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Introduction to Sufism - Belief - Oprah Winfrey Network

2015

Varun Soni, dean of Religious Life at the University of Southern California, shares the basics of Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam that seeks to connect the worshipper to the divine through singing, dancing or artistic expression.

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Fasting for Ramadan Enhances Spiritual Growth

For the majority of Muslims worldwide a confirmed new-moon sighting next Tuesday will usher in the holy month of Ramadan. This 1,400-year-old ritual is a reminder to practice self-restraint, increase one's spirituality and appreciate God's countless blessings.

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Aziz Junejo
2010
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Women Are the Future of Islam

In this revelatory book, imam Sherin Khankan addresses urgent contemporary issues such as modern women in Islam, radical Islamic groups, Islamic divorce, and fundamentalism, and she describes her own personal journey as a female Muslim activist.

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Sherin Khankan
2020
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The Story of the Qur'an: Its History and Place in Muslim Life

A balanced portrayal of the Quran and its place in historic and contemporary Muslim society, this updated edition features new sections on the Quran and its relationship to democracy, science, human rights, and the role of women, and contains expanded sections on the Quran in the life cycle of...

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Ingrid Mattson
2013
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No god but God

Internationally acclaimed scholar Reza Aslan explains Islam—the origins and evolution of the faith—in all its beauty and complexity.

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Reza Aslan
2011
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The Qur'an

This translation of the Quran is written in contemporary language that remains faithful to the meaning and spirit of the original, making the text crystal clear while retaining this great work's eloquence.

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Mustafa Shah, M. A. S. Abdel Haleem
2008
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Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources

Martin Lings’s biography of Muhammad is an internationally acclaimed, comprehensive, and authoritative account of the life of the prophet.

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Martin Lings
2006
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Islam Explained: A Short Introduction to History, Teachings, and Culture

Whether you are looking to expand your own knowledge of Islam or to understand better the practices of Muslim friends, coworkers, and neighbors, this concise and essential guide provides a solid foundation for future study and conversation.

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Salim Ahmad Rashid
2020
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Love Is the Wine

Compiled and edited by psychologist and Sufi teacher Robert Frager, the chapters of this book were derived from talks given by Turkish Sufi master Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak during visits to America during the last years of his life.

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Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak, Robert Frager (editor)
1999
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The Wisdom of Islam: A Practical Guide to the Wisdom of Islamic Belief

An introductory guide by Robert Frager, PhD, a Western convert to the Sufi order of Islam, The Wisdom of Islam includes an overview of Islam’s foundations, illuminates personal experiences of faith of Muslim men and women in Islamic society, addresses Muslim psychology, and looks at the...

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Robert Frager
2002
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Islam: A Short History

Renowned religious scholar Karen Armstrong presents a concise and articulate history of Islam, the world's fastest growing faith.

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Karen Armstrong
2002
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