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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...

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....

This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems. Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this literature to a wide range of listeners....

Remarkable for the breadth and depth of its analysis, this dialogue between a famous atheist and a former radical is all the more startling for its decorum....

The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1,400 years ago. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of all Islamic teaching; it's a sacred text and a book of guidance that sets out the laws of the Islamic religion....

On account of the superficial points of agreement between Islam and Christianity, many don’t see how tremendously deep the divides between them really are, and fewer still have considered the evidence for each faith. How is Jihad different from the Crusades? Can we know the life of Jesus as...

It is taken for granted that Islam is a fundamentally peaceful religion and that Islamic jihad terrorism is relatively new, a product of the economic and political ferment of the 20th century. But in this audiobook, Robert Spencer proves that Islamic terror is as old as Islam itself....

Islam has been one of the most powerful religious, social, and political forces in history. Over the last 1,400 years, from origins in Arabia, a succession of Muslim polities, and later empires expanded to control territories and peoples that ultimately stretched from southern France to East...

In the history of philosophy, few topics are so relevant to today's cultural and political landscape as philosophy in the Islamic world. Yet, this remains one of the lesser-known philosophical traditions. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Adamson explores the history of philosophy among...

Honest, tender and wise, A Beautiful Homecoming is a self-help book for every Muslim woman who has become buried beneath her labels—mother, wife, daughter, sister, employee—and who wants to reconnect with who she is and finally embrace all parts of herself.

This kaleidoscopic book covers almost 3,000 years of Arab history and shines a light on the footloose Arab peoples and tribes who conquered lands and disseminated their language and culture over vast distances....

Profiled on the front page of the Wall Street Journal, Iranian-born scholar Vali Nasr has become one of America's leading commentators on current events in the Middle East....

Secrets of Divine Love is the #1 international bestselling book on Islam that draws upon spiritual secrets of the Qur’an, ancient mystical poetry, and stories from the world’s greatest prophets and spiritual masters to help you reignite your faith....

In these 36 lectures, explore the spiritual, literary, and intellectual heritages of three great faiths as they unfold over three millennia....

Brought to you by Penguin. Your companion and compass. Let Allah's Words guide you. In Living with the Qur’an, Sunday Times bestselling author Aliyah Umm Raiyaan invites you to embark upon a beautiful and interactive year-long journey with the Perfect Words of Allah. Through each of its...

Ecstatic Sufi Poetry Comes Alive To fully experience the ecstatic poetry of the Middle and Near East, you must hear it as originally intended: stirred ablaze by inspired music and rhythms before a live audience. On I Want Burning, Coleman Barks fuses his passionate scholarship with a deep...

The Koran: It may be the most controversial book in the world. Some see it as a paean to peace, others call it a violent mandate for worldwide Islamic supremacy. How can one book lead to such dramatically different conclusions? New York Times best-selling author Robert Spencer reveals the truth...

Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women is the story of Brooks’ intrepid journey toward an understanding of the women behind the veils.....

By the age of five, Naz Shah was used to the sight of her father beating her mother. At six, her father left the family for a teenage neighbour. At twelve, she was sent to Pakistan for protection from her mother's new abuser, only to be forced into marriage at the age of fifteen. Within a couple...

Brought to you by Penguin. What seems impossible can become possible through du’a In The Power of Du’a, Sunday Times bestselling author and revert, Aliyah Umm Raiyaan takes you on a journey that shows how faith and practising du’a (a personal supplication) can transform your life...

Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the Messenger of Allah, and those who are with him, are severe against the disbelievers, and merciful among themselves....

The Rumi Collection presents an essential anthology of the works of the thirteenth-century Sufi poet and philosopher Jalâluddin Rumi....

From New York Times bestselling author of Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus Nabeel Qureshi—a former Muslim—come his deeply personal, challenging, and respectful answers to the many questions surrounding jihad, the rise of ISIS, and Islamic terrorism. San Bernardino was the most lethal terror...

This is a new and complete translation of the Qur'an - the Muslim scripture - by one of the premier translators of religious texts in the world....

Sahih Al Bukhari is a collection of sayings and deeds of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), also known as the sunnah. The reports of the Prophet's sayings and deeds are called ahadith....

Intimidated by the Qur'an's complexity or unsure how its ancient verses apply to your modern struggles? This 5-in-1 guide offers a welcoming, meaningful pathway designed for hearts seeking understanding, not just minds seeking information. Instead of overwhelming academic details, The Heart of the Noble Qur'an equips you with practical wisdom for navigating relationships, inner conflict, patience, and personal transformation.

The Meaning of the Glorious Quran by Marmaduke Pickthall is a revered English rendering of the Qur’an that presents the central message of Islam: the oneness, majesty, and mercy of God; the call to faith, prayer, moral discipline, and compassion; and the repeated reminder that human life is a test whose final meaning is fulfilled in divine judgment and the hereafter.

Hasnain Kazim, Spross einer schiitisch-muslimischen Familie und selbst evangelisch-christlich aufgewachsen, nimmt sich solche Vorwürfe zu Herzen. In diesem pointierten Essay setzt er sich mit seinem ambivalenten Verhältnis zu der Religion auseinander, der ein Großteil seiner Verwandtschaft angehört. Er selbst hat jahrelang als Korrespondent in muslimisch geprägten Ländern, in Pakistan und der Türkei gelebt. Entlang weltpolitischer Ereignisse und privater Erfahrungen zeichnet er sein persönliches Bild des Islam, widmet sich familiären Zwängen sowie Fragen der Gleichberechtigung.

What is the legally prescribed penalty, if any, for apostasy (al-riddah), and how does this relate to the demand for religious tolerance as stipulated in verse 2:256 of the Qur’an “There shall be no compulsion in matters of faith”?

Unlock the profound meanings and timeless truths hidden within Islam’s most recited chapter. Exploring the Depths of Surah Al-Fatiha offers a spiritual and intellectual journey through the seven verses that stand at the gateway of the Qur’an—verses that encapsulate the entire message of divine mercy, guidance, worship, and the human relationship with the Creator.

This work charts new territory in Islamic scholarship by attempting to address the field of public policy from a maqasid (higher objectives of the Shariah) perspective. Public Policy is an independent discipline from both law and politics. Thus, Public Policy in Islam is introduced here as a qualitatively different enterprise from both fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) and siyasah shar’iyyah (Shariah-oriented politics).

A powerful journey into the wisdom of one of the shortest yet most profound chapters of the Qur'an — Surah Al-'Asr. In Exploring the Depths of Surah Al-'Asr, discover how just three short verses reveal the entire blueprint for success in this world and the Hereafter. With verse-by-verse tafsir, insightful commentary, relevant Qur'anic verses, prophetic hadiths, and timeless stories

A first-of-its-kind combination of the legendary wisdom stories of Islam's great comic foil with spiritual insights for seekers of all traditions—or none.

لم يكن محمد عبده مجرد شيخ داعية أو مصلح ديني حفزته الأوضاع الدينية المتردية التي طغت على روح الدين الإسلامي الحقيقية إلى الكشف عنها، ومحاولة إزالة الغبار الذي تراكم على المفاهيم الدينية الصحيحة على مدى قرون من التخلف والانحطاط الفكري، ولو كان جُلّ ما قام به محمد عبده في حياته لكفاه ذلك فضلاً وشرفاً، ولكنه فوق ذلك كان عَلَمًا من أعلام الفكر بأوسع ما قد يصل إليه هذا المعنى، يهتدي به القاصي والداني، وكان يقينه لا يحده حد بأن إصلاح الفكر الديني لا ينفصل عن إصلاح الفكر بصفة عامة، فكلاهما يؤثر في الآخر إيجاباً وسلباً.

What do you do when divine law and the justice demanded by your conscience clash? Muslims have wrestled with this problem since the earliest caliphates. The mazalim courts, dating back to the eighth century, were the answer: courts where any subject could appeal directly to an Islamic ruler...