The essence of Islam is conveyed to spiritual students in this practical and heartwarming introduction to the religion and its practices. The ancient wisdom of the faith is lovingly passed down to readers from a distinguished lineage of teachers, including the author's own parents and grandparents. Each chapter features a series of thought-provoking questions and suggestions concerning Islamic spirituality along with a list of actions that will guide new believers in the simple spirituality of the faith while spreading compassion worldwide.

The Fragrance of Faith

Religion & Spirituality

Rahman, Imam Jamal

Islam

Book Foundation

The essential qualities of human nature, including faith, trust, repentance, forgiveness, compassion, and mercy, are discussed in this collection of writings by some of the world's great sages, both ancient and contemporary. The advice of prophets Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad, the wisdom of Confucius and Buddha, and the prudence of saints, scholars, and even cyclists provide expert guidance for those looking to improve their spiritual well-being.

The Book of Character: An Anthology of Writings on Virtue from Islamic and Other Sources (Education Project)

Politics & Social Sciences

Helminski, Camille

Philosophy

Those interested in Islamic literature and spirituality are invited to pore over this rigorous and highly polished English translation of the Qur'an, the religion's quintessential text. Two hundred sixty-five titled selections of Qur'anic verse introduce and expand on the document's fundamental themes, and interpretations and commentary by imminent Islamic scholars such as Muhammad Asad and Yusuf Ali provide modern day readers with a historical context for understanding the important religious classic.

The Book of Revelations: A Sourcebook of Themes from the Holy Qur'an (Education Project)

Helminski, Phd

The central tenets of Islam are examined with lucidity and depth in this introductory guide, reference manual, and undistorted observation of the religion. Islam is presented as a spiritual training system that harmonizes believers with the divine order, thus bringing all believers into contact with one another and the world around them. The inner significance of practices such as ablution, ritual prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage is discussed as are selections from the Qur'an in the original Arabic and details on Hadith.

The Book of Essential Islam (Education Project)

Rafea PhD, Ali

This anthology of spiritual treatments of nature and the environment presents an uplifting and universal approach to appreciating the natural order from a Muslim perspective. Each chapter is introduced with a passage from the Qur’an and followed by pieces that highlight the human role in maintaining balance in the world. Selections range from poems to short essays and cover topics such as unity, interdependence, communication, the four elements, diversity, and wonder. Including contributions from Muhammad Asad, Alain de Botton, Thomas Berry, Guy Eaton, Seyyid Hossein Nasr, and Vanda Shiva, these reminders of the power of the Divine Order allow for a deeper appreciation of the interdependence of life and nature.

The Book of Nature: A Sourcebook of Spiritual Perspectives on Nature and the Environment (The Education Project Series)

Helminski, Camille Adams

The spiritual vocabulary of the Islamic tradition offers profound and enlightening concepts that do not easily lend themselves to English translation. Serving as both a translation guide and a glossary, this book clarifies 150 key spiritual, philosophical, and metaphysical Quranic terms in English, from ahl, Allah, and amanah to will, worship, and witnessing. Essays are included on topics such as existence, spiritual cognition, and levels of knowing.

The Book of Language: Exploring the Spiritual Vocabulary of Islam (Education Project)

Helminski PhD, Kabir

Christian Books & Bibles

Drawn from the Miskkat al Masabih, this collection of the Prophet Muhammed's sayings includes both the English and Arabic text and provides an intelligent introduction to Islam. Among the included topics are purification, prayer, remembering death, pilgrimage, jihad, clothing, visions, and words that soften the heart.

The Book of Hadith: Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad from the Mishkat Al Masabih

History

Eaton, Charles Le Gai

Middle East

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