Discovering Islam

Author : Akbar S. Ahmed
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134495439
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Discovering Islam written by Akbar S. Ahmed and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This accessible work balances the image of Islam as aggressive and fanatical with an objective picture of the main features of Muslim history and the compulsions of Muslim society.

Author : Rose Wilder Lane
Publisher : Laissez Faire Books
ISBN 13 : 1621290115
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Discovery of Freedom written by Rose Wilder Lane and published by Laissez Faire Books. This book was released on 1943 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Akbar S. Ahmed
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134495420
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Discovering Islam written by Akbar S. Ahmed and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-11-01 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Vaḥīduddīn K̲h̲ān̲
Publisher : goodword
ISBN 13 : 8187570407
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Islam Rediscovered written by Vaḥīduddīn K̲h̲ān̲ and published by goodword. This book was released on 2002 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mohammad Ali Shomali
Publisher : Risalat International Institute
ISBN 13 : 1838077960
Total Pages : 91 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book DISCOVERING SHI‘I ISLAM written by Mohammad Ali Shomali and published by Risalat International Institute . This book was released on with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present work is a summarized version of Shi‘i Islam: Origins, Faith and Practices (2003, ICAS Press) by the same author. This shorter version aims to briefly address main issues related to Islam in general, and Shi‘i Islam in particular. These two works represent a modest attempt to fill some of the gaps that exist in the field of Islamic studies in general, and Shi‘i studies in particular. Though simply and clearly written, they are outcomes of more than twenty years of involvement in Islamic studies, and based to some extent on two series of lectures about Shi‘i Islam delivered to English-speaking audiences: a first set of some fifty lectures delivered at Jami‘at al-Zahra (a prominent Islamic seminary for women) in Qum, Iran in 1995 and 1996, and a second set of some thirty lectures delivered at the Manchester Islamic Institute and the Shi‘a Welfare Centre in Manchester, England in 1998 and 1999. The first chapter begins by expounding both the literal and technical meanings of the term “Shi‘a”, and references are made to statements of famous scholars in this regard. Then it proceeds to study the origins of Shi‘i Islam and how it became established. The second chapter studies the sources of Shi‘i thought, i.e. the Qur’an, the Sunnah, reason and consensus. Discussing 6 the status of the Qur’an, the chapter goes on to establish that the Shi‘a like other Muslims believe that the Qur’an which is present today is an embodiment of divine revelation to the Prophet Muhammad. The chapter continues by explaining the second most important source, i.e. the Sunnah, which includes the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad. The Qur’an itself asks Muslims to take the Prophet as their role model, to refer to him to judge and settle their conflicts, and speaks of the Prophet as the one who recites, teaches and explains the Qur’an. In this chapter there is also a discussion about the household of the Prophet (Ahlul Bayt) and their role in presenting the Sunnah. Then there follows a discussion about the importance of reason and its role in understanding Islamic beliefs, values and practical laws. Finally there is a discussion about legal consensus and how it is viewed with respect to the Sunnah in the Shi‘i teachings. The third chapter studies fundamental doctrines of the Shi‘i faith. Along with Unity of God, prophethood and resurrection which constitute the principles of religion for Islam and other divine religions, some important additional doctrines such as divine justice and imamate are studied. These doctrines may partly be shared by other Muslims, but the Shi‘a are those who believe in all of them. The fourth chapter is a very brief account of Shi‘i practices along with brief references to the objectives and principles underlying them. These practices are in principle shared by all Muslims, though there may be some differences in particulars among different Islamic schools. The fifth and final chapter is a short discussion about the Shi‘a world today. This chapter starts with a brief account of 7 the latest statistics about the present Muslim and Shi‘i population of the world. There is also a breakdown of religious affiliations of some countries with a long history of Shi‘i presence. Although there are no accurate and approved statistics on the current Shi‘a population in the world, efforts have been made here to collect the best available.

Author : Sayyid Moustafa Al-Qazwini
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781985572522
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Discovering Islam written by Sayyid Moustafa Al-Qazwini and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-16 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introductory text on the fundamentals and spirit of Islam from a Shi'a perspective describing the basic principles as well as the common practices. This text is especially beneficial to those who are new to Islam, or are considering becoming Muslim.

Author : Akbar Salahudin Ahmed
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Discovering Islam written by Akbar Salahudin Ahmed and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Salih Sayilgan
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 1506468039
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exploring Islam written by Salih Sayilgan and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring Islam is a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the foundations of the Islamic faith, including its history, theology, and spiritual practice. The book also deals with issues such as jihad, the status of women, and the various sectarian divisions in Islam. Most distinctive about this work is its analysis of the lived experience of Muslims in modern American life. The book explores questions such as: - What are the foundations of Islam? - How do Muslims relate to and interpret the Qur'an? - Who is the Prophet Muhammad? - What does Shari'a law really mean? - What are the major themes of Islamic theology? - What are the theological and political issues that led to divisions among Muslims? - Do Muslims and Christians believe in the same God? - How do Muslims practice Islam in America? - What are the challenges and opportunities for American Muslims? In addressing these questions, Sayilgan offers readers a perspective that is scholarly, judicious, and engaging.

Author : S. J. Sear
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1665593210
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Discovering Islam with Mustafa written by S. J. Sear and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have ever wondered what the religion of Islam is all about, then this is the book for you. Starting from the cradle, where all learning begins, and where religious and social values are formed, this book traces the scholastic progress of a young boy called Mustafa as he learns what it means to be a Muslim; and that Islam is not only worship and prayer but a meaningful way of life. Bursting with enthusiasm, and keen to discover as much as he can about Islam, fun-loving Mustafa invites you to share the stories and escapades of his amazing academic journey.

Author : Paul Gordon Chandler
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road written by Paul Gordon Chandler and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul-Gordon Chandler presents fresh thinking in the area of Christian-Muslim relations, showing how Christ--whom Islam reveres as a Prophet and Christianity worships as the divine Messiah--can close the gap between the two religions. He illustrates his perspective with examples from the life of Syrian novelist Mazhar Mallouhi, who seeks to bridge the chasm of misunderstanding between Muslims and Christians through his novels.