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Wisdom of Mankind
Wisdom of Mankind Description: Is Islam a cult or a religion? Does Islam promote violence and chauvinism? Is it opposed to co-existence and diversity? These days, especially after 9/11, there are hundreds of books with screaming titles, each purporting to present the "truth" about Islam and Muslims. The readers are told in those books that Muslims want to kill them, because the Qur'an says so; Muslims want to impose shari'ah in the West and impose Jizyah (a tax imposed on able-bodied non-Muslim men of military age) upon them; Islam - is not a religion of peace; Islam does not promote sound moral values; Islam debases women; Islam is incompatible with both democratic pluralism and science; Is...
Bangladesh: a Polarized and Divided Nation?
Half a century after the swift, but bloody liberation war, Bangladesh remains as puzzling of a nation as it did at its birth. Economically, the country has made great strides. But the nation remains divided politically where the opposition parties feel subjugated and threatened with very little voice for a participative and inclusive democracy. Is Bangladesh doomed for failure? What motivates the ruling parties to remain in power at any cost? To fully understand this situation, one must look back to the founding of Bangladesh and the subsequent tumultuous years. Habib Siddiqui provides a rare, first-hand account of those formative years and an inside look into the widening political rift in Bangladesh. He challenges the prevalent notions of conflict studies which often end up diagnosing symptoms rather than root causes. This impartial study breaks down partisan politics and provides several solutions for the Bangladeshi people to right their country.
Islamic Wisdom
The West needs to understand Islam. This must be understood from proper sources from the writings of those who are its adherents, and who practice what they believe. This book deals with Islamic piety and presents Islam through its many wonderful teachings, which are binding on all Muslims. It is hoped that after reading this book, many non-Muslim readers would be able to distinguish between mad activities of some nominal Muslims, wherever they may be, and the teachings of Islam.
Muhammad: the Messenger of Allah - an Exposition of His Life for Curious Western Readers
Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam, holds a unique position amongst leaders of all the major religions in that he lived in the limelight of history something that cannot be said about those who preceded him. From his birth to death all important events have been meticulously recorded by his contemporaries. And yet, he remains the most contested historical personality to win the battle of the heart for the last 14 centuries. To the faithful Muslims, he is the best of mankind that has ever been created by God. To the faithful Christians, Muhammad, on the other hand, is the blasphemer of Christ. Not surprisingly, therefore, that there was not a period in European or American history since the Middl...
Burma
This volume contains a collection of essays about historical and ongoing human rights violations suffered by the Rohingya peoples of Burma, and includes background information that details the factors that gave rise to the conflict. First-person narratives are provided, which give the reader insight into the thoughts of the people who experienced the events. Critical information is broken out and encapsulated into charts, timelines, and graphs. Maps are provided, detailing key geographic information.
Muhammad (S) and the Prescribed Highway to Peace
Muhammad (S), the Prophet of Islam, remains the most intriguing historical figure. To the believers, he (S) is simply the best human being that ever lived and will ever be born. These days, thanks to both the unbelieving detractors and the misguided believers, Muhammad (S) has become a hot topic who is judged through the prism of extremism. Whether one likes him or not, the Prophet (S) of Islam has changed the course of human history forever and thus, remains the most influential human being in history whose significance on global affairs cannot be ignored. And there is no better way to study about Muhammad (S) than the original sources that are reliable. In this book, the authors provide the sources of information on the life of the Prophet (S). They also deal with some topics of interest that were previously left out by some biographers.
Cures for the Sickly Heart
The Arabic word Nafs has several meanings - soul, ego, desire, craving, and also self, person, life, mind and heart. The Qur'an speaks about three stages of the development of nafs - nafs al-Ammara (the nafs or soul that urges evil), nafs al-Lawwamah (the soul that blames) and nafs al-Mutmainnah (the soul that is at peace).Every human being has nafs, which can be at any of the three stages. The intermediate stage of nafs al-Lawwamah is the one which is not at rest. Although it is conscious of evil, if not bridled properly, it can take one to gradually descend toward the pole of lowliness of earth. And on the other hand, if it is reformed continuously, it can take one to ascend toward the pole of exaltation of the heaven. The question is how does one move up in spiritual plane by taming nafs? Taming the nafs, however, is not an easy matter. This book is all about Sufi teachings, which are necessary remedies for the cure of the heart. This book is intended for those truly seeking guidance, who value uplifting their spirits over the cravings of their nafs [lower self, ego].
Yunus Emre, the Sufi Poet of Turkey
Yunus Emre (ca. 1240 - ca. 1321 C.E.), a contemporary of Mevlana Jalal al-Din Rumi, is considered to be one of the greatest Turkish poets. His poetry, written in old Turkish language of the common people of the day, expresses a deep personal devotion to Islam, mysticism (Sufism), humanity and love for God, His Last Prophet Muhammad (S) and mankind. He lived at a time of great tribulation following the Mongol invasion and political bickering and unrest that resulted in Anatolia. Yunus traveled among the local rulers as a volunteer for peace, sowing the seeds of love, compassion and unity. Who can deny the need of such an intellectual in the post-9/11 era of world-disorder? His poetry has been...
