In 1928, a young Lebanese woman, Nazira Zeineddine al-Halabi, wrote a book called "e;Unveiling and Veiling"e;, an indictment of patriarchal oppression in which she boldly stated that the veil was un-Islamic, directly challenging the teachings of "e;wiser"e; male scholars.
Hasan al-Banna (1906 1949) was an Egyptian political reformer, best known for establishing the Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist organisation which today has millions of members and spans the Arab world.
Maulana Husain Ahmad Madani (1879-1957) was a political activist, Islamic scholar, and supporter of Gandhi during the struggle for India's independence.
Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603) was one of the most important rulers in the history of Morocco, which to this day bears the mark of his twenty-five year rule in the sixteenth century.
Usama Ibn Munqidh (1095-1188) was a Syrian poet and warrior whose life coincided with some of the most dramatic moments in Islamic history: the invasion of the Turks into the Middle East, the collapse of the Shi'ite political power, and above all, the coming of the Crusades.
This book studies an important icon of medieval South Asian culture, Indian courtier, poet, musician and Sufi, Amir Khusraw (1253-1325), chiefly remembered for his poetry in Persian and Hindi, today an integral part of the performative qawwali tradition.
This book examines the life and thought of Ahmad Riza Khan (1856 - 1921), the legendary leader of the 20th-century Ahl-e Sunnat movement, who represented a strong tendency in South Asian Islam which is sufi, ritualistic, intercessionary, and hierarchical in its social construction.
An inspired and impassioned historical examination of humanity's search for the divineFrom Plato to Wittgenstein and religions from Judaism to the Hindu tradition, interspersed with divine influences from Classical Greece, Romantic poetry, and the occasional scene from 'Alien', ';God: A Guide for the Perplexed' charts the path of humanity's great spiritual odyssey: the search for God.
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.
A new edition of one of the world's most important and influential booksThe Koran, the holy scripture of Islam, is the record of Muhammad's oral teaching delivered between the years immediately preceding the Hegira in AD 622 and the Prophet's death in AD 632.
Fully Revised & Updated Edition of the New York Times Bestselling and Highly Praised Book on ISIS With newly added material and breaking news including: Interview with a former ISIS spymaster Why ISIS is targeting Europe and the US What Russia wants in Syria Revelations on the brutal ideology of ISISWith brutal attacks in last year across the globeBrussels, Paris, Beirut, Egypt, Turkeythe Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has proved itself the greatest terrorist threat in the world today.
Lost Horizon-The Legend of Shangri-La is a finely wrought adventure romance and philosophical fable in which a group of Westerners, fleeing political turmoil, discovers the hidden Himalayan lamasery of Shangri-La.
A riveting account of the lives and epic battles of eight Western defenders against violent Islamic jihad that sheds much-needed light on the enduring conflict with radical Islam.
An Eye-Opening, Concise Look at the Source of the Current Wave of Terrorism, How it Spread, and Why the West Did Nothing Lifting the mask of international terrorism, Terence Ward reveals a sinister truth.
A monumental intellectual history of the pivotal figure of Hindu nationalismVinayak Damodar Savarkar (18831966) was an intellectual, ideologue, and anticolonial nationalist leader in India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule, one whose anti-Muslim writings exploited India's tensions in pursuit of Hindu majority rule.
This guide brings Chinese astrology back to its ancient roots, providing all the information you need for understanding one of the world's oldest systems of divination.
A guide to the internal martial arts exercises of short-form Wu-Style Tai Chi Details the 8 core forms of Wu-Style Tai Chi with fully illustrated instructions Ideal for older practitioners as well as those with health disabilities due to the small frame primary stance, slower and smaller movements, and conservation of energy Explains how Wu Style provides a natural introduction to martial arts boxing Reveals how Wu Style eases stiffness, relieves back pain, and reduces abdominal fat Following the flow of chi energy, rather than directing it as in traditional Tai Chi, Wu-Style Tai Chi focuses on internal development, seeking to conserve chi energy and gather jin power from the Earth through the tan tien.
Reveals the secret spiritual exercises of the Bektashi Order of Sufis Shows how this order, also known as Oriental Freemasonry, preserves the ancient spiritual doctrines forgotten by modern Freemasonry Explains how to transform the soul into the alchemical Magnum Opus by combining Masonic grips and the abbreviated letters of the Quran Includes a detailed biography of Baron von Sebottendorff Originally published in Germany in 1924, this rare book by Baron Rudolf von Sebottendorff reveals the secret spiritual exercises of the Bektashi Order of Sufis as well as how this order, also known as Oriental Freemasonry, preserves the ancient spiritual doctrines forgotten by modern Freemasonry.
A new translation of the 6th-century Taoist text Bai Yao Lu (Statutes of the Hundred Remedies), with practical commentary Explains how the Hundred Remedies of the Bai Yao Lu offer a practical guide to what enlightened or sagely behavior looks like Shows how each short verse of the Hundred Remedies presents a spiritual precept as a solution to the problems encountered in daily life and on the spiritual path Provides insightful commentary for each of the Hundred Remedies, showing how they relate to meditation practice and can help us navigate emotional and social challengesIn modern Taoist practice, the emphasis is often on going with the flow (wu-wei) and not following any fixed rules of any kind.
The Complete Infidel's Guide to the Koran exposes how the Koran incites hatred and violence and is anti-democratic, anti-freedom, and intolerant of any other ideology.
A collection of modern Sufi tales by renowned Rumi translator and Sufi initiate Nevit Ergin Contains 24 deceptively simple stories that invoke questioning and awareness By the renowned English translator of Rumis complete Divan-i Kebir Sufi stories have traditionally been a means of opening a portal that allows us to advance from our basic perceptions into states of extraordinary awareness.
An introduction to the ancient Kung Fu practice designed to unify physical, mental, and spiritual health Describes the unique Iron Shirt air-packing techniques that protect vital organs from injuries Explains the rooting practice exercises necessary to stabilize and center oneself Includes guidelines for building an Iron Shirt Chi Kung daily practiceLong before the advent of firearms, Iron Shirt Chi Kung, a form of Kung Fu, built powerful bodies able to withstand hand-to-hand combat.
Energetic massage techniques that dispel negative emotions, relieve stress, and strengthen the senses, internal organs, and nervous system Shows how Chi Massage employs ones own internal energy to promote rejuvenation Presents Chi Massage techniques for every organ and bodily system Provides a daily practice routine that requires only 5 to 10 minutes to complete The Western concept of massage primarily concerns muscle manipulation.
How to connect with universal energy for inner peace, happiness, and individual and global healing How to transform the energy around us into positive loving energy How to perform the World Link meditation to unite with global consciousness How to fuse the observing mind, the conscious mind, and the mind of awareness Western science now recognizes the three minds associated with the three tan tiens of Taoism: the observing mind centered in the brain, the conscious mind centered in the heart, and the mind of awareness centered in the lower abdomen.
An exploration of the Persian poets spiritual philosophy, with original translations of his poetry Features extensive insight into the meanings and contexts of the poetry and philosophies of this spiritual teacher Includes over 30 complete poems by Hafz, including The Wild Deer, often regarded as his masterpieceFor 600 years the Persian poet Hafz has been read, recited, quoted, and loved by millions of people in his homeland and throughout the world.
A comprehensive reference guide to the foundational Taoist practices taught by Master Mantak Chia Organized by level and chi kung system for quick reference during practice or teaching Includes 220 exercises from more than 20 of Master Chias practice systems, including the Inner Smile, the Six Healing Sounds, the Microcosmic Orbit, Chi Self-Massage, Cosmic Detox, and Iron Shirt Chi Kung Covers all of the basic exercises in the Universal Taos first 6 levels of instruction Organized progressively by level and system for quick reference during practice or teaching, this illustrated guide covers all of the foundational exercises in the Universal Healing Taos first 6 levels of instruction.
