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Theology and dawah
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'Need to Know? Islam’ – (Understand the religion behind the headlines) - HarperCollins, 2008. An introduction to Islam, featuring colour photographs throughout, is the essential overview for everyone who wants to understand what Islam is and what it means today. The chapters include an account of the life of the Prophet Muhammad, and explanations of the Qur’an, what Muslims believe, what Muslims do, where Muslims worship, Islamic Law, the Islamic Worldview, the History of Islam, Islamic Heritage and Issues for Today. Glossary and full index. ISBN: 978-0-00-727877-0. 192pp £9.99 |
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'Thinking About
God' - American Trust Publications, An introduction to the general philosophy of religion, written from the Muslim point of view. It covers such issues as classical arguments for the existence of God, creation, freewill versus determinism, the origin and problem of evil, life after death, etc. Also useful for those studying 'A' Level 'Philosophy of Religion'. ISBN: 0 89259 147.1. 140pp £6.50 |
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'The Separated Ones: Jesus, the Pharisees and Islam' - SCM Press, 1991. Now available only from Sr Ruqaiyyah. A study on the origin, nature and religion of the Pharisees, and their relationship to Jesus and later Islam; the concept of those whose lives were 'submitted to God'. The Pharisees are often judged by what is said about them in the Gospels which recent studies have shown often to be unjust. Was Jesus himself a Pharisee? Why has the word 'Pharisaism' become a criticism in all three faiths? ISBN: 0 334 02498.6 194pp |
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'Living Islam'
- Goodword Books, The biggest challenge for a Muslim is not so much the prayers and fasting, but in living the values of Islam in every aspect of everyday life. This book offers advice and encouragement to all practising Muslims, plus a very valuable resource of many Qur'anic ayat and relevant hadiths to back up all the topics raised. ISBN: 81 85063 27 3. 312pp. c £8 |
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'What Every
Christian Should Know About Islam' - Islamic A text covering all the theological points concerning the relationship of Christianity to Islam; also covers all the commonly asked questions about the beliefs and practice of Islam, and the most frequent criticisms of Islam. A very useful dawah text, especially for Christians showing any interest in Islam. A gift copy of this book was donated to every Member of Parliament, and has been given free to various conferences. ISBN: 0 86037 276 6. 154pp. £3.99 |
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'The Mysteries of
Jesus (A Muslim Examination of the Origins of the Christian Church)'
- Sakina Books, A semi-academic text re-examining the origins of the Christian Church. Thoughts and theories about the early texts, 'heresies', prophecies, the Shroud of Turin and other relics, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Gospel of Barnabas and other gospels not in the New Testament. Was Jesus the same person as the Prophet 'Isa? Was there more than one Jesus? Why do Muslims believe Jesus did not die on the cross? Are the theories that Jesus survived his burial realistic? Should all Christians really be Muslims? ISBN 0 9538056 6 2. Hard-cover £24.95. ISBN 0 9538056 7 0. Paperback £12.95. 304pp. + 88 colour plates. Another edition has been published by |
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'The
Problem of Evil' - Adam Publishers, 2000. Shandar Market, Chitli
Qabar, Jama Masjid, An introduction to theodicy, the study of the problems of the existence of evil and suffering in a universe considered to be created by a benevolent and compassionate God. ISBN 81 7435 175 2. pp. £. |
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'The Sign of the
Gnat'- Adam Publishers, 2000. Shandar Market, Chitli Qabar, Jama
Masjid, A study of the signs given by Allah in His created universe. The text examines the argument for the existence of God from design, and the theory of evolution. The smallest of things can speak to us of the intentions of the Great Designer, and the example of the Gnat is selected to point the way to the mysteries of the life to come, beyond the death of our physical bodies. ISBN - 81 7435 181 7. pp. £ |
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'Teach
Yourself: Islam' - Hodder and The well-known Teach Yourself series. Useful for any person seeking a clear, concise and straightforward introduction to Islam. Widely used by students, social workers, the police, local officers, etc. Many b/w photographs. Fully updated to include modern political and social issues and controversies. ISBN 0 340 92813 1. 332pp. £9.99 |
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'Examining Religions: Islam' - Heinemann Ltd, 1989. Illustrated introduction to Islam, suitable for any person interested in the life of the Prophet, and the faith and practices of Islam. Sections also on moral and ethical issues, early history, the Sunni-Shi'ite split, and Sufism. Aslo fits all of today's GCSE courses. Many colour photographs. ISBN 0 435 30319.8. 160pp. £10.99 |
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'Readings in
Cross-Cultural Dawah' - Edited by Ridzuan Wu, ISBN pp. £. |
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'Fingerprints' - Ta-Ha publications Ltd, 1992. Reasons why Sr Ruqaiyyah became Muslim, and thoughts on some scientific material in the Quran not known to humanity when it was revealed. Available from Sr Ruqaiyyah. 26pp £1 |
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'Islam: A Dictionary' - IPCI, 2006. Basic Dictionary, terms clearly explained. ISBN 0 7487 2560 1. 117pp. £6.50 |
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'A Basic
Dictionary of Islam' - Goodword Books, ISBN 81 85063 30 3. 240pp. c£7.50 |
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