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Paperback. What is jihad? Does it mean violence, as many non-Muslims assume? Or does it mean peace, as some Muslims insist? This book focuses on the early history of jihad, shedding light on the controversies over jihad. It shows that those who argue that jihad means only violence or only peace are both wrong. Num Pages: 224 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 142 x 216 x 16. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138381
- ISBN
- 9780691138381
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 27.29
€ 36.99
€ 27.29
paperback. Twice in this century popular revolts against colonial rule have occured in the Banten district of West Java. This title details the complicated history of the Bantenese revolts in the twentieth century and probes the ideological riddle of Islamic Communism. Series: Ohio RIS Southeast Asia Series. Num Pages: 390 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; JPFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 213 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Ohio University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896801554
- ISBN
- 9780896801554
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.55
€ 36.99
€ 35.55
Paperback. Explores the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in traditional Muslim culture. This book provides an account of the Koran as codex, as scripture, as liturgy, and as the embodiment of truth, and examines its means of formation and dissemination. It also discusses issues of interpretation for certain key verses. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 176 pages, black and white halftones and line drawings. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLC1; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 111 x 10. Weight in Grams: 156.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192853448
- ISBN
- 9780192853448
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.51
€ 13.51
Paperback. Just over a sixth of the world's population subscribes to the Muslim belief that 'there is no god but God, and Muhammad is his Messenger'. Michael Cook gives an incisive account of the man who inspired this faith, drawing on the traditional Muslim sources to describe Muhammad's life and teaching. Series: Past Masters Series. Num Pages: 112 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 193 x 8. Weight in Grams: 92. Clean copy with some shelf wear and minor yellowing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KOG0004220
- ISBN
- 9780192876058
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. An insight into the life and times of al-Ma'mum, the Abbasid caliph best known for sponsoring the translation of Greek philosophy into Arabic. Series: Makers of the Muslim World. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 15. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851683864
- ISBN
- 9781851683864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.41
€ 34.41
Hardback. A biography on the founder of the Wahhabi movement and first Saudi state Series: Makers of the Muslim World. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 17. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780745893
- ISBN
- 9781780745893
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.41
€ 34.41
Paperback. Second volume of the new Journal of the International Qur?anic Studies Association (JIQSA Articles will be rigorously peer-reviewed through a double-blind review process, with reviewers appointed by the Co-Editors and the international Editorial Board. Editor(s): Pregill, Michael E.; De Gifis, Vanessa. Series: Journal of the International Qur'anic Studies Association. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: HBLA1; HR; HRH; HRHS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 165. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Publisher
- Lockwood Press United States
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781937040727
- ISBN
- 9781937040727
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.33
€ 53.33
Hardcover. Reconstructing the history of the Islamic University of Medina, this book sheds light on efforts undertaken by Saudi actors to extend Wahhabi influence beyond the kingdom's borders and suggests a new framework for understanding Islamic transnational religious networks. Series: Stanford Studies in Middle Eastern and I. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBXS; HRHT; JFFN; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 24. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804798358
- ISBN
- 9780804798358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.73
€ 65.73
Paperback. Offering an understanding of the role of religion in the Islamic world, this book sets out to show that Islam covers a multitude of forms and practices which are woven into daily existence in complex and sometimes almost invisible ways. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFM; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Publisher
- I. B. Tauris
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860644092
- ISBN
- 9781860644092
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.18
€ 30.99
€ 26.18
Paperback. Explores three central questions: What does it mean to be human? What is the significance of the diversity that is evident among human beings? And what are the challenges that humans face living within the natural world? In this title, a distinguished group of scholars focuses on the theological responses to each of these questions. Editor(s): Ipgrave, Michael; Marshall, David. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRC; HRH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 249.
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589017160
- ISBN
- 9781589017160
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.82
€ 70.82
Hardback. The essays in this volume approach the interactions of Islam, the West and modernity through overlapping social, historical, economic, cultural, and philosophical layers. Editor(s): Thompson, Michael J. Series: Logos: Perspectives on Modern Society and Culture. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; JFC; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742531062
- ISBN
- 9780742531062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.32
€ 162.32
Hardback. Indonesian Islam is often portrayed as being intrinsically moderate by virtue of the role that mystical Sufism played in shaping its traditions. This title traces how the popular image of Indonesian Islam was shaped by encounters between colonial Dutch scholars and reformist Islamic thinkers. Series: Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics. Num Pages: 328 pages, 9 halftones. 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1FMN; HBJF; HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 328
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691145303
- ISBN
- 9780691145303
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.68€ 49.96
€ 64.68
€ 49.96
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRCG; HRHS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Baker Publishing Group
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781587432392
- ISBN
- 9781587432392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.58
€ 29.58
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- TarcherPerigee
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780399176708
- ISBN
- 9780399176708
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.79
€ 21.99
€ 21.79
Paperback. With a cast of characters ranging from Malcolm X to 50 Cent, Knight's compelling work is the first detailed account of the movement inextricably linked with black empowerment, Islam, New York, and hip-hop. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; HRH; JFSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 136 x 22. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851686155
- ISBN
- 9781851686155
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.48
€ 19.99
€ 15.48
Hardback. Num Pages: 154 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBTB; HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 154
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761838654
- ISBN
- 9780761838654
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.42
€ 107.42
Paperback. Through its introductions and translations of this book allows scholars, students, and the general public to explore the earliest interactions between what eventually became the world's two largest religions, shedding new light on Islamic history and Christian-Muslim relations. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: HRAF; HRAX; HRC; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 212 x 23. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520284944
- ISBN
- 9780520284944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.66
€ 40.99
€ 28.66
Hardcover. In this novel perspective on a much-maligned figure, Michal Biran explains the monumental impact Chinggis Khan has had upon the Islamic World, both positive and negative. Series: Makers of the Muslim World. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDM; HBJF; HBLC; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 19. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851685028
- ISBN
- 9781851685028
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.41
€ 34.41
Paperback. Founded on a careful textual analysis, Seal of the Saints examines this essential aspect of Ibn 'Arabi's doctrine of sainthood, defining the nature and function of sainthood, while also specifying the criteria for a typology of saints based on the notion of prophetic inheritance. Translator(s): Sherrard, Liadain. Num Pages: 192 pages, index. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRH; HRLB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 145 x 14. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- Islamic Texts Society
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780946621408
- ISBN
- 9780946621408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.00
€ 26.99
€ 20.00
Paperback. As the 2022 French Presidential election looms, two candidates emerge as favourites: Marine Le Pen of the Front National, and Muhammed Ben Abbes of the growing Muslim Fraternity. Ben Abbes sweeps to power, and overnight the country is transformed. This proves to be the death knell of French secularism, as Islamic law comes into force.. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 2ADF; FA; FW; FYT; HRHP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 199 x 20. Weight in Grams: 184.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784702052
- ISBN
- 9781784702052
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.95
€ 13.99
€ 10.95