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Each of the great three Abrahamic religious traditions holds the seeds for deep mystical contemplation. But what do most of us know about these mystics and the tradition they sustained? Explore this spiritual, literary, and intellectual heritage in these great faiths of the West as it unfolds over three millennia with these 36 enlightening, thought-provoking lectures that offer nearly

The nature of our times demands spiritual and moral strength. Treasures From Tradition with Imam Zaid Shakir provides a wealth of information mined from the classical sources of the religion and prophetic wisdom, presented in a manner understandable to today's listener. This podcast with Imam Zaid Shakir is a New Islamic Directions™ production. https://www.newislamicdirections.com

Now in an updated second edition, Gabriel Said Reynolds tells the story of Islam in this brief survey, beginning with Muhammad's early life and rise to power, then tracing the origins and development of the Qur'an juxtaposed with biblical literature, and concluding with an overview of modern and fundamentalist narratives of the origin of Islam. Reynolds offers a fascinating look at the structure and meaning of the Qur'an, revealing the ways in which biblical language is used to advance the Qur'an's religious meaning.