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Atlas of Islam - People, daily life and traditions / Morris, Neil 2003  Book
Morris, Neil Book
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Publication USA, Barron's Educational Series, 2003.
Description 62pWhite Spine
Summary/Abstract This atlas shows the development of this world faith, from the time of the Prophet to the present day. This book covers basic beliefs and forms of worship, historical figures and empires, festivals, music and art, and more.
Contents Arabia before Islam The Prophet Arab Expansion and the Umayyads The Abbasids Sufism Islamic Spain The Fatimids The Seljuk Turks Islamic Worship The Crusades Mongols and Timurids The Memelukes Safavids Mughal Empire Ottoman Empire Women in Islam The Emergence of Muslim States Islamism The Hajj Islam Today
Standard Number 0764153614 Hb.
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Celebrate Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr with praying, fasting and charity / Heiligman, Deborah 2006  Book
Heiligman, Deborah Book
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Publication Washington, D.C., National Geographic Society, 2006.
Description 32pRed Spine
Series Holidays around the world
Summary/Abstract Focuses on the significan and celebrations of Ramadan and Eid. Includes recipe and facts.
Standard Number 0792259270 Hb.
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Islam / Geldart, Anne 1999  Book
Geldart, Anne Book
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Publication Oxford, Heinemann Educational Publishers, 1999.
Description 160pBrown spine
Series Exploring religions
Summary/Abstract Focuses on the roots, diverse traditions, scriptures, beliefs and institutions of Islam.
Contents THE LIFE OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD - The Prophet;s early life The Night of the Power The revelations Preaching in Makkah The Night Journey In Madinah Muhammad the ruler The road to Makkah The farewell BELIEFS - God Tawhid and shirk Creation Angels, jinn and the Devil Human beings Risalah - prophecy Isa (Jesus) Al-Qadr - predestination and free will Akhirah - life after death Judgement, heaven and hell The Holy Qur'an Hadiths WORSHIP - Ibadah Shahadah Preparation of the prayer Salah The rak'ahs Friday prayers Du'a (personal prayer) Zakah Sawm Hajj Background to Hajj Arrival Significant places The Stand before God FESTIVAL AND SPECIAL DAYS - Festivals and special days Id-ul-Fitr Id-ul-Adha LIFESTYLE AND SOCIAL PRACTICES - Shari'ah Qiyas Muslim manners (abad al-Islam) Muslim dress Muslim food laws Green Islam Difficulties in non-Muslim communities RITES OF PASSAGE AND FAMILY MATTERS - The family Birth and infancy Marriage Rights and duties of men and women Polygamy, equality and empowerment Divorce Death and burial THE MOSQUE - The mosque Visiting a mosque The use of a mosque MUSLIM MORALITY - Muslim virtues Work ethics Practical compassion Justice, crime and punishment Jihad - war and peace Prejudice, discrimination and nationalism PROHIBITIONS - Self-Indulgence Dishonesty Destruction of life Impurity - sex outside marriage Self-abuse - alcohol, drugs and tobacco Moderation, extremism and fundamentalism HISTORY AND SECTS - The successors = Abu Bakr and Umar Uthman and Ali The Sunni - Shi'ah split Sufism Dervishes, dhikr and mystics Sufism in the UK Worldwide Islam
Standard Number 0431093018 Pb.
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