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Modern Perspectives on Islamic Law
'This book presents an invaluable contribution to the debate on the compatibility of Islam and modernity. It is full of arguments and examples showing how Islam can be understood in line with modern life, human rights, democracy, the rule of law, civil society and pluralism. The three authors come from different countries, represent different gender perspectives and have a Shia, a Sunni and a non-Muslim background respectively which makes the book a unique source of information and inspiration.' Irmgard Marboe, University of Vienna, Austria This well-informed book explains, reflects on and analyses Islamic law, not only in the classical legal tradition of Sharia, but also its modern, contemp...
Towering Misfeasance
A young, handsome Cypriot Turk called Yusuf is tossed by fate into the vortex of a bitter conflict. Following his many adventures, the young Turk is forced to continue his quest for his future in unexpected circumstances and places. What follows is love, lust, violence, philosophy, architecture, battle, poetry, psychology and politics; from alpha to omega. Yusuf, a dazzlingly handsome young citizen of a noble family, is capture in battle and delivered into modern slavery and prostitution. Befriended by an academic in London and adopted by an English gentleman, he rises to prominence in an era of matchless braver, corruption and conflict.
Modern Arabic Drama
Translations of 12 Arabic plays written and produced during the past thirty years.
Routledge Revivals: Medieval Iberia (2003)
First published in 2003, Medieval Iberia: An Encyclopedia, is the first comprehensive reference to the vital world of medieval Spain. This unique volume focuses on the Iberian kingdoms from the fall of the Roman Empire to the aftermath of the Reconquista and encompass topics of key relevance to medieval Iberia, including people, events, works, and institutions, as well as interdisciplinary coverage of literature, language, history, arts, folklore, religion, and science. It also provides in-depth discussions of the rich contributions of Muslim and Jewish cultures, and offers useful insights into their interactions with Catholic Spain. With nearly 1,000 signed A-Z entries and written by renowned specialists in the field, this comprehensive work is an invaluable tool for students, scholars, and general readers alike.
Dictionary of African Biography
From the Pharaohs to Fanon, Dictionary of African Biography provides a comprehensive overview of the lives of the men and women who shaped Africa's history. Unprecedented in scale, DAB covers the whole continent from Tunisia to South Africa, from Sierra Leone to Somalia. It also encompasses the full scope of history from Queen Hatsheput of Egypt (1490-1468 BC) and Hannibal, the military commander and strategist of Carthage (243-183 BC), to Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana (1909-1972), Miriam Makeba and Nelson Mandela of South Africa (1918 -).
The Doves Necklace
When the body of a young woman is discovered in the Lane of Many Heads, an alley in modern-day Mecca, no one will claim it, as they are ashamed of her nakedness. As Detective Nasser pursues his investigation of the case, seemingly all of Mecca chimes in—including the Lane of Many Heads itself—in this “surreal, meditative take on a murder mystery” (The Guardian, Best Books of Summer). Nasser initially suspects that the dead woman is Aisha, one of the residents of the area, and searches her emails for clues. The world she paints embraces everything from crime and religious extremism to the exploitation of foreign workers by a mafia of building contractors, who are destroying the historic areas of the city. Another view reveals the city through the eyes of Yusuf, Aisha’s neighbor, increasingly frustrated by the accelerating pace of change. As gripping as classic noir, nuanced as a Nabokov novel, and labyrinthine as the alleys of Mecca itself, this brilliant fever dream of a novel masterfully reveals a city and a civilization in all its contradictions, at once beholden to brutal customs and uneasily coming to terms with new traditions.
The Abbasid Caliphate
A history of the Abbasid Caliphate from its foundation in 750 and golden age under Harun al-Rashid to the conquest of Baghdad by the Mongols in 1258, this study examines the Caliphate as an empire and an institution, and its imprint on the society and culture of classical Islamic civilization.
INDIA GK
Embark on an enlightening expedition through the vast tapestry of Indian General Knowledge with "India Unveiled: An MCQ Expedition Through the Tapestry of General Knowledge." This exceptional MCQ book is your ultimate guide to unraveling India's diverse history, cultural richness, geographical wonders, and the myriad facets that make it an extraordinary nation. ?? MCQs that Illuminate India's Diverse History: Delve into the captivating history of India through engaging multiple-choice questions. From ancient civilizations to the modern era, each question unveils the layers of India's rich and varied past, covering dynasties, independence movements, and cultural milestones. ?? Explore Geograp...
Tales of Yusuf Tadrus
Tales of Yusuf Tadrus is set in the Egyptian Delta town of Tanta, and tells the story of a young Coptic artist from a humble background. It provides an intimate glimpse into Egyptian Christian life, and carefully tells of the struggles faced by an artist who seeks to remain true to his calling. Written with sensitivity and honesty, it addresses an array of social issues in Egypt's rapidly changing landscape, from fundamentalism to emigration.
