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Karen ArmstrongAEs elegant and concise book traces how Islam grew from the other religions of the book, Judaism and Christianity; introduces us to the character of Muhammed; and demonstrates that for much of its history, the religion has been a force for enlightenment that promoted liberties for women and allowed the arts and sciences to flourish. Islam shows how this progressive legacy is today often set aside as the faith struggles to come to terms with the economic and political weakness of most of its believers and with the forces of modernity itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vanguard Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42602608558116,"sku":"9781842125830","price":1345.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/4823\/3764\/files\/9781842125830-1.jpg?v=1757656491"},{"product_id":"qur-anic-and-non-qur-anic-islam","title":"QUR’ANIC AND NON-QUR’ANIC ISLAM","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"van-product-description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a study of twenty Islamic themes of contemporary importance. Each theme bears two versions: Qur'anic and non-Qur'anic. The latter is familiar because it has dominated Islamic perceptions, thought and practices for the past thirteen hundred years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt draws its sanction from a variety of sources such as pre-Islamic Arab customs and traditions, Sunnah — as it is codified in books of Ahadith, called 'The Correct Six', jurisprudence (fiqh), myth and whim. The source for the Qur'anic version is exclusively the Qur'an. In some ways, this is a unique book. Based on the Qur'an, its message is interpreted entirely from the Qur'anic text itself. Superimposition of non-Qur'anic views has been scrupulously avoided. Credentials of Sunnah as a source of Islam have been examined in some detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe two versions of Islam use the same idiom but are markedly different and often contradictory, on fundamentals, in the general thrust, in spirit and substance. Qur'anic Islam seeks to establish an egalitarian, humane, just and equitable social order. It gives the individual full responsibility and scope to express himself constructively.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vanguard Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42609505992740,"sku":"9694022851","price":670.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/4823\/3764\/files\/9694022851.jpg?v=1757579677"},{"product_id":"journey-into-europe-islam-immigration-and-identity","title":"JOURNEY INTO EUROPE: ISLAM, IMMIGRATION, AND IDENTITY","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"van-product-description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAkbar Ahmed's profound and careful inquiries have greatly enriched our understanding of Islam in the modern world. His latest study, based on direct research with a group of young scholars, explores the complex interfaith reality of Europe, both in history and today, from an Eastern perspective, reversing the familiar paradigm. It is sure to be yet another influential contribution, one greatly needed in a world riven by conflicts and misunderstanding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr Noam Chomsky, Institute Professor and Professor of Linguistics (Emeritus), Massachusetts Institute of Technology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is essential reading to all who want to understand our world. As a South Asian Christian, I can say with pride: South Asia has produced two Akbars Akbar the Great, the emperor who united India, and Akbar Ahmed, who brings peace and harmony among nations through research and knowledge. Akbar, who I have known for decades, is my brother and my hero. He belongs to all of humanity. Long live the passion of Akbar to see one harmonious world with animosity and hatred for none.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCouncillor Dr James Shera MBE, S.Pk., Former Mayor of Rugby, England, Freeman of the Borough of Rugby, and Distinguished Formanite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI don't exaggerate when I say that today Akbar Ahmed is the most knowledgeable scholar writing on Islam and the way the religion is affecting global affairs. In his extensive coverage of the subject, he has brought new insights policymakers in the West would do well to understand. In my own work what I have found most helpful is Professor Ahmed's finding that Islam's appeal to some of the extremist elements in Muslim societies should be understood in the context of the survival of tribalism in the structure and value systems of some of the societies that are contributing recruits to Islamist causes. In dealing with these dissidents, the use of force is not the preferred solution. What would work ultimately is the development and modernization of these societies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShahid Javed Burki, former Vice President of the World Bank, former Finance Minister of Pakistan, and author of Rising Powers and Global Governance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vanguard Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42609581326372,"sku":"9780199408658","price":1165.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/4823\/3764\/files\/9780199408658-1.jpg?v=1757580782"},{"product_id":"philosophers-of-the-golden-age-of-islam","title":"PHILOSOPHERS OF THE GOLDEN AGE OF ISLAM","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"van-product-description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this inspiring book Professor Akbar Ahmed continues his personal quest of bridging the gap between the Orient and the West, as he did in his earlier books and projects. Dr. Husein ef. 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As portrayed by the news media - and by a chorus of government, academic and corporate experts - 'Islam' is synonymous with terrorism and religious hysteria. At the same time, Islamic countries use Islam to justify unrepresentative and often oppressive regimes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this landmark work, for which he has written a new introduction, one of our foremost public thinkers examines the origins and repercussions of the media's monolithic images of Islam. Combining political commentary with literary criticism, Edward Said reveals the hidden assumptions and distortions of fact that underlie even the most 'objective' coverage of the Islamic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vanguard Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42613481373732,"sku":"9780099595014","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/4823\/3764\/files\/9780099595014-f.jpg?v=1757663313"},{"product_id":"after-the-prophet","title":"AFTER THE PROPHET","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven as Muhammad lay dying, the battle over who would take control of the new Islamic nation had begun, beginning a succession crisis marked by power grabs, assassination, political intrigue, and passionate faith. Soon Islam was embroiled in civil war, pitting its founder's controversial wife Aisha against his son-in-law Ali, and shattering Muhammad’s ideal of unity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining meticulous research with compelling storytelling, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAfter the Prophet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e explores the volatile intersection of religion and politics, psychology and culture, and history and current events. 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