The author, a prolific writer of Books on Islam has presented an excellent dictionary of Islam, which would serve students and scholars alike. A good selection of Islamic terminology given a brief definition; it includes Islamic terminology from the Qur'an, Haddith as well as proper names of personalities and place names relevant to Islam or its history and the words and topics dealt with are higher informative and interesting to read. The language is lucid and clear and the style arresting a must for every student of Islam. It contains a small number of illustrations in black and white. About the Author: Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood: Author of many books on Islam and other subjects. She gained her honors degree in Theology in 1963, and Post Graduate Teaching Certificate in 1964, with distinctions in theory and practice. Her professional life was spent as Head of Religious Studies at various UK inner city secondary schools, until she retired in 1996, to concentrate on writing and lecturing. Brought up as a devout Christian, but converted to Islam in 1986. Already established by then as an author of books on Christian and educational topics, she has since devoted her time to writing on Islam and doing Dawah work to both Christian and Muslim audiences. She regularly addresses school and church groups, and has a keen interest in presenting Islam as a world faith, especially raising the awareness of Muslims in the traditional Islamic societies of the western and northern hemisphere converts to Islam (with cultural backgrounds totally different from Muslims of the Middle East and equatorial countries) Ruqaiyyah's main interests lie in the Madinah period, the genealogy of the Prophet and his companions, the importance of re-establishing good relationships between the Peoples of the Book (as opposed to rather ignorant hostility), and the battle to preserve Islam as the one true faith, tolerant, noble, and compassionate - in face of the growth of the 'other Islam' which is extremist and intolerant, and which she regards as both false and dangerous.

Islam has changed the lives of countless millions of people, yet remains unknown or misunderstood to many more millions. It only needs to be presented and understood. This publication is a summary of different facets of Islam which are briefly introduced.

Islam ha afectado la vida de millones de personas en el mundo, es parte de nuestra herencia latinoamericana, sin embargo permanence desconocida entre los hispano parlantes que suman millones. Islam es la forma de vida que no contradice la naturaleza humana, no necesita vendedores, solamente requiere que sea divulgada en su forma pristine y por si solo convencerá a aquellos que son sinceros en su búsqueda de la verdad. Este libro es un compendio de las diferentes facetas del Islam. Todo aspecto y perspectiva de él conduce hacia el sendero recto y la sabiduría. El hombre es el mismo desde la creación del primer hombre su naturaleza es igual lo único que ha cambiado es su forma de hacer las cosas. Estamos viviendo en una era en la cual la vida del ser humano parece no tener valor, pero el Islam es la llave que abre los corazones y les inculca el amor a su Creador, Allâh el Todopoderoso y la bondad, cariño y hermandad hacia toda la humanidad y creación de Allâh, ya que el mensaje del Islam es Universal.

The Day of Resurrection: In the Light of the Qur'an and Sunnah (Islamic Creed Series Vol. 6).

Belief in the Day of Resurrection is one of the central tenets of Islamic faith. It is a belief that was preached by all the prophets, and it is a belief that makes sense of a sometimes incomprehensible world. Belief in the Day of Resurrection and the final Judgement brings benefits in this world, on the individual and social level. It makes the individual focus on what is in his or her ultimate best interests, guiding the person’s actions in ways that will benefit him or her and bring happiness in this world and the next. On the broader social level, this belief imposes controls on human greed and restrains people from committing transgressions for which they would ultimately have to answer.

The Qur’an and the Sunnah are filled with detailed information about what will come to pass on that great Day. Drawing upon these sources of Islam, Dr. ‘Umar al-Ashqar takes us through the events of that Day, from the first Trumpet-blast and the end of life in the universe and on earth, through the terrors of the Resurrection and the ordeals of the Judgement, to the final entry to the place of eternal abode, in Paradise or Hell. This is a book which deserves to be on Muslim bookshelves in homes, schools, and Islamic centres, for it deals with a topic of vital importance to every believer.


El Día de la Resurrección : En la luz del Corán y la Sunnah (Islamic Creed Series Vol. 6 . ) .

La creencia en el día de la Resurrección es uno de los principios centrales de la fe islámica. Es una creencia que fue predicada por todos los profetas, y se trata de una creencia que da sentido a un mundo a veces incomprensible. La creencia en el día de la Resurrección y el Juicio final, trae beneficios en este mundo, en el nivel individual y social. Esto hace que el enfoque individual en lo que está en sus últimos intereses , orientar acciones de la persona de una manera que él o ella se beneficiarán y traer la felicidad en este mundo y el siguiente . En el nivel social más amplio , esta creencia impone controles en la codicia humana y frena las personas de cometer delitos para los que en última instancia, tendría que responder .

El Corán y la Sunnah se llenan con información detallada sobre lo que va a suceder en ese gran día . A partir de estas fuentes del Islam , el Dr. Umar al- Ashqar nos lleva a través de los acontecimientos de ese día , desde el primer toque de trompeta y el fin de la vida en el universo y en la tierra , a través de los terrores de la Resurrección y las pruebas de la Sentencia, a la última inclusión en el lugar de morada eterna en el Paraíso o el Infierno . Este es un libro que merece estar en la estantería musulmanes en hogares , escuelas y centros islámicos , ya que se ocupa de un tema de vital importancia para todo creyente.

On May 2, 1999, Merve Kavakci walked into the Turkish Grand National Assembly to take her oath of office as a member of Turkish Parliament, while wearing her Islamic headscarf (hijab) which is banned for civil servants in secular Turkey. A near riot ensued, and the Prime Minister told the crowd to 'put this woman in her place.' Since then, Kavakci has become an outspoken critic of Turkey's secularization policy, travelling the globe in support of Muslim women's rights, especially regarding the hijab, which she promotes as a symbol of female empowerment.

The Day Turkey Stood Still is a unique behind-the-scenes story of the first headscarved woman to be elected into the Turkish Parliament and the harsh reaction against her election. The book reveals for the first time what happened behind closed doors to prevent Merve Kavakci from taking her oath of office, and it deconstructs her vilification by the government, the military, the media, and the political parties. The book also uses this fascinating true story to promote a greater understanding of contemporary Turkish politics and to illustrate the ongoing tension between Turkey's military-secular bloc and its predominantly Islamic population.

This highly-accessible book will resonate with Western readers who want to know more about this fundamental issue and gain a greater understanding of women's issues, religious conflicts, political Islam, human rights, and the struggle for democracy in the Middle East. The Day Turkey Stood Still will be required reading for any academic who wants to understand the dynamics and undercurrents of Turkish politics today.

The book Islam – Its Beauty & Wisdom is a novel presentation of Islam, interweaving traditional Islamic material with well-documented contemporary research from the physical and behavioral sciences. This book provides an understanding of the wisdom of Islamic teachings from a religious-scientific perspective. This is a refreshingly different approach to a classic subject of the wisdom behind Islamic acts of worship. It has meanings and relevance to both Muslim and non-Muslim readers.

Review:
"This book first explains what the five pillars of Islam are in such a way any person, Muslim and non-Muslim, can understand and appreciate. It then heads in a direction I have never personally seen before in any religious manuscript. By this, I mean it provides us with an effective scientific reasoning to explain health benefits associated with Islamic acts of worship... If one really wants to understand Islam, then I can think of no better place to start than this book by Dr. Mushtaq." -- Jeffrey Ira Bernstein (Molecular Biologist, U.S.A.)

ISLAM ITS MEANING AND MESSAGE provides a window on the world of Islam. It presents Islam as the Muslims believe it and covers the whole spectrum of its beliefs, values, social principles, cultural institutions and contemporary problems. A book of readings on Islam, it contains some of the best writings of contemporary Muslim scholars dealing with different aspects of Islamic ideology and culture. The authors come from all parts of the Muslim world and represent the global movement of Islamic resurgence.

Now in a new edition, this exceptionally successful survey text introduces the faith, belief, and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary resurgence. John L. Esposito, an internationally renowned expert on Islam, traces the development of this dynamic faith and its impact on world history and politics. Lucidly written and expansive in scope, Islam: The Straight Path, Fourth Edition, provides keen insight into one of the world's least understood religions. It is ideally suited for use in courses on Islam, comparative religions, and Middle Eastern history and culture.

New To The Fourth Edition:

* A revised Chapter 5, "Religion and Politics," provides more focused and up-to-date coverage of Osama bin Laden's influence and the continued growth of extremism; the relationship of Islam to violence; the meaning of jihad and the origins of a global jihad ideology; the role of suicide bombing; and the influence of Saudi Arabia's Wahhabi Islam.

* An updated Chapter 6, "The Struggle for Islam in the 21st Century," covers Muslim responses to new social and political contexts and presents the diverse and competing positions--from traditionalist to modernist--of contemporary Muslim leaders on issues of religious authority, women's rights, Shariah, violence, and terrorism.

* More extensive treatment of early Islam in Chapters 1 and 2

* An enhanced art program featuring twenty-one photos and three maps

* A new appendix that includes an extensive timeline of key events in the history of Islam

Reviews
"This is an excellent, comprehensive, and highly accessible introduction to Islam and its civilization; Muslims and their societies in the pre-modern to the modern period; and contemporary intellectual and political trends. In my opinion, it really is the single best introduction to Islam and Muslims today. The book keeps getting better and better with each new edition!"--Asma Afsaruddin, University of Notre Dame "I have to commend OUP for its commitment to revising and updating this important book. Esposito writes in a lucid, accessible, and direct style that allows the book to be an excellent introduction for novice students. Esposito illustrates the rare ability of being comprehensive without being reductive."--Febe Armanios, Middlebury College