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Sword and Scimitar

Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West

by Raymond Ibrahim ...

A sweeping history of the often-violent conflict between Islam and the West, shedding a revealing light on current hostilities.The West and Islam—the sword and scimitar—have clashed since the mid-seventh century, when, according to Muslim tradition, the Roman emperor rejected Prophet Muhammad’s order to abandon Christianity and convert to Islam, unleashing a centuries-long jihad on Christendom ... Read more

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A sweeping history of the often-violent conflict between Islam and the West, shedding a revealing light on current hostilities.The West and Islam—the sword and scimitar—have clashed since the mid-seventh century, when, according to Muslim tradition, the Roman emperor rejected Prophet Muhammad’s order to abandon Christianity and convert to Islam, unleashing a centuries-long jihad on Christendom
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Islam Explained

A Short Introduction to History, Teachings, and Culture

by Ahmad Rashid Salim ...

A revealing guide to understanding the principles of IslamWith more than 1.8 billion followers worldwide, Islam is one of the world's largest religions, but it is also one that is poorly understood by many Americans. Islam Explained offers an informative overview of the faith, helping those who are new to Islam foster cultural awareness while also providing those already familiar with it the ... Read more

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A revealing guide to understanding the principles of IslamWith more than 1.8 billion followers worldwide, Islam is one of the world's largest religions, but it is also one that is poorly understood by many Americans. Islam Explained offers an informative overview of the faith, helping those who are new to Islam foster cultural awareness while also providing those already familiar with it the
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In God's Path

The Arab Conquests and the Creation of an Islamic Empire

by Robert G. Hoyland ...

Series series Ancient Warfare and Civilization
In just over a hundred years--from the death of the Mohammed in 632 to the beginning of the Abbasid Caliphate in 750--the followers of the Prophet swept across the whole of the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain. The conquered territory was larger than the Roman Empire at its greatest expansion, and it was claimed for the Arabs in roughly half the time. How they were able to engulf so many ... Read more

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In just over a hundred years--from the death of the Mohammed in 632 to the beginning of the Abbasid Caliphate in 750--the followers of the Prophet swept across the whole of the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain. The conquered territory was larger than the Roman Empire at its greatest expansion, and it was claimed for the Arabs in roughly half the time. How they were able to engulf so many
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By the Light of the Crescent Moon

by Ailsa Keppie ...

When Ailsa Keppie puts on the hijab for the first time, it solidifies her commitment to her new, chosen religion. She gives up the lights and action of the circus for the position of wife and mother, learns Arabic, and moves to Morocco.A new mother living in a strange country, under foreign rules, Ailsa experiences isolation and racism, as well as romance and sisterhood, in her quest to fit in ... Read more

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When Ailsa Keppie puts on the hijab for the first time, it solidifies her commitment to her new, chosen religion. She gives up the lights and action of the circus for the position of wife and mother, learns Arabic, and moves to Morocco.A new mother living in a strange country, under foreign rules, Ailsa experiences isolation and racism, as well as romance and sisterhood, in her quest to fit in
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Love, InshAllah

The Secret Love Lives of American Muslim Women

Edited by Nura Maznavi, Ayesha Mattu ...

This “book that strips off the traditional trappings of Islamic womanhood to expose the special strengths and vulnerabilities that lie beneath” (The Washington Post) affirms the reality of the romantic lives of Muslim women.Romance, dating, sex and—Muslim women? In this groundbreaking collection, twenty-five American Muslim writers sweep aside stereotypes to share their search for love openly for ... Read more

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This “book that strips off the traditional trappings of Islamic womanhood to expose the special strengths and vulnerabilities that lie beneath” (The Washington Post) affirms the reality of the romantic lives of Muslim women.Romance, dating, sex and—Muslim women? In this groundbreaking collection, twenty-five American Muslim writers sweep aside stereotypes to share their search for love openly for
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Holy Envy

Finding God in the Faith of Others

by Barbara Brown Taylor ...

New York Times BestsellerIn Holy Envy, New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor recounts her moving discoveries of finding the sacred in unexpected places while teaching the world’s religions to undergraduates in rural Georgia, revealing how God delights in confounding our expectations.Barbara Brown Taylor continues her spiritual journey begun in Leaving Church of finding out what ... Read more

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New York Times BestsellerIn Holy Envy, New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor recounts her moving discoveries of finding the sacred in unexpected places while teaching the world’s religions to undergraduates in rural Georgia, revealing how God delights in confounding our expectations.Barbara Brown Taylor continues her spiritual journey begun in Leaving Church of finding out what
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The Strange Death of Europe

Immigration, Identity, Islam

by Mr Douglas Murray ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER'Tremendous and shattering' - The Times'Powerful and engaging' - Literary ReviewThe Strange Death of Europe is a highly personal account of a continent and culture caught in the act of suicide.Declining birth-rates, mass immigration and cultivated self-distrust and self-hatred have com... ... Read more

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THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER'Tremendous and shattering' - The Times'Powerful and engaging' - Literary ReviewThe Strange Death of Europe is a highly personal account of a continent and culture caught in the act of suicide.Declining birth-rates, mass immigration and cultivated self-distrust and self-hatred have com...
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Mohammed and the Unbelievers

A Political Life

by Bill Warner ...

Series series The Islamic Trilogy
MOHAMMED AND THE UNBELIEVERS is based upon the life of Mohammed. The definitive official life of Mohammed is written by Ibn Ishaq is called the Sira. Mohammed's life is one of the great stories in history. He went from being a poor orphan to the first ruler of all of Arabia and died without a single enemy left alive. The Sira is not just a biography, but it is a sacred text about the ideal man who ... Read more

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MOHAMMED AND THE UNBELIEVERS is based upon the life of Mohammed. The definitive official life of Mohammed is written by Ibn Ishaq is called the Sira. Mohammed's life is one of the great stories in history. He went from being a poor orphan to the first ruler of all of Arabia and died without a single enemy left alive. The Sira is not just a biography, but it is a sacred text about the ideal man who
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The Islamic Enlightenment

The Struggle Between Faith and Reason, 1798 to Modern Times

by Christopher de Bellaigue ...

“The finest Orientalist of his generation” (Wall Street Journal) rewrites everything we thought we knew about the modern history of the Islamic world.In this “stylishly written, surprisingly moving chronicle” (Harper’s), Christopher de Bellaigue presents an absorbing account of the political and social reformations that transformed the lands of Islam in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. “The ... Read more

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“The finest Orientalist of his generation” (Wall Street Journal) rewrites everything we thought we knew about the modern history of the Islamic world.In this “stylishly written, surprisingly moving chronicle” (Harper’s), Christopher de Bellaigue presents an absorbing account of the political and social reformations that transformed the lands of Islam in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. “The
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Muhammad

by Maxime Rodinson, Robert Irwin ...

Translated by Anne Carter ...

**This “absorbing biography” and classic secular history of the prophet Muhammad vividly recreates the fascinating time in which Islam was born (New Yorker).“The most stimulating, balanced and sympathetic secular biography of the Prophet of Islam.” —London Review of Books**Maxime Rodinson, both a maverick Marxist and a distinguished professor at the Sorbonne, first published his biography of ... Read more

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**This “absorbing biography” and classic secular history of the prophet Muhammad vividly recreates the fascinating time in which Islam was born (New Yorker).“The most stimulating, balanced and sympathetic secular biography of the Prophet of Islam.” —London Review of Books**Maxime Rodinson, both a maverick Marxist and a distinguished professor at the Sorbonne, first published his biography of
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That Can Be Arranged

A Muslim Love Story

by Huda Fahmy ...

In this graphic memoir, the National Book Award finalist shares her "frank, funny" story of finding a husband as an observant Muslim woman in America (NPR Morning Edition).Chaperones, suitors, and arranged marriages aren't only reserved for the heroines of a Jane Austen novel. They're just another walk in the park for this leading lady, who is on a mission to find her leading lad. From the ... Read more

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In this graphic memoir, the National Book Award finalist shares her "frank, funny" story of finding a husband as an observant Muslim woman in America (NPR Morning Edition).Chaperones, suitors, and arranged marriages aren't only reserved for the heroines of a Jane Austen novel. They're just another walk in the park for this leading lady, who is on a mission to find her leading lad. From the
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Infidel Behind the Paradoxical Veil

A Western Woman's Experience in Saudi Arabia

by Jeanette M. English ...

Most Western non-Muslim women couldnt envision surrendering their freedom and being forced to comply with Saudi womens entrapped customs which have existed for the past 1,400 years. Did you know that Saudi Arabias religious police, known as the Mutawa, can take any woman to jail for not covering her hair or wearing an abaya? How would you imagine yourself living a life being compelled to abide by ... Read more

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Most Western non-Muslim women couldnt envision surrendering their freedom and being forced to comply with Saudi womens entrapped customs which have existed for the past 1,400 years. Did you know that Saudi Arabias religious police, known as the Mutawa, can take any woman to jail for not covering her hair or wearing an abaya? How would you imagine yourself living a life being compelled to abide by
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Measuring Mohhammed

by Bill Warner ...

Measuring Mohammed is a collection of 56 articles and interviews done over a five year period. Topics include: Islamic political doctrine, Mohammed, Sharia, jihad, dhimmis, slavery, and debate. There are even articles about Islamic humor, beheadings, and ignorance. The final chapter lays out a clear strategy on how to defeat political Islam without violence. ... Read more

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Measuring Mohammed is a collection of 56 articles and interviews done over a five year period. Topics include: Islamic political doctrine, Mohammed, Sharia, jihad, dhimmis, slavery, and debate. There are even articles about Islamic humor, beheadings, and ignorance. The final chapter lays out a clear strategy on how to defeat political Islam without violence.
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The Upstairs Wife

An Intimate History of Pakistan

by Rafia Zakaria ...

**A memoir of Karachi through the eyes of its womenAn Indies Introduce Debut Authors Selection**For a brief moment on December 27, 2007, life came to a standstill in Pakistan. Benazir Bhutto, the country’s former prime minister and the first woman ever to lead a Muslim country, had been assassinated at a political rally just outside Islamabad. Back in Karachi—Bhutto’s birthplace and Pakistan’s ... Read more

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**A memoir of Karachi through the eyes of its womenAn Indies Introduce Debut Authors Selection**For a brief moment on December 27, 2007, life came to a standstill in Pakistan. Benazir Bhutto, the country’s former prime minister and the first woman ever to lead a Muslim country, had been assassinated at a political rally just outside Islamabad. Back in Karachi—Bhutto’s birthplace and Pakistan’s
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Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus

A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity

by Nabeel Qureshi ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 2015 Christian Book Award winner • Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity in this expanded edition with new bonus content and reflections."My friend Nabeel Qureshi was courageous enough to chase down the truth with intellectual integrity, no matter the personal cost," --Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ.Providing an ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 2015 Christian Book Award winner • Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity in this expanded edition with new bonus content and reflections."My friend Nabeel Qureshi was courageous enough to chase down the truth with intellectual integrity, no matter the personal cost," --Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ.Providing an
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A History of Iran

Empire of the Mind

by Michael Axworthy ...

**The definitive history of Iran, from the ancient Persian empires to today.“Michael Axworthy’s deft untangling of the country’s history, from the advent of Zoroastrianism to the 1979 revolution, is a stunning achievement.” ―Guardian**Iran is a land of contradictions. It is an Islamic republic, but one in which only 1.4 percent of the population attend Friday prayers. Iran’s religious culture ... Read more

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**The definitive history of Iran, from the ancient Persian empires to today.“Michael Axworthy’s deft untangling of the country’s history, from the advent of Zoroastrianism to the 1979 revolution, is a stunning achievement.” ―Guardian**Iran is a land of contradictions. It is an Islamic republic, but one in which only 1.4 percent of the population attend Friday prayers. Iran’s religious culture
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Islamism

What it Means for the Middle East and the World

by Tarek Osman ...

A political, social, and cultural battle is currently raging in the Middle East. On one side are the Islamists, those who believe Islam should be the region’s primary identity. In opposition are nationalists, secularists, royal families, military establishments, and others who view Islamism as a serious threat to national security, historical identity, and a cohesive society. This provocative, ... Read more

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A political, social, and cultural battle is currently raging in the Middle East. On one side are the Islamists, those who believe Islam should be the region’s primary identity. In opposition are nationalists, secularists, royal families, military establishments, and others who view Islamism as a serious threat to national security, historical identity, and a cohesive society. This provocative,
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Prisoner of the Infidels

The Memoir of an Ottoman Muslim in Seventeenth-Century Europe

by Osman of Timisoara ...

Series series World Literature in Translation
Victor Hugo meets Papillon in this effervescent memoir of war, slavery, and self-discovery, told with aplomb and humor in its first English translation.A pioneering work of Ottoman Turkish literature, Prisoner of the Infidels brings the seventeenth-century memoir of Osman Agha of Timişoara—slave, adventurer, and diplomat—into English for the first time. The sweeping story of Osman’s life begins ... Read more

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Victor Hugo meets Papillon in this effervescent memoir of war, slavery, and self-discovery, told with aplomb and humor in its first English translation.A pioneering work of Ottoman Turkish literature, Prisoner of the Infidels brings the seventeenth-century memoir of Osman Agha of Timişoara—slave, adventurer, and diplomat—into English for the first time. The sweeping story of Osman’s life begins
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Queens and Prophets

How Arabian Noblewomen and Holy Men Shaped Paganism, Christianity and Islam

by Emran Iqbal El-Badawi ...

‘A genuinely paradigm-shifting work by one of the most exciting and innovative scholars in the field... compelling and powerful...’ Reza AslanArab noblewomen of late antiquity were instrumental in shaping the history of the world. Between Rome’s intervention in the Arabian Peninsula and the Arab conquests, they ruled independently, conducting trade and making war. Their power was celebrated as ... Read more

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‘A genuinely paradigm-shifting work by one of the most exciting and innovative scholars in the field... compelling and powerful...’ Reza AslanArab noblewomen of late antiquity were instrumental in shaping the history of the world. Between Rome’s intervention in the Arabian Peninsula and the Arab conquests, they ruled independently, conducting trade and making war. Their power was celebrated as
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The Silent Tears of Polygamy

Based on a True Story of an American Female Living in the US

by Robin Johnson ...

Every now and again a great book comes along that changes our perception of marriage. “The Silent Tears of Polygamy”: Based on a True Story of an American Female is a contemporary fiction novel about a modern, cultured woman named Ana who lived on the Upper West Side of New York City and had a career that she found both enjoyable and challenging. She had converted to Islam and led a chaste life, ... Read more

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Every now and again a great book comes along that changes our perception of marriage. “The Silent Tears of Polygamy”: Based on a True Story of an American Female is a contemporary fiction novel about a modern, cultured woman named Ana who lived on the Upper West Side of New York City and had a career that she found both enjoyable and challenging. She had converted to Islam and led a chaste life,
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Le Coffret de la délivrance

Contient Le Voile de la peur et Les Femmes de la honte

by Samia Shariff ...

Le Voile de la peur : Ayant fui l’Algérie avec ses cinq enfants, une mère nous raconte sa véritable traversée du désert qui l’a conduite au Canada, terre de tous les espoirs. Les Femmes de la honte : Très heureuse d’être enfin délivrée de la peur qui l’étouffait, Samia Shariff veut maintenant nous sensibiliser à la cause des femmes égyptiennes répudiées par leur mari. ... Read more

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Le Voile de la peur : Ayant fui l’Algérie avec ses cinq enfants, une mère nous raconte sa véritable traversée du désert qui l’a conduite au Canada, terre de tous les espoirs. Les Femmes de la honte : Très heureuse d’être enfin délivrée de la peur qui l’étouffait, Samia Shariff veut maintenant nous sensibiliser à la cause des femmes égyptiennes répudiées par leur mari.
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Vie de Mouhammad

A la lumière du Coran et des deux recueils authentiques

by Rachid Maach ...

Cette biographie était une gageure. Ecrire la vie du prophète de l’islam, paix et bénédictions d’Allah sur lui, en se fondant uniquement sur le Coran et les deux recueils considérés comme authentiques par les musulmans : le Sahîh Al-Boukhâri et le Sahîh Mouslim. Nous croyons, malgré la difficulté de la tâche, avoir par la grâce du Seigneur accompli cette gageure. Ont été retracées les grandes ... Read more

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Cette biographie était une gageure. Ecrire la vie du prophète de l’islam, paix et bénédictions d’Allah sur lui, en se fondant uniquement sur le Coran et les deux recueils considérés comme authentiques par les musulmans : le Sahîh Al-Boukhâri et le Sahîh Mouslim. Nous croyons, malgré la difficulté de la tâche, avoir par la grâce du Seigneur accompli cette gageure. Ont été retracées les grandes
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Answering Jihad and Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus Collection

by Nabeel Qureshi ...

This collection includes 2 bestselling ebooks from award-winning author Nabeel Qureshi.Answering JihadFrom New York Times bestselling author and former Muslim Nabeel Qureshi comes this personal, challenging, and respectful answer to the many questions surrounding jihad, the rise of ISIS, and Islamic terrorism.Setting aside speculations and competing voices, what really is jihad? How are we to ... Read more

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This collection includes 2 bestselling ebooks from award-winning author Nabeel Qureshi.Answering JihadFrom New York Times bestselling author and former Muslim Nabeel Qureshi comes this personal, challenging, and respectful answer to the many questions surrounding jihad, the rise of ISIS, and Islamic terrorism.Setting aside speculations and competing voices, what really is jihad? How are we to
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The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement: The truth will prevail

by Declan Henry ...

In this book, Declan Henry provides a succinct account of the beliefs of Lahori Ahmadiyya Muslims and highlights the enduring hatred and persecution they face in Pakistan (and other parts of the world).Containing a short biography of the group's founder, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, this meticulously researched literary work also offers glimpses into how the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement – although small in ... Read more

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In this book, Declan Henry provides a succinct account of the beliefs of Lahori Ahmadiyya Muslims and highlights the enduring hatred and persecution they face in Pakistan (and other parts of the world).Containing a short biography of the group's founder, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, this meticulously researched literary work also offers glimpses into how the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement – although small in
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