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Many people are rich and successful. But no doubt that they have problems too. Meanwhile Rumi had beautiful, mesmerizing and inspiring poems and quotes. For those who face many problmes Rumi's works are worth reading. Here are my interpretation of his works that I believe might be able to inspire you.
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In my wildest dreams, I never expected to find or marry the perfect man. Still, as an American woman who met and married a younger Muslim man, I was ecstatic when I learned I would also travel the world and be immersed in his culture and family life. We shared the most enjoyable adventures I could have imagined. With my husband by my side, I lived in bliss, with love and joy, for twelve years.
How suddenly, my new life disintegrated. Our perfect...
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The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, a global movement with more than half a million Ghanaian members, runs an extensive network of English-language schools and medical facilities in Ghana today. Founded in South Asia in 1889, the Ahmadiyya arrived in Ghana when a small coastal community invited an Ahmadiyya missionary to visit in 1921. Why did this invitation arise and how did the Ahmadiyya become such a vibrant religious community? John H. Hanson places...
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"Polygamy in Islam: Understanding Tradition, Context, and Contemporary Perspectives"In the captivating pages of "Polygamy in Islam: Understanding Tradition, Context, and Contemporary Perspectives," readers embark on an enlightening journey through the complex layers of one of Islam's most debated topics. This meticulously researched book offers a comprehensive exploration of polygamous marriages, inviting readers to navigate the historical, cultural,...
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When we are asked who created you, we answer, "God created." When we are asked, "Who created the mountains, birds, and stars?", we give the same answer without hesitation. But when asked "Did God create the mobile phone too?", the duration of the answer may vary from person to person. In this book, I briefly touched on how we should approach such questions. The contents of this book are contained in the book "Omnipotence Paradox Quantum To Ether."...
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Michael Bonner is Professor of Medieval Islamic History at the University of Michigan. Jihad in Islamic History originally appeared in French as Le Jihad: origines, interprétations, combats. Bonner is also the author of Aristocratic Violence and Holy War: Studies in the Jihad and the Arab-Byzantine Frontier and Arab-Byzantine Relations in Early Islamic Times.
What is jihad? Does it mean violence, as many non-Muslims assume? Or does it mean peace,...
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, including when, where, and who first observed and celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including fasting, giving to the needy, and preparing an Eid feast, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history...
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F. E. Peters is Professor of History, Religion, and Middle Eastern Studies at New York University and past chair of those departments. His books include The Children of Abraham: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and the two-volume The Monotheists: Jews, Christians, and Muslims in Conflict and Competition (all Princeton).
The Quran is a sacred book with profound, and familiar, Old and New Testament resonances. And the message it promulgated, Islam,...
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Writing boards and blackboards are emblematic of two radically different styles of education in Islam. The essays in this lively volume address various aspects of the expanding and evolving range of educational choices available to Muslims in sub-Saharan Africa. Contributors from the United States, Europe, and Africa evaluate classical Islamic education in Africa from colonial times to the present, including changes in pedagogical methods--from sitting...
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Discover the beliefs and lessons of Islam's sacred text. The Koran, the sacred text at the heart of the second-largest religion in the world, is regarded by Muslims as the exact word of God as revealed to the prophet Muhammad. Representing the ultimate authority on almost every issue related to Muslim life, the Koran's lessons and parables offer the faithful moral and spiritual guidance. In The Wisdom of the Koran, readers will discover a selection...
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Review by the author: We belief every one of us in this world want to enter paradise, which is as wide as the skies and heaven, but paradise is not made by man, and we have no rights to declare or judge people to be thrown in the dungeon of hell. But every one of us, has a time frame to meet the goal to return to God and rewarded with paradise. Let us not miss this opportunity of a lifetime. What is in this bookThis book is a series of Muslims...
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Vivid, dramatic portraits of Muslims in America in the years after 9/11, as they define themselves in a religious subculture torn between moderation and extremism
There are as many as six million Muslims in the United States today. Islam (together with Christianity and Judaism) is now an American faith, and the challenges Muslims face as they reconcile their intense and demanding faith with our chaotic and permissive society are recognizable to all...
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Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the mystical realms of divine revelation with "The Magnificence of Allah (SWT): Exploring the 99 Names and Attributes of the Divine." This captivating book unveils the breathtaking tapestry of Allah's majestic qualities, weaving together a tapestry of spiritual enlightenment and profound understanding.Within these pages, you will delve into the awe-inspiring depths of the 99 Names of Allah, transcending...
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How do people in the African diaspora practice Islam? While the term "Black Muslim" may conjure images of Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali, millions of African-descended Muslims around the globe have no connection to the American-based Nation of Islam. The Call of Bilal is a penetrating account of the rich diversity of Islamic religious practice among Africana Muslims worldwide. Covering North Africa and the Middle East, India and Pakistan, Europe, and...
75) Muslim Discipline and Roles in Life: How to Grow Muslim Potential and Success on Resurrection Day
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Review by the author:" Some of the non-Muslims never knew that life has purpose, which is to seek truth, worship the real God, and true religion. And follow the path of pious life so as to achieve success in the hereafter." "Some people do not know the reason of creations and the test to justify faith and prove of eligibility to enter paradise."This book will guide you to understand "How to grow Muslim Potential". "If you are looking for guidance...
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From Miroslav Volf, one of the world's foremost Christian theologians-and co-teacher, along with Tony Blair, of a groundbreaking Yale University course on faith and globalization-comes Allah, a timely and provocative argument for a new pluralism between Muslims and Christians. In a penetrating exploration of every side of the issue, from New York Times headlines on terrorism to passages in the Koran and excerpts from the Gospels, Volf makes an unprecedented...
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There are many books which set out the case for Islam or for Christianity and point out what they regard as defects in the other religion. This book does that, but it seeks to do so in the form of a workbook which groups of Christians or Muslims might use, and it is conducted in a spirit where truth is paramount but so too is kindness and civility. The two authors have become friends and hope that this can be detected in the exchanges. As the major...
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What was life really like for everyday people in the Islamic Golden Age? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history's greatest civilizations, readers will use primary sources and information from archeological discoveries to discover fascinating insights and debunk popular myths. Immersive timelines, maps and references to important people and events will bring children on a time-traveling journey through the ancient Islamic world....
79) Avoiding Harm
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Research scholars have lamented the fact that most of the extant studies on religious responses to the COVID-19 pandemic focus on a particular religious group, typically Christian. This book fills this lacuna by providing some useful insights into how one Muslim religious institution responded to the pandemic. It portrays the sermons, advice, and guidance provided to the Claremont Main Road Mosque (CMRM) congregation in Cape Town, South Africa, by...
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Maud Mandel is professor of history and Judaic studies and dean of the College at Brown University. She is the author of In the Aftermath of Genocide: Armenians and Jews in Twentieth-Century France.
This book traces the global, national, and local origins of the conflict between Muslims and Jews in France, challenging the belief that rising anti-Semitism in France is rooted solely in the unfolding crisis in Israel and Palestine. Maud Mandel shows...
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