Islamic life and practice

Within the field of Islamic Studies, scientific research of Muslim theology is a comparatively young discipline.

For centuries, Muslim countries and Europe have engaged one another through theological dialogues, diplomatic missions, political rivalries, and power struggles.

For centuries, Muslim countries and Europe have engaged one another through theological dialogues, diplomatic missions, political rivalries, and power struggles.

The Shias of Pakistan are the world's second largest Shia community after that of Iran, but comprise only 10-15 per cent of Pakistan's population.

The Shias of Pakistan are the world's second largest Shia community after that of Iran, but comprise only 10-15 per cent of Pakistan's population.

The spread of Salafism--often referred to as "e;Wahhabism"e;--in the West has intrigued and alarmed observers since the attacks of 9/11.

The spread of Salafism--often referred to as "e;Wahhabism"e;--in the West has intrigued and alarmed observers since the attacks of 9/11.

Today there are more Muslims living in diaspora than at any time in history.

Malaysia, home to some twenty million Muslims, is often held up as a model of a pro-Western Islamic nation.

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Winner of the Casa de las America Prize for Brazilian Literature, The Story of Rufino reconstructs the lively biography of Rufino Jose Maria, set against the historical context of Brazil and Africa in the nineteenth century.

Winner of the Casa de las America Prize for Brazilian Literature, The Story of Rufino reconstructs the lively biography of Rufino Jose Maria, set against the historical context of Brazil and Africa in the nineteenth century.

The essential introduction to Islam by a leading expertHardly a day goes by without mention of Islam.

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LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI PRIZE BEST FIRST BOOK PRIZE 2025______________________________________________The much-anticipated debut collection by the winner of the Outspoken Performance Poetry Prize: a tender meditation on queerness and Islam'Dissolving whatever boundaries would wall us off from love, Ahsan finds a way to let it all be holy' Victoria Adukwei-Bulley'When I speak of the word "e;sacred"e;, Sanah Ahsan's I cannot be good until you say it will forever instantly spring to mind .

LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI PRIZE BEST FIRST BOOK PRIZE 2025______________________________________________The much-anticipated debut collection by the winner of the Outspoken Performance Poetry Prize: a tender meditation on queerness and Islam'Dissolving whatever boundaries would wall us off from love, Ahsan finds a way to let it all be holy' Victoria Adukwei-Bulley'When I speak of the word "e;sacred"e;, Sanah Ahsan's I cannot be good until you say it will forever instantly spring to mind .

Islamic finance has witnessed a meteoric ascent in recent decades, cementing its status as a prominent player within the global financial sphere.

Millions of Muslims across the Indian Ocean littoral have historically followed a matrilineal system, where women had better economic and social stability and an upper hand in their personal choices.

Millions of Muslims across the Indian Ocean littoral have historically followed a matrilineal system, where women had better economic and social stability and an upper hand in their personal choices.

Examining the emergence and development of the Farahi school of thought and its methodology, this book explores the four case studies of stoning, apostasy, hijab, and the return of Jesus.

Examining the emergence and development of the Farahi school of thought and its methodology, this book explores the four case studies of stoning, apostasy, hijab, and the return of Jesus.