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Great Courses volume 8
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English
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Internal divisions in the Muslim world shaped Islamic rule of Spain. Investigate issues concerning the larger governance of Islam that led to enmity between Muslim Spain and the Caliphate in Bagdad. Study the role of the Frankish king Charlemagne in these conflicts, and trace conspiracies and rebellions within Muslim Spain that culminated in the establishment of the Caliphate of Córdoba.
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English
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In "No god but God," internationally acclaimed scholar Aslan explains Islam--the origins and evolution of the faith--in all its beauty and complexity. This updated edition addresses the events of the past decade, analyzing how they have influenced Islam's position in modern culture.
14) Islam
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72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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English
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Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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"In order to love someone, you need to first get to know them. That's what sparks the beginning of a lifetime of admiration, learning, and emulation of the most beloved person in humankind. The children's book entitled My Prophet Muhammad captures his character and story in a way that captivates your child's mind and nourishes their soul. This book spans the entire story of the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (salla Llahu 'alayhi sallam) covering...
16) Holy war: how Vasco da Gama's epic voyages turned the tide in a centuries-old clash of civilizations
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x, 547 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm
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English
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1 videodisc (163 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Documents the rise and growth of Islam throughout the world, from the birth of Prophet Muhammad in the 6th century through the peak of the Ottoman Empire 1000 years later. Discusses the impact of Islamic civilization on world history and culture.
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English
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On February 14, 1989, Salman Rushdie received a call from a journalist informing him that he had been "sentenced to death" by the Ayatollah Khomeini. It was the first time Rushdie heard the word fatwa. His crime? Writing a novel, The Satanic Verses, which was accused of being "against Islam, the Prophet, and the Quran." So begins the extraordinary story of how a writer was forced underground for more than nine years, moving from house to house, with...
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187 pages : map ; 23 cm
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Español
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In "No god but God," internationally acclaimed scholar Aslan explains Islam--the origins and evolution of the faith--in all its beauty and complexity. This updated edition addresses the events of the past decade, analyzing how they have influenced Islam's position in modern culture.
"Vivimos en tiempos en los que las noticias permanentemente hablan del Islam. Sus distintas facciones y, sobre todo sus versiones radicales extremistas, muestran una...
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