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The Islam Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

by DK ...

Series series DK Big Ideas
Learn about the history and traditions of the Islamic faith in The Islam Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Islam in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Islam Book brings a fresh and ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Learn about the history and traditions of the Islamic faith in The Islam Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Islam in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Islam Book brings a fresh and
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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

$11.99 CAD

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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Le Voile de la peur

by Lynda Thalie, Samia Shariff ...

Samia est encore toute petite lorsqu’elle comprend qu’elle n’est pas la bienvenue dans cette riche famille musulmane où la présence d’une fille est une véritable punition d’Allah. Son père la domine, sa mère la rejette et ses deux frères aînés, conscients du traitement injuste dont elle est victime, ne peuvent rien pour elle. Elle est seule au monde, et lorsqu’on daigne s’adresser à elle, ce n’est ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Samia est encore toute petite lorsqu’elle comprend qu’elle n’est pas la bienvenue dans cette riche famille musulmane où la présence d’une fille est une véritable punition d’Allah. Son père la domine, sa mère la rejette et ses deux frères aînés, conscients du traitement injuste dont elle est victime, ne peuvent rien pour elle. Elle est seule au monde, et lorsqu’on daigne s’adresser à elle, ce n’est
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The Quran: Arabic Text with Corresponding English Meaning

by Saheeh International ...

This is a simpler, clearer and easier to read translation than many of the popular ones which proceeded it. Saheeh International reviewed each verse in Arabic with reference to several works of Arabic tafseer and grammar, choosing contemporary wording and carefully placing them in order similar to that of the original Arabic whenever possible. ‘Without going into excessive detail, a word is due ... Read more

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This is a simpler, clearer and easier to read translation than many of the popular ones which proceeded it. Saheeh International reviewed each verse in Arabic with reference to several works of Arabic tafseer and grammar, choosing contemporary wording and carefully placing them in order similar to that of the original Arabic whenever possible. ‘Without going into excessive detail, a word is due
... Read more
The Qur'an with a Phrase-by-Phrase English Translation

by Ali Quli Qarai ...

This is the 6th Edition and 5th revised version of this translation.The Qur'ān is, in its own words, "light," which means that it is self-manifesting, with no need of an external source of illumination; other things need light to become visible and manifest. With it God guides those who pursue His pleasure to the ways of peace, and brings them out from darkness into light by His will, and guides ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

This is the 6th Edition and 5th revised version of this translation.The Qur'ān is, in its own words, "light," which means that it is self-manifesting, with no need of an external source of illumination; other things need light to become visible and manifest. With it God guides those who pursue His pleasure to the ways of peace, and brings them out from darkness into light by His will, and guides
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Mafatih al-Jinan

A Treasury of Islamic Piety, Supplications and Periodic Observances

by Shaykh Abbas Qummi ...

Translated by Ali Quli Qarai ...

The is a book of prayers and devotional observances.Among the religious traditions of humanity the Imami Shi'ah tradition within Islam is unmatched in its rich corpus of devotional texts (du'a and ziyarah literature) handed down from the original leaders of the faith, the Prophet Muhammad and the Imams of his family, the Ahl al-Bayt.The Mafatih al-Jinan is the most popular manual of Islamic ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

The is a book of prayers and devotional observances.Among the religious traditions of humanity the Imami Shi'ah tradition within Islam is unmatched in its rich corpus of devotional texts (du'a and ziyarah literature) handed down from the original leaders of the faith, the Prophet Muhammad and the Imams of his family, the Ahl al-Bayt.The Mafatih al-Jinan is the most popular manual of Islamic
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L'islam expliqué

Histoire, foi et pratique

by Tayeb Chouiref ...

Series series Eyrolles Pratique
Encore mal connu en Occident, l'islam suscite de nombreuses interrogations. Troisième religion monothéiste après le judaïsme et le christianisme, avec Abraham comme figure commune, elle est à l'origine d'une civilisation majeure, qui s'est répandue à travers le monde en prenant une multitude de visages. En décrivant l'histoire, la foi et la pratique, ce livre présente l'islam dans toutes ses ... Read more

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Encore mal connu en Occident, l'islam suscite de nombreuses interrogations. Troisième religion monothéiste après le judaïsme et le christianisme, avec Abraham comme figure commune, elle est à l'origine d'une civilisation majeure, qui s'est répandue à travers le monde en prenant une multitude de visages. En décrivant l'histoire, la foi et la pratique, ce livre présente l'islam dans toutes ses
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In The Early Hours

Reflections on Spiritual and Self Development

by Khurram Murad ...

How are we to become true believers who seek God's good pleasure? How are we to become mindful of God, to be thankful or worshipful? How are we to control our anger and pride? How are we to follow the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)? This inspirational book of wise advice answers these questions and guides us toward the spiritual life.Khurram Murad (1932–1996) was the director ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

How are we to become true believers who seek God's good pleasure? How are we to become mindful of God, to be thankful or worshipful? How are we to control our anger and pride? How are we to follow the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)? This inspirational book of wise advice answers these questions and guides us toward the spiritual life.Khurram Murad (1932–1996) was the director
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Lessons from Surah Yusuf

by Yasir Qadhi ...

Series series Pearls from the Qur'an
Yasir Qadhi is one of America's most well-known and influential Muslims. He regularly delivers talks at major Muslim events and is sought after, as a speaker, by Muslim organisations throughout the world.yasir Qadhi has nearly a MILLION Facebook followers and he has over 150k YouTube subscribers - with some videos featuring him with close to a MILLION views.This book represents the first ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Yasir Qadhi is one of America's most well-known and influential Muslims. He regularly delivers talks at major Muslim events and is sought after, as a speaker, by Muslim organisations throughout the world.yasir Qadhi has nearly a MILLION Facebook followers and he has over 150k YouTube subscribers - with some videos featuring him with close to a MILLION views.This book represents the first
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Unveiled: How the West Empowers Radical Muslims

by Yasmine Mohammed ...

Since September 11th, 2001, the Western world has been preoccupied with Islam and its role in terrorism. Yet public debate about the faith is polarized—one camp praises "the religion of peace" while the other claims all Muslims are terrorists. Canadian human rights activist Yasmine Mohammed believes both sides are dangerously wrong.In Unveiled: How the West Empowers Radical Muslims, Yasmine speaks ... Read more

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Since September 11th, 2001, the Western world has been preoccupied with Islam and its role in terrorism. Yet public debate about the faith is polarized—one camp praises "the religion of peace" while the other claims all Muslims are terrorists. Canadian human rights activist Yasmine Mohammed believes both sides are dangerously wrong.In Unveiled: How the West Empowers Radical Muslims, Yasmine speaks
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Muhammad

His Life Based on the Earliest Sources

by Martin Lings ...

A revised edition of the internationally acclaimed biography of the prophet• Includes important additions about the prophet's spread of Islam into Syria and its neighboring states• Contains original English translations from 8th and 9th century biographies, presented in authoritative language• Represents the final updates made on the text before the author's death in 2005Martin Lings' biography of ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

A revised edition of the internationally acclaimed biography of the prophet• Includes important additions about the prophet's spread of Islam into Syria and its neighboring states• Contains original English translations from 8th and 9th century biographies, presented in authoritative language• Represents the final updates made on the text before the author's death in 2005Martin Lings' biography of
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The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu

And Their Race to Save the World's Most Precious Manuscripts

by Joshua Hammer ...

****New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice**To save ancient Arabic texts from Al Qaeda, a band of librarians pulls off a brazen heist worthy of Ocean’s Eleven in this “fast-paced narrative that is…part intellectual history, part geopolitical tract, and part out-and-out thriller” (The Washington Post) from the award-winning journalist and author of The Falcon Thief.**In the 1980s, a young ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

****New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice**To save ancient Arabic texts from Al Qaeda, a band of librarians pulls off a brazen heist worthy of Ocean’s Eleven in this “fast-paced narrative that is…part intellectual history, part geopolitical tract, and part out-and-out thriller” (The Washington Post) from the award-winning journalist and author of The Falcon Thief.**In the 1980s, a young
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THE SABRES OF PARADISE

Conquest and Vengeance in the Caucasus

by Lesley Blanch ...

The struggle of the people of the Caucasus to remain independent of Russia is disturbingly relevant to our world today.The definitive biography of Imam Shamyl, which took six years to complete. Research was done in Russia and the Caucasus, including tracing his descendants in Turkey and Egypt. Also a historical narrative, there are beautiful descriptions of the Caucasus – a region of supreme ... Read more

$12.89 CAD

The struggle of the people of the Caucasus to remain independent of Russia is disturbingly relevant to our world today.The definitive biography of Imam Shamyl, which took six years to complete. Research was done in Russia and the Caucasus, including tracing his descendants in Turkey and Egypt. Also a historical narrative, there are beautiful descriptions of the Caucasus – a region of supreme
... Read more
Basic Principles of the Islamic Worldview

by Sayyid Qutb ...

Translated by Rami David ...

In this book, one of his most widely read works, Sayyid Qutb addresses himself to the task of retrieving what he regards as the authentic mode of thought that is distinctive of Islam or even unique to it. This he does through the concise presentation of seven characteristics of Islamic thought, abundantly illustrated with the citation of relevant Qur’anic verses. The translation has been edited ... Read more

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In this book, one of his most widely read works, Sayyid Qutb addresses himself to the task of retrieving what he regards as the authentic mode of thought that is distinctive of Islam or even unique to it. This he does through the concise presentation of seven characteristics of Islamic thought, abundantly illustrated with the citation of relevant Qur’anic verses. The translation has been edited
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Muhammad: A Very Short Introduction

by Jonathan A.C. Brown ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
As the founder of Islam Muhammad is one of the most influential figures in history. The furor surrounding the Satanic Verses and the Danish cartoon crisis reminded the world of the tremendous importance of the prophet of Islam, Muhammad. Learning about his life and understanding its importance, however, has always proven difficult. Our knowledge of Muhammad comes from the biography of him written ... Read more

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As the founder of Islam Muhammad is one of the most influential figures in history. The furor surrounding the Satanic Verses and the Danish cartoon crisis reminded the world of the tremendous importance of the prophet of Islam, Muhammad. Learning about his life and understanding its importance, however, has always proven difficult. Our knowledge of Muhammad comes from the biography of him written
... Read more
Quran and Modern Science

by Darussalam Publishers, Dr Zakir Naik ...

Ever since the dawn of human life on this planet, Man has always sought to understand Nature, his own place in the scheme of Creation and the purpose of Life itself. In this quest for Truth, spanning many centuries and diverse civilizations, organized religion has shaped human life and determined to a large extent, the course of history. While some religions have been based on books, claimed by ... Read more

$2.73 CAD

Ever since the dawn of human life on this planet, Man has always sought to understand Nature, his own place in the scheme of Creation and the purpose of Life itself. In this quest for Truth, spanning many centuries and diverse civilizations, organized religion has shaped human life and determined to a large extent, the course of history. While some religions have been based on books, claimed by
... Read more
Sacred Ground

Pluralism, Prejudice, and the Promise of America

by Eboo Patel ...

A “thought-provoking, myth-smashing” exploration of American identity and a passionate call for a more tolerant, interfaith America (Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State)There is no better time to stand up for your values than when they are under attack. Alarmist, hateful rhetoric once relegated to the fringes of political discourse has now become frighteningly mainstream, with pundits ... Read more

$17.59 CAD

A “thought-provoking, myth-smashing” exploration of American identity and a passionate call for a more tolerant, interfaith America (Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State)There is no better time to stand up for your values than when they are under attack. Alarmist, hateful rhetoric once relegated to the fringes of political discourse has now become frighteningly mainstream, with pundits
... Read more
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."With passion, Raymond Ibrahim offers an edgy and eye-opening introduction to a millennium of warfare between the Muslim and Christian worlds before the modern age." —Thomas Madden, award-winning author of Istanbul**,** Venice**, and** Concise History of the Cr... ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

A sweeping history of the often-violent conflict between Islam and the West, shedding a revealing light on current hostilities."With passion, Raymond Ibrahim offers an edgy and eye-opening introduction to a millennium of warfare between the Muslim and Christian worlds before the modern age." —Thomas Madden, award-winning author of Istanbul**,** Venice**, and** Concise History of the Cr...
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Le Coran

En Français avec Translittération

by Muhammad Hamidullah ...

Cette traduction française du Coran, accompagnée de la translittération de Muhammad Hamidullah, rend les enseignements sacrés accessibles à un large public. Plongez au cœur du texte révélé dans sa langue d'origine, tout en bénéficiant d'une prononciation claire et fidèle grâce à la translittération de la prononciation Arabe.Que vous soyez musulman ou simplement curieux de découvrir la richesse du ... Read more

$6.86 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Cette traduction française du Coran, accompagnée de la translittération de Muhammad Hamidullah, rend les enseignements sacrés accessibles à un large public. Plongez au cœur du texte révélé dans sa langue d'origine, tout en bénéficiant d'une prononciation claire et fidèle grâce à la translittération de la prononciation Arabe.Que vous soyez musulman ou simplement curieux de découvrir la richesse du
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A Beautiful Patience

by Samaiya Mushtaq ...

When Samaiya Mushtaq's husband considers joining a medical mission in Gaza, she must face the quiet terror of what it might cost them. As a physician, she understands his calling-but as a mother of two young children, she fears the unthinkable. What if he doesn't come back? In the face of uncertainty, they choose faith over fear: Mahmoud will go to Gaza; Samaiya will hold their lives together at ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

When Samaiya Mushtaq's husband considers joining a medical mission in Gaza, she must face the quiet terror of what it might cost them. As a physician, she understands his calling-but as a mother of two young children, she fears the unthinkable. What if he doesn't come back? In the face of uncertainty, they choose faith over fear: Mahmoud will go to Gaza; Samaiya will hold their lives together at
... Read more
The Girl Who Escaped ISIS

Farida's Story

by Farida Khalaf, Andrea C. Hoffmann ...

Translated by Jamie Bulloch ...

Our world as it once wasIn August 2014, Farida was, like any ordinary teenager, enjoying the last days of summer before her final year at school. However, her peaceful mountain village in northern Iraq was an ISIS target as their genocide against the Yazidi people began.The catastropheISIS murdered the men and boys in the village, including Farida's father and brother, and took the women hostage. ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Our world as it once wasIn August 2014, Farida was, like any ordinary teenager, enjoying the last days of summer before her final year at school. However, her peaceful mountain village in northern Iraq was an ISIS target as their genocide against the Yazidi people began.The catastropheISIS murdered the men and boys in the village, including Farida's father and brother, and took the women hostage.
... Read more
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
... Read more
Halal Sex

The Intimate Lives of Muslim Women in North America

by Sheima Benembarek ...

***SHORTLISTED FOR THE QWF CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY FIRST BOOK PRIZE*An unprecedented glimpse into the sex lives of female and gender-expansive Muslims living across Canada and the United States.**In the Muslim world, sex is permissible (or halal) only within the confines of marriage. Outside of wedlock, the act is considered haram, a sin of the faith. Girls are taught to protect their virginity; ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

***SHORTLISTED FOR THE QWF CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY FIRST BOOK PRIZE*An unprecedented glimpse into the sex lives of female and gender-expansive Muslims living across Canada and the United States.**In the Muslim world, sex is permissible (or halal) only within the confines of marriage. Outside of wedlock, the act is considered haram, a sin of the faith. Girls are taught to protect their virginity;
... Read more
The Fox Hunt

A Memoir of Yemen and My Odyssey to America

by Mohammed Al Samawi ...

"A gripping account of terror and escape.” — New York Times Book ReviewThe Fox Hunt tells one young man’s unforgettable story of his harrowing escape from Yemen's brutal civil war with the help of a daring plan engineered on social media by a small group of interfaith activists in the West.WINNER: 2019 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS • A 2019 NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARDS FINALISTBorn in the Old City of Sana’a ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

"A gripping account of terror and escape.” — New York Times Book ReviewThe Fox Hunt tells one young man’s unforgettable story of his harrowing escape from Yemen's brutal civil war with the help of a daring plan engineered on social media by a small group of interfaith activists in the West.WINNER: 2019 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS • A 2019 NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARDS FINALISTBorn in the Old City of Sana’a
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