| Content | Muslim Identity in the 21st Century Challenges of Modernity Edited by M.S. Bahmanpour and H. Bashir "Muslim Identity in the 21st Century: Challenges of Modernity" is a collection of articles presented at an international conference with the same titles, in London from October 31st to November 1st, 1998. The conference was meant to discuss and put forward solutions for the challenges facing Muslims, who as believing people, are trying to follow a written and divine shari'ah at the threshold of the 21st century, amidst the dramatic social, economic and political changes brought about by modern society. The book consist of thirteen articles which have been arranged in three chapters, entitled: "Muslim Ummah", "Muslim Identity in a Rationalized World" and "The Impact of Education and Communication Technology on Muslim Identity." The Institute of Islamic Studies - London, established in 1995, organized this conference. The Institute aims to examine, facilitate and co-ordinate research in the fields of Islamic history, literature, culture and civilization in close co-operation with the scholars who are actively engaged in researches in these fields. The Institute seeks to stimulate academic debate and discussion on issues related to Muslim affairs - especially Muslim communities living in Europe and North America - and analyze them in their political, social, economical, historical and cultural context. This conference was a step forward that should lead us to a better understanding of the challenges facing Muslims in the 21st century. M.S. Bahmanpour is a Visiting Fellow at the University of Cambridge. Dr. H. Bashir is the Dean of Oxford Academy for Advanced Studies and Managing Director of the monthly magazine "Discourse". Both are members of academic board of the Institute of Islamic Studies (London). - Institute of Islamic Studies (London) BookExtra Publishers
Heavily subsidized by www.islamicthought.co.uk | This text offers a concise introduction to the author of Nahjul Balagha, to help aid the reader to better experience and understand the great Book itself. With carefully selected passages, self-introductory sermons by Imam ‘Ali (‘a), and free-style poems, the reader can gain a beautiful insight into the eloquence behind the thoughts and thinking of ‘Ali Ibn Abu Talib (‘a), as well as an introduction to the Imam himself.
Subsidized by IEB of www.world-federation.org | This text contains fifty chapters, each containing an important lesson on the fundamental beliefs of our faith that are especially relevant for the youth of today. Ayatullah Makarim Shirazi presents these lessons using both philosophical reasoning as well as Qur'anic verses, and concludes each lesson with a few relevant questions which are intended to increase understanding of that particular lesson.
HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED BY WWW.ISLAMICTHOUGHT.CO.UK | This book is based on Majlis-e-Ulama Shia folder for class 3. Any Madressa using this folder will be able to do wordsearches on following topics. (1) Names page 7 (2) History page 9 (3) Imam Zainul Abideen (as) pages 10-11. (4) Imam Baqir (as) page 14 (5) History pages 15-16 (6) Imam Sadiq (as) page 19 (7) Imam Sadiq (as) page 20 (8) Imam Kadhim pages 23-24-25 (9) ImamRidha (as) pages 28-30 (10) Imam Taqi (as) pages 33-34 (11) Imam Naqi (as) 37-38 (12) Imam Askari (as) pages 41-44 (13) Imam Mahdi (as) pages 47-49 (14) cities in saudi Arabia pages 52- 54 (15) Cities in Iraq pages55-58 (16) Baytul Muqqaddas pages 59-60 (17) Cities in Syria pages 61-65 (18) Raas pages 68-69 (19) Imam Hussain pages 72-90.
This book can be easily be photo copied and can be used as handouts for anyone using Majlis-e-Ulama syllabus class 3 History. Ideal for teachers and parents to use for children
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Al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya (Scripture of Sajjad) is a book containing 54 supplications and du'as attributed to Ali ibn Husayn Zayn al-Abidin, the great-grandson of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.
After the Qur'an and Nahj al-balagha, this book has an important position among the Shi'a school of thought and is known as "Zabur Al Muhammad" (the Psalms of the Family of Muhammad (s)) and "Injil Ahl al-Bayt (a)" (the Gospel of the Household of the Prophet (s)) and is an example of the highest form of eloquence.
Although this book is in the form of supplications, it also contains many Islamic teachings mentioned alongside the supplications. In this book, topics surrounding different issues are explained in the form of supplications such as theology, ideology, anthropology, the Unseen World, angels, the nubuwwa, the position of the Prophet Muhammad (s) and the Ahl al-Bayt (a), Imamate, moral virtues and vices, honoring Eids, social and economic issues, historical points, different blessings of God, manners of supplication, recitation, dhikr, prayer, worship, etc. The most famous supplication of al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya is Makarim al-Akhlaq. 602 pages hardback. Binding bit loose in some books.
HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED BY WWW.ISLAMICTHOUGHT.CO.UK | This book Shi`ah Advanced Seminary Its Phases, development and characteristics, takes you through a journey how the Hawza system work. Topics covered 1 History of two Hawzahs 2 Style 3 Hawzah flexibility 4 Political independence 5 Economic independence 6 spiritual independence 7 First to third phase 8 Powerful education system
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