Islam

Although it is rarely given sufficient consideration in either scholarly or political debates, early childhood education plays a crucial role in the integration process of young immigrants in European countries, since it not only enables the children to be integrated into society, both linguistically and culturally, but it also provides their parents with the opportunity, through their children, to view the society more directly and to reflect on their own values in the encounter, or to potentially seek new orientations.

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the United States.

This volume on Judaism and Islam in The Library of Essays on Sexuality and Religion series overviews perceptions of human sexuality through two major monotheistic faiths, namely Judaism and Islam.

Reading Responsibly: A Guide to Biblical Interpretation focuses on two key areas: methods and ethics of interpretation.

The untold story of how the Arabic Qur'an became the English KoranFor millions of Muslims, the Qur'an is sacred only in Arabic, the original Arabic in which it was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in the seventh century; to many Arab and non-Arab believers alike, the book literally defies translation.

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This is the first biography of Lord Headley, who made international headlines in 1913 when he defied convention by publicly converting to Islam.

Pamiris, or Badakhshanis in popular discourse, form a small group of Iranic peoples who inhabit the mountainous region of Pamir-Hindu Kush, being the historical region of Badakhshan.

Explores the eleventh century Abbasid Empire and the intersection between politics, theology, and law in the thought of Abu Ma''ali al-Juwayni.

Following the terrorist attacks on London and Madrid, radical Islam is presumed to be an increasingly potent force in Europe.

This book compares the conflicting and consequential interpretations of jihad offered by mainstream Muslim scholars, violent Muslim radicals, and New Atheists.

This rich interdisciplinary volume is the first to explore diverse theologies of gratitude from both Christian and Muslim perspectives.

This is a study of science in Muslim society from its rise in the 8th century to the efforts of 19th-century Muslim thinkers and reformers to regain the lost ethos that had given birth to the rich scientific heritage of earlier Muslim civilization.

Learn about the history and traditions of the Islamic faith in The Islam Book.

For Westerners the Qur'an is a deeply foreign book.

In recent years, there has been an increased attention to temporality in political theory, and such attention is sorely needed.

In the recent past, Islamic finance has made an impressive case on the banking scene by becoming an alternative to the popular conventional financial systems, spurring a lively academic debate on how the Islamic finance industry can expand its services to cover the poor.

Embracing Faith and Desire investigates the intersection of gender, sexuality, and religion from an anthropological lens.

Islam, Populism and Regime Change in Turkey explores the role of religion (Sunni, Hanefi Islam) in the transformation of Turkey under the reign of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (Adalet ve Kalkinma Partisi, AKP).

From the fall of Constantinople in 1453 until the eighteenth century, many Western European writers viewed the Ottoman Empire with almost obsessive interest.

What is happening in Islam is of concern to more than Muslims.

Muslims from the region that is now Nigeria have been undertaking the Hajj for hundreds of years.

Veils and veiling are controversial topics in social and political life, generating debates across the world.

In this ethnographic examination of women's mosques in the Maldives, anthropologist Jacqueline H.

Abraham's Children brings together essays by leading scholars of each faith to address key issues for the faiths and to collaboratively identify common ground and pose challenges for the future.

An exploration of how Muslims in the United States have interpreted the Qur'an in ways that make it speak to their American realitiesIn Speaking Qur'an: An American Scripture, Timur R.

Developed in response to the events of September 11, 2001, these 14 articles from prominent Muslim thinkers offer a provocative reassessment of Islam's relationship with the modern world.

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Islam in Africa South of the Sahara: Essays in Gender Relations and Political Reform draws together contributions from scholars that focus on changes taking place in the practice of the religion and their effects on the political terrain and civil society.

A political and cultural history of Islam from its Late Antique origins until the eleventh century.

In the public sphere, it is often assumed that acts of violence carried out by Muslims are inspired by their religious commitment and encouraged by the Qur'an.

The relationship between secularism, democracy, religion, and gender equality has been a complex one across Western democracies and still remains contested.

European jihadism is a multi-faceted social phenomenon.

This pioneering modern classic examines the Islamic principles of kindness and compassion toward animals.

This book provides a comprehensive study on the proclamation of Holy Scriptures as an enacted celebration, as well as its function as a performance within sacralized theatrical spaces.

Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazzali (1058-1111) is one of the most important religious figures in Islamic history.

Spiritual Integration in Islamic Psychotherapy offers readers a profound exploration of the therapist's inner world and its impact on therapeutic practice.

The history of the Reconquista - the Christian reconquest of Spain from the Arabs - has proved an increasingly stimulating field of historical research.

In this groundbreaking book, Tehseen Thaver offers a fundamental reevaluation of how one should think about the relationship between the Qur'an, Shi'ism, and religious identity.

This collection of articles by Professor Bosworth contains a series of studies on the Arab-Persian heartland of the medieval Islamic world, from the Levant to Afghanistan and the borderlands with India.

This edited collection focuses on the comparative analysis of the application of Shari'a in countries with Muslim minorities (e.

Originally published in 1913, this book contains the English translation of Reinhardt's Dozy's notable work, Histoire des Musalman's d'Espagne.

Exploring the increasing impact of the Internet on Muslims around the world, this book sheds new light on the nature of contemporary Islamic discourse, identity, and community.

Theological Issues in Christian-Muslim Dialogue addresses the main theological topics of discussion that appear in Christian-Muslim engagement.

This book examines the intersection of Islamic spirituality and psychotherapy, analyzing how Islamic principles can be integrated into therapeutic practices to foster mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

While scholars have long looked at the role of political Islam in the Middle East, it has been assumed that domestic politics in the wealthy monarchical states of the Arabian Gulf, so-called "e;rentier states"e; where taxes are very low and oil wealth subsidizes the needs of citizens, are largely unaffected by such movements.

Islam is the complete code of life.

Studying Muslim fundamentalisms, this book compares key movements, examining their commonalities, differences, and intricate relations, as well as their achievements and failures.