Faith and Practice of Islam
Title | Faith and Practice of Islam PDF eBook |
Author | William C. Chittick |
Publisher | State University of New York Press |
Pages | 336 |
Release | 1992-10-22 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0791498948 |
Translations and analyses of three Persian Sufi texts, offering a perspective on Islam that is rarely met in modern works.
The Practice of Islam in America
Title | The Practice of Islam in America PDF eBook |
Author | Edward E. Curtis IV |
Publisher | NYU Press |
Pages | 301 |
Release | 2017-12-05 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1479804886 |
"Muslims have always been part of the United States, but very little is known about how Muslim Americans practice their religion. How do they pray? What's it like to go on pilgrimage to Mecca? What rituals accompany the birth of a child, a wedding, or the death of a loved one? What holidays do Muslims celebrate and what charities do they support? How do they learn about the Qur'an? [This book] introduces readers to the way Islam is lived in the United States, offering ... portraits of Muslim American life passages, ethical actions, religious holidays, prayer, pilgrimage, and other religious activities"--Back cover.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Title | Encyclopaedia Britannica PDF eBook |
Author | Hugh Chisholm |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1090 |
Release | 1910 |
Genre | Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
ISBN |
This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.
Growing Up Muslim
Title | Growing Up Muslim PDF eBook |
Author | Sumbul Ali-Karamali |
Publisher | Ember |
Pages | 226 |
Release | 2013-08-06 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0385740964 |
Author Sumbul Ali-Karamali offers her personal account, discussing the many and varied questions she fielded from curious friends and schoolmates while growing up in Southern California—from diet, to dress, to prayer and holidays and everything in between. She also provides an academically reliable introduction to Islam, addressing its inception, development and current demographics. Through this engaging work, readers will gain a better understanding of the everyday aspects of Muslim American life, to dispel many of the misconceptions that still remain and open a dialogue for tolerance and acceptance.
Islamic Faith and Worship
Title | Islamic Faith and Worship PDF eBook |
Author | M. Fettah Resuloglu |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9781597843454 |
"Basics of Islam for young Muslims"--Cover.
Three Faiths, One God
Title | Three Faiths, One God PDF eBook |
Author | Jacob Neusner |
Publisher | BRILL |
Pages | 354 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780391041806 |
In systematic descriptions, three of today's leading scholars detail the classical theologies of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and the authoritative texts of those theologies. They compare and contrast the three faiths, each of which has a set of doctrines, practices, and beliefs that addresses common issues.
The Everything Understanding Islam Book
Title | The Everything Understanding Islam Book PDF eBook |
Author | Christine Huda Dodge |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 327 |
Release | 2009-04-18 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1605507245 |
Muslim convert Christine Huda Dodge possesses a unique foot-in-each-world perspective on Islam. With her comprehension of Islam and her understanding of the kinds of questions and issues that perplex Westerners, she is the perfect guide to: The life of Muhammad the Prophet The QurÆan and the Sunnah The five pillars of practice Muslim daily life Women and Islam This guide is ideal for casual readers and students alike. Authoritative, accessible, detailed, and celebratory, it covers everything from basic beliefs and practices to the Islamic influences on Western civilization.