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The Meaning of Gifts: Stories from Turkey


Jennifer Bassett - 2008
    This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence.Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension.Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension.Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.

Women are the Future of Islam


Sherin Khankan - 2017
    In addition she has founded the first mosque for women in Europe. In this urgent manifesto this remarkable woman challenges the idea that Islam should be defined by masculinity and conservatism. In her revelatory book, she addresses urgent contemporary issues, such as the place for modern women in Islam, fundamentalism, radical Islamic groups, Islamic divorce, Sufism, and describes her own personal journey as a female Muslim activist. Women Are The Future of Islam shines a feminist light on a gentler, more inclusive, more liberal - but also fully engaged - side of Islam that we rarely see in the West. It's an eye-opening, highly topical read.

Missionary Reference Library, Four Volume Set (new compilation)


James E. Talmage - 1988
    Russell Ballard, "Jesus the Christ" by Elder James E. Talmage, "True to the Faith", and "Our Heritage". The missionary reference library is intended to aid full-time missionaries in strengthening their testimonies and increasing their knowledge of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and in preparing to teach. This special edition of these four books can only be purchased as a set.

Finding Church: What If There Really is Something More?


Wayne Jacobsen - 2014
    Here is straight talk from a man who has sought authentic New Testament community for more than fifty years and who has discovered it in the most unlikely places.

Love in a Headscarf


Shelina Zahra Janmohamed - 2009
    One day he would arrive on my North London doorstep, fall madly in love with me and ask me to marry him. Then he would convert to Islam and become a devoted Muslim.Shelina is keeping a very surprising secret under her headscarf - she wants to fall in love and find her faith. Torn between the Buxom Aunties, romantic comedies and mosque Imams, she decides to follow the arranged-marriage route to finding Mr Right, Muslim-style. Shelina's captivating journey begins as a search for the one, but along the way she also discovers herself and her faith.

Stop Living In This Land, Go To The Everlasting World Of Happiness, Live There Forever


Woo Myung - 2012
    “Stop Living In This Land, Go To The Everlasting World Of Happiness, Live There Forever” explains the reason of human existence and the reason why we are born into this world, the fundamental principle of the world and recovery of the true self.- San Francisco Chronicle, January 6, 2013At last, the way to become complete is here. Now we can live in the everlasting world of happiness. By discarding the fake within one s mind, one can live as the infinite, never changing universe, which is the true self. This book unveils the mystery of the human mind and teaches the ultimate solution to become liberated from the illusion of the false self and live forever as Truth. It gives all people hope to be free of pain and suffering.This book is for everyone: those seeking happiness, those suffering from stress and worries, those searching for the meaning and purpose of life, those wanting to understand the human mind, those wanting to know the universe mind, those interested in spirituality and Truth, and those wanting a unified world of harmony and peace. The diversity of people interested in these teachings is as vast as humanity itself.What is the human mind? What is the meaning and the purpose of life? What is enlightenment? Countless numbers have asked these questions and many have tried to answer them. This book provides the ultimate answers. Now is the time to stop living in this land.Now is time to go to the everlasting world of happiness. Now is the time to live forever in the true world. Woo Myung will teach you how.

Warrior Of The Light Volume 3


Paulo Coelho - 2008
    

Khadijah: Mother of History's Greatest Nation


Fatima Barkatulla - 2016
    You’ve never seen her. You’ve never heard her voice. You’ve never perhaps even thought of her as your mother. But she is your mother nonetheless. And if you get to Jannah, your mother will be there, waiting to meet you. Her name is Khadijah, The Great. She was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad (S), the first to believe in his message and the first mother of the greatest nation history has ever seen. This book immerses you in Khadijah’s legendary story. Its rich descriptions place you in front-row seats in her arena. Its flowing narrative renders a captivating reading experience. And since only authentic sources have been used, the story loses nothing of its original iman elevating inspiration. Discover your legendary mother. Discover Khadijah.

A Blessed Olive Tree: A Spiritual Journey in Twenty Short Stories


Zain Hashmi - 2017
    Simple fables in easy language but with deep underlying morals. Each story comes with a beautiful hand drawn illustration.A Blessed Olive Tree is a series of short stories that will take you on a spiritual journey. It begins by exploring the reason for our existence, and then it moves on to highlight the reasoning behind the five pillars of Islam. After touching upon "Shariah" (the religious law), you will enter the land of "Tariqa" (the mystical path) to explore love, loving, and being loved. You will then come across "Haqiqa" (the truth), and find answers to some of the queries in your mind. You will finally experience the land of "Marifa" (gnosis), and catch a glimpse of the ultimate connection with the Divine. This entire journey is covered in twenty simple short stories."A sufi literary masterpiece" (Muslim revert and author Adam Hafiz, UK)"Truly a treasure"(Ayanna, Reviewer on Goodreads, USA)"A wise book"(Manar, #7 top reviewer on Goodreads, Iraq)"perfect for teaching younger readers, and reminder for older readers"(Khurram Alavi, #10 best reviewer on Goodreads, UK)"So inspiring for all Muslims and non Muslims."(Fatima Haleem, #17 best reviewer on Goodreads, Iraq)"All short stories are based on Islamic facts and taking roots from Quran"(Necmi Coban, #45 top reader on Goodreads, Turkey)"...gave a very deep impact to my heart.It has been long since I felt so at ease with myself and my thoughts changed."(Sizarifalina Ali, #30 best reviewer on Goodreads, Malaysia)"After almost each story I felt warmth in my heart"(Arezoo Alipanah, #99 top reader on Goodreads, Iran)"The sequence...oh this is genius."(Shabrina Fadhila, Reviewer on Goodreads, Indonesia)"...each story containing heartfelt lessons of hope, faith, struggle, success and happiness."(Phi T. Waani, #83 best reviewer on Goodreads, Pakistan)"An exceptional read that was"(Tarik Mahtab, #72 best reviewer on Goodreads, Bangladesh)"Reading this book feels like reading a fairy tale 1001 nights!"(Arvia Maharhani, #53 best reviewer on Goodreads, Indonesia)"Metaphorical stories feeding one's spirit with faith"(Rabbia Riaz, #39 best reviewer on Goodreads, Pakistan)"I was taken on a journey which became more enjoyable with each turn of the page."(Saima, Reviewer on Goodreads USA)"...help Muslims and non-Muslims to understand Islam better"(Aya, #41 best reviewer on Goodreads, Egypt)"...told in a fun way that doesn't require reading huge volumes of religious texts"(Hafsa, #17 best reviewer on Goodreads, Kenya)"...this book came as a ray of sunshine or noor in these devastating times."(Nafisa Tarannum, #46 top reviewer on Goodreads Bangladesh)"This was good, great, interesting, Charmin, magical"(Abdel Rahman Amin, #75 top reviewer on Goodreads, Egypt)"This is indeed a metaphorical masterpiece"(Ain Mc, Reviewer on Goodreads Malaysia)

The Subject Tonight Is Love: 60 Wild and Sweet Poems of Hafiz


Hafez - 1996
    Perhaps, more than any other Persian poet, it is Hafiz who most fully accesses the mystical, healing dimensions of poetry. Daniel Ladinsky has made it his life's work to create modern, inspired translations of the world's most profound spiritual poetry. Through Ladinsky's translations, Hafiz's voice comes alive across the centuries singing his message of love.

Vessels of Fire and Glory: Breaking Demonic Spells Over America to Release a Great Awakening


Mario Murillo - 2019
    The church is suffering from compromise and powerlessness. People are desperate for solutions. The answer will not come from a president; it can only come from a people who know how to bring Heaven to Earth.   Could it be that you are the key to unlocking the move of God in this generation?   Mario Murillo is recognized as a dynamic evangelist whose ministry sees multi­tudes receive salvation, healing, and deliverance. He has long carried a burden to see a Great Awakening in America. Now, he is being raised up as an urgent prophetic voice, calling the people of God to take their place as the watchmen, prophetic voices, and miracle-workers they have been anointed to be.   In Vessels of Fire and Glory, you will learn: Why satan is intent on destroying America. The prophetic significance of the “Valley of Dry Bones” for this present hour. The 4 factors of spiritual awakening. The crimes that have been committed against the Holy Spirit. How satan is overplaying his hand. It’s time to take your place as a Vessel of Fire and Glory to this nation

Chicago Addresses


Vivekananda - 2007
    This booklet contains the prophetic and epochal lectures delivered by Swami Vivekananda at the Parliament of Religions, Chicago, in 1893

Spiritual Gems of Islam: Insights & Practices from the Qur'an, Hadith, Rumi & Muslim Teaching Stories to Enlighten the Heart & Mind


Jamal Rahman - 2012
    This book invites you--no matter what your practice may be--to access the treasure chest of Islamic spirituality, particularly Sufism, and use its wealth to strengthen your own journey.The riches include guidance drawn from the Qur'an, sayings of the Prophet Muhammad and Sufi poets such as the thirteenth-century Rumi on cultivating awareness, intentionality and compassion for self and others. This book also features entertaining wisdom teaching stories, especially those of Mulla Nasruddin, Islam's great comic foil, to expand the mind and heart. It breaks down barriers to accessing this ancient tradition for modern seekers by dispelling myths about the Muslim faith concerning gender bias, inclusivity and appreciation for diversity.Regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey, you will find these gems worthy additions to your own treasure chest within.

The Book of Dharma: Making Enlightened Choices


Simon Haas - 2013
    The Book of Dharma charts Simon Haas’s journey to India and his “excavation” of the Dharma Code, a powerful system for making enlightened choices and manifesting our highest potential. Haas apprenticed with an elderly master practitioner in the Bhakti tradition for sixteen years and learned from him the system formerly used by kings and queens to effect personal transformation in their life and rule wisely.Sun Tzu’s The Art of War and Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince were written specifically for rulers. While these works have become renowned, the teachings for kings and queens from India remain to this day largely undiscovered. In this ground-breaking book, Haas discloses these teachings for contemporary Western readers, for the first time openly revealing a knowledge that has been passed down in secrecy in a sacred tradition for millennia.

Sejarah Umat Islam


Hamka - 1997
    This book summarizes the history of Islam, historians opinions and theories regarding the spread of Islam, a condensed version of the occurrences before, during and after the solidification of Islam.