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3) Islam Today
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Oil is, of course, the impetus that brought Islam into the late 20th century. The conflicts between traditional values and modern lifestyles, between vast wealth and indigenous poverty, between the civilization once believed eternally monolithic and the thousands of voices each demanding satisfaction on a different level-these are the seismic fracture points of the Islamic scene today. (30 minutes)
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From the very start, Islam has been a force to contend with in the West. It motivated European Christians to undertake the Crusades; strongly influenced the cultures of Spain, Sicily, and southern France; gave us, among many others, the concepts of chivalry and courtly love; and took, in turn, primarily the Western style of military architecture. (30 minutes)
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In the middle of deserts or steppes, towns assume vast religious, cultural, economic, and political influence. Cairo, Damascus, and Sanaa exemplify the Islamic city, centered around the traditional medina, mosques, and souks, and beset by the modern problems of industrialization and overpopulation. (30 minutes)
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From the middle of the eighth century until the European Renaissance, Arabic was the language of mathematics and science. It is to Arabic efforts that we owe our system of calculation and our symbols for numbers. Islamic science, synthesizing earlier Greek, Indian, and Near Eastern thinking, made significant contributions in the fields of astronomy, physics, medicine, and engineering. (30 minutes)
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A collection of twenty essays with different viewpoints discussing Islam in society. Examines negative stereotypes and Islamophobia, religious violence, Islamic terrorism, discrimination, unjust punishments in the Islamic world, and radical Islam. Includes maps, organizations to contact, and discussion questions.
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The conflict in the Middle East has been a fraught subject for decades, including in the U.S., and especially within American Jewish and Muslim communities. And for almost as long, interfaith groups have sought to bring those communities together to find common ground. That doesn’t make witnessing and talking about the current war any easier. Ali Rogin reports in this NewsHour program.
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"Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move, will Zain find a new Muslim friend to celebrate with him? Learn about holidays and festivals around the world with the Holidays in our home series"--Back cover.
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Have you ever pondered how you came into existence, why you are here, the purpose of your life, and what awaits you after you depart from this world? These profound questions are a natural part of your existence, woven into the very fabric of your being by your Creator, urging you to seek God and the meaning and purpose of your existence. The pursuit of meaning and purpose serves as a powerful driving force in your life. When these questions remain...
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You are about to embark on the divine keys to knowledge, wisdom, understanding, heaven, hell, the time and what must be done, from vintage essays by the Most Honorable Mr. Elijah Muhammad. Interestingly, these keys are unlocked for you by the last standing, and Field Supreme Minister, Commissioned by the Honorable Mr. Elijah Muhammad, Ali Mahdi Muhammad. The information in this book is being revealed for the 1st time and its timeliness cannot be denied....
13) Salat in secret
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"When Muhammad gets a special salat rug on his seventh birthday, he is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school. His father parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at him and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad? From two powerhouse creators comes an empowering story about an important part of Islamic faith that...
14) Ramadan
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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Ramadan through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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"Heroic Deeds of Muslim Women" is a book written by Allama Syed Sulaiman Nadwi, a respected Muslim scholar. The book gives a brief account of the heroic deeds of a few Muslim women who have, by their outstanding acts of valor, courage and bravery, carved for themselves a prominent place in Islamic history.
The audiobook is narrated by Mehraj Hussain, a skilled narrator who brings the stories to life with her engaging and emotive performance. Listeners...
16) Eid al-Fitr
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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Eid al-Fitr through simple, predictable text and related photos."--
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"The Prophet of Islam - Muhammad: A Biography and Pictorial Guide, Featuring the Moral Bases of Islamic Civilization" is a captivating book that delves into the life and teachings of the esteemed Prophet Muhammad. In this comprehensive work, readers are invited on a transformative journey, exploring the remarkable character of the Prophet, his divine prophetic calling, and the profound impact he had on shaping the values and morals of Islamic civilization.
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18) Rise of Islam in the Balkans: The History of the Ottoman Empire's Islamization Efforts in Eastern E
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In terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as far back as the 4th century, when Constantine the Great shifted the power center of the Roman Empire there, effectively establishing two almost equally powerful halves of antiquity's greatest empire. Naturally, the Ottoman Empire would also use Constantinople as the capital...
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Mecca is now best known for being Islam's holiest city, revered as the birthplace of Muhammad and the site where Allah first revealed the Qu'ran to him. Within Mecca is the Ka'aba, a building housed within the Al-Masjid al-Haram (Great Mosque) that is considered the holiest site, and wherever they are in the world, Muslims face in the direction of the Ka'aba while praying. A pilgrimage to Mecca is considered a necessity for devout Muslims at some...
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This book, Bilal the Abyssinian: One Light, Many Colors, outlines the history of Bilal ibn Rabah, a former slave from Abyssinia, who became a companion of the Prophet. Islam elevated his status and the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم gave him the happy news of being destined for heaven in the life to come.
Bilal was one of seven of the Prophet's companions who publicly declared their acceptance of Islam at a time when Muslims were subjected...