Islamic Affairs (20 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good Condition. Five star seller - Buy with confidence!

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. "With permission from The Islamic Affairs Department, The Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington DC." No writing, highlighting, or marks in text. Cover clean and in very good condition. Full color images throughout the book.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, there has been an overwhelming demand for information about Islam, and recent events - the war in Iraq, terrorist attacks both failed and successful, debates throughout Europe over Islamic dress, and many others - have raised new questions in the minds of policymakers and the general public. This newly updated edition of What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam is the best single source for clearly presented, objective information about these new developments, and for answers to questions about the origin and traditions of Islam. Editor of The Oxford Encyclopedia of Modern Islam and The Oxford History of Islam, and author of The Future of Islam and many other acclaimed works, John L. Esposito is one of America's leading authorities on Islam. This brief and readable book remains the first place to look for up-to-date information on the faith, customs, and political beliefs of the more than one billion people who call themselves Muslims. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Condition: New. Understanding Islam and the Muslims Prepared By The Islamic Affairs Department, The Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington Paperback 32 Pages Full colour photographs ISBN: 8178985403 Publisher : IPCI, Birmingham About The Book Myths and misunderstanding continue to proliferate about Islam and its millions of followers worldwide. Through stunning photography provided by ARAMCO World and an accessible question and answer format this newly-expanded version of America's most popular short introduction to the key precepts of Islam offers succinct, and sometimes surprising, answers to frequently asked questions about the Muslim faith. What is Islam? Who are the Muslims? What do Muslims believe? How does someone become a Muslim? What does 'Islam' mean? Why does Islam often seem strange? Do Islam and Christianity have different origins? What is the Ka'ba? Who is Muhammad? How did Muhammad become a prophet and a messenger of God? How did the spread of Islam affect the world? What is the Quran? What is the Quran about? Are there any other sacred sources? Examples of the Prophet's sayings. What are the 'Five Pillars' of Islam ?

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon left us stunned, angry, and uncomprehending. As it became clear that these horrifying acts had been committed in the name of religion, the media, the government, and ordinary citizens alike sought answers to questions about Islam and its adherents. In this level-headed and authoritative book, John L. Esposito, one of the world's most respected scholars of political Islam, provides answers. He clearly and carefully explains the teachings of Islam--the Quran, the example of the Prophet, Islamic law--about jihad or holy war, the use of violence, and terrorism. He chronicles the rise of extremist groups and examines their frightening worldview and tactics. Anti-Americanism (and anti-Europeanism), he shows, is a broad-based phenomenon that cuts across Arab and Muslim societies. It is not just driven by religious zealotry, but by frustration and anger at U.S. policy. It is vital to understand, however, that the vast majority of Muslims are appalled by the acts of violence committed in the name of their faith. It is essential that we distinguish between the religion of Islam and the actions of extremists like Osama bin Laden, who hijack Islamic discourse and belief to justify their acts of terrorism. This brief, clear-sighted book reflects twenty years of study, reflection, and experience on the part of a scholar who is equally respected in the West and in the Muslim world. It will prove to be the best single guide to the urgent questions that have recently forced themselves on the attention of the entire world. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. John L. Esposito is one of the world's leading authorities on Islam. Now, in this brilliant portrait of Islam today-and tomorrow-he draws on a lifetime of thought and research to sweep away the negative stereotypes and provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest growing religion in the world. Here Esposito explores the major questions and issues that face Islam in the 21st century and that will deeply affect global politics. Are Islam and the West locked in a deadly clash of civilizations? Is Islam compatible with democracy and human rights? Will religious fundamentalism block the development of modern societies in the Islamic world? Will Islam overwhelm the Western societies in which so many Muslim immigrants now reside? Will Europe become Eurabia or will the Muslims assimilate? Which Muslim thinkers will be most influential in the years to come? To answer this last question he introduces the reader to a new generation of Muslim thinkers-Tariq Ramadan, Timothy Winter, Mustafa Ceric, Amina Wadud, and others-a diverse collection of Muslim men and women, both the "Martin Luthers" and the "Billy Grahams" of Islam. We meet religious leaders who condemn suicide bombing and who see the killing of unarmed men, women, and children as "worse than murder," who preach toleration and pluralism, who advocate for women's rights. The book often underscores the unexpected similarities between the Islamic world and the West and at times turns the mirror on the US, revealing how we appear to Muslims, all to highlight the crucial point that there is nothing exceptional about the Muslim faith. Recent decades have brought extraordinary changes in the Muslim world, and in addressing all of these issues, Esposito paints a complex picture of Islam in all its diversity-a picture of urgent importance as we face the challenges of the twenty-first century. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Magazine, cover and text all in fine condition, binding tight and square no damage, text clean and unmarked, name of PO on title page.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Color & b/w Illustration (illustrator). First Thus. Size: 8vo - over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4" Tall. Ephemera.

Stapled wraps. Condition: As New. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 30 pages.

Oversized Paperback. Condition: Very Good - Cash. Minor rubbing and edge wear to cover, with light reader wear to pages. Still great condition. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 36 pages. Illustrated. (SL#15).

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This is a pamphlet. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,150grams, ISBN:

Soft Cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. 32pp, colour illustrated soft back covers. many colour illustrations. A very clean copy. The booklet covers frequently asked questions about Islam and supplies answers.

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Staplebound. Condition: Near Fine. Well illustrated staplebound booklet 13,6 x 21,5 cm., unpaginated - approx 30 pages, in English, published by the Islamic Affairs Department, Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington DC in 1989, almost new. Book.

binder's cloth. Condition: Minor rubbing. VG. Textual photo illustrations. (illustrator). (480) pp, 25x17cm, This is a bound volume containing issues no. 24 through 29 of this Islamic devotional serial --"Guidance"-- published by the Ministry of Justice & Islamic Affairs of Bahrain. With original cover wrappers bound in. Each issue runs 80 pp, with separate paginations. Text entirely in Arabic.

cloth. Condition: Minor rubbing. VG. Textual photo illustrations. (illustrator). (480) pp, 25x17cm, This is a bound volume containing issues no. 36 through 41 of this Islamic devotional serial --"Guidance"-- published by the Ministry of Justice & Islamic Affairs of Bahrain. With original cover wrappers bound in. Each issue runs 80 pp, with separate paginations. Text entirely in Arabic.

binder's cloth. Condition: Minor rubbing. VG. Textual photo illustrations (illustrator). (480) pp, 25x17cm, This is a bound volume containing issues 18 through 23 of this Islamic devotional serial -- "Guidance" -- published by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs of Bahrain. With original cover wrappers bound in. Each issue runs 80 pp, with separate paginations. Text entirely in Arabic.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Original staple-bound wraps 17x24cm, with a colour photo of the Kaaba to the front, and description of Islamic Awareness Magazine to the back. Printed by the Fahad Al Marzouq Printing Press, Kuwait. 73pp Arabic text illustrated in b/w. Wraps very good with some tearing around the staple, interiors near fine, lightly tanned. The Ministry launched its monthly Islamic Awareness Magazine (Al-Waei Al-Islami, "the Caravan of Authentic Arab Islamic Culture") in 1965 to promote knowledge of Islam in a way that transcended sect and politics. Certain issues were accompanied by booklets such as this, providing more detailed and timely practical information (the previous issue for example came with a booklet on Ramadan). With the 1968 Hajj due to begin on 7 March, Minister Abdullah Al-Mishari al-Roudhan informs in his opening statement dated Jan 1968 that this was prepared to guide Kuwaiti pilgrims in the performance of Hajj and Umrah, and ensure their comfort. He notes that this year's Hajj is marked by sorrow at the occupation of Al Aqsa Mosque during the Six Day War. The main text describes the history, rituals and timetable of Hajj and Umrah in line with the 4 Schools. The illustrations include 5 plans and models of the Kuwaiti Hajj "Cities" at Mecca and Medina and associated Kuwaiti Mission buildings, a map showing the route from Mecca to Arafat, and photos showing various locations and rituals. This appears to be very rare.