Download or read book The Making of the Last Prophet written by Gordon Darnell Newby and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 2023-06-30 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sacred biography of Muhammad has shaped Muslims' perceptions of the place of Islam in the religious history of the world and located the Islamic founder and prophet as the last of God's messengers. As Muslims established political control over ancient Jewish and Christian communities, they also claimed hegemony over the panorama of biblical prophets and holy men. In the eighth century, the author of the first complete biography of Muhammad set out a plan for a history of the world that culminated with the advent of Muhammad and the religion of Islam. The biography not only gave the details of Muhammad's life but also retold the stories of past prophets from an Islamic perspective. The Making of the Last Prophet is an examination of the reshaping and retelling of the biblical past to form the image of Muhammad as the "Seal" of the prophets of God. Through a translation of the reconstructed Arabic text, the sources, the form, and uses of the eighth-century biography are examined for the ways in which attitudes toward Muhammad were shaped in early Islam. The work particularly underscores the interplay of Jewish, Christian, and other Near Eastern religious ideals in the formation of Islam's notions of prophethood.

Download or read book The Divine Art of Living written by Baha'i Publishing and published by Baha'i Publishing Trust. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of gems from the Baha'i writings is a much-loved classic that has been familiar to generations of Baha'is for over 60 years. Now available to the general public for the first time, the book is a guide to the spiritual development and walking a spiritual path with practical feet. Among the wealth of subjects the book explores are learning to know, love, and trust God; the purpose of life; the importance of prayer and meditation; developing faith and certitude; learning to cope with life's difficulties with patience and confidence; and the importance of service to humanity-to name only a few. Spiritual seekers of any faith tradition will find here timeless wisdom and inspiration that can help them better understand and appreciate the divine art of living.

Download or read book Caught Between written by Abdul Bah and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-09-19 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people in the West have concluded that Islam is inherently a very violent religion, based largely on the upsurge of radical Islam and its willingness to use indiscriminate violence to drive its message. What is more worrying to most though is the seemingly "tacit" approval of most Muslims of this strategy manifested by the lack of strong condemnations from the broader Muslim community. With its close proximity to the Middle East and North Africa and its cultural and commercial ties to the US and the Americas, Europe has naturally become the new logistical center of radical Islam. The book gives an insight of mostly Muslim residents of four major European cities-Amsterdam, Paris, Munich and London-on the causes and effects of terrorism, their role in that struggle, where things are likely headed and some possible solutions to what some have described as a "clash of civilizations". All exchanges between the author and respondents are outlined-straightforward and unfiltered-as they occurred, with some relevant background information to help clarify the particular situation being discussed. It is worth noting that there is no support or indictment of any religion from the author's perspective although it is very interesting to find out how religion is used to justify-sometimes implicitly-the views of the respondents.

Download or read book Science and Spirituality written by Mary A. Mann and published by Mary A. Mann. This book was released on 2004 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can science and the spirituality of the great religions help us all in our quest for global harmony? How can artists, philosophers and mystics reveal to us who we are? How can studying our civilization's timeline show us where we came from? How can meditation, prayer and the desire to recognize the divinity in each and every one of us inspire us to create a freer, safer and better world?

Download or read book Remembrance of God written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Introduction to the Baha i Faith written by Peter Smith and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2008-04-07 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Smith explores the history, beliefs and practices of the Baha'i faith.

Download or read book A Dictionary of Islam written by Thomas Patrick Hughes and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Muhammad the Prophet written by M. R. M. Abdur Raheem and published by Pustaka Nasional Pte Ltd. This book was released on 1988 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Abdu l Bah in Their Midst written by Earl Redman and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If the believers . . . establish, in a befitting manner, union and harmony with spirit, tongue, heart and body, suddenly they shall find 'Abdu'l-Bahá in their midst. 'Abdu'l-Bahá 'Abdu'l-Bahá in Their Midst is the story of the journeys of 'Abdu'l-Bahá to Europe and North America over the period 1911 to 1913. Rather than focusing on the public talks he gave, inspiring though these were, it narrates how 'Abdu'l-Bahá affected and transformed the lives of those he met, described in their own words. A revealing and heartwarming book."--Publisher's website.

Download or read book The Message written by Āyatullah Ja‘far Subḥānī and published by Islamic Seminary Publications. This book was released on 1984 with total page 869 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an inspiring material based on authentic historical documents. One of its salient features is that the author has taken extreme care in narrating historical events and at the same time he has endeavoured as a research scholar, to approach them with an analytical mind also. Another interesting feature of this book is that it is absolutely free from heresies and concocted stories invented by vested interests. In other words, it is quite in keeping with the required standard of the historical veracity. In short, it is addressed to the Muslims in general without any bias and prejudice.

Download or read book The Weekly Notes written by Frederick Pollock and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Abdul Baha in Egypt written by Mirza Ahmad Sohrab and published by . This book was released on 1929 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Life Character of the Seal of Prophets Volume I written by Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad and published by Islam International Publications Ltd. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating book not only highlights the various aspects of the life of Holy Prophet but also presents the prominent events and episodes in the history of Islam with solid historical testimonies.

Download or read book The Law Times written by and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 1302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Marriage written by Bah' Publishing and published by Baha'i Publishing Trust. This book was released on 2009 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A valuable insight about applying spiritual principles to the practical realities of the marital relationship with a foreword by Elizabeth Marquardt, author of Between Two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce. Redefining marriage as the basic building block for world peace and unity, the book explores issues such as dating, how to prepare for marriage, the purpose of marriage, conflict resolution, interracial marriage, raising children, divorce, and more. By taking an in-depth look at what the Bahai writings say about marriage, the book examines the institution in light of Gods purpose for humanity and provides guidance for building spiritually founded marital unions. Coming at a time when modern social conditions are forcing a reexamination of the institution of marriage, the book offers sound advice, encouragement, and tremendous hope for the future.

Download or read book A Dictionary of Islam Being a Cyclopaedia of the Doctrines written by Hughes and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Star of the West written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: