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HUSSAIN, THE GRANDSON OF MUHAMMAD: CONTEMPORARY REFLECTIONS ON THE STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE |Dr Chris Hewer – comes from a background in Christian theology, education, Islamic studies and inter-faith studies and has worked in the field of Muslims in Britain and Christian-Muslim relations since 1986.. https://chrishewer.org/?page_id=118 |
Dr Hewer wrote …. Great religious figures do not belong to a particular religion, time or place. Their examples have something to offer to all humankind at all times and places. Such a figure is the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, Hussain ibn Ali, the martyr of Karbala. In this short book, his life and example are unfolded in sections with each accompanied by points for discussion and reflection.
INQUIRIES ABOUT SHI’A ISLAM | Sayyid Moustafa Al-Qazwini
An excellent introduction to the major doctrines of Shi’i Islam, including an explanation of the Ahlul Bayt, infallibility, intercession, dissimulation, companions and wives of the Prophet, and other schools of Islamic thought.
SEEKING THE STRIAGHT PATH-REFLECTIONS OF A NEW MUSLIM | Diana Masooma Beatty
Common challenges and issues faced by converts,the reasoning behind conversion, analysis from a Western view of many controversial or misunderstood topics in Islam, and basic information needed by new converts. Spanish translation is also available.
THE CONCEPT OF LOVE IN ISLAM | Mahnaz Heydarpoor
This work is an introduction to the subject of love. It covers on the significance and the doctrinal foundations of love in Islam, both Divine love (for Himself, for all beings and for mankind) and human love (for God and for fellow humans).
INVITATION TO ISLAM | Sayyid Moustafa Al-Qazwini
An excellent introduction to ‘What is Islam?’, the main Islamic beliefs and practices, religious texts, as well as other Islamic issues such as marriage, social life, women and law.
SELF BUILDING | Ibrahim Amini
A detailed description of special deeds as performed by God’s most devoted sincere servants during their lives, the self-restraint and asceticism practiced by them during these worships, and the spiritual purification achieved by them. Original Persian title: Khud Sazi wa Tahzib wa Tazkiyeh Nafs.
Islam in the Bible | Thomas McElwain
Common beliefs and practices in Islam and Christianity including the concept of God, Divine Guidance, leadership, prayer, fasting, sacrifice and marriage.
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