Download or read book Pax Americana written by Jacqueline S. Ismael and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Most Learned of the Shi a written by Linda S. Walbridge and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2001 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The problem of who should succeed the Prophet has plagued the Islamic community since the time of his death. The Shiites have decided on a successor, but that does not solve who is the lawful marja (or grand ayatollah) of all the Shi'a.
Download or read book Shia Muslims written by Sayyid M B Kashmiri and published by I.M.A.M.. This book was released on 2018-01-08 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the midst of an exceptional and complex time of vast information in global media where there is ample risk of getting misinformation, it is important to find the most trusted resources to attain true understanding. This booklet was written to clarify misinformation about the principles and goals of Twelver Shia Muslims. The author, Sayyid Muhammad Baqir Kashmiri, a Shia religious scholar and the North American representative for many Shia jurists and religious authorities, relied on the doctrines, provisions, and reflections that prominent Shia Muslim scholars have shared-in alignment with the Holy Quran and the teachings of the infallible progeny of the Holy Prophet. This text focuses on three major elements: the identity of Shia Muslims, their vision, and the approach to achieve their goals that shows how Shia communities play a positive role in the countries they live in.
Download or read book Who Is Hussain written by Mehdi Saeed Hazari and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is Hussain son of Ali? Why do we need to know about him? Why is it important to know about the Battle of Karbala? Why is it important to know about it today? These are just a few of the questions that this short booklet intends to answer. It shows how Hussain is a significant historical figure not only for Muslims but for all people because he took a stand for truth, justice, and human dignity. This slim volume should be a welcome addition to the libraries of both Muslims and non-Muslims. It sheds light on the horrific events we see playing out in the world today as a consequence of events that took place in the vaults of Islamic history from the time of its formative early years in the Arabian peninsula.
Download or read book Islamic Laws of Expiation written by Ayatullah Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani and published by I.M.A.M.. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Islam is the religion of mercy, and as such it provides a code of practice for every aspect of human life. The foundation of this code rests on the principle that human beings have been given the choice to decide the course of their actions, and they will be rewarded or punished based on the choices they make in the life of this world. Inherent to this system is the recognition that although humankind is capable of great devotion and obedience to the Creator, people are also prone to disobeying Him and committing sins, not only to the detriment of themselves but others as well. It is for this reason that Islam provides expiation for sins, which have the potential to spiritually cripple a person and, in some cases, disrupt the tranquility of society. These acts of expiation are practical obligations enacted by the Creator that begin the process of negating the deleterious effects of sins and even serve as a deterrent to future transgressions. In the end, they ensure not only personal balance and harmony but the balance and harmony of society.
Download or read book Tajwid written by Shaykh Rizwan Arastu and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-02 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tajwid is an Arabic term that means "beautification." It refers to the science and art of reciting the Qur'an correctly and beautifully. The author's purpose is to communicate the most important rules of tajwid to an English-speaking audience with clarity and without the use of more Arabic terminology than is absolutely necessary. The author assumes a basic level of proficiency in Arabic. Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi, in his foreword, states "We commend Shaykh Rizwan Arastu for his efforts in revamping a centuries-old pedagogy... He has covered all the topics of tajwid in an innovative way." This book can be used for self-study and/or with the direction of a proficient or qualified teacher.
Download or read book The Illuminating Lantern written by Shaykh Habib Al Kadhimi and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-17 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over a millennium, numerous explications have been written and published around the world about the Holy Quran. The book you are holding in your hands is one of the new explications. The author, Shaykh Habib al-Kadhimi interprets the thirtieth section of the Quran in a new and functional style to practically benefit from the holy Revelation. The author has relied on the bullet method instead of explaining every word and every expression as is customary in most explications. He collects the components of every short chapter and chooses the main points that pertain to our daily life. He then adds a moral and spiritual aspect with a language that speaks to the spirit and the mind to present practical Quranic solutions that can shape human personality in the three dimensions of mind, spirit, and morals.
Download or read book The Mahdi written by Sayyid Muneer Al-Khabbaz and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-07 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mind often wonders, 'what is the meaning of life?' The Holy Quran answers, "He, who created death and life that He may test you [to see] which of you is best in conduct. And He is the Almighty, the All-forgiving." Life was created so that the community of man may strive to achieve excellence. And it is through the triumph of justice over oppression and of virtue over vice that such excellence can be attained. Because this is the overarching purpose of creation, God has given mankind the means to usher in this triumph of justice and virtue - "Certainly We sent Our apostles with manifest proofs, and We sent down with them the Book and the Balance, so that mankind may maintain justice." God has given us our honored prophets, our holy scriptures, and our revered Immaculate Leaders as means of guidance as we strive towards that goal. And one day, by God's grace, we will achieve that goal and fulfill God's promise that "Certainly We wrote in the Psalms after the Torah: Indeed Our righteous servants shall inherit the earth." This book is about the man who is chosen to usher in this promise of justice and virtue - our Twelfth Immaculate Leader, the Awaited Savior - the Mahdi.
Download or read book Islamic Laws of the Will written by Ayatullah Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani and published by I.M.A.M.. This book was released on 2018-08 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God Almighty has decreed that every soul will taste death, and no living thing can deny, avoid, or even delay this reality. In His infinite mercy and wisdom, the Almighty Creator has granted rights to each person, and in addition, He has imposed certain obligations for the disposition of their personal property and the execution of their affairs after death. These obligations preserve not only the rights of the deceased but also of the heirs. Therefore, this booklet describes the Islamic laws related to the will (al-wasiyyah), which are among the most important issues that Muslims must understand and implement, because they are relevant both during life and after death. Furthermore, the proper execution of these rules ensures that the deceased can fulfill any lapsed obligations and thus continue to receive blessings, rewards, and expiation even after leaving this world. Unfortunately, ignorance of these laws and the procedures decreed by God has led to misappropriation of property, violation of individual rights, and rancor and dispute within families. This occurs either because a Muslim is unaware of the process of preparing a will or is unaware of the personal freedoms and limitations imposed by Islam, or it is due to the ignorance of the heirs in executing the will. Therefore, this booklet seeks to educate Muslims about the Islamic will, detail the specific elements related to its contents and directives, provide instructions on how to properly create it, remove misconceptions, clarify challenging issues, and spread awareness of its importance.
Download or read book God s Emissaries Adam to Jesus written by Shaykh Rizwan Arastu and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-13 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book presents a comprehensive theologically sound, captivating, and believable set of stories from Adam to Jesus. It portrays God's prophets as the heroes they were, possessed of the most stellar of human traits, exemplary in every aspect of their being. "God's Emissaries" weaves together every Quranic verse and every plausible tradition that has come down to us from Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and His family into an epic story of God's tireless efforts to guide humankind.
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Download or read book Islamic Laws written by Ayatullah S. Seestani and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reforming Modernity written by Wael B. Hallaq and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reforming Modernity is a sweeping intellectual history and philosophical reflection built around the work of the Morocco-based philosopher Abdurrahman Taha, one of the most significant philosophers in the Islamic world since the colonial era. Wael B. Hallaq contends that Taha is at the forefront of forging a new, non-Western-centric philosophical tradition. He explores how Taha’s philosophical project sheds light on recent intellectual currents in the Islamic world and puts forth a formidable critique of Western and Islamic modernities. Hallaq argues that Taha’s project departs from—but leaves behind—the epistemological grounds in which most modern Muslim intellectuals have anchored their programs. Taha systematically rejects the modes of thought that have dominated the Muslim intellectual scene since the beginning of the twentieth century—nationalism, Marxism, secularism, political Islamism, and liberalism. Instead, he provides alternative ways of thinking, forcefully and virtuosically developing an ethical system with a view toward reforming existing modernities. Hallaq analyzes the ethical thread that runs throughout Taha’s oeuvre, illuminating how Taha weaves it into a discursive engagement with the central questions that plague modernity in both the West and the Muslim world. The first introduction to Taha’s ethical philosophy for Western audiences, Reforming Modernity presents his complex thought in an accessible way while engaging with it critically. Hallaq’s conversation with Taha’s work both proffers a cogent critique of modernity and points toward answers for its endemic and seemingly insoluble problems.
Download or read book Islamic Laws of Food and Drink written by Ayatullah Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-14 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Islam is a comprehensive and perfect system that covers every aspect of life. This includes not only acts of worship and religious obligations but also day-to-day activities, from the most complex transactions to the most mundane acts, which some may overlook and think are outside the scope of religion. One of these aspects concerns nutrition, which is the interaction of nutrients and other substances in food as they relate to person's bodily maintenance, growth, reproduction, health, and disease. Islam places special emphasis on eating and drinking because an unhealthy diet and poor manners and habits have the potential to affect both the body and the soul of a person.This booklet provides valuable Islamic guidance that covers every aspect of eating and drinking - important ethical considerations and a description of various types of foods, their qualities, and the consequences of consumption. In addition, it covers the etiquette of hospitality and the appropriate decorum when one is eating with others. I.M.A.M wishes its readers the best of health and well-being with this new publication, which earnestly seeks to improve yet another part of our daily lives.
Download or read book Muslim Communities in North America written by Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a look at Muslim life and institutions forming in North America. It considers the range of Islamic life in North America with its different racial-ethnic and cultural identities, customs, and religious orientations. Issues of acculturation, ethnicity, orthodoxy, and the changing roles of women are brought into focus. The authors provide insight into the lives of recent immigrants who are asking what is Islamically appropriate in a non-Muslim environment. Contrasts are drawn between Sunni and Shi'i groups, and attention is given to the activities of some Sufi organizations. The growing Islamic community among African-American Muslims is examined, including the followers of Warith Deen Muhammed and the sectarians identified with black power, such as the Nation of Islam, Darul Islam, and the Five Percenters. The authors document the challenges and issues that American Muslims face, such as prejudice and racism; pressure from overseas Muslims; dress and education; the influence of Islamic revivalism on the development of the community in this country; and the maintenance of Muslim identity amidst the pressure for assimilation.
Download or read book Muslim Worldviews and Everyday Lives written by El-Sayed el-Aswad and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2012-07-13 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: el-Aswad introduces the concepts of worldviews/cosmologies of Muslims, explaining that the different types of worldviews are not constructed solely by religious scholars or intellectual elite, but are latent in Islamic tradition, embedded in popular imagination, and triggered through people's everyday interaction in various countries and communities. He draws from a number of sources including in-depth interviews and participant observation as well as government documents and oral history. Through the perspectives of ethno-cosmology, emic interpretation of sacred tradition, modernity, folklore, geography, dream, imagination, hybridity, and identity transformation, he examines how culturally and religiously constructed images of the world influence the daily actions of people in various Muslim communities. The worldviews of Sunnis, Shi'as, and Sufis are covered in turn, and Muslims in the UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, and suburban Detroit are the focus. el-Aswad also discusses the effects of Western attempts at imposing its essentially secular worldview through the process of globalization and how cyberspace has promoted connectivity among Muslim communities and, especially in the United States, opened up unlimited options and new possibilities.
Download or read book The Prophet s Heir written by Hassan Abbas and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life and legacy of one of Mohammad’s closest confidants and Islam’s patron saint: Ali ibn Abi Talib Ali ibn Abi Talib is arguably the single most important spiritual and intellectual authority in Islam after prophet Mohammad. Through his teachings and leadership as fourth caliph, Ali nourished Islam. But Muslims are divided on whether he was supposed to be Mohammad’s political successor—and he continues to be a polarizing figure in Islamic history. Hassan Abbas provides a nuanced, compelling portrait of this towering yet divisive figure and the origins of sectarian division within Islam. Abbas reveals how, after Mohammad, Ali assumed the spiritual mantle of Islam to spearhead the movement that the prophet had led. While Ali’s teachings about wisdom, justice, and selflessness continue to be cherished by both Shia and Sunni Muslims, his pluralist ideas have been buried under sectarian agendas and power politics. Today, Abbas argues, Ali’s legacy and message stands against that of ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and Taliban.
