Written for both Christians and Muslims, this book offers a modern and balanced study of qur'anic teachings about the birth, life, work, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
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Written for both Christians and Muslims, this book offers a modern and balanced study of qur'anic teachings about the birth, life, work, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Islam: Beliefs and Observances
This concise study examines Islam as a world religious, cultural, and political force, beginning with its founding by the prophet Muhammad in the early seventh century A.D. Islam's holy scripture, the Qur'an, is explained in detail, and the core …
For centuries the Qur'an has been the source of God's wisdom for Muslims throughout the world. With its emphasis on deeds rather than words, its shunning of hypocrisy and its constant admonition to see beyond this earthly life, its central …
Progressive Muslims: On Justice, Gender, and Pluralism
Confronting such key contemporary issues as racism, justice, sexuality, and gender, this book offers a revealing insight into the real challenges faced by Muslims of both sexes in Western society.
This new anthology draws on the rich literary and artistic heritage of the Sufi tradition, including the poetry of Rumi, to produce a volume full of insight into spritiual identity. love and the path to self-fulfillment.
Nonviolent Soldier of Islam: Badshah Khan: A Man to Match His Mountains
The progeny of a Muslim tribe steeped in a tradition of blood revenge, Badshah Khan raised history's first nonviolent army and joined Mahatma Gandhi in civil disobedience to British rule in India. His story of hard-won victory offers inspiration …
Revival and Reform in Islam: A Study of Islamic Fundamentalism
This authoritative book argues that what is considered today to be Islamic fundamentalism is inconsistent with the true meaning of this faith. Rahman demonstrates that the true roots of Islamic teachings advocate adaptability, creativity, and …
Cuts through the misunderstandings to give a true and timely overview of Islam's prophetic message of Islam.
Daughter of Fire: A Diary of a Spiritual Training with a Sufi Master
This diary spans five years, making up an amazing record of spiritual transformation: the agonies, the resistance, the long and frightening bouts with the purifying forces of Kundalini, the perseverance, the movements towards surrender, the …
'From dawn to after sunset the clock in the mosque punctuates the life of Islam with the consciousness of God.' First published in 1956, The Call of the Minaret remains one of the most acclaimed works in the field of Muslim-Christian relations. …
The Magic Monastery: Analogical and Action Philosophy of the Middle East and Central Asia
The Magic Monastery differs from its predecessors in that it contains not only traditional tales—mostly unpublished—but also stories specially written by Shah to complete the book as 'a course in non-linear thinking.'
Combining the personal with the scholarly, this innovative introduction gives the reader an insight into Islam and its rich history.
This concise and authoritative examination of the development of Islam combines history, theology, and politics to provide a succinct and comprehensive survey of the history of Islam.
Buckland shows how to accurately interpret personal dreams and dreams of family and friends and learn how to interpret major symbols and main characters in order to decipher what the subconscious is trying to reveal.
Working with Oneness brings mysticism into the center of the marketplace — into the world of business and technology — and shows how we can work with it in everyday life. Humanity has been given access to the secrets of oneness, but we need to …
The interviewees in this book provide through-provoking commentary on a wide range of issues, from the interpretation of the Qur'an and the nature of Islamic law, to the role of women and the concept of holy war.
Sufi Martyrs of Love: The Chishti Order in South Asia and Beyond
For many in the West, the ecstatic dancing ritual of whirling dervishes is. the most recognizable aspect of Sufism. Sufism is the mystical branch of. Islam, with which Muslims throughout the world identify. It emphasizes. direct knowledge of the …
A Concise Encyclopedia of Islam
This concise reference guide is designed specifically for readers and students who wish to learn more about the world's fastest-growing religion. Fully illustrated, the encyclopedia contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries which give …
Eighteen folktales from the author's ancestral homeland, including "The Unforgettable Sneeze, " "The Ruby Ring, " and "The Leopard and the Jinn."
Combining the personal with the scholarly, this innovative introduction givesthe reader an insight into Islam and its rich history.
The Qur'an and Its Exegesis: Selected Texts with Classical and Modern Muslim Interpretations
This fascinating book brings together a unique collection of commentaries, translated from the original Arabic, on some of the key passages of the Quran. Presenting the views of a broad range of commentators, both classical and modern, it focuses …
Al-Farabi, Founder of Islamic Neoplatonism: His Life, Works and Influence
This is the only available comprehensive introduction to the life and achievements of the ninth-century Islamic pjilosopher, Al-Farabi.
The Arabic Language and National Identity
Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-269) and index.
Sufism: The Transformation of the Heart
This is a clear and accessible approach to the spiritual tradition of Sufism, a mystical path which uses the energy of love for inner transformation. Vaughan-Lee gives an outline of Sufism—its basic principles, historical background, and recent …
The Bond with the Beloved: The Inner Relationship of the Lover and the Beloved
As in other mystic traditions, Sufism sees the relationship between the seeker and God as that of lover and beloved. This wise, beautiful book, written by the spiritual successor to Irine Tweedie (Daughter of Fire), describes the inner journey …
For spiritual seekers of all traditions — a book that places the mystic and mystical consciousness at the very center of our need for change. Mystical consciousness is an awareness of the real nature of life — of the secret purpose of creation. …
The journey of the mystic is to retrace the circle of love within the heart and so experience the oneness that is hidden within us.