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On the Intersection of Science and Religion

By Courtney Johnson, Cary Lynne Thigpen, Cary Funk — 2021

The relationship between science and religion is often viewed in a Western context and through a Christian perspective. We turned to Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists for a different view.

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Women Are the Future of Islam

In this revelatory book, imam Sherin Khankan addresses urgent contemporary issues such as modern women in Islam, radical Islamic groups, Islamic divorce, and fundamentalism, and she describes her own personal journey as a female Muslim activist.

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Sherin Khankan
2020
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The Story of the Qur'an: Its History and Place in Muslim Life

A balanced portrayal of the Quran and its place in historic and contemporary Muslim society, this updated edition features new sections on the Quran and its relationship to democracy, science, human rights, and the role of women, and contains expanded sections on the Quran in the life cycle of...

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Ingrid Mattson
2013
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No god but God

Internationally acclaimed scholar Reza Aslan explains Islam—the origins and evolution of the faith—in all its beauty and complexity.

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Reza Aslan
2011
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The Qur'an

This translation of the Quran is written in contemporary language that remains faithful to the meaning and spirit of the original, making the text crystal clear while retaining this great work's eloquence.

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Mustafa Shah, M. A. S. Abdel Haleem
2008
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Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources

Martin Lings’s biography of Muhammad is an internationally acclaimed, comprehensive, and authoritative account of the life of the prophet.

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Martin Lings
2006
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Islam Explained: A Short Introduction to History, Teachings, and Culture

Whether you are looking to expand your own knowledge of Islam or to understand better the practices of Muslim friends, coworkers, and neighbors, this concise and essential guide provides a solid foundation for future study and conversation.

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Salim Ahmad Rashid
2020
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The Wisdom of Islam: A Practical Guide to the Wisdom of Islamic Belief

An introductory guide by Robert Frager, PhD, a Western convert to the Sufi order of Islam, The Wisdom of Islam includes an overview of Islam’s foundations, illuminates personal experiences of faith of Muslim men and women in Islamic society, addresses Muslim psychology, and looks at the...

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Robert Frager
2002
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Islam: A Short History

Renowned religious scholar Karen Armstrong presents a concise and articulate history of Islam, the world's fastest growing faith.

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Karen Armstrong
2002
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Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time

Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time is a fascinating portrait of the founder of a religion that continues to change the course of world history. Muhammad's story is more relevant than ever because it offers crucial insight into the true origins of an increasingly radicalized Islam.

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Karen Armstrong
2007
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