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The Golden Throne

The Story of Suleyman the Magnificent

by Christopher de Bellaigue ...

'Wolf Hall for the Ottoman Empire . . . History at its most gripping' Daily Telegraph on The Lion House**A ground-breaking, present-tense reconstruction of the life and world of one of the most consequential figures in world history, Suleyman the Magnificent, from the author of The Lion HouseChosen by The Times as one of the Best Books of 2025‘A wonderful book – entrancing, addictive, full of ... Read more

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'Wolf Hall for the Ottoman Empire . . . History at its most gripping' Daily Telegraph on The Lion House**A ground-breaking, present-tense reconstruction of the life and world of one of the most consequential figures in world history, Suleyman the Magnificent, from the author of The Lion HouseChosen by The Times as one of the Best Books of 2025‘A wonderful book – entrancing, addictive, full of
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Lost Islamic History

Reclaiming Muslim Civilisation from the Past

by Firas Alkhateeb ...

Islam has been one of the most powerful religious, social and political forces in history. Over the last 1400 years, from origins in Arabia, a succession of Muslim polities and later empires expanded to control territories and peoples that ultimately stretched from southern France to East Africa and South East Asia. Yet many of the contributions of Muslim thinkers, scientists and theologians, not ... Read more

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Islam has been one of the most powerful religious, social and political forces in history. Over the last 1400 years, from origins in Arabia, a succession of Muslim polities and later empires expanded to control territories and peoples that ultimately stretched from southern France to East Africa and South East Asia. Yet many of the contributions of Muslim thinkers, scientists and theologians, not
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The Masnavi, Book Two

by Jalal al-Din Rumi ...

Translated by Jawid Mojaddedi ...

Series Book 2 - Oxford World's Classics
'You don't seek guidance from those drunken men, So why insist they mend their rags again? God's lovers stand beyond all faiths, as they Are shown by God Himself a higher way.' Book Two of Rumi's Masnavi is concerned with the challenges facing the seeker of Sufi enlightenment. In particular it focuses on the struggle against the self, and how to choose the right companions in order to progress ... Read more

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'You don't seek guidance from those drunken men, So why insist they mend their rags again? God's lovers stand beyond all faiths, as they Are shown by God Himself a higher way.' Book Two of Rumi's Masnavi is concerned with the challenges facing the seeker of Sufi enlightenment. In particular it focuses on the struggle against the self, and how to choose the right companions in order to progress
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After the Prophet

The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam

by Lesley Hazleton ...

In this gripping narrative history, Lesley Hazleton tells the tragic story at the heart of the ongoing rivalry between the Sunni and Shia branches of Islam.“Fascinating. . . . Lively and engaging. . . . Anyone seeking to understand today’s Middle East can learn from this book."—Seattle TimesEven as Muhammad lay dying, the battle over who would take control of the new Islamic nation had begun, ... Read more

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In this gripping narrative history, Lesley Hazleton tells the tragic story at the heart of the ongoing rivalry between the Sunni and Shia branches of Islam.“Fascinating. . . . Lively and engaging. . . . Anyone seeking to understand today’s Middle East can learn from this book."—Seattle TimesEven as Muhammad lay dying, the battle over who would take control of the new Islamic nation had begun,
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The Clear Quran

by Dr. Mustafa Khattab ...

Pleasant to read, easy to understand, and noted for its clarity, accuracy, eloquence, and flow. Approved by Al-Azhar and endorsed by Al-Furqaan Foundation and The Canadian Council of Imams. About the Translation For a translation to do justice to the Quran and capture its elegance and vigor, it has to be accurate, smooth, eloquent, and accessible. Unlike most popular translations, The Clear Quran ... Read more

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Pleasant to read, easy to understand, and noted for its clarity, accuracy, eloquence, and flow. Approved by Al-Azhar and endorsed by Al-Furqaan Foundation and The Canadian Council of Imams. About the Translation For a translation to do justice to the Quran and capture its elegance and vigor, it has to be accurate, smooth, eloquent, and accessible. Unlike most popular translations, The Clear Quran
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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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Travelling Home: Essays on Islam in Europe

by Abdal Hakim Murad ...

A forceful study of Islamophobia in Europe in an age of populism and pandemic, considering survival strategies for Muslims on the basis of Qur’an, Hadith, and the Islamic theological, legal and spiritual legacy. ... Read more

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A forceful study of Islamophobia in Europe in an age of populism and pandemic, considering survival strategies for Muslims on the basis of Qur’an, Hadith, and the Islamic theological, legal and spiritual legacy.
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Al-Adab al-Mufrad with Full Commentary

A Perfect Code of Manners and Morality

by Adil Salahi ...

Al-Adab al-Mufrad, an anthology of 1329 hadiths, is a treasured work in Muslim history by one of its most respected scholars, Imam Bukhari.In preparing this selection of hadiths Imam Bukhari aimed to set out a model to follow for successful relations within the Muslim community as well as interaction between Muslims and non-Muslims based on the Prophetic example, and that of Muhammad's closest ... Read more

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Al-Adab al-Mufrad, an anthology of 1329 hadiths, is a treasured work in Muslim history by one of its most respected scholars, Imam Bukhari.In preparing this selection of hadiths Imam Bukhari aimed to set out a model to follow for successful relations within the Muslim community as well as interaction between Muslims and non-Muslims based on the Prophetic example, and that of Muhammad's closest
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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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Translation of the Meanings of the Noble Quran in the English Language

by Muhammad Taqi-ud-Deen al-Hilali, Muhammad Muhsin Khan ...

Authentic English interpretation of the Qur’aan.Authors:Dr. Muhammad Taqi-ud-Deen al-Hilali and Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan ... Read more

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Authentic English interpretation of the Qur’aan.Authors:Dr. Muhammad Taqi-ud-Deen al-Hilali and Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan
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Inside the Brotherhood

by Hazem Kandil ...

This is the first in-depth study of the relationship between the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood and its own members. Drawing on years of participant observation, extensive interviews, previously inaccessible organizational documents, and dozens of memoirs and writings, the book provides an intimate portrayal of the recruitment and socialization of Brothers, the evolution of their intricate social ... Read more

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This is the first in-depth study of the relationship between the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood and its own members. Drawing on years of participant observation, extensive interviews, previously inaccessible organizational documents, and dozens of memoirs and writings, the book provides an intimate portrayal of the recruitment and socialization of Brothers, the evolution of their intricate social
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Lever Le Voile

by Yasmine Mohammed ...

Depuis le 11 septembre 2001, le monde occidental est particulièrement préoccupé par le terrorisme islamique, mais le débat public est polarisé. D'un côté, on prétend que l'islam est « une religion de paix » ; de l'autre, que les musulmans sont des terroristes. La militante et activiste Yasmine Mohammed postule que ces deux camps sont dans l'erreur et que leurs positions sont néfastes. Dans LEVER ... Read more

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Depuis le 11 septembre 2001, le monde occidental est particulièrement préoccupé par le terrorisme islamique, mais le débat public est polarisé. D'un côté, on prétend que l'islam est « une religion de paix » ; de l'autre, que les musulmans sont des terroristes. La militante et activiste Yasmine Mohammed postule que ces deux camps sont dans l'erreur et que leurs positions sont néfastes. Dans LEVER
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The Essential Rumi - reissue

New Expanded Edition

by Coleman Barks ...

This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems of Rumi.Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this exquisite Sufi poetry to a remarkably wide range of readers, making the ecstatic, spiritual poetry of thirteenth-century Sufi Mystic Rumi more popular than ... Read more

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This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems of Rumi.Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this exquisite Sufi poetry to a remarkably wide range of readers, making the ecstatic, spiritual poetry of thirteenth-century Sufi Mystic Rumi more popular than
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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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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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Islam

Origin & Belief

by Emory C. Bogle ...

This introduction to Islam offers a detailed overview of the history, beliefs, and traditions of the world's fastest-growing religion.Today, an understanding of Islam is essential not only for religious and political leaders but also for ordinary citizens who increasingly interact with Muslims as neighbors, coworkers, and schoolmates. This book is designed to offer the general public a concise ... Read more

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This introduction to Islam offers a detailed overview of the history, beliefs, and traditions of the world's fastest-growing religion.Today, an understanding of Islam is essential not only for religious and political leaders but also for ordinary citizens who increasingly interact with Muslims as neighbors, coworkers, and schoolmates. This book is designed to offer the general public a concise
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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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Learn Arabic Vocabulary through Arabic Verbs

by Abu Ammaar ...

Learning Arabic vocabulary through verbs is a powerful method because verbs are often the backbone of sentences and convey essential actions, states, or occurrences. This is a book on how you can effectively expand your Arabic vocabulary by focusing on verbs. By focusing on verbs, you'll build a strong foundation in Arabic, allowing you to communicate more effectively and understand the language ... Read more

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Learning Arabic vocabulary through verbs is a powerful method because verbs are often the backbone of sentences and convey essential actions, states, or occurrences. This is a book on how you can effectively expand your Arabic vocabulary by focusing on verbs. By focusing on verbs, you'll build a strong foundation in Arabic, allowing you to communicate more effectively and understand the language
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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
... Read more
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.
... Read more
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
... Read more
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,
... Read more
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
... Read more
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
... Read more

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