of the problems and the dilemmas facing families and individuals in both large and small communities . . . and of how events actually unfolded, day by day and hour by hour. The thoroughness of the presentation, documented in every detail, is the product of decades of methodical and comprehensive historiographic research covering all the areas in which Jews lived in the entire period over which the expulsion took place . . . Beinart's historiographic reconstruction gives the contemporary reader a palpable understanding of what actually happened.’ Ben-Ami Feingold, Yediot AharonotTable of ContentsList of tablesList of illustrationsAbbreviations1 Introduction: Ferdinand and Isabella, King and Queen of SpainThe Situation of Spanish Jewry Forced Segregation The Inquisition Financing the Reconquista Propaganda against Jews and Conversos The Fall of Granada2 The Edict of ExpulsionPromulgation Analysis of the Structure Drafting The Views of the Catholics Monarchs Text and Translation of the Edict of Expulsion3 The Fate of Jewish Communal PropertyLand and Buildings Loans Synagogues, Houses of Study, and Ritual Baths Abattoirs and Baking Ovens Cemeteries4 Jewish–Christian Credit and its LiquidationThe Kingdom of Castile: Attempts to Settle Accounts before Departure Public Debts to Jews Private Debts of Christians to Jews Collection of Christians’ Debts to Jews after the Expulsion Debts of Jews to Christians and the Payment of these Debts The Kingdom of Aragon5 Implementation of the Edict of ExpulsionThe Road to Implementation Organizing the Departure: The Role of the Genoese Implementation of the edict in the Kingdom of Aragon: Departure by Land; Departure by Sea Implementation of the Edict in the Kingdom of Castile: Conversion instead of Exile or Prison; Tribulations of Departure; Exploitation on the Border: Ciudad Rodrigo; The Passage from Castile into Portugal; Departure by Sea Implementation of the Edict in Sardinia and Sicily Navarre: Asylum and Expulsion The Number of Jews Expelled6 Smuggling7 Return and ConversionReturn and Conversion among Jews of Castile Return and Conversion among Jews of Aragon8 The Senior DynastyThe Origins of the Family and its First Steps in Government The Case of Juan de Talavera Abraham Senior’s Public Service before Conversion Abraham Senior’s Property Abraham Senior as Tax-Farmer and Tax-Collector Abraham Senior as Chairman of the Hermandad Expulsion and Conversion Fernán Núñez Coronel's General Financial Activity Rabbi Meir Melamed and his Sons Solomon Senior, the Sons of Abraham Senior, and Other Family Members10 The House of Abravanel, 1483–149211 Contemporaries Describe the ExpulsionAppendix: Other Activities of Some Royal OfficialsBibliographyIndex of PeopleIndex of PlacesGeneral Index

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Book SynopsisKhadija was the first believer, to whom the Prophet Muhammad often turned for advice. At a time when strongmen quickly seized power from any female Muslim ruler, Arwa of Yemen reigned alone for five decades. In nineteenth-century Russia, Mukhlisa Bubi championed the rights of women and girls, and became the first Muslim woman judge in modern history. After the Gestapo took down a Resistance network in Paris, British spy Noor Inayat Khan found herself the only undercover radio operator left in that city. In this unique history, Hossein Kamaly celebrates the lives and achievements of twenty-one extraordinary women in the story of Islam, from the formative days of the religion to the present.Trade Review‘Here in all their gutsy glory are women whose voices have not received the prominence that is their due within the story of Islam… A History of Islam in 21 Women is an act of reclamation on several fronts. For Muslim women, it provides an empowering and exhilarating genealogy of strong forebears whom they can connect to their contemporary journeys of empowerment. For Western readers, it exposes the untruths that have characterized Muslim women as deferential beings in need of rescue.’ * New York Times *‘Resurrecting a history that has been repeatedly bludgeoned, exploited and buried.’ * Middle East Eye *‘Kamaly skilfully and sensitively negotiates the matrix of history, gender and language through the lived realities of 21 remarkable Muslim women. The result is a rich, vibrant and meticulously researched exposition that instinctively unpacks the intersectional context Muslim women have occupied from the sixth century to the present day.’ * Critical Muslim *‘[A] solid starting reference for those interested in women and Islamic studies, accessible and well-suited for both high school and college-level readers.’ * Library Journal *‘In the same format as author Jenni Murray’s similarly titled books on women in British and world history, Islamic studies scholar Kamaly presents capsule biographies of his choices of 21 women significant in the world of Islam…a straightforward history-in-portraits.’ * Booklist *‘With grace and erudition, Kamaly vividly captures key moments in the long and varied history of the Muslim world, bringing to life some of the extraordinary women…who made that history and transformed our world.’ -- Lila Abu-Lughod, Joseph L. Buttenwieser Professor, Columbia University, and author of Do Muslim Women Need Saving?‘In a highly readable and engaging book, Hossein Kamaly invites us to rethink the history of Islam by narrating the lives and achievements of twenty-one remarkable women, from the birth of the religion to the present. This is a much-needed corrective to conventional masculinist Muslim history.’ -- Ziba Mir-Hosseini, Professorial Research Associate, SOAS, University of London‘This book takes readers on a thrilling journey into the lives of twenty-one women in Islamic history. In tightly written, lucid, and highly readable chapters, Kamaly offers an informative and rich survey of some of the key women who crafted and shaped the history of Islam from its very foundations to our modern age. This book is a rich source for any reader interested in the history of Islam, and it should be required reading in any introductory course on Muslims and their religion or culture.’ -- Khaled Abou El Fadl, Omar and Azmeralda Alfi Distinguished Professor in Islamic Law, UCLA School of LawTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Khadija (ca. 560–619): The First Believer 2 Fatima (ca. 612–633): Prophet Muhammad’s Flesh and Blood 3 Aisha (ca. 615–678): “Get Half of Your Religion From Her” 4 Rabia al-Adawiyya (ca. 717–801): The Embarrassment of Riches, and its Discontents 5 Fatima of Nishapur (ca. 1000–1088): Keeper of the Faith 6 Arwa of Yemen (ca. 1050–1138): The Queen of Sheba Redux 7 Terken Khatun (ca. 1205–1281): Doing Well and Doing Good 8 Shajara’-al-Durr (d. 1257): Perils of Power, Between Caliphs and Mamluks 9 Sayyida al-Hurra of Tétouan (ca. 1492 –ca. 1560): The Free Queen 10 Pari Khanum (1548–1578): A Golden Link in the Safavid Chain of Command 11 Nur Jahan (1577–1645): Light of the World 12 Safiye Sultan (ca. 1550–ca. 1619): A Mother of Many Kings 13 Tajul-Alam Safiatuddin Syah (1612–1675): Diamonds Are Not Forever 14 Tahereh (ca. 1814–1852): Heroine or Heretic? 15 Nana Asmau (1793–1864): Jihad and Sisterhood 16 Mukhlisa Bubi (1869–1937): Educator and Jurist 17 Halidé Edip (ca. 1884–1964): Author of the New Turkey 18 Noor Inayat Khan (1914–1944): The Anxiety of Belonging 19 Umm Kulthum (ca. 1904–1975): Lodestar of Union 20 Zaha Hadid (1950–2016): Curves in Glass and Concrete 21 Maryam Mirzakhani (1977–2017): The Princess of Mathematics Afterword Notes Further Reading Bibliography Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisThe growing tensions and occasional clashes between believers in the two main strands of Islam have been major concerns. Upheavals within the Shia sphere of influence had altered the relationship: the Iranian revolution of 1979 changed the politics of Iranian Shiism, and impacted on Shia communities regionally, while the 2003 Anglo-American invasion of Iraq initiated a new phase of tension in Sunni-Shia relations. The spectre of a sectarian war in Iraq, a diplomatic and military offensive against the Lebanese Hezbollah and a potentially nuclear armed Iran (along with Tehran's support for Hamas) prompted King Abdallah II of Jordan to warn of an emerging 'Shia crescent'. However, away from such grand geopolitical gestures, Sunni-Shia relations are being rearticulated through an array of local, regional and global connections. This book presents wide-ranging and up-to-date research that sheds light on the political, sociological and ideological processes that are affecting the dynamics within, as well as the relationships between, the Shia and Sunni worlds. Among the themes discussed are the ideological and doctrinal evolutions that are taking place, the contextualisation of the main protagonists' political practices, transnational networks, and the role of intellectuals, religious scholars and the media in shaping and informing this dynamic relationship.Trade Review'At a time when the conflict in Iraq, and the more recent uprisings in Syria, Bahrain and in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, have prompted a resurgence of essentialist generalisations on the Sunni-Shia divide, this collection of brilliant contributions by leading scholars from various disciplines is a welcome reminder of the complexity of the sectarian question in Islam which does not simply derive from textual and interpretative divergences, but is also socially constructed and politically instrumentalised.' -- Stephane Lacroix, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Sciences Po, Paris, and author of Awakening Islam: The Politics of Religious Dissent in Contemporary Saudi Arabia'Too often the Sunni-Shia "divide" in Islam is spoken of in deeply reductionist or ahistorical terms. Marechal and Zemni's collection, however, sets a new standard by carefully situating contemporary sectarianism in relation to the simultaneous push and pull of local and transnational factors. A must-read for anyone seeking to understanding Sunni-Shia dynamics in the wake of the Arab Uprisings.' -- Peter Mandaville, George Mason University, author of Global Political Islam

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Book SynopsisThis new illustrated edition of Evelyn Rose's classic book has been completely revised and updated by Evelyn's daughter Judi, ensuring it continues to be the culinary bible of Jewish cuisine. Packed with mouth-watering ideas for both family meals and those special occasions when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen, the book contains over 1000 fail-safe recipes for which the author is justly celebrated. Ideal for novices and experienced cooks alike, the easy-to-follow recipes showcase the diversity of Jewish cooking which draws influences from Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean and Middle East. From soups and starters to desserts, breads and baking, the recipes provide inspiration for everyday cooking as well as step-by step features on entertaining through the seasons. A guide to the major Jewish festivals, such as Passover, explains the 'why' and 'hows' of much-loved symbolic dishes as well as providing menu plans.

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Book SynopsisBrings together all the novellas and short stories including two sories not previously published in English.

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Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to be young and Muslim today? There is a segment of the world's 1.6 billion Muslims that is more influential than any other, and will shape not just the future of Muslims, but also the world around them: meet 'Generation M'.From fashion magazines to social networking, the 'Mipsterz' to the 'Haloodies', halal internet dating to Muslim boy bands, Generation M are making their mark. Shelina Janmohamed, award-winning author and leading voice on Muslim youth, investigates this growing cultural phenomenon at a time when understanding the mindset of young Muslims is critical. With their belief in an identity encompassing both faith and modernity, Generation M are not only adapting to Western consumerism, but reclaiming it as their own.Trade Review'A crucial book at a critical time... A must-read' - Lyse Doucet, BBC Chief International Correspondent, 'A compelling account of today's young Muslim consumers' - Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever, 'A fresh and insightful perspective' - Sir Martin Sorrell, founder and CEO of WPP, 'Unparalleled... For those within and concerned with modern Muslim communities'- Professor Reina Lewis, author of Muslim Fashion: Contemporary Style Cultures, 'A vivid account' - Farah Pandith, former Special Representative to Muslim CommunitiesTable of ContentsSalam, Generation M! Introduction: the rise of Generation M 5 Their influence as the ‘third billion’ and why we need to pay attention 5 Chapter 2: Global trends shaping the emergence of Generation M 12 Creativity born of constraints 12 Chapter 3: Meet Generation M! 24 Getting to know Generation M, what shapes them and the qualities that make them different 24 The rise of the global Muslim lifestyle Chapter 4: You had me at halal 38 Why 21st century halal is important for everyone 38 Chapter 5: the four F’s of Generation M’s ‘Muslim lifestyle’ 53 Food, finance, pharma and fun 53 Chapter 6: The digital ummah 68 How Dar al-Internet, real world and virtual technologies are enhancing community and religiosity 68 Culture: the new Muslim cool Chapter 7: God gave (halal) rock and roll to you 79 The soundtrack of Generation M 79 Chapter 8: Haloodies and hijabiliciousness 89 The language of Generation M 89 Chapter 9: What does a Muslim look like? And what catches their eye? 102 The visual identity, expression and semiotics for Generation M 102 Chapter 10: Superheroes, video games and branding 116 The tsunami of cultural expression hits our shores 116 The 21st century ummah Chapter 11: Celebrate good times (and remember the sad ones) 130 The big events of Muslim life 130 Chapter 12: Better together 148 From individual to ummah: sex, love, marriage, family and community 148 Chapter 13: Revolution unveiled 158 Generation M women at the forefront of faith and modernity 158 Chapter 14: Small but significant 176 The patriotic, proud and pioneering minorities of Generation M 176 The future: creating a dialogue Chapter 15: The ties that bind Generation M to the wider world 192 Culture, commerce and charity 192 Chapter 16: On the cutting edge 203 Generation M are the pioneers of global consumer trends 203 Chapter 17: Talk to us, we are alive! 217 Starting the conversation with Generation M 217

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Book SynopsisTradesmen look at buildings differently, depending on their trade: The carpenter casts an eye on the woodwork, the bricklayer on the brickwork and the painter on the walls and ceilings. Similarly, the greater a person's perception of Allāh’s names, the greater their alertness and understanding of life. Nothing passes them by, without thought and contemplation.When they see a display of mercy, they automatically and very naturally reflect on the names of Allah; Al-Rahīm” (The Most Merciful), Al-Ra’ūf (The Pitying), Al-Wadūd (The Affectionate). When they sense might and awe, they are overcome with the names “Al-Jabbār” (The Compeller), “Al-Muntaqim” (The Avenger) and “Al-Qahhār” (The Subduer). Eventually, they reach a station where every scene that unfolds, any sin which presents itself or any opportunity that drifts by, becomes a trigger for perusal and the remembrance of Allāh, the achievement of which is precisely the objective of this book.Table of Contents1. Tazkiyat al-nafs/purification of the soul and Allah’s Names 2. Principles that govern one’s understanding of Allah’s Names3. The Majestic Name Allah 4. The Majestic Name al-Hadi (The Ever -guiding) 5. The Majestic Name al-Hafiz (The Ever-Preserver) 6. The Majestic Name al-Fattah (The Oft-Opener) 7. The Majestic Name al-Shafi (The Healer)8. The Majestic Name al-Jabbar (The Ever-Restorer) 9. The Majestic Name al-Wakil (The Ultimate Trustee or The Ever-Disposer of Affairs) 10. The Majestic Name al-Ghafur (The Ever-Forgiving)11. The Majestic Name Al-Malik (The King)12. The Majestic Name Al-Dayyan (The Recompensor)13. The Majestic Name Al-Barr (The Ever Doer of Good)14. The Majestic Names Al-Sami[ (The All- Hearing) and Al-Baṣir (The All- Seeing)15. The Majestic Name Al-Khaliq (The Creator)16. The Majestic Name al-Halim/(the Forbearing, the Clement)17. The Majestic Name Al-Karim (the Generous)18. The Majestic Name al-Qarib (The Near)19. The Majestic Name al-Latif (the Ever Subtle) 20. The Majestic Name al-Nasir (The Granter of victory)21. The Majestic Names al-Rahman and al-Rahim (The Most Merciful) 22. The Majestic Name al-Samad (The Everlasting Refuge)23. The Majestic Name al-Ḥaqq (The Absolute Truth)24. The Majestic Name al-Ahad (The Only One)25. The Majestic Name al-[Aziz (The Mighty)

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Book SynopsisThe New Crusadesis an intersectional milestone. It lucidly illustrates how converging systems of subordination, power, and violence related to Islamophobia are experienced across the globe.Kimberlé Crenshaw, from the forewordA profound wake-up call.-Publishers Weekly Insightful and disturbing.-Library JournalThe first book to examine global Islamophobia from a legal and ground-up perspective,from renowned public intellectual Khaled A. Beydoun. Islamophobia has spiraled into a global menace, and democratic and authoritarian regimes alike have deployed it as a strategy to persecute their Muslim populations. With this book, Khaled A. Beydoun details how the American War on Terror has facilitated and intensified the network of anti-Muslim campaigns unfolding across the world.The New Crusades is the first book of its kind, offering a critical and intimate examination of global Islamophobia and its manifestations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and regions beyond and in between. ThrTrade Review"Those interested in Islam, religious persecution, or the relationship between religion and politics will find this insightful and disturbing." * Library Journal *"Sweeping yet intimately detailed, this is a profound wake-up call." * Publishers Weekly *"Enables the reader to learn how Islamophobia manifests across different contexts around the world." * Ethnic and Racial Studies *Table of ContentsContents Foreword by Kimberlé Crenshaw Introduction: Two Tuesdays 1. Forever Turned Around 2. War and Terror 3. Blood and Soil 4. Internment and Exile 5. Pandemic and Plague 6. Monsters and Martyrs 7. Ablution and Abolition Conclusion: Killing an Arab Epilogue Acknowledgments Notes Bibliographic Essay Index

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Book SynopsisHave you ever had a day when your big feelings bubbled and fizzed inside until you felt you might explode? We’ve all been there, and today Bilal is having a day like that.  Bilal’s Bad Day is a charmingly coloured, interactive book; Spin the dial and help Bilal choose a calming strategy to change chaos back to calm. It aims to show young Muslim minds how to draw upon the remembrance of Allah (SWT) and take practical steps to help themselves when their big emotions are threatening to take over.

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Book SynopsisAn urgent, wide-ranging portrait of the divisions among Israelis today, and the external threats to their country, at a critical juncture in its history. • Through moving narratives and on-the-ground reporting, a veteran New York Times correspondent who has spent decades working in Israel reveals what holds the country together.“A wondrous tale told through the agonizing and uplifting stories of Israel’s many tribes — Jewish and Arab, religious and secular, new immigrants and veterans, soldiers and settlers.”—Martin Indyk, author of Master of the Game, and former U.S. ambassador to IsraelFor anyone trying to understand the reality of Israel today.”—Dennis Ross, former U.S. envoy to the Middle East and the author of Doomed to SucceedDespite Israel's determined staying power in a hostile environment, its military might, an

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Book SynopsisRaisah and the Boat Trip takes readers on an adventure at sea, learning that it is a gift to mankind.Trade ReviewThis story follows Raisah and her family on a special boat trip. It is lyrical in text. Each page spread has one side where different parts of the journey are described followed by a Qur'anic ayat that coincides with the trip. When we have so many books that try to stay away from 'preachy' content, I truly appreciate what this book has to offer. We need Islamic books that aren't afraid to cite religious texts as a way to incorporate them into the story. This book can be a great tool to discuss the marvelous creations of Allah Almighty and encourage the little ones to be more observant of their surroundings. I'm so glad we have this book in our collection! - MuslimKidsBookNookI've seen this book reviewed and promoted on social media. It is about a family's trip out on a boat interwoven with what they see and ayats from the Quran. There are seven ayats from the Quran included in the 28-page book and the surah number and ayat are sourced. It can be read as a simple straightforward story, or the interspersed ayats can be paused for and discussed. As a teacher, librarian, and parent, you are going to reach for this book quite often. It is a book that can be used in storytimes about Allah's creation, the ocean, science, experiences, and the signs that help us know Allah swt. And for that reason, I wish the book was larger. It is great for bedtime.. - Islamic School Librarian

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsCONTENTS Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Jewish Presence in Eastern Europe: The Beginnings 2. Translations from Hebrew in Rus′ in the Thirteenth through Fifteenth Centuries: Made by Converts? 3. The Heresy of the Judaizers and the Translations from Hebrew in Muscovite Russia in the Second Half of the Fifteenth Century Textual Findings and Analyses of the Translations Historical Background of the Translations and Link to the Judaizers General Conclusion Appendixes Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisShlomo Sand was born in 1946, in a displaced person's camp in Austria, to Jewish parents; the family later migrated to Palestine. As a young man, Sand came to question his Jewish identity, even that of a "secular Jew." With this meditative and thoughtful mixture of essay and personal recollection, he articulates the problems at the center of modern Jewish identity. How I Stopped Being a Jew discusses the negative effects of the Israeli exploitation of the "chosen people" myth and its "holocaust industry." Sand criticizes the fact that, in the current context, what "Jewish" means is, above all, not being Arab and reflects on the possibility of a secular, non-exclusive Israeli identity, beyond the legends of Zionism.Trade ReviewPerhaps books combining passion and erudition don't change political situations, but if they did, this one would count as a landmark. (In praise of The Invention of the Jewish People) -- Eric Hobsbawm * Observer *Sand's quiet earthquake of a book is shaking historical faith in the link between Judaism and Israel. (In praise of The Invention of the Jewish People) -- Rafael Behr * Observer *No discussion of the region any longer seems complete without acknowledgement of this book. (In praise of The Invention of the Jewish People) * Independent on Sunday *A radical dismantling of a national myth. (In praise of The Invention of the Jewish People) * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThis book is a tour de force of the history and present reality of antisemitism.

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Book SynopsisOn a winter''s day in the mid-1970s the photographer Marcia Bricker Halperin sought warm refuge and, camera in hand, passed through the revolving doors of Dubrow''s Cafeteria on Kings Highway. There, between the magical mirrored walls and steaming coffee urns, she found herself as if on a theater set, looking out at a tableau of memorable Brooklyn faces. Enchanted, Halperin returned to Dubrow''s again and again.In Kibbitz & Nosh, Halperin reminds us of the days when she would order a coffee, converse with the denizens of Dubrow''s on Kings Highway and at its Manhattan location in the Garment District, and in that relaxed atmosphere execute candid photographs. In keeping with the work of Vivian Maier and Robert Frank, these black-and-white images taken during the waning days of New York City''s legendary cafeteria culture are revealing and empathetic.Dubrow''s was a restaurant-cum-social club for a generation of New Yorkers; it was a place to chat with friTrade ReviewThere was a time when New York was home to dozens of restaurants like the Horn & Hardart Automats or the Belmore Cafeteria, the cabby mecca made famous in the movie 'Taxi Driver.' You'd grab a tray, shuffle down the counters and grab a seat. Marcia Bricker Halperin's record of New York's long-gone cafeterias, rendered in black and white, have graceful architecture, dazzling or moody lighting and more than a few characters, like Gene Palma, the slick-haired street drummer and Gene Krupa maven. * The New York Times *Table of ContentsPrologue 1. Sundays at Dubrow's, or: Remembrance of Creamed Spinach Past 2. See You at Dubrow's 3. Dubrow's, Kings Highway, Brooklyn: Where It's Happening, Come to the Highway 4. Dubrow's, Garment District, Manhattan: The Epicenter of the Schmatta Business Acknowledgments Biographies

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"In this remarkable book, Hagar Salamon reveals unsuspected relationships and new domains of meaning communicated between species. Meat Matters is a major contribution at the vanguard of a challenging new scholarly field and should be required reading for ethnographers from across the disciplines."—Kay Kaufman Shelemay, G. Gordon Watts Professor of Music and African and African American Studies at Harvard University"A rich, sensitive and nuanced ethnography of the interlaced practices, ideas, meanings, beliefs, and symbols of meat for the Beta Israel community. Beautifully conceptualized, written and illustrated, Hagar Salamon's evocative book offers illuminating insights into the singular Ethiopian Jewish experience and Ethiopian culture more broadly."—Jonathan Miran, author of Red Sea Citizens: Cosmopolitan Society and Cultural Change in MassawaTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Enduring Exposures: Everyday Bonding with Creatures2. Zooming In: Creaturely Sentiments3. Zooming Out: Emerging from the Pen4. Shifting Focus/Lenses: Interreligious Negotiations5. Transposing and Splitting: Under New Hegemonies6. Candid Camera: Focusing the Lens on Lost Meats7. Upraising the Vision: God Watches over Flesh8. Concluding Words and Continuing QuestionsReferencesGlossary

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Book SynopsisA sumptuously illustrated volume detailing the history of the Jewish peoples and their religious beliefs and practices.

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Book SynopsisA dazzling multi-generational examination exploring Jewishness in Europe, the Holocaust and the dark spectres of anti-Semitism and populism.Trade Review'What an extraordinary achievement. A story told with passion and adamantine dedication. David Joseph takes the reader with great tenderness on an absolutely heart-breaking journey of discovery.' -- Edmund de Waal CBE, author of The Hare with Amber Eyes'This is a totally gripping book. Deeply moving, utterly engaging and profoundly important.' -- Rob Rinder MBE'Highly recommended. An exceptionally researched family story which shines an uncomfortable light on the grotesque reality of the Holocaust and particularly those who stood by as the horrors unfolded.' -- Laura Marks OBE, Chair of the Trustees, Holocaust Day Memorial Day Trust'Throughout this book, it is impossible to ignore the struggle and persecution that Jewish people have faced in Europe for centuries, and still face today.' -- History of War Magazine, September 2023'Indeed, the struggles of those expelled from Burgenland are at times di cult to read about, but all the more valuable for this since this is a story that must not be forgotten and is a warning to present and future generations.' -- Family Tree Magazine, September 2023

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Book SynopsisPresenting a history of Israel through 100 cartoons, Colin Shindler offers an original, visually exciting and accessible way to help understand Israel's complex past, including the Israel-Palestine conflict. Richly illustrated with an image for ever year from 1949-2020, Shindler offers new perspectives on Israel's past, politics, and people.Trade Review'A leading expert on the history and politics of Israel, Professor Shindler has endeavoured something unique in this engaging book. Through 100 cartoons and accompanying commentary that draws on his extensive understanding of the issues, Shindler provides an illuminating and very welcome addition to the literature on Zionism and Israel.' Rory Miller, Georgetown University in Qatar'Professor Shindler uses the medium of cartoons to reflect on the major issues that have faced Israel. Selecting just one cartoon for each year out of many thousands is no easy task, but Shindler's selections and commentary highlight the key issues and personalities in a way which no other previous political analysis has attempted.' David Newman, Ben-Gurion University'Professor Shindler has added a new dimension to his highly esteemed body of writing on Jewish and Israeli history. Cartoons and caricatures offer vividness and insights to conventional historiography. This is an instructive and entertaining new book.' Itamar Rabinovich, Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States'It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Colin Shindler's outstanding collection of cartoons, with comments and timelines, sheds light on the Palestinian Arab/Israeli conflict. This innovative format makes it an outstanding teaching resource and a must-read for those interested in gaining greater insight into this conflict.' Suzanne D. Rutland, University of Sydney'In this excellent academic study on contemporary Israel's history, carefully selected images are not merely illustrations, but they reflect the atmosphere of a certain time, convey multiple meanings, and signal the power of interpretations. They encourage readers to reflect on emotions, the ever-present but oft-forgotten driver of human activities.' Joanna Dyduch, Jagiellonian UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: Jews: caricatures, cartoons, comics; Zionism: Ideology and the building of the state; Before Israel: The road to 1948; A history of Israel: 1949-2020; The 1950s; The 1960s; The 1970s; The 1980s; The 1990s; The 2000s; The 2010s; Collections of works of early Israeli cartoonists.

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Book SynopsisHow denial sustains the liberal imagination of a progressive and democratic Israel. The question that this book aims to answer might seem simple: how can a violent project of dispossession and discrimination be imagined, felt, and profoundly believed in as though it were the exact oppositean embodiment of sustainability, multicultural tolerance, and democratic idealism? Despite well-documented evidence of racism and human rights abuse, Israel has long been embraced by the most liberal sectors of European and American society as a manifestation of the progressive values of tolerance, plurality, inclusivity, and democracy, and hence a project that can be passionately defended for its lofty ideals. Tolerance Is a Wasteland argues that the key to this miraculous act of political alchemy is a very specific form of denial. Here the Palestinian presence in, and claim to, Palestine is not simply refused or covered up, but negated in such a way that the act of denial is itself denied. The effects of destruction and repression are reframed, inverted into affirmations of liberal virtues that can be passionately championed. In Tolerance Is a Wasteland, Saree Makdisi explores many such acts of affirmation and denial in a range of venues: from the haunted landscape of thickly planted forests covering the ruins of Palestinian villages forcibly depopulated in 1948; to the theater of pinkwashingas Israel presents itself to the world as a gay-friendly haven of cultural inclusion; to the so-called Museum of Tolerance being built on top of the ruins of a Muslim cemetery in Jerusalem, which was methodically desecrated in order to clear the space for this monument to human dignity.Tolerance Is a Wasteland reveals the system of emotional investments and curated perceptions that makes this massive project of cognitive dissonance possible.Trade Review"Tolerance is a Wasteland: Palestine and the Culture of Denial is an incisive and provocative treatise on the culture of denial that informs a series of contemporary affects, practices, and relations about Israel and Zionism." * Ethnic and Racial Studies *"This is a book as much about the martial politics that structure liberalism as it is about Zionism and the settler colonial project in Palestine. Makdisi unravels the productive and destructive forces that normalize this project as part of global politics. Hence, the book is as much about us—the inheritors of liberalism sitting in Europe and North America—as it is about Palestine or the Israeli state." * International Affairs *"Readers familiar with and sympathetic to critiques of Israel’s history of displacement and coercive control of the non-Jewish population of Palestine can appreciate the author’s approach." * CHOICE *"An immensely satisfying book. . . . powerful and necessary." * Arab Studies Quarterly *Table of ContentsContents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Sustainability 2. Democracy 3. Diversity 4. Tolerance Conclusion Postscript Notes Index

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Book SynopsisThe third volume in a new translation of of Sahih Muslim, the second most authentic collection of Prophetic traditions, with Imam Nawawi's commentary.

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Book SynopsisMichael Calabria is Director of the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies at the Franciscan Institute, St Bonaventure University, New York, U.S where he is also Associate Professor of Arab and Islamic Studies. He has published in the journals South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies and Journal of Religion and Film. He completed his PhD at the Arab and Islamic Studies Centre, University of Exeter, UK.Trade Review"Michael Calabria’s The Language of the Taj Mahal is n important, unique and thoroughly engaging study of one of the Seven Wonders of the World attracts millions of Muslims and tourists every year. As its subtitle: Islam, Prayer and the Religion of Shah Jahan, indicates, while The Taj Mahal addresses the historical context, art and architecture of the Taj Mahal, its new and primary focus on its religious significance. Calabria masterfully investigates and explains how the personal faith and piety of Shah Jahan influenced its design and construction and how the extensive use of Qur’anic inscriptions reflect basic and core belief and teachings of the Quran and Islam in seventeenth century South Asia." * John L. Esposito, Professor of Islamic Studies, Georgetown University, USA *Michael Calabria’s The Language of the Taj Mahal is an invaluable contribution to the field of Islamic studies and to religious studies broadly. It offers a unique lens for studying expressions of Muslim faith and spirituality drawing on, as it does, a variety of disciplinary perspectives including art and architecture, history, and theology. Calabria sees the Taj not just as a “work of architecture but as text” (xii) which allows him to “read” the monument, thus discovering and then, based on meticulous research, explaining the significance of the mausoleum as a whole, as well as of the specific Qur’anic verses inscribed throughout the building complex. An important feature of this work is how it makes the key figures associated with the Taj come alive and facilitate our understanding of the time and place in which they lived. In effect, Calabria engages in dialogue with the Taj. Even as he illustrates some of its visible (architectural, historical…) treasures, its hidden (spiritual, cultural…) gems become manifest in the process (and vice-versa), revealing the importance of considering the wider humanities context in religious studies. * Irfan A. Omar, Marquette University, USA *"In this meticulous work, Michael Calabria unveils the spiritual dimension of the Taj Mahal by reading the monument as a 'holy text'. The author demonstrates that the Taj Mahal is not only a monument of love but also a spiritual testament of Emperor Shah Jahan, an elegant expression of his Islamic Faith that he approached sincerely but lived out imperfectly. The Taj Mahal emerges in the heart of the reader as a whirling dervish who swirls 'time' into moments of 'transcendence'. This remarkable book is an invitation to enter into spiritual conversation with Emperor Shah Jahan, his aide Amanat Khan and the Taj Mahal itself. I recommend the book for those who are interested in history, religions and mysticism." * Joseph Victor Edwin, Vidyajyoti College of Theology, Delhi, India *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface & Acknowledgements Notes on Translation, Transliteration and Dates Part One: Historical Background I. The Prince and the Calligrapher II. The Emperor and the Calligrapher Part Two: The Texts of the Taj Mahal The Great Gate (Southern Façade) III. Return to Your Lord: al-Fajr The Mausoleum Exterior IV. The Trumpet Will Sound: Ya Sin V. Where Are You Going? al-Takwir VI. The Graves Are Shaken: al-Infi?ar VII. You Will Meet Your Lord: al-Inshiqaq VIII. God Is Well Pleased: al-Bayyinah The Mausoleum Interior IX. Look Again! al-Mulk X. A Seed Sends Forth Its Shoot: al-Fat? XI. A Reward for You: al-Insan XII. Turn to Your Lord: al-Zumar (39.53-54) XIII. The Cenotaphs Upper Cenotaph: al-Fu??ilat 41.30 al-Mum’min 40.7-8 al-Mu?affin 83.22-28 al-Baqarah 2.286 al-Hash 59.22 Lower Cenotaph: al-Zumar 39.53 Al Imran 3.185 al-Mu’minun 23.118 al-?ashr 59.22 al-‘Asma’ al-?usna The Mosque XIV. Purify Your Soul: al-Shams & al-Ikhla? The Great Gate (Northern Façade) XV. The Future Will Be Better: al-?u?a XVI. With Hardship There is Comfort: al-Shar? XVII.Why Do You Deny Faith? al-Tin Part Three: Conclusion XVIII. The Religion of Shah Jahan Chronology Glossary Bibliography Indexes 1. Index of Persons 2. General Index 3. Qur’anic Citations

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Book SynopsisRecent historic breakthroughs have introduced a new hope for peace in the Middle East. Following the lead of the first two Arab League countries who entered into peace agreements with Israel Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994 the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco each did so in 2020. Time will tell if the dove of peace will touch down in the hearts and minds of the Arab people across the region and whether or not these winds of change will result in a further departure from the decades-old Arab League mandates of hatred against Israel. The fact remains that since the emergence of the modern Zionist movement in the nineteenth century, the idea of the reestablishment of the Jewish national home in its ancient land has been under assault. The Bloody Price of Freedom traces the battle the democratic State of Israel has faced for its existence since its legally sanctioned establishment in 1948. The book analyzes the insidious attacks; maligning worldwide propaganda; economic, academic, and other boycotts; as well as the misapplication of international law in the United Nations and elsewhere that have been leveraged against Israel. A special section on the International Court of Justices 2004 nonbinding advisory opinion on the construction of Israels terrorism-prevention security fence includes detailed illustrative maps. This meticulously documented volume is essential reading for anyone interested in standing against the demonization of Israel and antisemitic attacks upon the Jewish people.

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Book SynopsisThis book investigates the transformative period in the history of the Jews of Libya (1938-52), a period crucial to understanding Libyan Jewry's evolution into a community playing significant roles in Israel, Italy and in relation with Qaddhafi's Libya. Against a background of a reform conscious Ottoman administration (1835-1911) and subsequent stirrings of modernisation under Italian colonial influence (1911-43), the Jews of Libya began to experience rapid change following the application of fascist racial laws of 1938, the onset of war-related calamities and violent expressions of Libyan pan-Arabism, culminating in mass migration to Israel in the period 1949-52. By focusing on key socio-economic and political dimensions of this process, the author reveals the capacity of Libyan Jewry to adapt to and integrate into new environments without losing its unique and historical traditions.Trade Review"Dr Roumani uses a wide range of archival and oral sources, many of which have never been used before. Throughout the book, he reveals a mastery of the social and political history, and a fine understanding of the lives, hopes, fears and aspirations of Libyan Jews. His book is a testimony to their suffering and their fortitude." -- From the Foreword by Sir Martin Gilbert."Maurice Roumani has given us an impeccably researched, richly documented, and keenly insightful survey of Libyan Jewry's social and political evolution in the twentieth century. He brings to the study not merely the observations of a trained scholar with all of the requisite linguistic and methodological skills, but also the real life experience of someone who lived through the turbulent events of the period and was an actual witness to some of them. It is to Roumani's great credit that he is able to achieve an admirable balance of overall scholarly dispassion with the intimate poignancy of personal engagement. The Jews of Libya will surely take its place alongside the pioneer studies of Renzo De Felice and Harvey Goldberg." -- Norman A Stillman, Schusterman/Josey Professor of Judaic History, University of Oklahoma.Table of ContentsIntroduction; The Changing Fortunes of Libyan Jews Under Italian Colonialism; The British Military Administration: Hopes and Disillusion; The Role of International Jewish Organisations: Rehabilitation and Protection of Minority Rights; Exodus: The Choice of Israel; Settlement in Israel: The Pains of Displacement and the Difficulties of Absorption; Closing the Circle in 1967: The Final Exodus and its Challenges; Index.

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Book SynopsisWhen thinking of intrepid travelers from past centuries, we don't usually put Muslim women at the top of the list. And yet, the stunning firsthand accounts in this collection completely upend preconceived notions of who was exploring the world. Editors Siobhan Lambert-Hurley, Daniel Majchrowicz, and Sunil Sharma recover, translate, annotate, and provide historical and cultural context for the 17th- to 20th-century writings of Muslim women travelers in ten different languages. Queens and captives, pilgrims and provocateurs, these women are diverse. Their connection to Islam is wide-ranging as well, from the devout to those who distanced themselves from religion. What unites these adventurers is a concern for other women they encounter, their willingness to record their experiences, and the constant thoughts they cast homeward even as they traveled a world that was not always prepared to welcome them. Perfect for readers interested in gender, Islam, travel writing, and global history, Trade ReviewCompiled by editors Siobhan Lambert-Hurley, Daniel Majchrowicz and Sunil Sharma, Three Centuries of Travel Writing by Muslim Women showcases writings from 45 Muslim women — acquired through an extensive selection of writings in 10 languages, including Arabic, Turkish, Urdu, Punjabi, Indonesian, English and others. . . . What emerges is a group of women writers who were not afraid to voice their thoughts in the presence of authority figures and unfavourable circumstances. Three Centuries of Travel Writing by Muslim Women Writers is an enduring testament to just a few of the countless fascinating stories documented by women travellers throughout the ages. -- Fehmida Zakeer * The National News *This anthology will be of interest to anyone working on travel, colonial history, Muslim women, and comparative literature, Islamic Studies. It will also be an excellent resource in many courses that cover a range of topics be it religious piety, feminism, travel, travel writing, and much more. -- Shobhana Xavier * New Books Network *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsA Note on Translation, Transliteration and SyntaxIntroduction: Muslim Women, Travel Writing and Cultures of Mobility, by Siobhan Lambert-Hurley and Daniel MajchrowiczPart I: Travel as Pilgrimage1. The Widow of Mirza Khalil: A Bereaved Wife Seeks Solace2. Nawab Sikander Begum: A Queen's Impressions of Mecca3. Mehrmah Khanom: Adventures on the Road to Iraq4. Hajiyeh Khanom Alaviya Kermani: Iran to Mecca by Way of Bombay5. Sakineh Soltan Khanom Esfahani Kuchak: Iraq Diary6. Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum: The Long March to Medina7. Ummat al-Ghani Nur al-Nisa: Notes from Mecca and the Levant8. Begum Sarbuland Jang: Seeking Sisterhood in Damascus9. Rahil Begum Shervaniya: Life Aboard a Pilgrim Ship10. Nur Begum: Poems from a Punjabi Pilgrim11. Zainab Cobbold: At Home in the Hijaz with a British Convert12. Fatima Begum: An Indian Haji Observes her Fellow Pilgrims13. Qaisari Begum: The Long Road to Mecca14. Begum Hasrat Mohani: Letters from a Pilgrimage to Iraq15. Mahmooda Rizvi: Three Months in IraqPart II: Travel as Emancipation and Politics16. Melek Hanim: A Turk among the Greeks17. Huda Shaarawi: A European Summer on the Eve of War18. Zeyneb Hanoum: A Turkish Désenchantée in Europe19. Selma Ekrem: Alone in New York City20. Şükûfe Nihal Başar: Three Days in Finland21. Halide Édib: A Turkish Nationalist in Colonial India22. Amina Said: An Egyptian Feminist at an Indian Conference23. Shareefah Hamid Ali: Representing India at the United Nations24. Suharti Suwarto: Ten Indonesian Women in the Soviet UnionPart III: Travel as Education25. Atiya Fyzee: Living and Learning in London26. Maimoona Sultan: To Turkey by Train through a Child's Eyes27. Sediqeh Dowlatabadi: An Iranian Feminist Travails in France28. Begum Habibullah: With Three Boys at an English Boarding School29. Iqbalunnisa Hussain: At the University of Leeds30. Muhammadi Begum: Oxford Diary31. Herawati Diah: A Journalist in the Making32. Mehr al-Nisa: An Indian Nurse in Ohio33. Zaib-un-nissa Hamidullah: Sixty Days in AmericaPart IV: Travel as Obligation and Pleasure34. Princess Jahanara: Mystical Meetings in Kashmir35. Dilshad: A Prisoner is Taken to Khoqand36. Sayyida Salamah bint Said/Emily Ruete: A Lover's Flight from Zanzibar37. Taj al-Saltanah: Life and Death in Qajar Iran38. Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain: A Pleasure Trip to the Himalaya39. Nazli Begum: On Grand Tour with the Nawab of Janjira40. Safia Jabir Ali: Touring Europe on Business41. Sughra Humayun Mirza: Meeting the Caliph in Switzerland42. Sughra Sabzvari: An Indian Family in Iran43. Shaista Suhrawardy Ikramullah: Life in England on the Brink of War44. Shams Pahlavi: A Shah's Daughter in Exile45. Nyonya Aulia-Salim: An Indonesian Tours America by MotorGlossaryContributorsIndex

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Book SynopsisSeparated by a narrow stretch of swamp-like waters, and distinguished by the colour of their skin, the Black Jews and the White Jews have been locked in a rancorous feud for centuries. Only now, when their combined number has diminished to fewer than fifty and they are on the threshold of extinction, have the two remaining Jewish communities in south India begun to realise that their destiny, and their undoing, is the same. Living in Cochin alongside this last generation, Edna Fernandes tells their story from the illustrious arrival of their ancestors from the court of King Solomon, through their long heyday of wealth, tolerance and privilege to their present twilight existence, as synagogues crumble into disuse and weddings become a thing of the past, leaving only funerals.Trade ReviewA touching, investigative account ... Fernandes movingly captures the sombre, embattled mood of this population in countdown mode * Sunday Times *Fernandes' material is fascinating ... The story of these Jews is so compelling and the author's reporting of it so assiduous ... Indeed, she has unearthed gems * The Economist *

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