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Destiny Disrupted

A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes

par Tamim Ansary ...

“A must read for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the Islamic world” (San Francisco Chronicle)We in the West share a common narrative of world history. But our story largely omits a whole civilization whose citizens shared an entirely different narrative for a thousand years as the Islamic world saw it, from the time of Mohammed through the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the ... En savoir plus

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“A must read for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the Islamic world” (San Francisco Chronicle)We in the West share a common narrative of world history. But our story largely omits a whole civilization whose citizens shared an entirely different narrative for a thousand years as the Islamic world saw it, from the time of Mohammed through the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the
... En savoir plus
Djinnology

An Illuminated Compendium of Spirits and Stories from the Muslim World

par Seema Yasmin, Fahmida Azim ...

An intriguing and spine-tingling guide to the world of djinn.Lurking in the corner of your living room, perhaps reading this sentence over your shoulder right now, is an often invisible creature that is everywhere and nowhere. Djinn are the cool breezes in warm rooms, the materializations of your deepest desires, the monsters waiting beneath your bed. They have appeared in the stories of Muslim ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

An intriguing and spine-tingling guide to the world of djinn.Lurking in the corner of your living room, perhaps reading this sentence over your shoulder right now, is an often invisible creature that is everywhere and nowhere. Djinn are the cool breezes in warm rooms, the materializations of your deepest desires, the monsters waiting beneath your bed. They have appeared in the stories of Muslim
... En savoir plus
Sword and Scimitar

Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West

par Raymond Ibrahim ...

A sweeping history of the often-violent conflict between Islam and the West, shedding a revealing light on current hostilities."With passion, Raymond Ibrahim offers an edgy and eye-opening introduction to a millennium of warfare between the Muslim and Christian worlds before the modern age." —Thomas Madden, award-winning author of Istanbul**,** Venice**, and** Concise History of the Cr... ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

A sweeping history of the often-violent conflict between Islam and the West, shedding a revealing light on current hostilities."With passion, Raymond Ibrahim offers an edgy and eye-opening introduction to a millennium of warfare between the Muslim and Christian worlds before the modern age." —Thomas Madden, award-winning author of Istanbul**,** Venice**, and** Concise History of the Cr...
... En savoir plus
The Qur'an

Collections series Oxford World's Classics
'Read! Your Lord is the Most Bountiful one who taught by the pen, who taught man what he did not know.' The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of all Islamic teaching; it is a sacred text and a book of guidance, that sets out the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of the ... En savoir plus

$8.09 CAD

'Read! Your Lord is the Most Bountiful one who taught by the pen, who taught man what he did not know.' The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of all Islamic teaching; it is a sacred text and a book of guidance, that sets out the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of the
... En savoir plus
The Damascus Events

The 1860 Massacre and the Making of the Modern Middle East

par Eugene Rogan ...

**A Financial Times Best History Book of the YearAn award-winning scholar’s account of an ancient city’s descent into unprecedented communal violence—an event that would mark the end of the old Ottoman order and the beginning of the modern Middle East.“A stunning portrait of the Ottoman empire and of Damascus during a time of crisis. Absolutely riveting.” —Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads ... En savoir plus

$25.99 CAD

**A Financial Times Best History Book of the YearAn award-winning scholar’s account of an ancient city’s descent into unprecedented communal violence—an event that would mark the end of the old Ottoman order and the beginning of the modern Middle East.“A stunning portrait of the Ottoman empire and of Damascus during a time of crisis. Absolutely riveting.” —Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads
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Princess: Secrets to Share

par Jean Sasson ...

Collections Livre 5 - Princess Series
After the recent success of Princess, More Tears to Cry the Princess Al-Saud and Jean Sasson are collaborating on this new book to bring readers up to date not only with the Princess and her family but the stories and experiences of characters who formed the focus of the last book: Dr Meena - the woman who helps abused women to heal and fight for their rights, and Fatima, the mother of twin ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

After the recent success of Princess, More Tears to Cry the Princess Al-Saud and Jean Sasson are collaborating on this new book to bring readers up to date not only with the Princess and her family but the stories and experiences of characters who formed the focus of the last book: Dr Meena - the woman who helps abused women to heal and fight for their rights, and Fatima, the mother of twin
... En savoir plus
Why Religion?

A Personal Story

par Elaine Pagels ...

New York Times bestsellerOne of PW’s Best Books of the YearOne of Amazon’s Best Books of the MonthWhy is religion still around in the twenty-first century? Why do so many still believe? And how do various traditions still shape the way people experience everything from sexuality to politics, whether they are religious or not? In Why Religion? Elaine Pagels looks to her own life to... ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

New York Times bestsellerOne of PW’s Best Books of the YearOne of Amazon’s Best Books of the MonthWhy is religion still around in the twenty-first century? Why do so many still believe? And how do various traditions still shape the way people experience everything from sexuality to politics, whether they are religious or not? In Why Religion? Elaine Pagels looks to her own life to...
... En savoir plus
Inside the Brotherhood

par Hazem Kandil ...

This is the first in-depth study of the relationship between the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood and its own members. Drawing on years of participant observation, extensive interviews, previously inaccessible organizational documents, and dozens of memoirs and writings, the book provides an intimate portrayal of the recruitment and socialization of Brothers, the evolution of their intricate social ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

This is the first in-depth study of the relationship between the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood and its own members. Drawing on years of participant observation, extensive interviews, previously inaccessible organizational documents, and dozens of memoirs and writings, the book provides an intimate portrayal of the recruitment and socialization of Brothers, the evolution of their intricate social
... En savoir plus
A Concise Guide to the Quran

Answering Thirty Critical Questions

par Ayman Ibrahim ...

Collections series Introducing Islam
What is so unique about Islam's scripture, the Quran? Who wrote it, and when? Can we trust its statements to be from Muhammad? Why was it written in Arabic? Does it command Muslims to fight Christians? These are a few of the thirty questions answered in this clear and concise guide to the history and contents of the Quran.Ayman Ibrahim grew up in the Muslim world and has spent many years teaching ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

What is so unique about Islam's scripture, the Quran? Who wrote it, and when? Can we trust its statements to be from Muhammad? Why was it written in Arabic? Does it command Muslims to fight Christians? These are a few of the thirty questions answered in this clear and concise guide to the history and contents of the Quran.Ayman Ibrahim grew up in the Muslim world and has spent many years teaching
... En savoir plus
The Clear Quran

par Dr. Mustafa Khattab ...

Pleasant to read, easy to understand, and noted for its clarity, accuracy, eloquence, and flow. Approved by Al-Azhar and endorsed by Al-Furqaan Foundation and The Canadian Council of Imams. About the Translation For a translation to do justice to the Quran and capture its elegance and vigor, it has to be accurate, smooth, eloquent, and accessible. Unlike most popular translations, The Clear Quran ... En savoir plus

$8.09 CAD

Pleasant to read, easy to understand, and noted for its clarity, accuracy, eloquence, and flow. Approved by Al-Azhar and endorsed by Al-Furqaan Foundation and The Canadian Council of Imams. About the Translation For a translation to do justice to the Quran and capture its elegance and vigor, it has to be accurate, smooth, eloquent, and accessible. Unlike most popular translations, The Clear Quran
... En savoir plus
God's Battalions

The Case for the Crusades

par Rodney Stark ...

The author of The Rise of Christianity reviews the history of the seven major crusades from 1095-1291 in this work of religious revisionist history.Distinguished and award-winning scholar Rodney Stark takes on the current vogue in liberal thinking to argue that, in fact, the Crusades were not unprovoked. They were not the first round of European colonialism. They were not conducted for land, ... En savoir plus

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The author of The Rise of Christianity reviews the history of the seven major crusades from 1095-1291 in this work of religious revisionist history.Distinguished and award-winning scholar Rodney Stark takes on the current vogue in liberal thinking to argue that, in fact, the Crusades were not unprovoked. They were not the first round of European colonialism. They were not conducted for land,
... En savoir plus
Sacred Ground

Pluralism, Prejudice, and the Promise of America

par Eboo Patel ...

A “thought-provoking, myth-smashing” exploration of American identity and a passionate call for a more tolerant, interfaith America (Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State)There is no better time to stand up for your values than when they are under attack. Alarmist, hateful rhetoric once relegated to the fringes of political discourse has now become frighteningly mainstream, with pundits ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

A “thought-provoking, myth-smashing” exploration of American identity and a passionate call for a more tolerant, interfaith America (Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State)There is no better time to stand up for your values than when they are under attack. Alarmist, hateful rhetoric once relegated to the fringes of political discourse has now become frighteningly mainstream, with pundits
... En savoir plus
Vision or Mirage

Saudi Arabia at the Crossroads

par David Rundell ...

'Clear-eyed and illuminating.'Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor'A rich, superbly researched, balanced history of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.'General David Petraeus, former Commander U.S. Central Command and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency'Destined to be the best single volume on the Kingdom.'<st... ... En savoir plus

$24.49 CAD

'Clear-eyed and illuminating.'Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor'A rich, superbly researched, balanced history of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.'General David Petraeus, former Commander U.S. Central Command and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency'Destined to be the best single volume on the Kingdom.'<st...
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The Islam Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

par DK ...

Collections series DK Big Ideas
Learn about the history and traditions of the Islamic faith in The Islam Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Islam in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Islam Book brings a fresh and ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

Learn about the history and traditions of the Islamic faith in The Islam Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Islam in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Islam Book brings a fresh and
... En savoir plus
Seerah Ibn Hisham – Biography of the Prophet ﷺ

par Abd al-Malik ibn Hisham ibn Ayyub al-Himyari ...

This abridged edition of one of the earliest and most respected biographies of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) presents the life of the Messenger in a clear, readable, and carefully preserved format. Based on the foundational work of Ibn Hisham, which itself is a refined version of Ibn Ishaq’s original compilation, this version retains the essential events, character, and mission of the ... En savoir plus

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This abridged edition of one of the earliest and most respected biographies of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) presents the life of the Messenger in a clear, readable, and carefully preserved format. Based on the foundational work of Ibn Hisham, which itself is a refined version of Ibn Ishaq’s original compilation, this version retains the essential events, character, and mission of the
... En savoir plus
The Venture of Islam, Volume 2

The Expansion of Islam in the Middle Periods

par Marshall G. S. Hodgson ...

A sweeping work of history that the New Yorker says "demonstrates how history should be written"The Venture of Islam has been honored as a magisterial work of the mind since its publication in early 1975. In this three-volume study, illustrated with charts and maps, Hodgson traces and interprets the historical development of Islamic civilization from before the birth of Muhammad to the middle of ... En savoir plus

$48.39 CAD

A sweeping work of history that the New Yorker says "demonstrates how history should be written"The Venture of Islam has been honored as a magisterial work of the mind since its publication in early 1975. In this three-volume study, illustrated with charts and maps, Hodgson traces and interprets the historical development of Islamic civilization from before the birth of Muhammad to the middle of
... En savoir plus
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus

A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity

par Nabeel Qureshi ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 2015 Christian Book Award winner • Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity in this expanded edition with new bonus content and reflections."My friend Nabeel Qureshi was courageous enough to chase down the truth with intellectual integrity, no matter the personal cost," --Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ.Providing an ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 2015 Christian Book Award winner • Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity in this expanded edition with new bonus content and reflections."My friend Nabeel Qureshi was courageous enough to chase down the truth with intellectual integrity, no matter the personal cost," --Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ.Providing an
... En savoir plus
Fundamentals of Islam

par Sayyed Abul A‘la Maududi ...

A book which stirred more hearts and impelled more lives to change their course than any of Mawlana Mawdudi's more erudite works. It contains Friday congregational addresses of Mawlana, which expound such familiar themes as Iman, Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving, Pilgrimage, and Jihad, bringing them to life and revolutionary zeal through his trademark reasoning and simple, lucid style. ... En savoir plus

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A book which stirred more hearts and impelled more lives to change their course than any of Mawlana Mawdudi's more erudite works. It contains Friday congregational addresses of Mawlana, which expound such familiar themes as Iman, Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving, Pilgrimage, and Jihad, bringing them to life and revolutionary zeal through his trademark reasoning and simple, lucid style.
... En savoir plus
The First Jihad

Khartoum, and the Dawn of Militant Islam

par Daniel Allen Butler ...

A "well-researched" account of the nineteenth-century Sudanese cleric who led a bloody holy war, from a New York Times-bestselling author ( Publishers Weekly).Before bin Laden, al-Zarqawi, or Ayatollah Khomeini, there was the Mahdi—the "Expected One"—who raised the Arabs in pan-tribal revolt against infidels and apostates in Sudan.Born on the Nile in 1844, Muhammed Ahmed grew into a devout, ... En savoir plus

$14.39 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

A "well-researched" account of the nineteenth-century Sudanese cleric who led a bloody holy war, from a New York Times-bestselling author ( Publishers Weekly).Before bin Laden, al-Zarqawi, or Ayatollah Khomeini, there was the Mahdi—the "Expected One"—who raised the Arabs in pan-tribal revolt against infidels and apostates in Sudan.Born on the Nile in 1844, Muhammed Ahmed grew into a devout,
... En savoir plus
Seven Pillars of Wisdom

A Triumph (The Authorized Doubleday/Doran Edition)

par T. E. Lawrence ...

In his classic book, T.E. Lawrence—forever known as Lawrence of Arabia—recounts his role in the origin of the modern Arab world. At first a shy Oxford scholar and archaeologist with a facility for languages, he joined and went on to lead the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Turks while the rest of the world was enmeshed in World War I. With its richly detailed evocation of the land and the people ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

In his classic book, T.E. Lawrence—forever known as Lawrence of Arabia—recounts his role in the origin of the modern Arab world. At first a shy Oxford scholar and archaeologist with a facility for languages, he joined and went on to lead the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Turks while the rest of the world was enmeshed in World War I. With its richly detailed evocation of the land and the people
... En savoir plus
The Fox Hunt

A Memoir of Yemen and My Odyssey to America

par Mohammed Al Samawi ...

"A gripping account of terror and escape.” — New York Times Book ReviewThe Fox Hunt tells one young man’s unforgettable story of his harrowing escape from Yemen's brutal civil war with the help of a daring plan engineered on social media by a small group of interfaith activists in the West.WINNER: 2019 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS • A 2019 NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARDS FINALISTBorn in the Old City of Sana’a ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

"A gripping account of terror and escape.” — New York Times Book ReviewThe Fox Hunt tells one young man’s unforgettable story of his harrowing escape from Yemen's brutal civil war with the help of a daring plan engineered on social media by a small group of interfaith activists in the West.WINNER: 2019 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS • A 2019 NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARDS FINALISTBorn in the Old City of Sana’a
... En savoir plus
Infidel Behind the Paradoxical Veil

A Western Woman's Experience in Saudi Arabia

par Jeanette M. English ...

Most Western non-Muslim women couldnt envision surrendering their freedom and being forced to comply with Saudi womens entrapped customs which have existed for the past 1,400 years. Did you know that Saudi Arabias religious police, known as the Mutawa, can take any woman to jail for not covering her hair or wearing an abaya? How would you imagine yourself living a life being compelled to abide by ... En savoir plus

$11.19 CAD

Most Western non-Muslim women couldnt envision surrendering their freedom and being forced to comply with Saudi womens entrapped customs which have existed for the past 1,400 years. Did you know that Saudi Arabias religious police, known as the Mutawa, can take any woman to jail for not covering her hair or wearing an abaya? How would you imagine yourself living a life being compelled to abide by
... En savoir plus
The History of Jihad

From Muhammad to ISIS

par Robert Spencer ...

It is taken for granted, even among many Washington policymakers, that Islam is a fundamentally peaceful religion and that Islamic jihad terrorism is something relatively new, a product of the economic and political ferment of the twentieth century. But in The History of Jihad: From Muhammad to ISIS, Islamic scholar Robert Spencer proves definitively that Islamic terror is as old as Islam itself, ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

It is taken for granted, even among many Washington policymakers, that Islam is a fundamentally peaceful religion and that Islamic jihad terrorism is something relatively new, a product of the economic and political ferment of the twentieth century. But in The History of Jihad: From Muhammad to ISIS, Islamic scholar Robert Spencer proves definitively that Islamic terror is as old as Islam itself,
... En savoir plus
Prisoner of the Infidels

The Memoir of an Ottoman Muslim in Seventeenth-Century Europe

par Osman of Timisoara ...

Collections series World Literature in Translation
Victor Hugo meets Papillon in this effervescent memoir of war, slavery, and self-discovery, told with aplomb and humor in its first English translation.A pioneering work of Ottoman Turkish literature, Prisoner of the Infidels brings the seventeenth-century memoir of Osman Agha of Timişoara—slave, adventurer, and diplomat—into English for the first time. The sweeping story of Osman’s life begins ... En savoir plus

$20.89 CAD

Victor Hugo meets Papillon in this effervescent memoir of war, slavery, and self-discovery, told with aplomb and humor in its first English translation.A pioneering work of Ottoman Turkish literature, Prisoner of the Infidels brings the seventeenth-century memoir of Osman Agha of Timişoara—slave, adventurer, and diplomat—into English for the first time. The sweeping story of Osman’s life begins
... En savoir plus

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