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Sufism: the Formative Period
Karamustafa bases this study on a fresh reading of the primary sources and, by integrating the findings of recent scholarship on the subject, presents a unified narrative of Sufism's historical development. His innovative analytical framework…
Aspects of Islam
"Since the events of 9/11 and the subsequent invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, hardly a day goes by without media coverage of suspected terrorist activities linked to Muslims, and their apparent hatred of the West. Actual outrages involving the…
The Hajj: the Muslim Pilgrimage to Mecca and the Holy Places
Among the duties God imposes upon every Muslim capable of doing so is a pilgrimage to the holy places in and around Mecca in Arabia. Not only is it a religious ritual filled with blessings for the millions who make the journey annually, but it is…
Islamic Geometric Patterns
Geometric patterns are perhaps the most recognizable visual expressions of Islamic art and architecture. Now, with the aid of this book, anyone can learn how to master this ancient art and create intricate patterns or re-create classic examples.