Author: Abdirazaq Aden Mogeh
Publisher: Abu Qubais
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Many muslims turn to materials labeled as Halal banter or halal humour in order to take a break and have a bit of laugh. The problem is that the majority of these materials (Halal banter /humour) is often just a recycling of memes from non Muslim sources. A lot of it is shallow and lacks the wit or depth many muslims are looking for. A lot of the times, religious practises are used in a mocking scenario. The practising muslim finds it hard to enjoy any of it without feeling guilty or uneasy. This is while the Islamic library and heritage is brimming with light hearted content that serve as an amusement and entertainment for the heart as well as a record of the social and cultural history of the past generations. Muslim historians and chronologists ensured to preserve any interesting stories involving bizzare events, humor or anything else out of the ordinary in their books of history. They also included biographies and stories of those famed for their humour or entertaining stories such as Asha`ab, Juha and others. We find plenty of these type of materials in the classical works of famed scholars such as Imam al-Dhahabi in his 'Siyar A'lam al-Nubala', al-Khateeb al-Baghdadi in his `History of Baghdad`, and ibn Asa`kir in his `History of Damascus`, who did not leave out anything that has reached them no matter how trivial it might be; no doubt with the intention of preserving it for future generations. Additionally, books dedicated to humorous or interesting stories have been authored. Examples of this include `The Stories of the Fools and the Dumb` and `The Intelligent` by ibn al-Jawzi, `al-Tatfil: Wa-hikayat al-tufailiyin` (Interloping and the Stories of the Interlopers) by al-Khateeb al-Baghdadi. Many books dealing with humour and storytelling which are based on these classical sources have been written in modern time such as `Smile` by Sheikh Aidh al-Qarni. However, all these works are written in Arabic and little work has been carried out throughout the years and up until now into translating these books into English, As a result , English speaking readers are left out from accessing this enriching and entertaining side of the Islamic heritage. Unaware of and unable to access this side of the Islamic library, these readers would look in any other place but the Islamic library when seeking something light hearted and entertaining believing that these kind of theme is non-existent in the Islamic heritage. "From The Islamic Heritage :Truly Halal Humour " dives deep into the ocean of muslim literature to bring out pearls of humour and wit from this hidden treasure.
From The Islamic Heritage : Truly Halal Humour
Author: Abdirazaq Aden Mogeh
Publisher: Abu Qubais
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Many muslims turn to materials labeled as Halal banter or halal humour in order to take a break and have a bit of laugh. The problem is that the majority of these materials (Halal banter /humour) is often just a recycling of memes from non Muslim sources. A lot of it is shallow and lacks the wit or depth many muslims are looking for. A lot of the times, religious practises are used in a mocking scenario. The practising muslim finds it hard to enjoy any of it without feeling guilty or uneasy. This is while the Islamic library and heritage is brimming with light hearted content that serve as an amusement and entertainment for the heart as well as a record of the social and cultural history of the past generations. Muslim historians and chronologists ensured to preserve any interesting stories involving bizzare events, humor or anything else out of the ordinary in their books of history. They also included biographies and stories of those famed for their humour or entertaining stories such as Asha`ab, Juha and others. We find plenty of these type of materials in the classical works of famed scholars such as Imam al-Dhahabi in his 'Siyar A'lam al-Nubala', al-Khateeb al-Baghdadi in his `History of Baghdad`, and ibn Asa`kir in his `History of Damascus`, who did not leave out anything that has reached them no matter how trivial it might be; no doubt with the intention of preserving it for future generations. Additionally, books dedicated to humorous or interesting stories have been authored. Examples of this include `The Stories of the Fools and the Dumb` and `The Intelligent` by ibn al-Jawzi, `al-Tatfil: Wa-hikayat al-tufailiyin` (Interloping and the Stories of the Interlopers) by al-Khateeb al-Baghdadi. Many books dealing with humour and storytelling which are based on these classical sources have been written in modern time such as `Smile` by Sheikh Aidh al-Qarni. However, all these works are written in Arabic and little work has been carried out throughout the years and up until now into translating these books into English, As a result , English speaking readers are left out from accessing this enriching and entertaining side of the Islamic heritage. Unaware of and unable to access this side of the Islamic library, these readers would look in any other place but the Islamic library when seeking something light hearted and entertaining believing that these kind of theme is non-existent in the Islamic heritage. "From The Islamic Heritage :Truly Halal Humour " dives deep into the ocean of muslim literature to bring out pearls of humour and wit from this hidden treasure.
Publisher: Abu Qubais
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Many muslims turn to materials labeled as Halal banter or halal humour in order to take a break and have a bit of laugh. The problem is that the majority of these materials (Halal banter /humour) is often just a recycling of memes from non Muslim sources. A lot of it is shallow and lacks the wit or depth many muslims are looking for. A lot of the times, religious practises are used in a mocking scenario. The practising muslim finds it hard to enjoy any of it without feeling guilty or uneasy. This is while the Islamic library and heritage is brimming with light hearted content that serve as an amusement and entertainment for the heart as well as a record of the social and cultural history of the past generations. Muslim historians and chronologists ensured to preserve any interesting stories involving bizzare events, humor or anything else out of the ordinary in their books of history. They also included biographies and stories of those famed for their humour or entertaining stories such as Asha`ab, Juha and others. We find plenty of these type of materials in the classical works of famed scholars such as Imam al-Dhahabi in his 'Siyar A'lam al-Nubala', al-Khateeb al-Baghdadi in his `History of Baghdad`, and ibn Asa`kir in his `History of Damascus`, who did not leave out anything that has reached them no matter how trivial it might be; no doubt with the intention of preserving it for future generations. Additionally, books dedicated to humorous or interesting stories have been authored. Examples of this include `The Stories of the Fools and the Dumb` and `The Intelligent` by ibn al-Jawzi, `al-Tatfil: Wa-hikayat al-tufailiyin` (Interloping and the Stories of the Interlopers) by al-Khateeb al-Baghdadi. Many books dealing with humour and storytelling which are based on these classical sources have been written in modern time such as `Smile` by Sheikh Aidh al-Qarni. However, all these works are written in Arabic and little work has been carried out throughout the years and up until now into translating these books into English, As a result , English speaking readers are left out from accessing this enriching and entertaining side of the Islamic heritage. Unaware of and unable to access this side of the Islamic library, these readers would look in any other place but the Islamic library when seeking something light hearted and entertaining believing that these kind of theme is non-existent in the Islamic heritage. "From The Islamic Heritage :Truly Halal Humour " dives deep into the ocean of muslim literature to bring out pearls of humour and wit from this hidden treasure.
Encyclopedia of Muslim-American History
Author: Edward E. Curtis
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438130406
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 667
Book Description
A two volume encyclopedia set that examines the legacy, impact, and contributions of Muslim Americans to U.S. history.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438130406
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 667
Book Description
A two volume encyclopedia set that examines the legacy, impact, and contributions of Muslim Americans to U.S. history.
Lost Islamic History
Author: Firas Alkhateeb
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 1849049777
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Islam has been one of the most powerful religious, social and political forces in history. Over the last 1400 years, from origins in Arabia, a succession of Muslim polities and later empires expanded to control territories and peoples that ultimately stretched from southern France to East Africa and South East Asia. Yet many of the contributions of Muslim thinkers, scientists and theologians, not to mention rulers, statesmen and soldiers, have been occluded. This book rescues from oblivion and neglect some of these personalities and institutions while offering the reader a new narrative of this lost Islamic history. The Umayyads, Abbasids, and Ottomans feature in the story, as do Muslim Spain, the savannah kingdoms of West Africa and the Mughal Empire, along with the later European colonization of Muslim lands and the development of modern nation-states in the Muslim world. Throughout, the impact of Islamic belief on scientific advancement, social structures, and cultural development is given due prominence, and the text is complemented by portraits of key personalities, inventions and little known historical nuggets. The history of Islam and of the world's Muslims brings together diverse peoples, geographies and states, all interwoven into one narrative that begins with Muhammad and continues to this day.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 1849049777
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Islam has been one of the most powerful religious, social and political forces in history. Over the last 1400 years, from origins in Arabia, a succession of Muslim polities and later empires expanded to control territories and peoples that ultimately stretched from southern France to East Africa and South East Asia. Yet many of the contributions of Muslim thinkers, scientists and theologians, not to mention rulers, statesmen and soldiers, have been occluded. This book rescues from oblivion and neglect some of these personalities and institutions while offering the reader a new narrative of this lost Islamic history. The Umayyads, Abbasids, and Ottomans feature in the story, as do Muslim Spain, the savannah kingdoms of West Africa and the Mughal Empire, along with the later European colonization of Muslim lands and the development of modern nation-states in the Muslim world. Throughout, the impact of Islamic belief on scientific advancement, social structures, and cultural development is given due prominence, and the text is complemented by portraits of key personalities, inventions and little known historical nuggets. The history of Islam and of the world's Muslims brings together diverse peoples, geographies and states, all interwoven into one narrative that begins with Muhammad and continues to this day.
They
Author: Sarfraz Manzoor
Publisher: Wildfire
ISBN: 147226682X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK and a powerful and deeply personal exploration of a divided country - and a hopeful vision for change. 'This is not another book about the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims. It is THE book. . . . Absolutely not to be missed.' - Matthew d'Ancona Sarfraz Manzoor grew up in a working-class Pakistani Muslim family in Luton - where he was raised to believe that they were different, they had an alien culture and they would never accept him. They were white people. In today's deeply divided Britain we are often told they are different, they have a different culture and values and they will never accept this country. This time they are Muslims. Weaving together history, reportage and memoir, Sarfraz Manzoor journeys around Britain in search of the roots of this division - from the fear that Islam promotes violence, to the suspicion that Muslims wish to live segregated lives, to the belief that Islam is fundamentally misogynistic. THEY is also Manzoor's search for a more positive future. We hear stories from Islamic history of a faith more tolerant and progressive than commonly assumed, and stories of hope from across the country which show how we might bridge the chasm of mutual mistrust. THEY is at once fiercely urgent, resolutely hopeful and profoundly personal. It is the story of modern, Muslim Britain as it has never been told.
Publisher: Wildfire
ISBN: 147226682X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK and a powerful and deeply personal exploration of a divided country - and a hopeful vision for change. 'This is not another book about the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims. It is THE book. . . . Absolutely not to be missed.' - Matthew d'Ancona Sarfraz Manzoor grew up in a working-class Pakistani Muslim family in Luton - where he was raised to believe that they were different, they had an alien culture and they would never accept him. They were white people. In today's deeply divided Britain we are often told they are different, they have a different culture and values and they will never accept this country. This time they are Muslims. Weaving together history, reportage and memoir, Sarfraz Manzoor journeys around Britain in search of the roots of this division - from the fear that Islam promotes violence, to the suspicion that Muslims wish to live segregated lives, to the belief that Islam is fundamentally misogynistic. THEY is also Manzoor's search for a more positive future. We hear stories from Islamic history of a faith more tolerant and progressive than commonly assumed, and stories of hope from across the country which show how we might bridge the chasm of mutual mistrust. THEY is at once fiercely urgent, resolutely hopeful and profoundly personal. It is the story of modern, Muslim Britain as it has never been told.
Fighting against the Odds
Author: Fiaz Rafiq
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538154846
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
A riveting memoir by acclaimed combat sports and entertainment journalist Fiaz Rafiq, as he shares captivating stories of fighting legends and entertainment stars alongside the story of his own personal hardships, struggles against prejudice, and ultimate triumph. Fighting against the Odds is the culmination of Fiaz Rafiq’s decades of work behind the scenes as a mixed martial arts and combat sports journalist, gaining the trust and confidence of the best fighters in UFC and boxing. Rafiq shares candid accounts, hidden histories, and thrilling experiences from his time with some of the most famous and prominent personalities in fighting sports. Included are never-before-told stories of UFC’s most decorated and revered champions in Randy Couture, Royce Gracie, Daniel Cormier, Brock Lesnar, Georges St-Pierre, and Conor McGregor and boxing and martial arts icons such as Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, and Bruce Lee. Reaching the pinnacle of his career was anything but a smooth ride for Rafiq. The writer faced adversities, obstacles, and even harassment at American airports. Fighting against the Odds is a fascinating odyssey, one man’s inspiring coming-of-age story populated by some of the most colorful characters in the world of sports and entertainment. Itis a powerful story of hard work, tenacity, and success against overwhelming odds.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538154846
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
A riveting memoir by acclaimed combat sports and entertainment journalist Fiaz Rafiq, as he shares captivating stories of fighting legends and entertainment stars alongside the story of his own personal hardships, struggles against prejudice, and ultimate triumph. Fighting against the Odds is the culmination of Fiaz Rafiq’s decades of work behind the scenes as a mixed martial arts and combat sports journalist, gaining the trust and confidence of the best fighters in UFC and boxing. Rafiq shares candid accounts, hidden histories, and thrilling experiences from his time with some of the most famous and prominent personalities in fighting sports. Included are never-before-told stories of UFC’s most decorated and revered champions in Randy Couture, Royce Gracie, Daniel Cormier, Brock Lesnar, Georges St-Pierre, and Conor McGregor and boxing and martial arts icons such as Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, and Bruce Lee. Reaching the pinnacle of his career was anything but a smooth ride for Rafiq. The writer faced adversities, obstacles, and even harassment at American airports. Fighting against the Odds is a fascinating odyssey, one man’s inspiring coming-of-age story populated by some of the most colorful characters in the world of sports and entertainment. Itis a powerful story of hard work, tenacity, and success against overwhelming odds.
The Oxford Handbook of American Islam
Author: Yvonne Y. Haddad
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199862648
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
Islam has been part of the increasingly complex American religious scene for well over a century, and was brought into more dramatic focus by the attacks of September 11, 2001. American Islam is practiced by a unique blend of immigrants and American-born Muslims. The immigrants have come from all corners of the world; they include rich and poor, well-educated and illiterate, those from upper and lower classes as well as economic and political refugees. The community's diversity has been enhanced by the conversion of African Americans, Latina/os, and others, making it the most heterogeneous Muslim community in the world. With an up-to-the-minute analysis by thirty of the top scholars in the field, this handbook covers the growth of Islam in America from the earliest Muslims to set foot on American soil to the current wave of Islamophobia. Topics covered include the development of African American Islam; pre- and post-WWII immigrants; Sunni, Shi`ite, sectarian and Sufi movements in America; the role and status of women, marriage, and family; and the Americanization of Islamic culture. Throughout these chapters the contributors explore the meaning of religious identity in the context of race, ethnicity, gender, and politics, both within the American Islamic community and in relation to international Islam.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199862648
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
Islam has been part of the increasingly complex American religious scene for well over a century, and was brought into more dramatic focus by the attacks of September 11, 2001. American Islam is practiced by a unique blend of immigrants and American-born Muslims. The immigrants have come from all corners of the world; they include rich and poor, well-educated and illiterate, those from upper and lower classes as well as economic and political refugees. The community's diversity has been enhanced by the conversion of African Americans, Latina/os, and others, making it the most heterogeneous Muslim community in the world. With an up-to-the-minute analysis by thirty of the top scholars in the field, this handbook covers the growth of Islam in America from the earliest Muslims to set foot on American soil to the current wave of Islamophobia. Topics covered include the development of African American Islam; pre- and post-WWII immigrants; Sunni, Shi`ite, sectarian and Sufi movements in America; the role and status of women, marriage, and family; and the Americanization of Islamic culture. Throughout these chapters the contributors explore the meaning of religious identity in the context of race, ethnicity, gender, and politics, both within the American Islamic community and in relation to international Islam.
Mecca
Author: Ziauddin Sardar
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1620402688
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Mecca is, for many, the heart of Islam. It is the birthplace of Muhammad, the direction to which Muslims turn when they pray, and the site of pilgrimage that annually draws some three million Muslims from all corners of the world. Yet the significance of Mecca is more than purely religious. What happens in Mecca and how Muslims think about the political and cultural history of Mecca has had and continues to have a profound influence on world events to this day. In this insighful book, Ziauddin Sardar unravels the meaning and significance of Mecca. Tracing its history, from its origins as a “barren valley” in the desert to its evolution as a trading town and sudden emergence as the religious center of a world empire, Sardar examines the religious struggles and rebellions in Mecca that have significantly shaped Muslim culture. An illuminative, lyrical, and witty blend of history, reportage, and memoir, Mecca reflects all that is profound and enlightening, curious and amusing about Mecca and takes us behind the closed doors to one of the most important places in the world today.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1620402688
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Mecca is, for many, the heart of Islam. It is the birthplace of Muhammad, the direction to which Muslims turn when they pray, and the site of pilgrimage that annually draws some three million Muslims from all corners of the world. Yet the significance of Mecca is more than purely religious. What happens in Mecca and how Muslims think about the political and cultural history of Mecca has had and continues to have a profound influence on world events to this day. In this insighful book, Ziauddin Sardar unravels the meaning and significance of Mecca. Tracing its history, from its origins as a “barren valley” in the desert to its evolution as a trading town and sudden emergence as the religious center of a world empire, Sardar examines the religious struggles and rebellions in Mecca that have significantly shaped Muslim culture. An illuminative, lyrical, and witty blend of history, reportage, and memoir, Mecca reflects all that is profound and enlightening, curious and amusing about Mecca and takes us behind the closed doors to one of the most important places in the world today.
Islam and Asia
Author: Chiara Formichi
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107106125
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
An accessible, transregional exploration of how Islam and Asia have shaped each other's histories, societies and cultures from the seventh century to today.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107106125
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
An accessible, transregional exploration of how Islam and Asia have shaped each other's histories, societies and cultures from the seventh century to today.
The different aspects of islamic culture
Author: UNESCO
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
ISBN: 9231027425
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
This volume, the first of six to be published, studies fundamental values of Islam, along with the nature of rights and the responsibilities in a general context. The authors analyse the development of social thought and morality in Islam, and ways in which they are enforced through the family and education. Particular attention is paid to the status of women, children, youth and the socially excluded. Several chapters broach specially Islamic approaches to economics, government and justice. A world religion since its inception in the seventh century A.D., Islam is today seeking vigorous answers to contemporary problems through its multi-faceted history. Issues of poverty and wealth, inequality and demands for political expression, and respect for diversity in a difficult world of conformity are dealt with in this series. The study is organized along thematic rather than chronological lines and thus it is not necessary to read the volumes in order. Volume II is in fact the first to have been published. Volume IV is forthcoming end 2002, volume V mid 2003 and volumes III and VI in 2004. This volume, the first of six to be published, studies fundamental values of Islam, along with the nature of rights and the responsibilities in a general context. The authors analyse the development of social thought and morality in Islam, and ways in which they are enforced through the family and education. Particular attention is paid to the status of women, children, youth and the socially excluded. Several chapters broach specially Islamic approaches to economics, government and justice.
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
ISBN: 9231027425
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
This volume, the first of six to be published, studies fundamental values of Islam, along with the nature of rights and the responsibilities in a general context. The authors analyse the development of social thought and morality in Islam, and ways in which they are enforced through the family and education. Particular attention is paid to the status of women, children, youth and the socially excluded. Several chapters broach specially Islamic approaches to economics, government and justice. A world religion since its inception in the seventh century A.D., Islam is today seeking vigorous answers to contemporary problems through its multi-faceted history. Issues of poverty and wealth, inequality and demands for political expression, and respect for diversity in a difficult world of conformity are dealt with in this series. The study is organized along thematic rather than chronological lines and thus it is not necessary to read the volumes in order. Volume II is in fact the first to have been published. Volume IV is forthcoming end 2002, volume V mid 2003 and volumes III and VI in 2004. This volume, the first of six to be published, studies fundamental values of Islam, along with the nature of rights and the responsibilities in a general context. The authors analyse the development of social thought and morality in Islam, and ways in which they are enforced through the family and education. Particular attention is paid to the status of women, children, youth and the socially excluded. Several chapters broach specially Islamic approaches to economics, government and justice.