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With all the narrative power and intellectual authority that have distinguished his earlier books, V.S. Naipaul explores the life, the culture, the ferment inside the nations of Islam–in a book that combines the fascinations of great travel literature with the insights of a uniquely sharp, original and idiosyncratic political mind.

“A must read for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the Islamic world” (San Francisco Chronicle) We in the West share a common narrative of world history. But our story largely omits a whole civilization whose citizens shared an entirely different narrative for a thousand...

This excellent audiobook is the first of its kind and has been selected by a number of organizations as a worthy introduction to the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), including Muslim Welfare House, London, and the Muslim Council of Britain.

The Koran: It may be the most controversial book in the world. Some see it as a paean to peace, others call it a violent mandate for worldwide Islamic supremacy. How can one book lead to such dramatically different conclusions?

Eden is the garden of happiness that humankind lost when Adam and Eve the first human couple, disobeyed the one true god, i.e., God, and ate the fruit of the forbidden tree. To this garden all humanity shall return if we accept God's love and follow God's law. It represents paradise in Abrahamic...

Islam has been one of the most powerful religious, social, and political forces in history. Over the last 1,400 years, from origins in Arabia, a succession of Muslim polities, and later empires expanded to control territories and peoples that ultimately stretched from southern France to East Africa and South East Asia. Yet many of the contributions of Muslim thinkers, scientists, and theologians, not to mention rulers, statesmen, and soldiers, have been occluded. This book rescues from oblivion and neglect some of these personalities and institutions. 

The Qur'an, recited daily by over 2 billion Muslims, is the final revelation sent by God (Allah) to mankind, conveyed over 23 years to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through the Angel Gabriel. It speaks directly in the first person as the verbatim word of God, addressing: the nature of God, mankind's responsibilities, and the afterlife. Additionally, it features the Islamic stories of Jesus, Moses, Abraham, Joseph and many other prophets!

Brought to you by Penguin. From its birth in seventh-century Arabia, Islam has been a faith on the move. In Worlds of Islam, James McDougall explores its origins and transformations from Late Antiquity to the digital age. Over the span of a thousand years, armies, missionaries, and merchants...

In The Truth about Muhammad, New York Times bestselling author and Islam expert Robert Spencer offers a telling portrait of the founder of Islam—perhaps the first such portrait in half a century—unbounded by fear and political correctness, unflinching, and willing to face the hard facts...

Profiled on the front page of the Wall Street Journal, Iranian-born scholar Vali Nasr has become one of America's leading commentators on current events in the Middle East, admired and welcomed by both media and government for his "concise and coherent" analysis (Wall Street Journal). In this "smart, clear and timely" book (Washington Post), Nasr brilliantly dissects the political and theological antagonisms within Islam. He provides a unique and objective understanding of the 1,400-year bitter struggle between Shias and Sunnis, and sheds crucial light on its modern-day consequences—from the nuclear posturing of Iran's President Ahmadinejad to the recent U.S.-enabled shift toward Shia power in Iraq and Hezbollah's continued dominance in Lebanon.

Find deep spiritual peace and clear Islamic guidance through this flowing, accessible English sacred text narrative. Whether seeking daily reflection during a quiet morning commute or navigating a personal journey of faith, this contemplative listening experience brings ancient wisdom directly...

This book describes and explains the major events, personalities, conflicts, and convergences that have shaped the history of the Muslim world. The body of the work takes listeners from the origins of Islam to the eve of the nineteenth century, and an epilogue continues the story to the present day. Michael Cook thus provides a broad history of a civilization remarkable for both its unity and diversity.

Erlebe ein packendes historisches Sachbuch über den Überlebenskampf mächtiger Dynastien zwischen Afrika und Europa. Ob auf dem täglichen Pendelweg oder als Vorbereitung für Reisen, diese fesselnde Weltgeschichte entführt dich direkt in das pulsierende Herz Nordafrikas. Begleite den...

Revivez l'histoire de l'islam par la métamorphose d'un simple carrefour désertique en épicentre spirituel mondial. Que vous soyez animé par une quête de sens ou une grande curiosité culturelle lors de vos trajets, cette immersion retrace le parcours fascinant d'une géographie tiraillée...

Erlebe die epische Weltgeschichte einer Wüstenreligion, die durch Glaube und Macht eine globale Zivilisation formte. Dieses tiefgründige Sachbuch verwandelt dein tägliches Pendeln in eine lehrreiche Reise durch die Spätantike und die pulsierenden Karawanenstädte der arabischen Halbinsel...

Dieser fesselnde historische Bericht beleuchtet den dramatischen Aufstieg vom kargen Wüstenland zur globalen Öl-Macht. Egal ob beim morgendlichen Pendeln oder beim fokussierten Lernen, diese atmosphärische Reise entführt dich direkt in die flirrende Hitze der Arabischen Halbinsel. Erlebe...

Erlebe den fesselnden Aufstieg einer kargen Wüstenstadt zum globalen Pilgerzentrum und spirituellen Herzen des Islam. Diese packende historische Zeitreise trennt präzise religiöse Überlieferung von belegbaren Fakten und lässt dich die monumentale Entwicklung rund um die Kaaba hautnah...

Begleite den epischen Aufstieg und Fall eines Weltreichs, das die islamische Geschichte radikal formte. Diese fesselnde historische Erzählung zieht dich tief in die politischen Ränkespiele einer vergangenen Epoche und ist der ideale Begleiter, um beim täglichen Pendeln den eigenen...

Plongez dans l'histoire captivante d'une foi née dans le désert, devenue une civilisation d'envergure mondiale. Idéal pour transformer vos trajets en moments d'apprentissage enrichissants, ce récit immersif retrace l'expansion fulgurante d'une culture florissante, des sables d'Arabie aux...

Erlebe den dramatischen Aufstieg und Fall einer Weltmacht in dieser packenden Geschichte über die Blütezeit des Islam. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln oder fokussierte Lernphasen, zieht dich dieses immersive Hörbuch direkt in die pulsierenden Straßen des historischen Bagdad. Spüre die...