Introduction To Ramadan

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN 13 : 7042045319
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Ramadan written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ramadan is the month-long Islamic festival of fasting and prayer. It is observed by Muslims all over the world, during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, known as the month of Ramadan. The observance of Ramadan began in the year 610 CE, when the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelations of the Quran. It is mandatory for all healthy adult Muslims who are not travelling or menstruating to fast during this period, from sunrise to sunset. Fasting means abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs during the fasting hours, which typically lasts for around 14 hours a day. The goal of fasting during Ramadan is not just to abstain from food and drink but also to promote self-discipline, restraint, and devotion to Allah. The month of Ramadan is a time for strengthening one's faith in Allah, performing acts of charity, and seeking forgiveness for wrongdoings. Muslims engage in additional prayers during Ramadan, particularly the nightly prayer known as Taraweeh, which is recited after the Isha prayer. The month of Ramadan ends with the Eid-ul-Fitr festival, which is a celebration of the end of fasting, marked by prayers and feasting with family and friends. Ramadan is a significant event for the Islamic community and a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and giving to others.

Author : Tariq Ramadan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190467509
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Islam written by Tariq Ramadan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the most prominent intellectuals in the Muslim world comes a timely new introduction to one of the world's most practiced-and most misunderstood-religions. In frank, unapologetic language, Tariq Ramadan walks readers through Islam and its principles, rituals, diversity, and evolution. Ramadan, known for his efforts to reform and change the understanding of Islam in the West, avoids ideology and idealism, instead attempting to depict the true meaning of Islam for readers who have no previous experience with the religion. The book is therefore focused on defining the basic principles of Islam and offering an overview of the faith's history: from its beginnings in prophetic mission, to the Sunni-Shi'a schism, to the formation of distinct schools of law, theology, philosophy, and mysticism. Perhaps the most misinterpreted aspect of Islam, shariah, literally translated as "the way that leads to a source of water," receives an entire chapter of attention. Ramadan explains the ways in which shariah has been reduced by fundamentalism to a mere criminal code and expands upon its place in the larger Islamic worldview. He then confronts some of the most pressing issues facing Muslims today, including gender equality, religious diversity, and violence. Both sensitive and accessible, Introduction to Islam is a much-needed guide to understanding the role of Islam in the modern world.

Author : Tariq Ramadan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190467487
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Islam written by Tariq Ramadan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Whether the issue is violence, terrorism, women's rights or slavery, Muslims are today expected to provide answers and to justify what Islam is-or is not. But little opportunity exists, either in the media or in society as a whole, to describe Islam. In simple, direct language, Introduction to Islam introduces readers to Islam and to its principles, rituals, diversity, and evolution. In this book, Tariq Ramadan focuses upon the realities of Islam today. Avoiding ideology and idealism, Ramadan brings to life an essence of the true meaning of Islam and its implications today. No prior knowledge of Islam is required; the book makes the complexity of Islam easy to understand by looking closely at its multi-faceted reality as a religion, and at the civilization that arose from it. The book begins with definitions, and basic principles of Islam. It then delves into history: from the beginnings in the prophetic mission and the Sunni-Shia schism, to the rise of legal schools and the construction of the "Islamic sciences," and to its theological, philosophic mainstream, and mystical (Sufi) undercurrents. The six pillars of faith will also be presented, along with the five pillars of practice, as well as Islam's prescribed rights, duties and prohibitions, the principles of Muslim mysticism and the elements of Islamic philosophy and ethics. The two final chapters focus on the modern era, offering a broad overview of the debates and controversies that are shaking Muslim-majority societies, and reshaping the lives of those who live as minorities elsewhere." --

Author : Tariq Ramadan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199736723
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book What I Believe written by Tariq Ramadan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tariq Ramadan is very much a public figure, named one of Time magazine's most important innovators of the twenty-first century. He is among the leading Islamic thinkers in the West, with a large following around the world. But he has also been a lightning rod for controversy. Indeed, in 2004, Ramadan was prevented from entering the U.S. by the Bush administration and despite two appeals, supported by organizations like the American Academy of Religion and the ACLU, he was barred from the country until spring of 2010, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton finally lifted the ban. In What I Believe, Ramadan attempts to set the record straight, laying out the basic ideas he stands for in clear and accessible prose. He describes the book as a work of clarification, directed at ordinary citizens, politicians, journalists, and others who are curious (or skeptical) about his positions. Aware that that he is dealing with emotional issues, Ramadan tries to get past the barriers of prejudice and misunderstanding to speak directly, from the heart, to his Muslim and non-Muslim readers alike. In particular, he calls on Western Muslims to escape the mental, social, cultural, and religious ghettos they have created for themselves and become full partners in the democratic societies in which they live. At the same time, he calls for the rest of us to recognize our Muslim neighbors as citizens with rights and responsibilities the same as ours. His vision is of a future in which a shared and confident pluralism becomes a reality at last.

Author : Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780823417629
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Celebrating Ramadan written by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes how Muslims celebrate the month of Ramadan, one of Islam's most important celebrations, a time to fast and make amends.

Author : Sylvia Whitman
Publisher : Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN 13 : 0807593362
Total Pages : 27 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Under the Ramadan Moon written by Sylvia Whitman and published by Albert Whitman & Company. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "We wait for the moon. We watch for the moon. We watch for the Ramadan moon. We give to the poor, and read Qur'an, under the moon. We live our faith, until next year under the moon, under the moon, under the Ramadan moon." Ramadan is one of the most special months of the Islamic year, when Muslims pray, fast, and help those in need. The lyrical story, with luminous illustrations, serves as an introduction to Ramadan—a time for reflection and ritual with family and friends. A detailed note about Ramadan is included.

Author : Rabiah York Lumbard
Publisher : Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN 13 : 0807529052
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Gift of Ramadan written by Rabiah York Lumbard and published by Albert Whitman & Company. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sophia wants to fast for Ramadan this year. Her grandma tells her that fasting helps make a person sparkly—and Sophia loves sparkles. But when her attempt at fasting fails, Sophia must find another way to participate. This lovely multigenerational family story explores the many ways to take part in the Ramadan holiday.

Author : Karen Katz
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780805078947
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My First Ramadan written by Karen Katz and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-08-07 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boy observes the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with his family.

Author : Na'ima B. Robert
Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN 13 : 0711261644
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ramadan Moon written by Na'ima B. Robert and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ramadan, the month of fasting, Doesn't begin all at once. It begins with a whisper And a prayer And a wish. Muslims all over the world celebrate Ramadan and the joyful days of Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the month of fasting as the most special time of year. This lyrical and inspiring picture book captures the wonder and joy of this great annual event, from the perspective of a child. Accompanied by Iranian inspired illustrations, the story follows the waxing of the moon from the first new crescent to full moon and waning until Eid is heralded by the first sighting of the second new moon. Written and illustrated by Muslims, this is a book for all children who celebrate Ramadan and those in the wider communities who want to understand why this is such a special experience for Muslims.

Author : Ausma Zehanat Khan
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1459811828
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ramadan written by Ausma Zehanat Khan and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2018-03-27 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the sun sets, break the fast.