Had the pacifist International Solidarity Movement not been in Gaza at the time, the world would have been deprived of a detailed account from the inside, having instead to rely on the generalised accounts of news agencies reporting from outside the Strip. This brief yet precious volume stands alone, along with a precious few others, as a direct eye-witness account of Gaza's last bloodbath. The English edition features a new authoritative introduction by the renowned Israeli academic Ilan Pappe and further dispatches of life in Gaza eight months after Operation Cast Lead.

Dawud Wharnsby's unconventional approaches to writing and religion challenge paradigms of how we look at our own lives in relation to others and the world through which we all journey. For Whom the Troubadour Sings collects together all the lyrics that have inspired communities of all faiths around the world for over two decades. Dawud's work as a writer, inspired in part by his deep respect for spiritual scriptures and the Qur'an in particular, goes beyond the realms of testimony, praise or propagation. Readers of all ages and faith traditions are offered intimate glimpses or windows into the human experience.

he 20th century, which we have just left behind us, was a century of war and conflict, leading to disasters, pain, massacres, poverty, and enormous destruction. Millions of people were killed, massacred, abandoned to hunger and death, and left without home or shelter, protection, or support. And all for nothing: in the name of serving deviant ideologies. On nearly every occasion there were despots' and dictators' signatures beneath all the suffering and disasters: Stalin, Lenin, Trotsky, Mao, Pol Pot, Hitler, Mussolini, Franco... For the simple reason that their ideologies were opposed to each other, these people dragged societies into conflict and turned brother against brother. Fascism and Communism come at the head of the ideologies that caused mankind to suffer those dark days. These are seen as enemies, as ideas that tried to destroy each other. In actual fact, there is a most interesting truth here: for these ideologies were nourished by a single ideological source, drew strength and support from that source, and, thanks to that source, were able to draw societies to their side That source is the materialist philosophy, and DARWINISM, the state of that philosophy as adapted to nature. If everyone comes to know the scientific invalidity of this theory, that will spell the end of these harmful ideologies. Those who do evil will have no more so-called scientific backing for their self-centred, selfish, and pitiless world view. ABOUT THE AUTHOR he author has written o...read more

This large-format, beautifully color-illustrated compendium of information for young adult readers describes one of the world's most widespread religions. Each page presents five or six vivid illustrations with lengthy descriptive captions. Readers acquaint themselves with the Muslim people in different parts of the world, as well as with their art, architecture, history, and activities, both religious and secular. The book is divided into 27 sections, each focusing on a separate aspect of Muslim history and culture. Major topics include Arabia before Islam, the prophet Muhammad, Arab expansion, Islamic Spain, the Seljuk Turks, the Crusades, Islamic worship, Islamic festivals, art and architecture, the emergence of Muslim states, Islam today, and many others. Combining illustrations of unusual quality with concise information, this volume provides a fine introduction to the world of Islam for young adult readers. Hundreds of illustrations.

How do we develop a good understanding of right and wrong? How do we change ourselves so that we can live by the universal moral values of Islam? This straightforward guide tell us how to do this in seven steps including self-motivation, realizing that we need to change and that change is possible for us, self-examination, self-control, how to go about changing ourselves, and monitoring our progress. Based on the teachings of Imam al-Ghazali and upon years of practical experience in teaching young Muslims, Dr Musharraf Hussain has given us a contemporary and accessible way to understand and apply Islamic teachings to character building.

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Introduction Bismillah Arrahman Arraheem All Praise to Allah Who made Himself known to His close slaves, with the quality of His Sublimity and Majesty, and lit their hearts as they witness the Perfection of His Attributes. He has bestowed upon them His Blessings, and so they believed that He is the One, the Self-Sufficient, Who has no partners in His Being, Attributes, or Actions; as He (PBUH) has described Himself. I testify that there is no god worthy of worship but Allah Who has no partners, and I testify that Muhammad is His Prophet and Messenger, who was sent as a Mercy to all mankind. He is the best of Allah's Creation, the Imam of pious people, a burden for the disbelievers, and a proof for all mankind. Table of Contents Introduction 5 The Stratagems of the Devil used by the Children of Adam 6 Satan's Devilish Insinuations 18 Niyyah in Taharah and Salaah 35 Excessive use of water in wudu' and bathing 40 Disregarding any waswasah about breaking wudu' 43 Things that people are harsh in implementing, while the Prophet was indulgent towards himself with them 45 Some acts that show someone to be an innovator in religion 46 The way to perform Salaah in shoes 48 Performing Salaah with shoes on 49 It is the Sunnah of the Prophet to perform Salaah wherever he was 50 The Companions of the Prophet used to walk barefooted to the mosque 52 What is the Sunnah for when Madhiy' touches one's clothes? 53 Using stones for purifi...read more

Mufti Allie Haroun Sheikh is an outstanding research scholar, prolific writer and dynamic lecturer. He is well known internationally. In his approach to moral problems, the writer has adequately dealt with the burning issues of sexual morality in Islam, highlighting the extent to which Islamic value systems serve as a protective mechanism against the promiscous modern western society (SaW). The author must be commended for the systematic and methodical manner in which he has thoroughly researched this book.

GEORGE ORWELL famously wrote in his book, Animal Farm, that, `all are equal but some are more equal than others'. The question of political, racial and religious equality is an ongoing debate within the context of a modern secular nation-state like Britain. When national identity is constructed around specific ideas and notions of race and religion, multi-cultural diversity and religious pluralism are negated via exclusivity. As a result, any social entities existing outside the concepts of a very definite and exclusive national identity are treated as `other'. Muslims in Britain are often viewed in terms of `otherness'. They are also measured by their responses to their religious and national identities particularly when there is a clear contention resulting in a question of loyalty. `A true and faithful allegiance to the legitimate sovereign or government of one's country', would perhaps be an accurate description of `loyalty' within the context of citizenship and nationality. But for one to truly experience and manifest loyalty the feeling of inclusion and belonging must already be firmly established. Belonging would suggest that one is fully included in a specific member group, or in this case nation, and that the particular rights regarding individual inclusion within the member group are assigned. Belonging, therefore, is the precursor to loyalty and that, because one cannot belong without a sense of loyalty, both idioms are possibly interdependent. In response to the ...read more

The most serious mistake a man makes is not pondering. It is not possible to find the truth unless one thinks about basic questions such as "How and why am I here?", "Who created me?", or "Where am I going?." Failing to do so, one becomes trapped in the vicious circle of daily life and turns into a selfish creature caring only for himself. Ever Thought About the Truth? summons people to think on such basic questions and to discover the real meaning of life. Insightful answers are offered.

Living Islam This book examines the social aspects of Islam, clearly outlining the aims and duties of every Muslim in respect of vital issues in Islamic life and conduct. The subjects dealt with include human rights, the sanctity of life, women's rights, the duties of the Muslim in the workplace, the family, sexual relationships, alcohol, drugs, crime and punishment, 'green' issues, and the true meaning of jihad. Reference is made in each chapter to the relevant passages of the Qur'an and Hadith. The aim of the book is to show how Muslims strive to bring God-consciousness ftagiva) into every area of their daily lives, from the important and profound to mundane and simple tasks; and how, in this devotion and urge to serve, striving for the pleasure of their Lord, they find fulfilment and happiness.

One of the 'minefields' in teaching today is sex education. This book deals with the subject from an Islamic viewpoint, looking at human sexuality and sexual etiquette. Aids, contraception and abortion are also dealt with in an informative style. Relevant verses from the Qur’an and sayings of Prophet Muhammad are given, as is a select bibliography

The Way of the Prophet is a translation of a selection of 393 traditions of the Prophet Muhammad and includes a commentary to elucidate their meanings. This comprehensive selection covers faith, worship, morality and character, ethics, society, law and politics in Islam. It was originally complied in the 1950s by Sheikh 'Abd al-Ghaffar Hasan of Delhi at the request of Sayyid Abu'l A 'la Mawdudi and is mainly based on the Miskat al-Masabih of al-Khatib al-Tabrizi and the Adab al-Mufrad of Imam Bukhari. The original Arabic text of the traditions accompanies the translation along with a first-line index of Prophetic traditions for easy reference. This work provides a comprehensive and concise introduction to the teachings of the Prophet.

Tazkiyah, self-development, lies at the core of Islamic life. Success in this life and the next depends very much on it. There are many works in Islamic literature on the subject of self-development, written from a variety of angles. This anthology has been compiled to meet the need for selfdevelopment from an authentic Islamic perspective. Mawlana Mawdudi, Mawlana Amin Ahsan Islahi and Ustadh Khurram Murad are the leaders of the Islamic Movement of the last century and their contributions are the bedrock for initiating the process of self-development. Mawlana Faruq Khan a well-known Islamic writer from India, while discussing selfdevelopment brings out the importance and relevance of morals and motivation. Abdur Rashid Siddiqui in his contribution emphasizes the importance of making deliberate efforts to achieve self-development. This anthology is a practical manual for those who want to achieve selfdevelopment by purifying their soul and actions. THE ISLAMIC FOUNDATION aims to achieve excellence in academic research, education, publications, training and building bridges between Muslims and others. Since 1973, the Foundation has developed its national and international standing through the character, variety and scope of its activities. It has, at present, over 300 published titles, and houses one of the largest private Islamic libraries in Western Europe. It publishes three academic journals: The Muslim World Book Review (quarterly), Encounters: Journal of Inter-Cultura...read more

A plethora of parenting books on the market these days covers every aspect of dealing with your children. From the terrible twos to the troublesome teens, you will have no problem finding multitudes of books claiming to point you in the right direction when it comes to raising your children. Whether you're aiming to raise a baby Einstein, or just looking for some hints on how to handle an unruly tyke or teen, you will no doubt find plenty of advice. Nurturing Eeman in Children, however, addresses an aspect of child-rearing that is vitally important, and is not touched upon in the mainstream selections that we are so familiar with. In her book, Dr. Hamdan clearly and in no uncertain terms explains the importance of instilling in our children a strong connection to their Creator and a love for the religion that He has chosen for us and for them. From this book, you will learn the what, the why, and the how of raising a righteous Muslim child. About the Author Dr. Aisha Hamdan is an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences in the College of Medicine at the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from West Virginia University and a Bachelor's Degree in Islamic Studies from the American Open University. She has been a Muslim for 25 years, has written many articles for Aljumuah magazine, and is active in various daWah projects. Her five children were the inspiration for this book.

ISLAM AND THE WORLD, originally written in Arabic, examines the role Islam played in history and its impact on human progress and the loss that humanity suffered by its decline. It counters the prevailing attitude that Islam is a spent force, that it has outlived its usefulness. The author persuasively argues for the eternal reality of Islam and that it is a programme of life which is always dynamic and can never grow obsolete. This thought-provoking tour de force throws new light on the motives, opportunities and impact of the Islamic and other civilisations, on the material welfare and spiritual progress of humanity. SAYYED ABUL HASAN `ALI NADWI (1914-99), a leading Muslim scholar of the twentieth century, hailed from a family that has produced such illustrious figures as Sayyed Ahmad Shahid (1786-1831). He was Rector of Nadwatul `Ulama; Chairman, Managing Committee, Därul Musannifin (Shibli Academy), Azamgarh, India. He has authored numerous works; many have been translated into English: among them are Hadith: Status and Role; Ibn Taimiyah: Life and Achievements; Muslims: Beliefs, Customs and Traditions; Studying the Glorious Qur'an; Stories of the Prophets; Muhammad the Last Prophet; Stories from Islamic History, The Minaret Speaks, Starlight View of Islam's Past.

A comprehensive account of the beliefs, values and customs of Muslims; especially useful for teachers, health-care providers, social workers and others who are in daily contact with MuslimsBritain long since became a multi-cultural, multi-religious society, and within this unique setting Muslims now constitute the second largest religious group. However, information and knowledge about Islam is very minimal, particularly among teachers, employers, community workers and administrators, who in their daily work come face to face with members of the Muslim community. This Guide therefore attempts to present the beliefs, values and customs of the Muslims to a very wide audience in the hope that it will enhance better communications, foster harmonious relationships and remove the misconceptions generally prevalent in the West. The problems and difficulties which the Muslim community is facing in relation to employment, education, medical care and penal institutions are delineated with care and frankness and various recommendations made for overcoming them without inconvenience to the host community. A useful list of mosques, Muslim organizations and resource centres has been appended. Mustafa Yusuf McDermott was bom in England. Brought up as a Roman Catholic, he embraced Islam late in life. He studied Social Science at the Universities of Leeds and Loughborough and lectured in Sociology and taught English in Colleges of Further Education. He was engaged in Muslim Welfare and teach...read more

Islam Resurgent This description of the contribution of the Muslim countries to world culture reaches from the beginnings of Islam to the present day. The geographical area covered comprises primarily Southern and Central Asia, and northern and equatorial Africa; however pertinent information concerning both North and South America is provided, as well as of Europe. This work is not a hastily compiled volume. The author has investigated these areas of the world for decades, and taught related courses in well-known universities in the United States and Canada. His lecture notes were constantly updated through reading, contacts with natives of the area, as well as travel, research and lecturing in many of the countries discussed. The book you have before you is the result of synthesising all these activities. FROM THE BOOK: The empiricists, that is, those who maintain that the source of all knowledge is sensual experience, are not included in the classilication. They were almost nonexistent in Islamic Society. More over tllcy could not he qualified as seekers after the Truth and knowledge of the inner reality of things /\I-Gha zali's study of lilt methodological claims of, tile blur classes of, knowers enables us tel establish Ills epistemological perspective. While affirming the superiority of the Sufi mode of, knowing to all other modes, he remained attached to the Kalam perspective. Ills internal criticism of Kalam was aimed at refining the rational methods of that scie...read more

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TO BE A EUROPEAN MUSLIM addresses some of the fundamental issues born of the several million strong Muslim presence in Europe in our times. Based on a thorough study of Islamic sources, it seeks to answer basic questions about European Muslims' social, political, cultural and legal integration. The study shows that it is possible to lead life as a practising Muslim while `living together' in multi-faith, pluralistic European nation states. TARIQ RAMADAN teaches philosophy (College of Geneva) and Islamic Studies (Fribourg University). Through his several writings and lectures he has contributed substantially to the debate on the issues of Islam in the West and in the contemporary world. He is actively engaged as expert on Islamic revival and the identity and challenges of Muslims living as a minority. Among his books are: Les Musulmans dans la Laical: Responsabilites et Droits des Musulmans dans les Societes Occidentales (1994), Islam, Le Face a Face des Civilisations: Quelle Projet pour Quelle Modernite? (1995), De la Souffrance: Etudes Nietzscheene et Islamique (1998), Muslims in France: The Way Towards Coexsistance (Islamic Foundation, Leicester, 1999) and Pent-on Vivre Avec L'Islam, with Jacques Neirynck (Favre, 1999).

Inter Personal Relations: An Islamic Perspective explains the Islamic code of conduct which should govern our social relations. Based on the Qur'an and Hadith, it instructs extensively in developing such moral and social traits and behavior patterns which invest our social life with peace, harmony, love and joy. It presents before us the Islamic ideals of brotherhood and self development, which are the key to constructing a cordial, happy society. It was first published in Urdu in 1958 and attained a classic status and has been in print ever since. It has been translated into languages of the Sub-Continent. This is the long-awaited first English Translation. KHURRAM MURAD (1932-1996), Former Director General of the Islamic Foundation (1978-86), he studied civil engineering at the Universities of Karachi (BE 1952) and Minnesota, USA (MS, 1958), and worked as a leading consulting engineer at Karachi, Dhaka, Tehran and Riyadh. Actively involved in the Islamic movement since 1948, he was President, Islämi Jamiat-e-Talabah, Pakistan (195152); a member of the Central Executive, Jamd'at-e-Islämi, Pakistan (1963-96) and Amir of its Dhaka (1963-71) and Lahore (1987-89) branches. He became Na'ib Amir of the Jama'at in 1988 and retained this position until his death in December 1996. Among his 32 published works in English and Urdu are In the Early Hours: Reflections on Spiritual and Self Development, Way to the Qur'an, The Qur'anic Treasures, Who is Muhammad (peace be upon him), Gifts...read more

PERCEPTIONS OF ISLAM IN EUROPEAN WRITINGS is part of the wider study of Islam and the West: a history of European, mainly French and English, intellectual responses to Islam from the seventeenth century onwards. It focuses on the nineteenth century. Studies on Islam and the West have so far tended to be dominated by nonMuslim writers. This study, therefore, attempts to put forward a scholarly, Muslim, point of view, on a subject which has acquired increasing importance in our time. Relying on primary European and Islamic source materials, it remains firmly committed to the notion of fidelity to European thought. It paves the way to a constructive dialogue between equals, Islam and the West. AHMAD GUNNY first joined the Civil Service in Mauritius. Posted to London, he served at the Mauritius High Commission as Second Secretary and later became First Secretary. Educated at Leeds, Oxford and London Universities, he was awarded a Ph.D in French, London. For many years he taught French at Liverpool University, becoming Reader there before being elected Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. In Oxford he gives Seminars on Islam and the West at Colleges of the University, OCIS and Maison Francaise. Among his works are: Voltaire and English Literature (Oxford, 1979), Images of Islam in Eighteenth-Century Writings (London, 1996) and critical editions of Voltaire texts, including De l'Alcoran et de Mahomet, in Complete Works (Oxford, 2002). THE ISLAMIC FOUNDATION is an educ...read more