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The Application of Islamic Criminal Law in Pakistan: Sharia in Practice

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Wasti, Tahir

$228.00 01 Jan 2009 Hardback Brill Academic Publishers

The Messenger of God: Muhammad: An Analysis of the Prophet's Life

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Gulen, M. Fethullah

$24.95 01 Jan 2009 Hardback Light, Inc.

The Gleams: Reflections on Qur'anic Wisdom and Spirituality

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Reflections on Qur'anic Wisdom and Spirituality

By Nursi, Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, Said

$32.95 01 Jan 2009 Hardback Light, Inc.

Addresses key issues of humanity, as discussed in the Qur'an, that are equally applicable to modern society. This title contains essays that include expositions on nature and its impossibility without the existence of God and suggested ways for the elderly and sick to treat their ailments while staying true to their religion.

Building a Better Bridge

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Muslims, Christians, and the Common Good

By Michael Ipgrave

$24.95 01 Jan 2009 Paperback Georgetown University Press

A record of the fourth 'Building Bridges' seminar held in Sarajevo in 2005 as part of an annual symposium on Muslim-Christian relations cosponsored by Georgetown University and the Archbishop of Canterbury. It presents the texts of the public lectures with regional presentations on issues of citizenship, and religious believing and belonging.

The Mission and Death of Jesus in Islam and Christianity

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Zahniser, A. H. Mathias

$35.00 01 Jan 2009 Paperback Orbis Books

A comprehensive look into the way in which differing views of the mission and death of Jesus are the root of Muslim-Christian misunderstandings about one another and how careful studies of the Qur'????????????????????????????????n may bridge that gap.

Muslims Around the World Today

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Wolny, Philip

$12.65 01 Jan 2009 Paperback Rosen Classroom

Islam and Science, Medicine, and Technology

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Ganchy, Sally

$12.65 01 Jan 2009 Paperback Rosen Classroom

Islamic Customs and Culture

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Porterfield, Jason

$12.65 01 Jan 2009 Paperback Rosen Classroom

History of Islam

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By O'Connor, Frances

$12.65 01 Jan 2009 Paperback Rosen Classroom

Muslims Around the World Today

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Wolny, Philip

$29.25 01 Jan 2009 Hardback Rosen Publishing Group

Islam is one of the worlds fastest growing religions. Many non-Muslims, however, may know little about it. It is the worlds second largest faith after Christianity and has made an invaluable contribution to the sciences, art, culture, and politics in both the Islamic world and the West. Muslims around the worldfrom countries like Indonesia, Iran, and Algeria, to American cities places like New York City, Dearborn, Michigan, and Toledo, Ohioare an amazingly diverse group. Like the many different faith groups within Christianity and Judaism, Muslims worship in many ways. Some are very devout, while others are more secular. In this book, you will meet members of a worldwide Islamic community. At the same time, you will see them struggle to fit in with their non-Muslim neighbors, while negotiating the jagged lines running among fundamentalism, moderation, and secular life.

Islam and Science, Medicine, and Technology

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Ganchy, Sally Gancher, Sarah

$29.25 01 Jan 2009 Hardback Rosen Publishing Group

Radiating outwards from the Arabian Peninsula, the Islamic world would spread to Africa, India, southeast Asia, Europe, China, and the steppes of Russia. At the height of the empires strength and extent, a period known as the Golden Age, Muslim achievement in all areas of culture was unsurpassed worldwide. In the fields of science, medicine, and technology, in particular, the Islamic world shined brightly in a world often darkened by ignorance and incomprehension. The efforts of Muslim scientists, mathematicians, astronomers, doctors, and engineers transformed the Islamic world and ultimately helped stimulate the European Renaissance, prompting a rediscovery of the ancient world that would revolutionize arts, science, and philosophy, and so transform the world.

Islamic Customs and Culture

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Porterfield, Jason

$29.25 01 Jan 2009 Hardback Rosen Publishing Group

Today, there are more than 1.1 billion Muslims in the world. Even in the wake of this enormous growth, many of the practices established by Muhammad remain intact today. This not only applies to how Muslims pray, but also to how they construct their mosques, what events they celebrate, and what music they listen to and play. By adhering to the teachings of the Quran, a book that has remained virtually unchanged for hundreds of years, Muslims observe a rich cultural tradition that bridges the past, present, and future worlds of the community of the faithful.

History of Islam

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By O'Connor, Frances

$29.25 01 Jan 2009 Hardback Rosen Publishing Group

The story of Islam begins with a humble man who was devoted to practicing kindness towards others, and it continues with millions of followers in many countries. Islam is an intricate, beautiful, sophisticated, morally scrupulous world religion that asks its followers above all to be mindful of others in their community. Most Muslims are peaceful people who practice a religion that calls for personal responsibility and a commitment to being a good and kind person in the world. It's no surprise that a religion as morally and ethically engaged as Islam is still a powerful force in today's world. It is responsible for uniting individuals and families in the pursuit of the values of kindness, compassion, and responsibility to others that Muhammad exemplified over 1,300 years ago. Its vivid history is not forgotten as it grows into other areas of the world, and its story continues today even when new cultural contexts result in Islams ongoing evolution and adaptation to local circumstances.

Celebrating Id-UL Adha

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Green, Alice

$8.05 01 Jan 2009 Paperback PowerKids Press

Celebrating Id-UL Adhar: A Muslim Festival

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Green, Alice

$21.25 01 Jan 2009 Hardback PowerKids Press

The Muslim World: An Overview

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Kavanaugh, Dorothy Jenkins, Philip

$9.95 01 Jan 2009 Paperback Mason Crest Publishers

The Muslim World: An Overview

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Kavanaugh, Dorothy Jenkins, Philip

$22.95 01 Jan 2009 Hardback Mason Crest Publishers

Islam & Christianity

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Gauss, James F.

$15.99 01 Jan 2009 Paperback Bridge-Logos Publishers

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Forward by Tom White, Executive Director of The Voice of the Martyrs.

Timely Topic of great interest to all.

The Search for God's Law: Islamic Jurisprudence in the Writings of Sayf Al-Din Al-MIDI.

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Weiss, Bernard G.

$75.00 01 Jan 2009 Hardback University of Utah Press

Contesting Justice

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Ahmed E. Souaiaia

$23.66 01 Jan 2009 Paperback State University of New York Press

Ramadancount and Celebrate!

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By McKissack, Fredrick, Jr. McKissack, Lisa Beringer

$22.60 01 Jan 2009 Hardback Enslow Elementary

1, 2, 3Lets count! How many minarets does this mosque have? How many boys are praying? Find out in RAMADANCOUNT AND CELEBRATE! Count people, symbols, and more as you explore and learn about this fascinating holiday.

Isfahan and Its Palaces: Statecraft, Shi'ism and the Architecture of Conviviality in Early Modern Iran

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Statecraft, Shi'ism and the Architecture of Conviviality in Early Modern Iran

By Babaie, Sussan

$150.00 01 Jan 2009 Hardback Edinburgh University Press

This beautifully illustrated history of Safavid Isfahan (1501-1722) explores the architectural and urban forms and networks of socio-cultural action that reflected a distinctly early-modern and Perso-Shi'i practice of kingship.

What Kind of Liberation?: Women and the Occupation of Iraq

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Women and the Occupation of Iraq

By Al-Ali, Nadje Pratt, Nicola

$24.95 01 Jan 2009 Hardback University of California Press

In the run-up to war in Iraq, the Bush administration assured the world that America's interest was in liberation - especially for women. This book examines how Iraqi women have fared since the invasion. It exposes the gap between rhetoric that placed women center stage and the reality of their diminishing roles in the 'new Iraq'.

Keys to the Arcana

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Shahrast=an=i's Esoteric Commentary on the Qur'an

By Shahrastani, Muhammad ibn Abd al-Karim, 1086?-1153.

$99.00 01 Jan 2009 Hardback Oxford University Press

A scholarly edition of the twelfth century Qur'anic commentary by Mu.hammad b. 'Abd al-Karim al- Shahrast=an=i. Dr Toby Mayer presents the Arabic text with English translation, introduction and contextual notes. Shahrast=an=i uses a form of linguistic analysis to unearth the esoteric meanings of the Qur'anic verses.

In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of Muhammad

01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By Ramadan, Tariq

$15.95 01 Jan 2009 Paperback Oxford University Press, USA

Islamic Finance

31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Law, Economics, and Practice

By Mahmoud A. El-Gamal

$29.99 31 Dec 2008 Paperback Cambridge University Press

This book provides an overview of the practice of Islamic finance.

Expressing Islam

15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Religious Life and Politics in Indonesia

By Greg Fealy, Sally White

$48.23 15 Dec 2008 Paperback Institute of Southeast Asian Studies

Examines some of the myriad ways in which Islam is being expressed in contemporary Indonesian life and politics. This book gives insights into such topics as the marketisation of Islam, contemporary pilgrimage, the rise of mass preachers, gender and Islamic politics, online fatwa, and trends among Islamist vigilante and criminal groups.

Indonesian Syariah

15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Defining a National School of Islamic Law

$35.49 15 Dec 2008 Paperback Institute of Southeast Asian Studies

Offers a summary of what has been achieved on the creation of a national school of Islamic law in Indonesia. This book indicates how elusive the meaning of syariah has become in contemporary Indonesia.

Islam Ar Gyfer Myfyrwyr UG

15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rhian Davies

$45.48 15 Dec 2008 Paperback UWIC Press

Islam for AS Students

15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rhian Davies

$45.48 15 Dec 2008 Paperback UWIC Press

Islam Ar Gyfer Myfyrwyr UG

15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rhian Davies

$21.82 15 Dec 2008 Paperback UWIC Press

Religion and Politics in Saudi Arabia

15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wahhabism and the State

By Mohammed Ayoob, Hasan Kosebalaban

$49.95 15 Dec 2008 Hardback Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc,US

Sheds light on the origins and nature of Wahhabism and on its long, complicated relationship with the Saudi state.

Islam and Peacemaking in the Middle East

15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Nathan C. Funk, Abdul Aziz Said

$65.00 15 Dec 2008 Hardback Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc,US

Analysing regional trends and case studies, this book explores various Islamic ideas of peace and their bearing on difficult ethnic, nationalist, and civic conflicts.

Looking Beyond the Hijab

15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Stephen M. Croucher

$22.95 15 Dec 2008 Paperback Hampton Press

Tests cultural adaptation theory in the real world. This volume examines the failed cultural integration of France's Muslim population and the tension that has resulted. Through the use of interviews with Muslims and non-Muslims in France, it reveals that French-Muslims are unable and unwilling to completely assimilate to French culture.

Looking Beyond the Hijab

15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Stephen M. Croucher

$47.50 15 Dec 2008 Hardback Hampton Press

Among His Signs

15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An Illustrated Guide to Allah's Creation

$36.40 15 Dec 2008 Hardback Exhibition Islam

Reconfiguring Islamic Tradition

15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Reform, Rationality, and Modernity

By Samira Haj

$65.00 15 Dec 2008 Hardback Stanford University Press

Conceptualizes Islam through a close reading of two Muslim reformers - Muhammad ibn 'Abdul Wahhab (1703-87) and Muhammad 'Abduh (1849-1905) - each representative of a distinct trend, chronological as well as philosophical, in of modern Islam.

The Many Faces of Political Islam

15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Religion and Politics in the Muslim World

By Mohammed Ayoob

$65.00 15 Dec 2008 Hardback The University of Michigan Press

Analysts and pundits from across the American political spectrum describe Islamic fundamentalism as one of the greatest threats to modern, Western-style democracy. This work describes the myriad manifestations of this rising ideology, and to analyze its impact on global relations.

An Anthology of Qur'anic Commentaries (v.1)

11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Volume 1 on the Nature of the Divine

By F. Hamza, S. Rizvi, Farhana Mayer

$95.00 11 Dec 2008 Hardback Oxford University Press

This anthology of Qur'anic commentaries focuses on interpretations given to six key verses of the Qur'an by scholars from the principal Muslim denominations, demonstrating the plurality of voices that have existed in Islam from the 8th century to the present day. This volume, the first in a series, examines theological concerns with God's nature.

An Anthology of Qur'anic Commentaries (v.1)

04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Volume 1 on the Nature of the Divine

By F. Hamza, S. Rizvi, Farhana Mayer

$95.00 04 Dec 2008 Hardback Oxford University Press

Hadith on Society

01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Maulan Muhammed Razi Afridi

$345.71 01 Dec 2008 Hardback Anmol Publications Pvt Ltd

Philosophy of Islam

01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By M. Mukarram Ahmed

$182.00 01 Dec 2008 Hardback Anmol Publications Pvt Ltd

Saving Our Sons

01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Confronting the Lure of Islam with Truth, Faith and Courage

By Ellis, Carl

$17.95 01 Dec 2008 Hardback Urban Ministries, Inc.

Endeavors to respond to the questions: What is Islam? Why has Islam developed so successfully in the African American community? And, how should our churches respond to Islam's challenge? This book also explains the importance of cultivating a sense of dignity, identity and significance in the souls of African American men.

In the Shadow of Shari'ah

01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Islam, Islamic Law and Democracy in Pakistan

By Matthew J. Nelson

$45.50 01 Dec 2008 Hardback C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd

Offers a study of Islamic laws in Pakistan to show how the relationship between Islam, Islamic law and democracy is understood and, transformed in different cultural contexts.

From the Stage to the Prayer Mat: The Story of How a World-Famous Dancer Fell in Love with the Divine

01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Story of How a World-Famous Dancer Fell in Love with the Divine

By Brodbeck, Rabia Christine

$15.95 01 Dec 2008 Paperback Light, Inc.

Chronicles one Western woman's attraction to the universal charm of Islam and the Prophet Muhammad. This book shows how the author journeyed from the world of modern dance in New York City to Istanbul where she lovingly embraced Islam.

The Gleams: Reflections on Qur'anic Wisdom and Spirituality

01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Reflections on Qur'anic Wisdom and Spirituality

By Nursi, Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, Said

$32.95 01 Dec 2008 Hardback Light, Inc.

111 Questions on Islam: Samir Khalil Samir on Islam and the West

01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Paolucci, Giorgio Eid, Camille

$16.95 01 Dec 2008 Paperback Ignatius Press

Islamic Bioethics

01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Problems and Perspectives

By Dariusch Atighetchi

$59.95 01 Dec 2008 Paperback Kluwer Academic Publishers Group

Presents an analysis of the debate at the religious, legal and political level sparked off by the introduction of biomedical technologies (cloning, genetics, organ transplants, and IVF) in Muslim countries. It compares the positions of 'classic' Muslim law and contemporary religious authorities, and laws in Muslim countries.

Al-Hidayah: The Guidance: Volume II

01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Al-Marghinani, Burhan Al-Din Al-Farghani

$79.95 01 Dec 2008 Hardback Amal Press

Islamic Fundamentalism 3rd Edition: The Story of Islamist Movements

01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Story of Islamist Movements

By Choueiri, Youssef M.

$29.95 01 Dec 2008 Paperback Continuum

By viewing Islamic fundamentalism as a reactive response to modern challenges and political structures, this book presents analysis of how and why Islamic values have become such a potent contemporary political force, and sheds light on a much-misunderstood situation.

The Great Arab Conquests: How the Spread of Islam Changed the World We Live in

01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

How the Spread of Islam Changed the World We Live in

By Kennedy, Hugh

$17.00 01 Dec 2008 Paperback Da Capo Press

From a leading expert in Arabic history, an engaging history of the great Islamic expansion that carved out an empire from Spain to Asia

Pariah Politics: Understanding Western Islamist Extremism and What Should Be Done

01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Understanding Western Radical Islamism and What Should be Done

By Saggar, Shamit

$49.95 01 Dec 2008 Hardback Oxford University Press, USA

Pariah Politics breaks new ground in examining the issue of western Islamist extremism from the perspective of government. It links underlying causes to the capacity of governments to respond directly and to influence others.

Reliving Karbala

01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Martyrdom in South Asian Memory

By Syed Akbar Hyder

$24.95 01 Dec 2008 Paperback Oxford University Press

The Garden of Truth

01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Vision and Promise of Sufism, Islam's Mystical Tradition

By Seyyed Hossein Nasr

$14.95 01 Dec 2008 Paperback HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Sufism has made significant contributions to the spread of Islam and the development of various aspects of Islamic civilisation. Many conservative Muslims disagree with various Sufi practices. This title provides the beliefs and vision of the mystical heart of Islam.

40 Days and 1001 Nights

30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Dallal, Tamalyan

$27.28 30 Nov 2008 Paperback Jaico Publishing House

Without an agenda or expectations, the author sets out to live Islamic cultures for 40 days each. She finds herself in the tsunami ravaged city of Banda Aceh, Indonesia, then ventures deep into the Egyptian Sahara to the Siva Oasis, where donkeys carts are the main form of transport.

Reasonings

29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Key to Understanding the Qur'an's Eloquence

By Bediuzzaman Said Nursi

$33.00 29 Nov 2008 Paperback The Light Inc

Presents a contemporary approach to the Qur'an and its philosophy in the Islamic tradition. This title examines various aspects of the Qur'an from the religious tome's purpose and objectives to its rhetoric and eloquence, while provides fresh insights on the existence and oneness of God, prophethood, and bodily resurrection.

Islam and the Orientalist World-system

20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Khaldoun Samman, Mazhar Al-Zo'by

$84.00 20 Nov 2008 Hardback Paradigm

Offers an understanding of Islam and Islamic societies' role and relations to global cultural and economic realities. This book offers a portrait of Islamic societies and challenges the belief that Islam is not part of, nor much affected by, the modern world-system.

The Great Arab Conquests

18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

How the Spread of Islam Changed the World We Live in

By Hugh Kennedy

$17.00 18 Nov 2008 Paperback The Perseus Books Group

From a leading expert in Arabic history, an engaging history of the great Islamic expansion that carved out an empire from Spain to Asia

The Islamic Marriage Contract

16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Case Studies in Islamic Family Law

By A Quraishi

$29.95 16 Nov 2008 Hardback Harvard University, Islamic Legal Studies

Marriage in Islamic law is a civil contract, not a sacrament. This volume collects papers from many disciplines examining the Muslim marriage contract. It covers doctrines as to marriage contracts; historical instances; comparisons with Jewish and canon law; contemporary legal and social practice; and, projects of activists for women worldwide.

A Bad Beginning, the Path to Islam

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Gai Eaton

$30.85 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Archetype

Al-Ghazali the Mystic

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Margaret Smith

$18.11 15 Nov 2008 Paperback Archetype

Contemporary Muslim Apocalyptic Literature

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By David Cook

$19.95 15 Nov 2008 Paperback Syracuse University Press

Although apocalyptic visions and predictions have been part of contemporary Islam, this work covers this disparate but influential body of writing. It suggests that Islam began as an apocalyptic movement and has retained an apocalyptic and messianic tone.

Faithful Education

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Madrassahs in South Asia

By Ali Riaz

$59.95 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Rutgers University Press

In the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, discussions on ties between Islamic religious education institutions, namely madrassahs, and transnational terrorist groups have featured prominently in the Western media. This book examines these institutions and their roles in relation to international politics.

Shi'i Islam

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Doctrines and History

By Hamid Algar

$27.28 12 Nov 2008 Paperback Islamic College for Advanced Studies Publications

With particular reference to Iran, the book discusses the history of Shi'i Islam from the 18th to the 20th centuries; the different currents in Shi'i jurisprudence; relations between Shi'i Islam and Sufism; and the emergence of the modern Islamic movement in Iran.

Beware Satan

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Strategies of Defense

By Mehmet Yavuz Seker

$10.95 12 Nov 2008 Paperback The Light Inc

Offering a perspective of the world as an arena of assessment and testing, this book explores the struggle between man and his archenemy, Satan. It claims that success in life is based on knowing one's enemies and developing strategies. It also discusses the attributes of Satan and his methods of approach.

The Muslim Next Door

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Qur'an, the Media and That Veil Thing

By Sumbul Ali-Karamali

$16.95 12 Nov 2008 Paperback Caveat Press

Presents an overview of Islam written for the lay reader and conveyed through anecdotes and stories about growing up Muslim and female in the West. This title covers the basics of Islam and builds toward more complicated issues like jihad and the status of women in Islam.

Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By James Lindsay

$14.95 12 Nov 2008 Paperback Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Describing various aspects of life in complex historical eras - cultural, social, religious, and political, this work details such day-to-day activities as cooking, games, dress, and parenting.

Outlines of Muhammadan law

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Fyzee, Asaf Ali Asghar, 1899-1981.

$150.00 06 Nov 2008 Hardback Oxford U Pr, N Y

Tafsir Al-jalalayn (v. 1)

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Great Commentaries of the Holy Qur'an

By Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, Jalal al-Din al-Mahalli

$109.95 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Fons Vitae,US

The Woking Shahjahan Mosque

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Purwez Salamat

$18.18 01 Nov 2008 Paperback The History Press Ltd

The Five Percenters: Islam, Hip Hop and the Gods of New York

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Islam, Hip-hop and the Gods of New York

By Knight, Michael Muhammad

$19.95 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Oneworld Publications

Since their beginning as a cluster of outcasts from the Nation of Islam's Harlem mosque in the 1960s, the story of the Five Percenters has been charged with drama and controversy. Spanning prison revolts, Brooklyn turf gangs and 1980s crack empires, this title uncovers the community's history, icons, and heritage.

Islam: Past, Present and Future

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Past, Present and Future

By Kung, Hans

$29.95 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Oneworld Publications

No other religion in the modern world has come under such close scrutiny or been viewed as a source of so much harm to our civilization as Islam. Giving an overview of Islam's 1,400-year history, this work examines its fundamental beliefs and practices, outlines the major schools of thought, and surveys the positions of Islam on various questions.

The Global Mufti

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Phenomenon of Yusuf Al-Qaradawi

By Jakob Skovgaard-Petersen, Bettina Graf

$27.28 01 Nov 2008 Paperback C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd

Offers a book-length treatment of Yusuf al-Qaradawi, a legal scholar, an Islamist activist and a host of al-Jazeera's religious program, "Sharia and Life".

The Global Mufti

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Phenomenon of Yusuf Al-Qaradawi

By Jakob Skovgaard-Petersen, Bettina Graf

$81.90 01 Nov 2008 Hardback C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd

Offers a book-length treatment of Yusuf al-Qaradawi, a legal scholar, an Islamist activist and a host of al-Jazeera's religious program, "Sharia and Life".

An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia: Volume 3: Philosophical Theology in the Middle Ages

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Philosophical Theology in the Middle Ages

By S.H. Nasr, Mehdi Aminrazavi

$69.95 01 Nov 2008 Hardback I. B. Tauris & Company

The tradition of philosophy in the Persian-speaking world is extraordinarily rich, creative and diverse. This anthology intends to communicate that diversity. It showcases translations by scholars and offers bibliographical references.

The Messenger of God: Muhammad: An Analysis of the Prophet's Life

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Gulen, M. Fethullah

$24.95 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Light, Inc.

Reasonings

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Key to Understanding the Qur'an's Eloquence

By Bediuzzaman Said Nursi

$33.00 01 Nov 2008 Paperback The Light Inc

This illuminating guide presents an innovative and contemporary approach to the Qur'an and its philosophy in the Islamic tradition. From the religious tome's purpose and objectives to its rhetoric and eloquence, various aspects of the Qur'an are examined while new insights are provided on the existence and oneness of God, prophethood, and bodily resurrection.

Islam and the Orientalist World-System

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Samman, Khaldoun Al-Zo'by, Mazhar

$31.95 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Paradigm Publishers

The Terrorist in Search of Humanity: Militant Islam and Global Politics

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Devji, Faisal

$24.95 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Columbia University Press

Faisal Devji argues that new forms of militancy, such as the actions of al-Qaeda, are informed by the same desire for agency and equality that animates other humanitarian interventions, such as environmentalism and pacifism. To the militant, victimized Muslims are more than just symbols of ethnic and religious persecution& mdash;they represent humanity's centuries-long struggle for legitimacy and agency. Acts of terror, therefore, are fueled by the militant's desire to become a historical actor on the global stage. Though they have yet to build concrete political institutions, militant movements have formed a kind of global society, and as Devji makes clear, this society pursues the same humanitarian objectives that drive more benevolent groups.

Guardians of Islam: Religious Authority and Muslim Communities of Late Medieval Spain

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Religious Authority and Muslim Communities of Late Medieval Spain

By Miller, Kathryn

$45.00 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Columbia University Press

Muslim enclaves within non-Islamic politics are commonly believed to have been beleaguered communities undergoing relentless cultural and religious decline. Cut off from the Islamic world, these Muslim groups, it is assumed, passively yielded to political, social, and economic forces of assimilation and acculturation before finally accepting Christian dogma.

Kathryn A. Miller radically reconceptualizes what she calls the exclave experience of medieval Muslim minorities. By focusing on the legal scholars (faqihs) of fifteenth-century Aragonese Muslim communities and translating little-known and newly discovered texts, she unearths a sustained effort to connect with Muslim coreligionists and preserve practice and belief in the face of Christian influences. Devoted to securing and disseminating Islamic knowledge, these local authorities intervened in Christian courts on behalf of Muslims, provided Arabic translations, and taught and advised other Muslims. Miller follows the activities of the faqihs, their dialogue with Islamic authorities in nearby Muslim politics, their engagement with islamic texts, and their pursuit of traditional ideals of faith. She demonstrates that these local scholars played a critical role as cultural mediators, creating scholarly networks and communal solidarity despite living in an environment dominated by Christianity.

The Theory and Practice of Islamic Terrorism: An Anthology

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An Anthology

By Perry, Marvin Negrin, Howard E.

$29.95 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Palgrave MacMillan

Designed to enhance the reader's understanding of the multiple dimensions of Islamic terrorism by presenting a cross-section of articles and selections from books on the subject, this book includes speeches by Osama bin Laden, propaganda by the Taliban, excerpts from the 9/11 Commission Report, and writing by Ayman Zawhiri, and Francis Fukuyama.

The Garden and the Fire

31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Heaven and Hell in Islamic Culture

By Nerina Professor Rustomji

$45.00 31 Oct 2008 Hardback University Presses of California, Columbia and Princeton

New Directions in Islamic Thought

30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Exploring Reform and Muslim Tradition

By Kari Vogt, Lena Larsen, Christian Moe

$59.50 30 Oct 2008 Hardback I B Tauris & Co Ltd

How are Muslims to reconcile their beliefs with the pressures and imperatives of the modern world? How should they handle the tension between their roles as private citizens and their religious affiliations and identities? This volume portrays progressive Islamic thought in the twenty-first century.

Religion Among the Folk in Egypt

30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Hasan El-Shamy

$160.00 30 Oct 2008 Hardback Greenwood Press

Investigates the field of supernatural beliefs and related practices in the folk communities of Egypt. This book tells how these beliefs both constitute a cognitive system, and represent behavioural experiences felt, thought, and lived by individuals and social groups.

Islam and the West

29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Conversation with Jacques Derrida

By Mustapha Cherif

$19.00 29 Oct 2008 Hardback The University of Chicago Press

Offers an opportunity to further readers understanding of Jaques Derrida's views on the key political and religious divisions of our time and an often moving testament to the power of friendship and solidarity to surmount them.

Muslim Directory

24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

2008-09 Edition

By Naeem Darr

$51.87 24 Oct 2008 Paperback MDUK Media Ltd

The Islamic Marriage Contract

19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Case Studies in Islamic Family Law

By A Quraishi

$29.95 19 Oct 2008 Hardback Harvard University, Islamic Legal Studies

Guardians of Islam

17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Religious Authority and Muslim Communities of Late Medieval Spain

By Kathryn Professor Miller

$45.00 17 Oct 2008 Hardback University Presses of California, Columbia and Princeton

Women, Family and Gender in Islamic Law

16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Judith E. Tucker

$90.00 16 Oct 2008 Hardback Cambridge University Press

An exploration of Islamic law from the perspective of women and gender.

Indonesian Syariah

15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Defining a National School of Islamic Law

$29.03 15 Oct 2008 Paperback Institute of Southeast Asian Studies

Muslims and Tolerance

15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Non-Muslim Minorities Under Shariah in Indonesia

By Pramono U. Tanthowi

$13.95 15 Oct 2008 Paperback Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP

Begins with the question, 'Does Islam tolerate non-Muslim minorities?', considering it from historical, political, and religious perspectives within the Indonesian context. Using Cianjur as a case study, this work surveys the views of non-Muslims on shariah as it has been applied over the last several years.

Islam Ar Gyfer Myfyrwyr UG

15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rhian Davies

$45.48 15 Oct 2008 Paperback UWIC Press

Islam for AS Students

15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rhian Davies

$45.48 15 Oct 2008 Paperback UWIC Press

Islam Ar Gyfer Myfyrwyr UG

15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rhian Davies

$21.82 15 Oct 2008 Paperback UWIC Press

Religion and Politics in Saudi Arabia

15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wahhabism and the State

By Mohammed Ayoob, Hasan Kosebalaban

$49.95 15 Oct 2008 Hardback Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc,US

Sheds light on the origins and nature of Wahhabism and on its long, complicated relationship with the Saudi state.

Looking Beyond the Hijab

15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Stephen M. Croucher

$22.95 15 Oct 2008 Paperback Hampton Press

Looking Beyond the Hijab

15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Stephen M. Croucher

$47.50 15 Oct 2008 Hardback Hampton Press

Muslim Medical Ethics

15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

From Theory to Practice

By Frederick M. Denny

$24.95 15 Oct 2008 Paperback University of South Carolina Press

Explores balancing of Islamic heritage with contemporary medical and health concerns. This book produces an interdisciplinary view of medical ethics in Muslim societies and of the impact of caring for Muslim patients in non-Muslim societies.

Contemporary Muslim Apocalyptic Literature

15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By David Cook

$19.95 15 Oct 2008 Paperback Syracuse University Press

American Muslim Women

15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Negotiating Race, Class, and Gender within the Ummah

By Jamillah Karim

$23.00 15 Oct 2008 Paperback New York University Press

An ethnographic study of African American and South Asian immigrant Muslims in Chicago and Atlanta, which explores how Islamic ideals of racial harmony and equality create hopeful possibilities in an American society that remains challenged by race and class inequalities.