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.

In A Concise Introduction to Islam, Dr. Jerald Dirks presents a brief, simple, and straightforward introduction to one of the world’s most misunderstood religions. The book consists of six easily understood chapters. The FIRST chapter focuses on the commonalities that exist between Islam and the Judaeo-Christian tradition, including similarities in prophetic history and in ethical and spiritual teachings. The SECOND chapter clears up prevalent misconceptions that exist about Islam, while the THIRD chapter presents the fundamental pillars of Islamic belief and practice. In the FOURTH chapter, Dr. Dirks examines four of the major differences between Islam and Christianity, including the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ, the crucifixion event, the nature of Jesus, and the nature of God. Finally, the last two chapters deal with “hot potato” topics. For example, the FIFTH chapter looks at the Islamic concept of Jihad and how that concept has been misunderstood and distorted by some so-called Muslims. The SIXTH chapter examines and clarifies the role of women in Islam and presents the evidence supporting the proposition that Islam is actually a champion of women’s rights.

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.)

Este mensaje es para todos los seres humanos. Es por todo buscador de la verdad que tiene preguntas sobre el Islam, Dios (Alá) y cuál es el propósito de nuestra existencia es. Estas y muchas otras preguntas son discutidas y contestadas en este libro.

Cuando consideramos por cuántas generaciones persecución religiosa y la ignorancia han prevalecido en Occidente, empezamos a entender por qué el Islam es una religión en gran medida malentendida. Ideales islámicos son desconocidos por la mayoría de la gente. "Esto no es una sorpresa", dice el Dr. Maurice Bucaille en la introducción de su libro, "La Biblia, el Corán y la Ciencia".

La presentación del Islam en este libro es breve y proporciona respuestas directas a muchas preguntas, como Bucaille hace lo mejor para responder a tantas preguntas comunes y corregir la mayoría de los conceptos erróneos. Este libro abrirá las puertas a una nueva dimensión de pensamiento, lo que le permite darse cuenta de la importancia de su papel como un ser humano en este universo y su relación personal con nuestro Creador, Allah (Dios) Todopoderoso.

Se llega a aprender sobre Allah, Su revelación final, el último de sus profetas y mensajeros, el Islam, el papel de los seres humanos en esta vida, y otros temas relacionados. Tenga en cuenta que los textos en español del Corán y el Profeta Muhammad (s) mencionados en este libro son sólo una traducción aproximada y el contorno de sus significados, desde su idioma original es el árabe.


This message is for all humans. It is for every seeker of truth that has questions about Islam, God (Allah) and what the purpose of our existence is. These and many other questions are discussed and answered in this book.

When we consider for how many generations religious persecution and ignorance have prevailed in the West, we begin to understand why Islam is a largely misunderstood religion. Islamic ideals are unknown by most people. "This is not a surprise," says Dr. Maurice Bucaille in the introduction of his book, "The Bible, the Qur'an and Science."

The presentation of Islam in this book is brief and provides direct answers to many questions, as Bucaille does his best to answer as many common questions and correct most misconceptions. This book will open the doors to a new dimension of thought, allowing you to realize the importance of your role as a human in this universe and your personal relationship with our Creator, Allah (God) Almighty.

You will come to learn about Allah, His final revelation, the last of his prophets and messengers, Islam, the role of humans in this life, and other related topics.
Please note that the Spanish texts of the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad (s) mentioned in this book are only a rough translation and outline of their meanings, since their original language is Arabic.

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.