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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Islam
Intricately weaving Quranic verse, psychology, and the hip-hop
soundtrack of their childhood, Sanah's poems reach for divinity in the
body; an archive that refuses erasure.
These poems traverse unruly emotional and physical landscapes,
Whiteness, islamophobia, homophobia, intergenerational suffering, and
the politics of therapeutic processes. In these pages, belief and
unbelief, goodness and badness, the material and spiritual are
intertwined, reclaiming queer love and desire as holy.
How are we incarcerated by others' gazes? Who gets to be good in a
society built upon hierarchy? How might we embrace each other's
madnesses? Sanah Ahsan asks questions that travel to the heart of our
humanness, bending the lines between psychologist and client to show us
the sacred nature of our wounds. These poems kneel to the messiness of
being alive, building altars to complication and presence.
Refusing binaries of gender or religious doctrine, I cannot be good
until you say it finds what is to be revered in the grey spaces of
morality, advancing imagination and self-compassion as sites of
communion.
This debut collection is a call to prayer, fearlessly complicating what
is good, and what is god.
This book is part of the Islamic Teachings series compiled from the
works and lectures of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri.
Zakah and Charity book provides readers with both a general
overview and where needed, some in depth information and guidance
on basics of Islam. All of the primary subjects within the three
branches of Shariah, Aqidah (doctrine), Fiqh (jurisprudence),
Tasawwuf (spirituality and self purification) are covered and a
general basic understanding of Islam in a modern context through an
easy way to follow question and answer format. Some of the most
common yet unanswered, day to day issues are replied to using
juristic methods from sound sources of Qur'an and Hadith. These are
not only of benefit for the purpose of self study, for anybody of
any age and from every walk of life, it is also a very useful
reference source which caters for the needs of academic
institutions, libraries and study circles.
In 1991, Ahmed Ali Haile returned to the chaos of his native
Somalia with a clear mission: to bring warring clans together to
find new paths of peace--often over a cup of tea. A grenade thrown
by a detractor cost Haile his leg and almost his life, but his
stature as a peacemaker remained. Whether in Somali's capital,
Mogadishu, or among Somalis in Kenya, Europe, and the United
States, Haile has been a tireless ambassador for the peace of
Christ. Into this moving memoir of conversion and calling, Haile
weaves poignant reflections on the meaning of his journey in the
world of Islam. 144 Pages.
How would you feel, as a guest, about sitting in a suburban living
room that is for women only? What if you wanted a baby but as a
single woman could not have one outside of a marriage? Could you
stay home to mourn a husband for four months and ten days?
Headstrong Daughters takes us inside the lives of Muslim women in
Australia today. They are working professionals, mothers, and
students. At home they are finding ways to stay true to their faith
as well as to themselves, navigating the expectations of their
families and the traditions they brought with them to their new
country. But things are not always what they seem. These candid,
moving and sometimes surprising stories reveal a side to Australian
life that is little known and often misunderstood. Inspiring, warm
and determined, these women are the new face of Islam in Australia.
The world is facing a great dilemma due to despicable, inhumane and
barbaric acts of terrorism, indiscriminate killings, warfare,
anarchy, disorder and suicide bombings over the past two decades.
It is not only destroying the peace of any specific region, group
or country but has become a major threat to world peace. Young
People and Students living in various western countries who do not
have conceptual clarity regarding Islam are wronglyconsidering
terrorism and indiscriminate killing to be Jihad and are being
drawn towards it.A further disturbing issue with regards to this is
that the terrorists declare their evil goals to be part of the
Islamic concept of Jihad. Furthermore they speak of enforcing the
Islamic Shariah according to their extremist and terrorist
ideology. They call for the re-establishment of the Caliphate as
part of their ideology; and they use the Islamic terminologies and
concepts of Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) to legally justify their
claims. By quoting the Qur'an, hadith and texts from the books of
Islamic Law out of context, they influence common Muslims who are
not acquainted with the true teachings of Islam, especially
youngsters.There is a need to provide authentic, comprehensive
material against extremism to all people, from every walk of life,
according to their needs, so that the conceptual and ideological
confusions which may lead to terrorismcan be eliminated. The
Islamic Curriculum on Peace and Counter-Terrorism was prepared for
this purpose. This curriculum has 3 parts and aims to provide
resources from the Holy Qur'an, Hadith and authoritative books to
provide a comprehensive ideological and theological background to
all the key areas that are utilised to brainwash youngsters.The
Islamic Curriculum on Peace and Counter-Terrorism has been compiled
under the supervision and guidance of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad
Tahir-ul-Qadri - who is the author of the Fatwa on Terrorism and
Suicide Bombings.
The world is facing a great dilemma due to despicable, inhumane and
barbaric acts of terrorism, indiscriminate killings, warfare,
anarchy, disorder and suicide bombings over the past two decades.
It is not only destroying the peace of any specific region, group
or country but has become a major threat to world peace. Young
People and Students living in various western countries who do not
have conceptual clarity regarding Islam are wrongly considering
terrorism and indiscriminate killing to be Jihad and are being
drawn towards it.A further disturbing issue with regards to this is
that the terrorists declare their evil goals to be part of the
Islamic concept of Jihad. Furthermore they speak of enforcing the
Islamic Shariah according to their extremist and terrorist
ideology. They call for the re-establishment of the Caliphate as
part of their ideology; and they use the Islamic terminologies and
concepts of Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) to legally justify their
claims. By quoting the Qur'an, hadith and texts from the books of
Islamic Law out of context, they influence common Muslims who are
not acquainted with the true teachings of Islam, especially
youngsters.There is a need to provide authentic, comprehensive
material against extremism to all people, from every walk of life,
according to their needs, so that the conceptual and ideological
confusions which may lead to terrorism can be eliminated. The
Islamic Curriculum on Peace and Counter-Terrorism was prepared for
this purpose. This curriculum has 3 parts and aims to provide
resources from the Holy Qur'an, Hadith and authoritative books to
provide a comprehensive ideological and theological background to
all the key areas that are utilised to brainwash youngsters.The
Islamic Curriculum on Peace and Counter-Terrorism has been compiled
under the supervision and guidance of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad
Tahir-ul-Qadri - who is the author of the Fatwa on Terrorism and
Suicide Bombings.
This book comprises responses by a Sufi master, Hadrat Sahib of the
Naqshbandi tradition, to letters written by students of the master.
The questions posed in these letters cover a wide range of issues
including, financial problems, health issues, family matters,
education and bereavement. The advice given by the master reveals a
deep spirituality which places the particular student's problem in
context and details a specific method of offering oneself to God at
all times. It is difficult to find such detail relating to
spiritual practices in Sufi literature. These letters are
inspirational and timeless. They provide a cure to a world
dominated by materialism and all its attendant miseries.
The Man Who Inspired the World's Fastest-Growing Religion
"Muhammad" presents a fascinating portrait of the founder of a
religion that continues to change the course of world history.
Muhammad's story is more relevant than ever because it offers
crucial insight into the true origins of an increasingly
radicalized Islam. Countering those who dismiss Islam as fanatical
and violent, Armstrong offers a clear, accessible, and balanced
portrait of the central figure of one of the world's great
religions.
This book is part of the Islamic Teachings series compiled from the
works and lectures of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri.
The book Hajj and Zakah provides readers with both a general
overview and where needed, some in depth information and guidance
on basics of Islam. All of the primary subjects within the three
branches of Shariah, Aqidah (doctrine), Fiqh (jurisprudence),
Tasawwuf (spirituality and self purification) are covered and a
general basic understanding of Islam in a modern context through an
easy way to follow question and answer format. Some of the most
common yet unanswered, day to day issues are replied to using
juristic methods from sound sources of Qur'an and Hadith. These are
not only of benefit for the purpose of self study, for anybody of
any age and from every walk of life, it is also a very useful
reference source which caters for the needs of academic
institutions, libraries and study circles.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
This book highlights the life and teachings of Qibla Alam 1871-1934
as narrated by his son and successor, Janab Qibla Hadrat Sahib
1921-2008 and other sangis. This book not only presents an
authentic account of the great master of the Naqshbandiyya
Mujaddidiyya path but also provides an insight into the religious,
spiritual, cultural and social history of the Azad Jammu and
kashmir region during the period 1871-2008.
People interested in the history of India's partition invariably
ask the same question: Why did Pakistan happen? Or, what was the
Pakistan idea? Focusing on M. A. Jinnah's political career, this
book addresses the issue of whether he had a secular or religious
vision for Pakistan, or perhaps something in between? Pakistan as a
country has yet to find its proper place in the world. Logically,
it is assumed that if we can reach a consensus on Jinnah's thought,
then we can also resolve the long-standing question of what kind of
state Pakistan was meant to be, and thus how it should develop
today. Pakistanis are tired of self-serving politicians,
landlordism, nepotism, the rise of religious fundamentalism,
corruption, economic instability, and the semi-predictable cycle
between incompetent bureaucratic and military regimes. Hence for
Pakistanis more than anyone else, the debate over Jinnah is a
highly emotive subject, and at its heart is a battle of ideas.
Pakistanis are really trying to work out something much bigger than
Jinnah's place in history. They are trying to find their own
historical identity as well. A well researched and
thoroughly-indexed book that has earned its place amongst the
leading political commentaries on contemporary Pakistan.
The writer has logically and in a beautiful manner proved that
Quran Majeed is a balanced book, it is a miracle and proof of its
being a book of God. In this book, Shah Al-Abidi has given common
knowledge examples-of Urdu and Persian couplets, Bhagat Kabeers
dohas, Mian Muhammed Bakhsh's and Hazrat Shah Sultan Bahoos
philosophical poems and references from Maulana Roam, and put them
in relevant manner thus enhancing the beauty, interest and value. I
believe that lovers of Quran Kareem will find this book as a
beautiful and invaluable presentation. This represents an aspect of
Quran Majeed and the readers will find aiding strength to their
faith. I hope, this book will become known and ever lasting. I pray
to Almighty God that the writer, Mr. Akhter Moeed Shah Al-Abidi,
had ongoing service to Quran Majeed, its readers and humanity.
Abdul Khaliq Aawan Retired Director General, Pakistan Broadcasting
Corporation
Islam teaches that marriage is "half of religion". Because it
fulfills so many basic needs of individuals and of society, it is
the cornerstone upon which the whole Muslim life is built. This
highly readable book takes the reader through the relevant passages
in the Qur'an and Hadith, and goes on to discuss the main social,
emotional and sexual problems that can afflict relationships,
suggesting many practical ways in which these can be resolved.
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