Middle East Religions category: 3324 books

Islam is a growing presence practically everywhere in Europe. In Italy, however, Islam has met a unique model of state neutrality, religious freedom and church and state collaboration. This book gives a detailed description of the legal treatment of Muslims in Italy, contrasting it with other European...

Many think of Muslims in Europe as a twentieth century phenomenon, but this book brings to life a lost community of Arabs who lived through war, revolution, and empire in early nineteenth century France. Ian Coller uncovers the surprising story of the several hundred men, women, and children—Egyptians,...

This extraordinary biography of the Algerian warrior and Sufi saint, Emir Abd el-Kader (1807/8-1883), shows his dazzling spiritual qualities in the fight against the French colonial authorities. The New York Times called the Emir “one of the few great men of the century,” while Abraham Lincoln and...

Per capire a fondo i contenuti peculiari dell'Islam è importante conoscere ciò che fu l'Arabia, penisola dell'Asia sud-occidentale, primo della nascita di Muhammad (Maometto). Infatti l'epoca pre-islamica è stata profondamente diversa, sotto tutti i punti di vista, dalla cosiddetta civiltà arabo-islamica...

This extremely useful book deals with subjects necessary for the understanding of the Holy Qur'an such as the division and arrangement of the Quranic chapters, rules for Interpretation, the Theory of Abrogation, Relationship of the Holy Qur'an to the Sunnah (the practice of the Holy Prophet Muhammad),...

The author emphasizes the humanity of the Prophet Jesus and corrects misconceptions about him among both Muslims and Christians.

Ever wondered who is a prophet, and if there is a connection between the work of one prophet and another? This book explains the role of a prophet and the relationship between the work of one prophet and another while sharing with you the names and lives of some of the prophets of Islam. The prophets...

The Koran is culturally important prophetic literature, and is the foundation for the Islamic faith. It also forms the basis of the way of life in all Muslim societies. Title provides a rendition of the Holy Koran, in English, for readers who would like to inform themselves about what the Koran...

The Qur'an is the sacred book of Islam. For Muslims it is the word of God revealed in Arabic by the archangel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad, and thence to mankind. Originally it was delivered orally: traditional sources indicate that Muhammad always recited his message. He was a preacher; he delivered...

Concepts of Islam is firstly an honest and sincere effort to show the beauty and grandeur of what has been given to mankind in both the universal message that Muhammad received in the form of divine revelation-The Holy Quran, and the way that the prophet Muhammad lived his personal lifehis Sunni....

The religion founded by Mohammad gives primacy to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses, and, although it may be a surprise to many Christians, considers Jesus one of the prominent religious figures of Islam. The Islamic Jesus is a book for all those who are interested in Christology, in...

This book deals with important and serious issues related to both Islam and Christianity. The authenticity of both the Gospels and the Quran are tested thoroughly. Also, the missions of Muhammad and Jesus (peace be upon them) are dealt with in a comparative way in this invaluable book. Moreover, the...

People may be divided into two types, those who repent and turn to Allaah, and those who do wrong; there is no third category. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): ". And whosoever does not repent, then such are indeed zaalimoon (wrong-doers, etc.)." [al-Hujuraat 49:11]. We are living...

Perhaps the best Quran English translation. It is clear, easy to read, and very faithful to the Arabic original. It closely follows the Arabic text, and often reminds the reader of the Arabic original. It uses today's English language, and today's English vocabulary, thus it is easy to read...