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This ground-breaking and controversial work locates the antecedents of today's Islamic 'fundamentalism' in 16th and 17th century Iran and the forced conversion of the Sunnite population of Iran to the largely alien doctrines of Twelver Shi'ism; the concomitant extirpation of Sufism and philosophy; and the gradual rise of the 'faqih' or jurist.
This new edition has been fully updated in order to reflect the fast moving changes and economic instability that has occurred in European Business over the last few years. With a raft of pedagogical features including: case studies, discussion questions and a companion website, this key text remains a must-read for students of the discipline.
This guide looks at the secret of success and fulfilment, as it tells of an individual's quest for a definite meaning and purpose in life. Combining human observation with a strong spiritual message, readers should learn from reflecting on the ideas presented.
Best-selling business author shares how you can be the master of the fast-changing new business world and not its slave
The Qur'an Revealed is a landmark publication in the history of Islamic studies, providing for the first time a comprehensive critical analysis of Bedizuzzaman Said Nursi's 6000-page work of Quranic exegesis, The Epistles of Light. In discussing a wide range of themes, from Divine unity to causation, from love to spirituality, from prophethood to civilization and politics, Colin Turner invites the reader into Nursi's conceptual universe, presenting the teachings of arguably the Muslim world's most understudied theologian in a language that is accessible to both expert and interested layperson alike.
Hey, gang! Slow Death, Last Gasp's ultimate horror comix anthology from the hippie days of the underground, is back with a furious vengeance! IN this all-new 50th anniverary collection, a stellar crew of contributors -- some cartoonists from the original eco-funnies days, including Rich Corben, William Stout, Tim Boxell, and Errol McCarthy -- share macabre tales of ecological terror of today's horrifying times!
The four volumes of this set bring together key contributions to the study of Shi'ism, giving access to material that has hitherto been scattered and difficult to locate. While the majority of the material stems from the past fifty years, earlier studies are included, providing insight into the field's development. This collection reflects the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of today's Shi'ite studies. Volume One covers the birth of Shi'ism and traces its development. The emphasis is on the socio-political history of communities self-identifying as Shi'ite, focusing largely on the majority 'Twelvers', but also covering 'offshoot' sects. Volume Two consists of articles which explore the...
In Born to Succeed, bestselling author Colin Turner puts us on the path to personal and business success, and teaches us to define success according to our own requirements rather than in terms of what other people achieve.
Every organization has its origins in entrepreneurship. All companies grow, the roots of their success are often forgotten, leaving behind a creative vacuum. In tomorrow's business world, such companies will lose out to more agile competitors. Corporate leaders must steer their organizations away from being bureaucratic and slow-thinking worriers, to becoming creative and fast-moving entrepreneurial warriors, while maintaining effective managerial structures. Lead to Succeed goes to the heart of what originally created success.
With nearly 1500 rich years of history and culture to its name, Islam is one of the world’s great faiths and, in modern times, the subject of increasingly passionate debate by believers and non-believers alike. Islam: The Basics is a concise and timely introduction to all aspects of Muslim belief and practice. Topics covered include: The Koran and its teachings The life of the Prophet Muhammad Women in Islam Sufism and Shi’ism Islam and the modern world Non-Muslim approaches to Islam Complete with a glossary of terms, pointers to further reading and a chronology of key dates, Islam: The Basics provides an invaluable overview of the history and the contemporary relevance of this always fascinating and important subject.