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• Islam

  a Short History

  Armstrong, Karen, 1944-

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  "Karen Armstrong’s Islam: A Short History provides a vital corrective to prevalent misconceptions and stereotypes about Islamic faith and practice. Succinct but remarkably comprehensive, the book surveys Islamic civilization from its roots in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Understanding Islam

  Radley, Gail

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  "Understanding Islam covers the history of Islam and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about worship practices, women's roles, and the world contributions Muslims have made. This title also discusses the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Islam

  Wilkinson, Philip, 1955-

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  "Learn all about Islam, the world's fastest growing religion. From Ramadan and the Qur'an, to the traditional dress, feasts, and rich design - all this and more are explained in this unique guide."

• Paul Morris, 'Diverse religions - Muslims', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand

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  About the history of Muslims in New Zealand. Paul Morris, 'Diverse religions - Muslims', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/diverse-religions/page-5 (accessed 20 March 2019) Story by Paul Morris, published 5 May…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Islam. By: Johnson, Judy A., MTS, Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2019

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  An encyclopedia article about Islam.

• Islam

  Ashkar, Michael

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  "This book will discuss the origins of Islam, the major sects that follow the faith, important religious centers such as Mecca and Medina, and the elemental religious practices that unite all members of the umma, or Islamic community."

• Growing Up Muslim

  Understanding the Beliefs and Practices of Islam

  Ali-Karamali, Sumbul, 1964-

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  An eBook subtitled "Understanding the beliefs and practices of Islam", this book focuses on the basics like food, prayers, holidays, and clothing, as well as how Islam started.

• 1001 Inventions & Awesome Facts From Muslim Civilization

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  "Imagine it is the seventh century. As most of Europe continues its descent into a long period of intellectually dormancy, a quiet yet powerful academic revolution is erupting in another corner of the world. Over the next centuries, the geniuses of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Muslim Year

  Senker, Cath

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  Part of a series 'A Year of Festivals' - colour-illustrated books for children that explores the major religious festivals around the world. Each title includes a diary and extracts giving a personal account of a festival from a child's perspective.

• Muslim Festivals Through the Year

  Ganeri, Anita, 1961-

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  "Introduces the main religious festivals of Islam, telling the story behind each festival, describing how it is celebrated around the world, and providing instructions for related activities."

• Ramadan and Id-ul-Fitr

  Kerven, Rosalind, 1954-

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  "It is the end of Ramadan and time to celebrate Id-ul-Fitr. After a month of 'going without' each day, everyone is looking forward to exchanging cards and gifts, before sitting down to enjoy a big family meal. Find out how Muslims say 'thank you' to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Islam

  Maqsood, Ruqaiyyah Waris

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  "Islam - an Introduction is a complete guide to the history, beliefs, and practicalities of this often misunderstood faith. Fully updated, it also addresses the key questions currently surrounding the religion ... to give you a better understanding…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The House of Islam

  a Global History

  Husain, Ed

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  "A fascinating and revelatory exploration of the intricacies of Islam and the inner psyche of the Muslim world."

• Voices of Modern Islam

  What It Means to Be Muslim Today

  Henry, Declan

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  "Raising awareness of what Islam is, as well as deepening understanding about the lived realities of Muslim people, this book explores the contemporary Muslim experience through first-hand interviews with over a hundred Muslims."

• The Islamic Enlightenment

  the Modern Struggle Between Faith and Reason

  De Bellaigue, Christopher, 1971-

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  "A revelatory and game-changing narrative that rewrites everything we thought we knew about the modern history of the Islamic world. With majestic prose, Christopher de Bellaigue presents an absorbing account of the political and social reformations…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Generation M

  Young Muslims Changing the World

  Janmohamed, Shelina Zahra

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  "What does it mean to be young and Muslim today? There is a segment of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims that is more influential than any other, and will shape not just the future of Muslims, but also the world around them: meet Generation M.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Islamic Culture in Perspective

  Tracy, Kathleen, 1951-

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  "This book explores the culture and everyday lives of Muslims in the Middle East."

• What the Qur'an Meant and Why It Matters

  Wills, Garry, 1934-

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  "A Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and religious scholar redirects his lifelong focus on Christianity and takes open-minded look at the Qur'an, finding the original meaning of the sacred text and showing numerous parallels between it and the Old…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Read the Qur'an

  Siddiqui, Mona

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  "The Qur'an is regarded by Muslims as the direct word of God, timeless and unchanged. It is used not only for prayer and worship but as a path which can lead the believer to a closer understanding of the essence of their relationship with God. In…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Cambridge Companion to the Qurʼān

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  "For both the university student and the general reader, The Cambridge Companion to the Qur'an provides a fascinating entrée to a text that has shaped the lives of millions for centuries."