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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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Golden age of Islam / George, Linda S. 1998  Book
George, Linda S. Book
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Publication New York, Benchmark Books, 1998.
Description 80pWhite Spine
Series Cultures of the past
Summary/Abstract Covers the civilization of the Islamic Empire from the last years of the eighth century to the thirteenth century.
Contents History Belief system Cultural history Beliefs and society The legacy of Islam's Golden Age The Golden Age of Islam: A chronology The Golden Age of Islam: A chronology Glossary
Standard Number 076140273X Hb.
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ID:   003265


Greatest Stories from the Quran / Khan, Saniyasnain 2002  Book
Khan, Saniyasnain Book
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Edition 2004 (Reprint)
Publication India, Goodword Books Pvt.Ltd, 2002.
Description 72pWhite Spine
Summary/Abstract This book contains 30 action-packed Quran stories that cover the periods from the creation of the different Prophets to the devasting floods of Nuh.
Standard Number 8178980975 Hb.
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Islam: Worship, festivals and ceremonies from around the world / Barnes, Trevor 1999  Book
Barnes, Trevor Book
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Edition 2005 (Rev.ed.)
Publication Great Britain, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1999.
Description 40pGreen Spine
Series World Faiths
Summary/Abstract Highlights the important role played by Islam, in the lives of millions, around the world.
Contents Introduction Development of Islam Life of the Prophet The Koran Heaven and hell Islamic law and science The Mosque Islamic art Worship and festivals Islamic customs Divisions and diversity Way of the Sufi Political Islam Many people - One faith
Standard Number 0753411059 Pb.
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Islam / Armstrong, Karen 2002  Book
Armstrong, Karen Book
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Publication New York, Modern Library, 2002.
Description iiiiv, 230p
Summary/Abstract A valuable addition to the hostile caricatures of Islam that circulate in the English-speaking world.
Standard Number 9780812966183 Pb.
Key Words Islam - History  IBDP 
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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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Islam / Wilkinson, Philip 2002  Book
Wilkinson, Philip Book
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Publication London, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2002.
Description 64pBlack and White spine
Series Dk Eyewitness Guides
Summary/Abstract Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
Contents Early Arabia Prophet Muhammad Qur’an Five pillars of Islam Mosque Caliphate First conquests Scholars and teachers Spread of learning Nomadic or settled Islamic culture Islamic city Merchants and travelers Crusades Arms and armor Spain Africa Mongols and Turks Central Asia, Iran, and India China and southeast Asia Costume and jewelry Islamic society Festivals and ceremonies Index and Acknowledgedments
Standard Number 0751347752 Hb.
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Islam / Self, David 2005  Book
Self, David Book
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Publication London, Wayland Publishers, 2005.
Description 48pOrange Spine
Series 21st century religions
Summary/Abstract Find out all about the coming of Islam, its principal teachings, scriptures important figures, historical events, festivals, places of worship, community life and the varieties of belief and practice around the world today.
Standard Number 9780750256308 Pb.
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Islam for beginners / Matar, N. I.; Haddad, H.N. (ill.) 2002  Book
Matar, N. I. Book
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Edition 2004 (Reprint)
Publication Chennai, Orient Longman, 2002.
Description 196pBlue Spine
Summary/Abstract Presents the historic beginnings of Islam, the growth and contribution of its civilization, and the role of Islam in meeting the challenge of the modern world.
Contents Revelation - Al-Fatiha, the opening Arabia and the beginnings of Islam The Koran, the holy text of Islam The Sunna and the Hadith Community - Damascus: Islamic worship The Mosque Kufa: Sects Law and Theological schools Alchemy Baghdad: Islamic science 1: Mathematics and medicine Cordova: Islamic philosophy Isfahan: Sufism and music Samarkand: Islamic science 2: Astronomy and geography Cairo: The Islamic city Djenne: Islamic Africa Istanbul: Islamic power The impact on Europe Agra: Islamic India Southeast Asia Central and South America United States Europe Muslim countries of the world Stragiht path - Islam in the Post-Colonial phase Four models in search of he straight path Bibliography Acknowledgements and sources
Standard Number 8125022333 Pb.
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Islam GK Book / Renard, John 2005  Book
Renard, John Book
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Publication India, Jaico Publishing House, 2005.
Description 66pWhite Spine
Series The Handy Religion Series
Summary/Abstract Answers questions related to history, leaders, organization, symbols, beliefs, membership and more about Islam.
Standard Number 8179924505 Pb.
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Islam Today / Egan, Andrew 2002  Book
Egan, Andrew Book
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Publication Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
Description 62pGreen Spine
Series Religions Today
Summary/Abstract Looks at the major world religion of Islam. This book is an introduction to the various significant details Islam - it includes information on the founders, key beliefs, signs and symbols, worship, important texts, festivals, celebrations and rights of passage, piligrimage and sacred places and moral issues to list a few.
Contents The Prophet Muhammad The Prophets Muslim leadership and authority Muslim beliefs Allah Thinking about Allah Signs and symbols Worship - Shahadah Worship - Salah Worship - Swam The mosque Holy books - the Quran Holy books - the Hadiths Celebrating festivals Pilgrimage - Hajj - Haj Rites of passage Creation Environment Abuses of Allah's creation Human rights Caring for others - Zakah Women in Islam Matters of life and death Jihad Evil and suffering The existence of Allah
Standard Number 0431149739 Hb.
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ID:   002178


Muhammad and Islam / Marchant, Kerena 2002  Book
Marchant, Kerena Book
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Edition 2003 (Reprint)
Publication Great Britain, Hodder Wayland, 2002.
Description 48pBlue Spine
Series Great Religious Leaders
Summary/Abstract An introduction to the religion of Islam and to its Prophet, Muhammad, and his life and teachings.
Standard Number 0750237104 Hb.
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Muslim Festival Tales / Marchant, Kerena 2000  Book
Marchant, Kerena Book
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Publication Great Britain, Hodder Wayland, 2000.
Description 32pCream Spine
Series Festival Tales
Summary/Abstract Explores the teachings of Islam, the Muslim festivals, stories, poems and prayers related to it.
Standard Number 0750225955 Hb.
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Muslim World / Tames, Richard 1992  Book
Tames, Richard Book
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Edition 2001 (Rev.ed.)
Publication Great Britain, Hodder Wayland, 1992.
Description 45pOrange
Series Religions of the World
Summary/Abstract Introduces the major world religion of Islam, and explains how their beliefs are reflected in the lives of ordinary people.
Standard Number 0750239175 Pb.
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My Muslim Life / Droubie, Riadh El 1997  Book
Droubie, Riadh El Book
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Edition 2006 (Rev.ed.)
Publication Great Britain, Hodder Wayland, 1997.
Description 32pBlue Spine
Series Looking at Religion
Summary/Abstract Answers questions related to Islam, by looking at the everyday traditions of this major world religion.
Contents Worship at home Worship at the mosque Finding Makkah Journey called Hajj Muslim new year Ramadan Id-ul-fitr festival An Islam teaching
Standard Number 0750249560 Pb.
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We are Muslims / Blake, Philip 2008  Book
Blake, Philip Book
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Publication London, Franklin Watts, 2008.
Description 32pPurple Spine
Series My religion and me
Summary/Abstract Discover all about Islam by meeting Jasmine, Jeffrey, Mohammad and Serish - four Muslims from around the world. Find out about their mosques, how they pray and how their faith impacts on their daily lives.
Standard Number 9780749680145 Hb.
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ID:   005373


World of Islam: Faith, people culture / Lewis, Bernard 1976  Book
Lewis, Bernard Book
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Publication London, Thames & Hudson, 1976.
Description 360pWhite Spine
Summary/Abstract Explores every aspect of Islam, its social life, trade, mysticism, literature, music, science and warfare at a time when Western interest in the Islamic world is growing as never before.
Contents The faith and the faithful : Lands and people of Islam / Bernard Lewis Five pillars of Islam Belief, opinion and toleration The rule of the law Free men, freedmen and 'people of the pact' Who owned the land? The man-made setting : Islamic art and architecture / Richard Ettinghausen The forces of unity Arabic script The rejection of sculpture The mosque : origins and meaning Colour : the response to environment Dust, heat and gardens The Islamic interior Cities and Citizens : The growth and culture of urban Islam / Oleg Grabar Time, place and status The quarters The religious community Wealth The 'state' Taste The Islamic city Tension and reilience The mystic path : Sufi tradition / Fritz Meier Classical Sufiism Textbooks and transition The orders The mystical cult of Muhammad Sufiism and the State Marginal groups Sufiism and literature Jewellers of the world : The heritage of Islamic literature / Charles Pellat Above literature : the Quran Poetry of the desert The poetry of wine and love Creation and convention Challenge from Persia Literature for rthe people Neo-Persian Arabic prose The dimensions of sound : Islamic music - philosophy, theory and practice / A. Shiloah Folk music Art music Technique and expression : the modes Religion and music Theory and practice Six periods of Islamic music The scientific enterprise : Islamic contributions to the development of science / A.I. Sabra The appropriation of ancient learning The opposition Innovation and tradition : mathematics Astronomy : theory and observation Light and vision Al-Andalus versus the East Armies of the prophet : Strategy, tactics and weapons in Islamic warfare / Edmond Bosworth The Arab eruption Consolidating the conquests The make up of the armies Tactics and battle The seige Slace systems A revolution in warfare : firearms War at sea Moorish Spain : The golden age of Cordoba and Granada / Emilio Garcia Gomez The conquest and the people The Umayyads A multi-racial culture Almanzor and civil war Three wrtiers of the civil war Ibn Quzman, poet of Muslim Spain The kingdon of Granada Land of the lion and the sun : The flowering of Iranian civilization / Roger M. Savoy The rebirth of Iran The Safavids The mystique of the monarchy The land and people Religion and philosophy Literature, science and art Iran and the West Modern Iran The Ottoman Empire : R+The rise and fall of Turkish domination / Norman Itzkowitz The Seljuqs of Rum A new wave : the Ottomans Mehmed the Conqueror Structure of the Ottoman state At the court of the sultan The long decline Muslim India : From the coming of Islam to Independence / S.A.A. Rizvi Before the Mughuls Flowering and decline Kings and the court The social classes The legacy of architecture The art of the miniature A goldan age of Islamic science The impact of the West Islam today : Problems of the 19th and 20th centuriesn / Elie Kedourie Threat and resistance 'Necessary reforms' Enlightenment versus tradition Islam and Communist Russia India : partition and paradox Islam - faith or social order? Epilogue Chronological chart of islam Bibliography
Standard Number 0500276242 Pb.
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