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How did a remote desert people change the course of world history? In the seventh century AD, the Eastern Roman Empire collapsed—defeated by the rising power of Arabia. How did this happen? And why then? In this gripping new history, Nick Holmes offers a fresh view of the end of the Ancient...

Host Alex Calder examines Islam's theological foundations, daily practices, and global impact. From tawhid and the Five Pillars to faith's role in identity and community, the series offers accessible insight into how this world religion provides structure and meaning to nearly two billion lives. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Al-Mulk (Dominion, aka The Savior) is a Meccan sura composed of 30 verses. It is the 67th chapter of the Qur'an. Arabic edition with English translation.

Wahhabism is the most common form of politicized fundamentalist Islam, now most associated with the Islamic State and Al Qaeda and the official religion of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. It is widespread throughout the Islamic world, especially in Pakistan and Afghanistan (where it was the official religion of the Taliban). Together, the Saudi and al-Wahhab families formed a potent alliance, with the Saudis gaining an ideological backing for their small state and the Wahhabis gaining a powerful and increasingly wealthy patron.

No Go Zones. That's what they're called. And while the politically correct try to deny their existence, the shocking reality of these No Go Zones - where Sharia law can prevail and local police stay away - can be attested to by its many victims. Now Raheem Kassam, a courageous reporter and editor at Breitbart.com, takes us where few journalists have dared to tread - inside the No Go Zones, revealing areas that Western governments, including the United States, don't want to admit exist within their own borders.

Violent extremist Sunni and Shiite Muslims are at odds about most things. One of the few points that they can agree upon in the midst of their war of mutual annihilation is that the Apocalypse is coming and that they are the soldiers of its harbinger and redeemer: the Mahdi. Across the Islamic world, the figure of the Mahdi has appeared with increasing prevalence in the last few decades.

A Veiled Gazelle, as the great mystic Ibn Arabi explains in his interpreter of desires, is a subtlety, an organ of higher perception. Sufi experientialists refer to the activation of these centres of awareness as the awakening of real knowledge of truth beyond form. A Veiled Gazelle considers the symbolic and instrumental employment of its literature in Sufi studies. Seldom didactic, and never meant only as entertainment, such works are regarded as some of the world’s greatest and most important writing.

Unlock the profound meanings and timeless truths hidden within Islam’s most recited chapter. Exploring the Depths of Surah Al-Fatiha offers a spiritual and intellectual journey through the seven verses that stand at the gateway of the Qur’an—verses that encapsulate the entire message of divine mercy, guidance, worship, and the human relationship with the Creator.

The reports of the Prophet's sayings and deeds are called ahadith. Bukhari lived a couple of centuries after the Prophet's death and worked extremely hard to collect his ahadith. Each report in his collection was checked for compatibility with the Qur'an, and the veracity of the chain of reporters had to be painstakingly established. Bukhari's collection is recognized by the overwhelming majority of the Muslim world to be one of the most authentic collections of the sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH).

Journey through the Qur’an like never before with Qur’an 30 for 30, a daily Ramadan series from Yaqeen Institute. Hosted by Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro, and special guests- each episode explores a Juz’ (section) of the Qur’an, uncovering deep reflections, historical insights, and practical takeaways for our daily lives. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned student of the Qur’an, this series will help you connect with its themes, stories, and messages in a meaningful way. Tune in and elevate your Ramadan experience with Qur’an 30 for 30.

Here, in three definitive volumes, Shah takes us to the very heart of this mysterious mentor, the Mulla Nasrudin. They're comprised of skillful contemporary retellings of hundreds of collected stories and sayings bringing the unmistakable wisdom, wit, and charm of the timeless jokester to life.

Back by popular the demand, the best-selling Politically Incorrect Guides provide an unvarnished, unapologetic overview of the topics every American needs to know. The Politically Incorrect Guide to Jihad delves into the dark world of radical Islam, exposing the most violent menace of the 21st century.

The Muslim Brotherhood, or Ikhwan, has engaged in terrorism, assassinations, and anti-Western, anti-Semitic rhetoric and violence for almost a century - yet few Americans realize how powerful they really are. While we focus on al Qaeda, Hamas, and Hezbollah, it's actually the Muslim Brotherhood, the world's oldest, most influential, and most anti-American Islamist group, that has become the preeminent voice and power in the Muslim world.

Born out of Khuram Malik's aspirations to sow the seeds of a flourishing generation of successful Muslim entrepreneurs, Billion Dollar Muslim is a book which opens our eyes to the great possibilities that can be achieved when the entrepreneurial mindset is embraced. Khuram speaks from personal experience, and he does an amazing job of sharing his conviction that the advantages of entrepreneurship can wield great benefit not only to the individual but also to the Muslim Ummah and society as a whole.

A clear, concise introduction to the holy book that guides the lives of 1.6 billion people on our planet, this brief volume opens the world of the Qur'an to interested listeners who want to know where this scripture came from and how it has achieved a profound influence in today's world. Writing in an accessible question-and-answer format, Jane McAuliffe, one of the world's foremost scholars of the Qur'an, introduces listeners to this important text by discussing its origins, structure, themes, interpretations, and what it has to say about a host of critical contemporary issues.

Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is a profound journey of faith that holds immense significance for Muslims worldwide. As one of the Five Pillars of Islam, along with the declaration of faith (Shahada), prayer (Salat), almsgiving (Zakat), and fasting during Ramadan (Sawm), Hajj is a religious duty that every able-bodied and financially capable Muslim must undertake at least once in their lifetime. This pilgrimage is not only a physical journey but also a spiritual quest that embodies the essence of Islamic teachings, unity, and submission to Allah. The origins of ...

The story of Islam is one we urgently need to hear. Now Huston Smith, the legendary authority on comparative religions, summons a lifetime of scholarship and insight to offer this welcome listener's guide to the most persistently misunderstood religion in the world. Smith takes us back to...

Veuillez noter : ce livre audio est en arabe. Le Coran est le texte sacré de la religion musulmane, aussi appelé l'Écriture des musulmans et donc de ceux qui pratiquent l'Islam. Ce livre est la plus ancienne œuvre littéraire en arabe que nous connaissions. Le Coran regroupe les paroles d'Allah (« Dieu »), les révélations (ou « Aya ») qu'il fait au monde par le biais du prophète et messager Mahomet (Muhammad) et va jusqu'à la mort de ce dernier en 632. La langue arabe avec l'introduction française!

Explore Thomas Merton’s encounter with Islam and its mystical tradition of Sufism with one of Catholicism’s great scholars. This captivating six-lecture audio course focuses on Merton’s engagement with Islam. Your presenter is Professor Sidney Griffith (Ph.D., Catholic University of America), an expert in Muslim-Christian relations and a lifelong reader of Thomas Merton.

"Jaw-dropping . . . Inspiring . . . A haunting and beautifully composed book . . . It blew my mind." --Lisa Taddeo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Three Women A fearless exposé of the secrets and lies of women's intimate lives, by the bestselling author of The Perfect Nanny, Adèle...