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This third volume of Gibbon's masterpiece covers the years A.D. 1185 to A.D. 1453 and explores the rise of Islam, the Crusades, the invention of gunpowder, Genghis Khan and the Mongol invasions, the Turkish conquests, and the beginning of the Renaissance.

Rethinking the history of the last thirteen centuries, in Crucible of Light, Elizabeth Drayson pulls together the epic interwoven history of the Muslim and Christian worlds. ‘Absolutely fascinating. At a time when a historical Christian Nationalism and chauvinism are gaining ground, this book...

This podcast features a curated collection of Mufti Menk’s lectures and Speeches, including full length talks, short form reminders, and selected older lectures covering a wide range of Islamic and motivational topics.The aim of this podcast is to bring together both long and short audio content in one place, including material from earlier years, unlike many social media or YouTube channels that often focus only on recent uploads or brief clips.Where to Listen to Mufti Menk PodcastThe Mufti Menk Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other popular podcast platforms.For ...

Dr Sh Haifaa Younis | #IslamicLectures #Quran #Ramadan The Four Best Women in IslamDr. Sh. Haifaa Younis is an American-based Islamic scholar and board-certified OB/GYN, known for founding the She focuses on Quranic studies, tazkiyah (purification of the heart), and Tafsir, encouraging a deep, transformative connection with the Quran in daily life. Haifaa Younis is an American Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with roots from Iraq. Her pursuit of Islamic knowledge initiated when she began to study with various Islamic scholars from across the United Sta

In the book of Genesis, God bestows a new name upon Abram - Abraham, a father of many nations. With this name and his covenant, Abraham would become the patriarch of three of the world's major religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Connected by their mutual - if differentiated - veneration of the one God proclaimed by Abraham, these traditions share much beyond their origins in the ancient Israel of the Old Testament. This Very Short Introduction audiobook explores the intertwined histories of these monotheistic religions.

America’s leading religious scholar and public intellectual introduces lay readers to the Qur’an with a measured, powerful reading of the ancient text Garry Wills has spent a lifetime thinking and writing about Christianity. In What the Qur’an Meant, Wills invites readers to join him as he...

In 1683, an Ottoman army that stretched from horizon to horizon set out to seize the "Golden Apple," as Turks referred to Vienna. The ensuing siege pitted battle-hardened Janissaries wielding seventeenth-century grenades against Habsburg armies, widely feared for their savagery. The walls of...

Brought to you by Penguin. A must-have journal to guide you through Ramadan and deepen your individual connection to Allah for the year ahead. With inspiring reflections, practical exercises, powerful quotes and drawing from the spiritual wisdom of the Holy Qur'an and Sunnah, it offers an...

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Spotify channel dedicated to Surah Yaseen! This channel features beautiful recitations, translations, and reflections on Surah Yaseen, one of the most revered chapters of the Quran. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding, find peace through its verses, or simply listen to its melodious recitation, our channel is here to inspire and uplift you. For more resources, articles, and insights on Surah Yaseen, visit our website surahayaseen.com. Join us on this spiritual journey and connect with the divine message of Surah Yaseen!

A clear, concise introduction to the holy book that guides the lives of 1.6 billion people on our planet, this brief volume opens the world of the Qur'an to interested listeners who want to know where this scripture came from and how it has achieved a profound influence in today's world. Writing in an accessible question-and-answer format, Jane McAuliffe, one of the world's foremost scholars of the Qur'an, introduces listeners to this important text by discussing its origins, structure, themes, interpretations, and what it has to say about a host of critical contemporary issues.

Continuing her journey from a deeply religious Islamic upbringing to a post at Harvard, the brilliant, charismatic and controversial New York Times and Globe and Mail #1 bestselling author of Infidel and Nomad makes a powerful plea for a Muslim Reformation as the only way to end the horrors of...

The Story of The Greatest Men That Ever Lived. The life of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, the last Prophet of Allah SWT in great detail: A source of inspiration for every human being.All rights go to Al Madrasatu Al Umariyyah.Speaker: Ustadh Abdulrahman HassanSource of thumbnail: Nasa

Saladin remains one of the most iconic figures of his age. As the man who united the Arabs and saved Islam from Christian crusaders in the twelfth century, he is the Islamic world's preeminent hero. A ruthless defender of his faith and leader, he possessed qualities that won admiration from his Christian foes.

The Holy Qur'an in an English translation, with commentary. This audiobook features detailed commentary with extensive references to standard authorities, both classical and modern, and a comprehensive introduction dealing with Islamic teachings and the collection and arrangement of the Holy Qur'an.

Allah tala has given the Injeel Sharif as a light and guidance for all peoples, including the Muslim community. Come and learn about the Word of God in the Injeel Sharif with Dr. Dawood! Inshallah, one or two episodes will be released per week. To download an app with the Injeel Sharif, use this link for the Google play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.biblica.urduOr use this link for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/urdu-bible/id6443560897This app has translations of the Injeel Sharif in English, Nastaliq Urdu, and Devnagri Urdu. If you would like help getting the ...

Two Sisters, by the international best-selling author Åsne Seierstad, tells the unforgettable story of a family divided by faith. Sadiq and Sara, Somali immigrants raising a family in Norway, one day discover that their teenage daughters, Leila and Ayan, have vanished - and are en route to Syria to aid the Islamic State. Seierstad's riveting account traces the sisters' journey from secular, social democratic Norway to the front lines of the war in Syria and follows Sadiq's harrowing attempt to find them.

The Holy Qur'an was revealed in Arabic over 1400 years ago for the whole of humanity to the last prophet in Islam, Muhammad (peace be upon him). Written down and recorded as it was revealed, The Holy Qur'an remains unchanged, even to this day. The Holy Qur'an is considered the greatest miracle given to the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Rumi's Spiritual Verses is the greatest mystical poem in Islamic culture - and of all time. Rumi examines our human separation from reality, love, and truth. He shows how love - neither erotic nor sentimental but divine, by which the universe is held together - enlightens ignorance and dissolves suffering. The first book of the Masnavi is the key to the whole work: It takes off from simple, amusing tales into realms unimaginable, but wholly familiar to the human heart.

No Go Zones. That's what they're called. And while the politically correct try to deny their existence, the shocking reality of these No Go Zones - where Sharia law can prevail and local police stay away - can be attested to by its many victims. Now Raheem Kassam, a courageous reporter and editor at Breitbart.com, takes us where few journalists have dared to tread - inside the No Go Zones, revealing areas that Western governments, including the United States, don't want to admit exist within their own borders.

From the fall of Constantinople in 1453 until the 18th century, many Western European writers viewed the Ottoman Empire with almost obsessive interest. In this path-breaking audiobook, Noel Malcolm ranges through these vital centuries of East-West interaction, studying all the ways in which thinkers in the West interpreted the Ottoman Empire as a political phenomenon - and Islam as a political religion.