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Surat al-Baqarah (The Cow) is the second surah of the Qur'an. It addresses a wide variety of topics, including law and the stories of Adam, Abraham and Moses, to name a few. The stories are also said to help listeners to understand the theological conception of truth in Islam. Arabic edition with English translation.

In this remarkable book, which is partly a memoir and partly an exploration of the various deliberate and inadvertent acts that have contributed to the othering of the 180 million Muslims in India, Saeed Naqvi looks at how the divisions between Muslims and Hindus began in the modern era.

Reynold A. Nicholson has done us all in the English speaking world a wonderful service by translating from the original Persian much of Rumi's writings. The following excerpted poems provide a glimpse into the heart and mind of the one world's greatest mystic poets. It is my hope that a new cadre of listeners will be moved and touched by Rumi's poems, which each have a universal import that transcends both religion and cultural boundaries.

Sahar Amer's evenhanded approach is anchored in sharp cultural insight and rich historical context. Addressing the significance of veiling in the religious, cultural, political, and social lives of Muslims, past and present, she examines the complex roles the practice has played in history, religion, conservative and progressive perspectives, politics and regionalism, society and economics, feminism, fashion, and art.

A study of some eye-opening words of guidance from the four well known imams of Islam. A new course at 1MM starting 1446/02/06 in shaa' Allah.

Explore the transformative era of the Khulafa ar-Rashidun in this engaging audio series, which delves into the Seerah and character of the first four caliphs of Islam as highlighted in the Quran. Their strength of character was cultivated through the love and guidance of Rasool Allah ﷺ, molding them into exemplary leaders. This deep connection not only defined their identities but also fueled their commitment to justice and faith. These caliphs were instrumental in spreading Islam across the Arabian Peninsula, laying the lasting foundations of the Deen of Islam. Discover their crucial ...

Join us as we explore the controversial and fascinating question: Was Muhammad, the founder of Islam, a real historical figure? In this thought-provoking podcast, we delve into the research of renowned scholar Robert Spencer, particularly his book Did Muhammad Exist?, to examine historical sources, evidence, and debates surrounding the existence of Muhammad. Through critical analysis, expert interviews, and deep discussions, we will explore the origins of Islam, discrepancies in early Islamic texts, and alternative theories about the Prophet’s life and legacy.

The collection of Nabeel Qureshi's public debates.

This book is a compilation of stories which are taken from Sahih Bukhari, Hayat e Sahaba, and some of them are just moral stories. Our only purpose is to touch the heart of the listeners of this book because when the heart is changed everything else changes. That is why Our prophet taught us this dua.

What you have here is Elijah Muhammad’s New World Nation of Islam. In this audiobook, you will find the divine keys to knowledge, wisdom, understanding, heaven, and hell, taken from vintage essays by the most honorable Mr. Elijah Muhammad. The information in this audiobook is being revealed for the first time, and its timeliness cannot be denied.

Rumi is a renowned Sufi mystic who lived a life in devotion to the divine, through adhering to the ways of the appointed seal of the prophets, Muhammad (SAW), who can be more commonly referred to as the chosen one. Many fail to recognize and realize this. Many also fail to recognize who Shamsudeen Tabrizi (RA) was and how he had such a life-changing impact on the life of Rumi that would then make him world-famous and his works magnetic. This is a unique book written about Maulana Jalaludeen ar-Rumi (RA), who is famous for his poetry, writings, and his spirituality.

The author corrects the miss-interpretation of the verses of the Holy Quran, spread by the detractors of Islam. He describes in detail the genesis of miracles, in the light of the Miracle of the Holy Quran, and repudiates the aspersions cast on Islam, through strong arguments and pertinent examples from the Gospels. A must-listen for the seeker after truth.

Welcome to Quran Study for Non-Muslims, where we attempt to understand the teachings of the holy book of Islam using an easy-to-follow approach that caters to non-Muslims or people with little or no previous knowledge of the Quran. So if you’ve been curious about Islam and the book that forms the basis of belief for over a billion people around the world but never had the time to dig into it, you’ve come to the right place.

Sufism is one of the paths that explains and guides us towards our inner spiritual being, to that part of us that is beyond the senses. It brings us to a place where there is the possibility of experiencing an entirely different way of existence. This is an inner journey that opens our hearts to the treasures found within the qualities of God. Sufism explains that to do this we need to change our focus from an elemental existence to a spiritual existence.The Sufi path teaches us that there is a place that is not part of the elemental nature we are born with, there is another place that comes ...

From the folks who brought you the Islamic History Podcast, comes a podcast about the Prophet of Islam. In this podcast, we discuss the life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. We will also cover his family, friends, victories and defeats. This may be the most comprehensive podcast about the life of the Last Messenger of God.

Nasrudin is the greatest of all Arab folk heroes, and is found across the Islamic World, from Morocco to Pakistan, and beyond. He is said to have been the wisest fool who ever lived - that is if he ever did live at all. Stories of Nasrudin’s many incarnations are studied by Sufis for their hidden wisdom, and are universally enjoyed for their humor. Sometimes Nasrudin is an impoverished itinerant or stallholder, and at others, he is the mayor, judge, vizier, or even the King.

A Veiled Gazelle, as the great mystic Ibn Arabi explains in his interpreter of desires, is a subtlety, an organ of higher perception. Sufi experientialists refer to the activation of these centres of awareness as the awakening of real knowledge of truth beyond form. A Veiled Gazelle considers the symbolic and instrumental employment of its literature in Sufi studies. Seldom didactic, and never meant only as entertainment, such works are regarded as some of the world’s greatest and most important writing.

Sūrat al-Fātiḥah (Arabic: سُورَةُ الْفَاتِحَة‎) is the first chapter (surah) of the Quran. Its seven verses (ayat) are a prayer for the guidance, lordship, and mercy of God. This chapter has an essential role in Islamic prayer (salāt). The primary literal meaning of the expression "al-Fātiḥah" is "The Opener", which could refer to this Surah being "the opener of the Book" (Fātiḥat al-kitāb), to its being the first Surah recited in full in every prayer cycle (rakʿah), or to the manner in which it serves as an opening for many functions in everyday Islamic life.

This is an abridged edition of a classic text on Rumi and Sufism which was first published in London in 1920 under the title The Persian Mystics and authored by F. Hadland Davis. This special edition contains selections from the poetry of Rumi. Also included is an analysis of Sufism and the concept of love. Edited by Professor David Christopher Lane, PhD.

Surah al-Ma'ida (The Table Spread) is the fifth surah of the Qur'an. It covers animals which are forbidden and Isa's (Jesus') and Musa's (Moses) missions. Arabic edition with English translation.