| Content | Muslim Identity in the 21st Century Challenges of Modernity Edited by M.S. Bahmanpour and H. Bashir "Muslim Identity in the 21st Century: Challenges of Modernity" is a collection of articles presented at an international conference with the same titles, in London from October 31st to November 1st, 1998. The conference was meant to discuss and put forward solutions for the challenges facing Muslims, who as believing people, are trying to follow a written and divine shari'ah at the threshold of the 21st century, amidst the dramatic social, economic and political changes brought about by modern society. The book consist of thirteen articles which have been arranged in three chapters, entitled: "Muslim Ummah", "Muslim Identity in a Rationalized World" and "The Impact of Education and Communication Technology on Muslim Identity." The Institute of Islamic Studies - London, established in 1995, organized this conference. The Institute aims to examine, facilitate and co-ordinate research in the fields of Islamic history, literature, culture and civilization in close co-operation with the scholars who are actively engaged in researches in these fields. The Institute seeks to stimulate academic debate and discussion on issues related to Muslim affairs - especially Muslim communities living in Europe and North America - and analyze them in their political, social, economical, historical and cultural context. This conference was a step forward that should lead us to a better understanding of the challenges facing Muslims in the 21st century. M.S. Bahmanpour is a Visiting Fellow at the University of Cambridge. Dr. H. Bashir is the Dean of Oxford Academy for Advanced Studies and Managing Director of the monthly magazine "Discourse". Both are members of academic board of the Institute of Islamic Studies (London). - Institute of Islamic Studies (London) BookExtra Publishers
Heavily subsidized by www.islamicthought.co.uk | This text discusses how Shi'ism has been an integral and inseparable part of Islam from the time of the Holy Prophet (sa). The text provides several resources to show how Shi'ism began with the companions of the Holy Prophet (sa) and how its legacy still stands. Topics covered 1 Emergence os Shia 2 Saqifah 3 Silence of Imam Ali (as) 4 Sahaba Shias 5 Umayyad 6 Period of 4th Imam 7 Alawi uprisings 8 Zayd shahid 9 Factors behind failure of the uprisings 10 poets, 29 lessons | This text contains fifty chapters, each containing an important lesson on the fundamental beliefs of our faith that are especially relevant for the youth of today. Ayatullah Makarim Shirazi presents these lessons using both philosophical reasoning as well as Qur'anic verses, and concludes each lesson with a few relevant questions which are intended to increase understanding of that particular lesson.
HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED BY WWW.ISLAMICTHOUGHT.CO.UK |  The book, which requires brevity and concentration, is regarded as one of the best that deals with applied ethics. It is a guide for spiritual wayfarers on ethics and ways to strengthen one's faith, with the goal to reach Allah (swt). | Topics covered from Nahjul Balagha. 1 Self purification 2 Quran 3 Phenomenon& Noumenon 4 Spirituality 5 Perfect human 6 Natural sciences 7 Remedy for India 8 Humanity 9 Model of education 10 Humanist text
HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED BY WWW.ISLAMICTHOUGHT.CO.UK | This book addresses issues on the status and standing of women, their social, political, and cultural activities, housewifery, art, freedom, lifestyle, natural and acquired rights, and other issues from Islamic point of view.
According to Islam, women and men alike possess the lofty status of humanity because they are both equally human.
The fact that noble Adam ('a) was able to understand the Names and explain them was due to his unique genesis as a human and men and women are equal in this genesis. In general, all extolments in the Quran and Hadith regarding humans encompass both women and men. There is no verse in the Quran that reproaches women for being women.
Therefore, according to Islam and the Quran, men and women are equally human, they are no different in worth, and they possess common responsibilities in managing the society.
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