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Understanding Islam: Its Spirit and Values
“Most of the great religions of the world began with the need to reform individuals and society, especially when there was large-scale moral degeneration. But over time, their essence became obscured by politics and rhetoric, leading to misinterpretation and fundamentalism. Islam is no exception.
Understanding Islam examines the true spirit and essence of the religion based on its original scripture, the Holy Quran, and how far it has moved away from its spirit and values. Using Abdullah Yusuf Ali’s translation, The Meaning of Glorious Quran: Text, Translation and Commentary, as well as Wahiduddin Khan and Farida Khanam’s translation, The Quran, the author discusses the Quranic invalidity of the interpretation of the religion by hardliners and counters prevailing distortions in the interpretation of some of the verses that only serve divisive and extremist agendas. The book also sheds light on simple yet profound questions of right and wrong, divine mercy and wrath, trials and prayer, life and the afterlife.
A moving and deeply spiritual read, Understanding Islam is a must-read to comprehend the true nature of Islam.
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Islam Explained: A Short Introduction to History, Teachings, and Culture
A revealing guide to understanding the principles of IslamWith more than 1.8 billion followers worldwide, Islam is one of the world’s largest religions, but it is also one that is poorly understood by many Americans. Islam Explained offers an informative overview of the faith, helping those who are new to Islam foster cultural awareness while also providing those already familiar with it the opportunity to deepen their understanding.
Whether you are looking to expand your own knowledge of Islam or just better understand the practices of Muslim friends, coworkers, and neighbors, this concise and essential guide provides a solid foundation for future study and conversation.
Islam Explained features:
- Easy-to-understand explanations–This book provides a complete overview ideal for those who are interested in Islam as a faith, a subject of study, and beyond.
- Historical contexts–Better understand the history of Islam, how the religion has evolved, and the ways that history has shaped the lives of Muslims.
- Beliefs and practices–Explore what it means to be a practicing Muslim, including the Five Pillars, laws, dress codes, and brief glimpses into how they vary between individual sects.
Take yourself on a journey that will end in a better, more complete understanding of Islam.
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OCR A Level Religious Studies: Philosophy of Religion
Engage students with the ‘Philosophy of Religion’ content for OCR A Level Religious Studies; build their knowledge, deepen their understanding and develop their skills using this accessible textbook, brought to you by subject specialists with examining experience and the leading A Level Religious Studies publisher and OCR’s Publishing Partner.
– Confidently cover the content your students need to know in an appropriate level of depth with this component textbook that has been written in light of what has been learned from from the first assessment
– Enable students to develop and hone the AO2 skills they need, with Analyse and Evaluate tables in every topic outlining the key evaluation points
– Help students of all ability levels to build their subject knowledge with key content explained clearly throughout using accessible language
– Engage students with the content; each topic begins with a real-life example which puts the content into context and has discussion points throughout to get students actively thinking about key concepts
– Encourage students to critically engage with challenging issues and ideas; core, stretch and challenge activities at the end of every topic help students to develop a comprehensive and nuanced understanding
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12 Major World Religions: The Beliefs, Rituals, and Traditions of Humanity’s Most Influential Faiths
For billions of people, having a religious belief system provides purpose in life. For some, religion serves as a guide for moral behavior. Today’s world is one in which our understanding of world religions is both understatedly important, as well as increasingly complex.After many years exploring the foundations of various world religions, Jason Boyett has written this comprehensive, easy-to-understand exploration of the twelve major world religions through a meticulous, yet unbiased lens. 12 Major World Religions offers an impartial look at where each of these belief systems intersects, how they differ, and why some have been–or are currently–misunderstood.
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The Time Traveler’s Oracle: A 44-Card Deck and Guidebook
A mystical adventure through space and time beckons you! Each journey through The Time Traveler’s Oracle can activate secret messages from the depths of your soul―and from the Universe. Simply stepping through the space-time continuum sparks profound, positive shifts and changes within you.
Time traveling–which is the ability to travel from one temporal locale to another–beckons us to learn and grow. While traditionally we think of this as a journey into the past or future, from a spiritual perspective, it can also be lateral travel into a different locale at a different time. It’s a sacred pilgrimage that allows you to see the world, the Universe, and yourself with new meaning and new perspectives.
From the earliest history of humankind, people turned to visionaries to gain insight into their lives, and these seers stepped through mystic gateways into other realms–and other time periods–to bring back answers and give meaning to the seemingly random events of life. These seers were the earliest time travelers. It’s no longer necessary to turn to a seer; you have the innate capacity to travel through divine entryways to obtain an understanding of the circumstances of your life.
Deepen your connection to the mysterious, natural forces around you, and find the long-sought answers to your most heartfelt questions, as you take an extraordinary voyage to different locales and time periods. Using the power of your consciousness/imagination–with oracle cards as guideposts along the way–you will be transported to powerful sites, such as:
– The Venice Renaissance in Italy
– Uluru in Australia
– The River Nile in Egypt
– The Amazon Rainforest in Brazil
– The Taj Mahal in India
– The Northern Lights in Iceland
– A Zen Monastery in Japan, and so much more.These oracle cards can help you deepen your connection to the mysterious, natural forces around you, as well as to the far past of our planet and beyond . . . and provide profound inner wisdom. Whether they take you to an event in history or a general locale on the planet, each trip carries a personal message for you, such as creativity, growth, courage, patience, and more. The cards can be used to gain information about the future, help you make decisions, show you where you are presently, and help you discover your inner truth.
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The Secret Teachings of All Ages: An Encyclopedic Outline of Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic and Rosicrucian Symbolical Philosophy (Dover Occult)
Acclaimed by Publishers Weekly as “a classic reference, dizzying in its breadth,” this volume explores the themes underlying ancient mythology, philosophy, and religion. Hundreds of entries range from esoteric elements of Islamic and Christian history to arcane rituals practiced by Druids, Freemasons, alchemists, and other secret societies. 16 pages of color plates, 100 black-and-white illustrations.Read more
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Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness, and Being
An electrifying introduction to complexity theory, the science of how complex systems behave, that explains the interconnectedness of all things and that Deepak Chopra says, “will change the way you understand yourself and the universe.”
Nothing in the universe is more complex than life. Throughout the skies, in oceans, and across lands, life is endlessly on the move. In its myriad forms—from cells to human beings, social structures, and ecosystems—life is open-ended, evolving, unpredictable, yet adaptive and self-sustaining. Complexity theory addresses the mysteries that animate science, philosophy, and metaphysics: how this teeming array of existence, from the infinitesimal to the infinite, is in fact a seamless living whole and what our place, as conscious beings, is within it. Physician, scientist, and philosopher Neil Theise makes accessible this “theory of being,” one of the pillars of modern science, and its holistic view of human existence. He notes the surprising underlying connections within a universe that is itself one vast complex system—between ant colonies and the growth of forests, cancer and economic bubbles, murmurations of starlings and crowds walking down the street.
The implications of complexity theory are profound, providing insight into everything from the permeable boundaries of our bodies to the nature of consciousness. Notes on Complexity is an invitation to trade our limited, individualistic view for the expansive perspective of a universe that is dynamic, cohesive, and alive—a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Theise takes us to the exhilarating frontiers of human knowledge and in the process restores wonder and meaning to our experience of the everyday.
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Into the Heart of Romans: A Deep Dive into Paul’s Greatest Letter
Tom Wright is widely regarded as the most exciting and influential interpreter of Paul today. In this fresh look at Romans he takes a deep dive into Paul’s greatest letter and invites you to explore with him the priceless treasures that lie beneath the surface.
With a special focus on Romans 8, Wright leads you on an eye-opening journey, clearly explaining the many ways in which Paul throws light on so much else that God reveals in Scripture: God the Father, Christology and the Spirit; Jesus’ Messiahship, cross, resurrection and ascension; salvation, redemption and adoption; suffering and glory; holiness and hope.
Into the Heart of Romans will help you become familiar with the book of Romans in a deeper way that will also deepen your understanding and appreciation of the Gospel itself.
If you only have time to read one book on Paul this year, you can do no better than this brilliant study. It will plunge you deeply into the heart of Paul’s thought and lift you out again – freshly illuminated, spiritually invigorated, and eternally thankful for all that God has done in Christ.
Provisional contents
Preface
Introduction: Romans 8 in context
Romans 8.1-4: What the Law Could Not Do
Romans 8.5-11: Spirit and Resurrection
Romans 8.12-17: People of the New Exodus
Romans 8.17-21: Sonship and Suffering
Romans 8.22-27: The Groaning of Creation – and of God
Romans 8.28-30: Conformed to the Image of the Son
Romans 8.31-34: If God is For Us
Romans 8.34-39: Nothing Shall Separate us From God’s Love
Conclusion: Romans 8 in retrospect – and prospect
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Philosophy of Religion for OCR: The Complete Resource for Component 01 of the New AS and A Level Specification
Philosophy of Religion for OCR is an ideal guide for students taking the Philosophy of Religion component of the OCR Religious Studies AS and A Level course. Drawing on insights gained from many years of teaching experience, Dennis Brown and Ann Greggs’ landmark book follows the OCR specification closely and includes:
·clear and comprehensive discussion of each topic in the specification
·discussion of both historical and cutting-edge philosophical approaches
·use of excerpts from primary sources to engage students in philosophical debate
·profiles of important philosophical and religious thinkers, a glossary and helpful chapter summaries
·discussion questions, activity boxes, thought points and suggestions for further reading
·practical ideas on study skills, essay-writing and assessment objectivesPhilosophy of Religion for OCR provides a clear, accessible and comprehensive introduction to each of the topics on the course, including ancient philosophy, mind, body and soul, arguments for and against God’s existence, religious experience and religious language. Written by two experienced teachers and textbook authors, Philosophy of Religion for OCR will assist students of every ability to achieve their best.
This book, which covers component 01 of the OCR H173 and H573 specifications, should be paired with Religion and Ethics for OCR by Mark Coffey and Dennis Brown, which covers component 02, and Developments in Christian Thought for OCR by Dennis Brown and Ann Greggs, which covers component 03.
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The Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols: The Ultimate A–Z Guide from Alchemy to the Zodiac
Unlock the lost and hidden meanings of the world’s ancient and modern signs and symbols with the latest in the hugely popular series of ‘Element Encyclopedias’. This is the biggest A-Z reference book on symbolic objects you’ll ever find.
The latest in the popular series of ‘Element Encyclopedias’, this is the largest, most definitive guide to the secret and ancient knowledge of signs and symbols, some of which has been lost over thousands of years.
- Why is the eye believed to be a powerful symbol of protection by fishermen?
- Why do Masonic Temples have a black and white chequered floor covering?
- Why do Hindus use coloured rice powder to draw elaborate symbols in front of their homes, only to have these patterns destroyed every day by footprints?
- What are the hidden meanings behind the symbols on the American dollar?
- What is the most important symbol in the World?
Divided into easy-to-follow A-Z themed sections, the book answers all these questions and more, from sections on Magic and Mystery, Deities and Rituals, the Animal and Plant Kingdom, Landscape and the Elements, to Food and Sacred Geometry.
Find out about the secret Demonic alphabet and Script of the Magi, the Glastonbury Zodiac, the Masonic Compass, the Eye of Horus, Native American hunting symbols, the Caduceus and the Indian Diwali ritual.
Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols is a fascinating compendium of the hidden meanings behind the most important visual symbols in the world.
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The Chinese Five Elements Oracle: A 60-Card Deck and Guidebook
Discover your connection to the five elements through Chinese metaphysics and astrology with this beautifully illustrated oracle deck, grounded in ancient wisdom interpreted through a modern perspective.
The Chinese Five Elements Oracle represents the 60 pillars of the five elements in Chinese Metaphysics, grounded in traditional theories and Taoist wisdom, channeled through a modern perspective. The oracle deck is designed to be easy to use, but with many layers of meaning embedded in each card, so that you’re able to grasp it whether you’re a novice or advanced in your knowledge of oracle cards, the five elements, and energy work. Divining a card’s meaning can be as simple as reading the guidebook entry or as deep as one’s understanding of Chinese Metaphysics.
The 60 cards provide insights into the past, present, and future. They can be used as a tool to connect and communicate with the Divine and to help you gain a deeper understanding of the secrets and mysteries of the Universe. You will work with the truth and flow with the way of the Tao.
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The Sunday Missal (Red edition): The New Translation of the Order of Mass for Sundays
The official new Sunday Missal in a classically beautiful red imitation leather binding.
The Collins Sunday Missal is fully updated with the new, approved Order of Mass, perfect for anyone wishing to prepare for Sunday Mass and take an active part in its celebration.
With a closer and more direct translation of the original liturgy, more detailed and explanatory commentary and additional readings to help prepare and collect after Mass, The Sunday Missal will aid a closer, more transcendent experience during Sunday worship.
New illustrations in the Romanesque tradition, four firmly stitched in ribbons, clear design, and quality printing, make Collins’ Sunday Missal a durable, beautiful book from which to worship
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Letters from Nazareth: A Contemplative Journey Home
This wise and beautiful book, written in the form of spiritual letters, reflects on the themes of home and being at home: with ourselves, with each other, with the times we are living through, and with God. Nazareth, where Jesus spent his first thirty years, was a physical home but also a spiritual home and the place of nurture, dreaming, formation and becoming. Richard Carter offers a wealth of insight for experiencing how, as Christians, we carry Nazareth, the place of God’s incarnate presence, with us wherever we are and how it becomes a home where the Word is made flesh again in our lives and we find our place of deepest belonging. Rich in biblical reflection, poetic meditation and practical guidance for living in demanding times, Letters from Nazareth abounds in simple yet profound wisdom for our world today.Read more
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Comparative Religion For Dummies
Understand the beliefs, customs, and rituals of each faithThe fun and easy way to know the common elements of these widespread religions
Want to know more about the faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? This plain-English guide traces their evolution from their commonorigin – Abraham – and explains their different, yet linked, beliefs.You’ll see how each religion developed, endured setbacks, and became a fixture in modern society – and you’ll learn how members havedeveloped similar approaches to worship.
Discover:
- How the belief in one God originated
- The roots of Abraham’s family tree
- The sacred texts of each faith
- Major similarities and differences
- How these religions influenced the world
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God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World
In God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, New York Times bestselling author of Religious Literacy and religion scholar Stephen Prothero argues that persistent attempts to portray all religions as different paths to the same God overlook the distinct problem that each tradition seeks to solve. Delving into the different problems and solutions that Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Confucianism, Yoruba Religion, Daoism and Atheism strive to combat, God is Not One is an indispensable guide to the questions human beings have asked for millennia–and to the disparate paths we are taking to answer them today. Readers of Huston Smith and Karen Armstrong will find much to ponder in God is Not One.
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The Preaching of Islam: A History of the Propagation of the Muslim Faith (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from The Preaching of Islam: A History of the Propagation of the Muslim FaithIt is with considerable diffidence that I publish these pages: the subject with which they deal is so vast, and I have had to prosecute it under circumstances so disadvantageous, that I can hope but for small measure of success. When I may be better equipped for the task, and after further study has enabled me to fill up the gaps left in the present work, I hope to make it a more worthy contribution to this neglected department of Muhammadan history; and to this end I shall be deeply grateful for the criticisms and corrections of any scholars who may deign to notice the book. To such I would say in the words of St. Augustine: “Qui hsec legens dicit, intelligo quidem quid dictum sit, sed non vere dictum est; asserat ut placet sententiam suam, et redarguat meam, si potest. Quod si cum caritate et veritate fecerit, mihique etiam (si in hac vita maneo) cognoscendum facere curaverit, uberrimum fructum laboris huius mei cepero.”
As I can neither claim to be an authority nor a specialist on any of the periods of history dealt with in this book, and as many of the events referred to therein have become matter for controversy, I have given full references to the sources consulted; and here I have thought it better to err on the side of excess rather than that of defect.
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The Grand Tour A-Z of the Car: Everything you wanted to know about cars and some things you probably didn’t
Did you know there are over 47,000 facts in the world?* And the good news is, many of them are in this book. That’s right, The Grand Tour A-Z of the Car is the only reference guide you need for cars, driving and all related matters, especially if you’re not too fussed about those facts being accurate.
In this lavishly tooled book you will find a rich and satisfying collection of motor-related informations from the origins of Porsche and the fate of Lada to the dark history of the Wankel engine and the correct name for those weird little hairs on new tyres.
Throughout the book, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are on hand to share their knowledge and wisdom, and then we’ve made the pictures bigger to fill in the gaps around it.
If you want to impress your friends, and then annoy your friends, and then cause your friends to think “Oh God, now they’re telling us about the slightly ironic way in which the founder of MG died” before hurriedly leaving your house, possibly forever, The Grand Tour A-Z of the Car is the book for you.
The Grand Tour A-Z of the Car – literally bursting with facts!**
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FROM THE COMMON GRAIL WITHIN: Story & Song Inwith Gaia’s Commons (a co-production with Sidhe)
“There are many fine books about working with our etheric cousins, the Sidhe, but few that show us from the inside out what such a partnership can be like. Drawing on her own experiences, Anne Gambling offers us this perspective. Using a bard’s creative skill with prose and poetry, her words, known and invented, draw us deep into the heartspace and worldspace of a Sidhe-human alliance, partnering with Gaia and singing the songs of sacredness echoed by all life around us. This is not a book simply to be read but an experience which we can inhabit and which can enrich us in so doing.”
David Spangler, author of Journey into Fire, Subtle Worlds, Card Deck of the Sidhe, Working with Subtle Energies, Apprenticed to Spirit, Conversations with the Sidhe and many others.
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The Underlying Religion: An Introduction to the Perennial Philosphy (Perennial Philosophy)
THE UNDERLYING RELIGION is an anthology of 25 essays by 14 of the leading exponents of the “Perennialist” or “Traditionalist” school of comparative religious thought, associated with René Guénon, Ananda Coomaraswamy and Frithjof Schuon. This school is well known for its espousal of the “transcendent unity of religions” the idea that religions are different paths leading to the same summit. Focusing its selection on the most accessible of the Perennialist writings and structured in such a way as to allow for the easiest possible comprehension, Martin Lings was Keeper of Oriental Manuscripts and Printed Books at the British Museum. He is the author of the widely known and admired book Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources and was himself one of the most prominent and active Perennialist authors of the 20th century. Dr. Lings died in May, 2005. Clinton Minnaar is a professional editor in the field of religious studies. Originally from South Africa, he currently lives with his wife in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Read more
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Sea Soul Journeys Oracle Cards: A 48 Card Deck with Guidebook – Connect with the Healing Power of the Ocean
Are you soothed by the water’s ebb and flow and inspired by its beauty and power?
These cards are a gift from the Ocean to your soul.
Created to encourage and support personal reflection and growth, each card is a potent guide to the wisdom of the Ocean. A friend and companion to accompany you through life’s ever-shifting waters, they offer a pathway to the Sea, even when you’re far away.
Explore 48 uplifting Ocean Qualities, using the Sea to awaken your intuition. Dive into the cards’ four transformative themes and explore a series of guided Sea Soul Journeys.
The accompanying guidebook offers additional Reflections, Blessings and Mantras and will help you practise meditation, mindfulness and self-kindness.
Let the Sea be your guide.
To reduce environmental impact this deck is printed on recycled and recyclable material. The production values reflect this choice.
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Amazing Grace: A Cultural History of the Beloved Hymn
A fascinating journey through the history of “Amazing Grace,” one of the transatlantic world’s most popular hymns and a powerful anthem for humanity. Sung in moments of personal isolation or on state occasions watched by millions, “Amazing Grace” has become an unparalleled anthem for humankind. How did a simple Christian hymn, written in a remote English vicarage in 1772, come to hold such sway over millions in all corners of the modern world? With this short, engaging cultural history, James Walvin offers an explanation. The greatest paradox is that the author of “Amazing Grace,” John Newton, was a former Liverpool slave captain. Walvin follows the song across the Atlantic to track how it became part of the cause for abolition and galvanized decades of movements and trends in American history and popular culture. By the end of the twentieth century, “Amazing Grace” was performed in Soweto and Vanuatu, by political dissidents in China, and by Kikuyu women in Kenya. No other song has acquired such global resonance as “Amazing Grace,” and its fascinating history is well worth knowing.Read more
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DEAR GOD… DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL FOR TEEN GIRLS: INSPIRATION AND GUIDANCE FOR YOUR JOURNEY OF FAITH.
Navigate the ups and downs of teenage life with faith and guidance
Dear God… Devotional Journal for Teen Girls provides a safe space for teen girls to connect with God and explore their faith amidst the complexities of adolescence. This thoughtfully curated journal features a collection of scriptures, devotions, journaling prompts, and prayers, offering a supportive foundation for spiritual growth and personal reflection.
Embrace the power of faith
In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, Dear God… Devotional Journal for Teen Girls serves as a beacon of light, guiding teen girls through the ups and downs of adolescence. This empowering journal helps girls:
- Develop a stronger relationship with God
- Navigate teenage issues such as peer pressure, social media, friendships, and self-esteem
- Find solace and direction during difficult times
- Discover their unique strengths and talents
- Cultivate a positive mindset and self-worth
Features:
- Inspirational scriptures to encourage and uplift
- Thought-provoking devotions to deepen understanding of faith
- Engaging journaling prompts to foster self-expression and introspection
- Uplifting prayers to connect with God on a personal level
Whether you’re seeking solace, direction, or simply a way to strengthen your relationship with God, Dear God… Devotional Journal for Teen Girls is an invaluable companion on your journey of faith.
Embrace the power of faith and embark on a journey of self-discovery with this empowering devotional journal.
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The Secret Language of Signs: How to Interpret the Coincidences and Symbols in Your Life
In every moment the universe is whispering to you. Even ordinary events in your life carry communications from the realm of the Spirit. . . .
Whether we are conscious of it or not, the universe is communicating to us through signs. In this mind-opening book, renowned healer and author Denise Linn shows that coincidence, synchronicity, and those premonitions we’ve all experienced are never accidents but a kindly world’s way of trying to nudge us in the right direction.
Drawing on firsthand true stories and native wisdom from around the world, Linn helps us regain our innate capacity to listen to the universe, to use the signs that speak to us every day of our lives. Step by step, she shows us how to call for a sign, how to create the best conditions for receiving it, and how to interpret the signs we receive, with the most comprehensive dictionary of signs ever compiled. Designed to help you develop your own ability to interpret signs as they call to you, the dictionary entries give you a starting point for understanding what your signs are communicating. For instance . .
* An abyss might symbolize a chasm in your life. Is there something that seems impassable to you?
* A storm can indicate internal conflict. It can also indicate that the air is clearing in regard to a situation in your life.
* A crossroads signifies that a time of decision is ahead. Take time and tune in to your intuition before choosing your future path.
* Smoke can be a warning of danger. Is there a situation in your life that’s about to go up in flames? Smoke can also indicate a lack of clarity.
With this powerful, easy-to-use guide, Denise Linn helps us to reconnect with the magic of our inner selves to make the right decisions and choices in our lives.Read more
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Answering Islam: The Crescent in Light of the Cross
Answering Islam evaluates the claims of orthodox Islam from a Christian point of view, appealing especially to the Qur’an and the Bible. The authors, a Christian apologist and a former Muslim, provide apologetic answers to prepare Christians for ministry in the Islamic context. This second edition contains two new appendices, a new preface written in light of September 11, 2001, and updated information throughout.
“This book is a theological masterpiece, the most lucid and comprehensive theological analysis and critique of Islam from a Christian perspective I have ever seen. It is invaluable as a tool for understanding the most serious religious challenge to Christianity in the modern world.” R. C. Sproul, Ligonier MinistriesRead more
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Islam and the Institution of Marriage: Legal and Sociological Approaches
Islam and the Institution of Marriage: Legal and Sociological Approaches is a study of Muslim marriage in modernity. The question of marriage and intimate relationships is an important site of internal contestation, as the collection demonstrates. It demands both fidelity to the tradition and its historical modes of thought and relevance to contemporary conditions. The collection of essays that make up the study engages these important and difficult questions from the perspectives of two different types of scholarship: fiqh and social science. While fiqh practitioners work with the source texts to derive new interpretations, to authorise rethinking, and thereby to create spaces of possibility for practices to change, social scientists study practices of Islam. The contributors to this volume examine challenges to fiqh posed by the contemporary by critically analysing the practices and resources available to Muslims in a range of national and historical contexts. These critical approaches will enable a wide readership to understand how Muslims engage with the assumptions and epistemologies that underpin marriage and relationships in contemporary Islamic contexts.Read more
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The dua book: Contains 100 everyday Dua- Supplication and Invocation for Muslims with transliteration and translation compiled from the both the Quran and Hadith
As you struggle and live through life as a Muslim it is important to note that you are not alone, Allah is there for you all you need to do is call upon him by making DUA. Allah said in Quran 2: 187 ” And when my servant ask you, [o Muhammad], concerning Me – Indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me”. This shows Allah’s readiness to answer our call and essentially encourages Muslims to make dua.
The dua( supplications and invocations) in this book have been compiled from the Quran and Hadith for use daily in the life of a muslim. Dua is your sword as you fight through life in the hope of gaining Allah’s pleasures. From the moment you wake up in the morning till you get back to bed at night, the necessary supplication and invocations to get you through the day has been compiled in this book. Amazingly this book offers the following:
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Get this book now and arm yourself with the necessary dua Your sword according to Prophet Muhammad
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The Clear Quran
The Quran, sometimes written as “Koran” is the sacred book of Muslims, who believe that God has revealed His word and message to humanity throughout the ages. The Book of Signs Foundation seeks to bring the Quran’s message to you free of the political agendas and anti-Islam polemics that have dominated the airwaves and print media. Our goal is to provide a direct-to-you source of authentic information that brings to light the Quranic message so that you may judge for yourself the source of guidance for over 1.6 billion fellow human beings.Read more
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The Prophet’s Pulpit: Commentaries on the State of Islam
In this collection of twenty-two Islamic sermons, Khaled Abou El Fadl, distinguished law professor and classically trained Islamic jurist, delivers incisive commentaries on the current state of Islam and the Muslim world from the symbolic pulpit of the Prophet of Islam. Part Qur’anic exegesis and part socio-ethical commentary, this volume showcases the knowledge, enlightenment, and dedication to justice that once propelled the Islamic civilization to great heights of human achievement. It attempts to illuminate the spiritual and ethical path forward for Muslims amid the challenges of injustice, oppression, and the rising tide of Islamophobia in our world.Read more
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Politics for People Who Hate Politics: How to Engage without Losing Your Friends or Selling Your Soul
There are myriad reasons politics are infuriating. From unjust policies to unholy politicians, we have righteous and justifiable reasons to be upset or walk away. Yet we must stay involved if we are to hold our fragile nation together, since the current division is unsustainable. With more than two decades of experience working in the highest levels of government, insider Denise Grace Gitsham offers a remedy to America’s dark political reality: Christians filled with light, love, and Christ’s heart for unity. With spiritual insights, hard-earned political lessons, and practical advice, she helps you · lean into―rather than away from―politics · maintain peace · engage with wisdom and discernment · love those you disagree with while standing firm on God’s truth · serve as a unifying force · embrace God’s plan for our nation and the world As citizens of heaven, with access to the Holy Spirit’s wisdom and power, we can engage in politics God’s way: with the countercultural love, integrity, and unity that will heal our land.Read more
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Another Fifty Catholic Churches to See Before You Die
Hard on the heels of Elena Curti’s popular first volume exploring the architectural wonders of the Catholic Church comes a second selection that is every bit as exciting. This time thirteen cathedrals are among the fifty churches highlighted in this beautifully-illustrated guide. Each entry includes other fascinating buildings in the area that are ‘worth a detour’. The variety and ingenuity of this precious heritage cannot fail to impress: from the Byzantine splendour of Westminster Cathedral to the daring modernism of the mother church of the Archdiocese of Liverpool. There are humble places where martyrs celebrated Mass in penal times and classical churches served by the first priests trained in England after the Reformation. In the wilds of North Yorkshire a modern grand design gives glory to God. Every entry a testament to the fervour and courage of old Catholic families, Victorian converts, poor Irish migrants, and priests who drove ambitious building projects against the odds.Read more
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God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
God of Love is Mirabai Starr s passionate and personal exploration of the interconnected wisdom of the three Abrahamic faiths. She shares an overview of essential teachings, stories of saints and spiritual masters, prophetic calls for peae and justice, and for the first time in print, deeply engaging narratives from her own spiritual experiences. She guides readers to recognize the teachings and practices that unify rather than divide the three religions, and sheds light on the interspiritual perspective, which celebrates the Divine in all paths. It is Mirabai s hope that this book will serve as a reminder than a dedication to lovingkindness is the highest expression of faith for all three religions.Read more
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Discovering Daniel: Finding Our Hope in God’s Prophetic Plan Amid Global Chaos
Our Lives and the Future Are in His Hands
While the world appears to be in dire straits, the book of Daniel paints a vivid picture of the many ways God guides our lives and world events, providing us with great reason to hope.Using the same deep but easy-to-understand style found in his standout seller Revealing Revelation, bestselling author Amir Tsarfati reveals how Daniel’s prophecies–and his unwavering faith in a contentious culture–provide vital insights for living out these last days with hope and wisdom. As you explore the deep connection between Daniel and Revelation, you will learn how
- 2,500 years of future history unfolded exactly the way God said it would, demonstrating how all things are in His hands
- prophetic mysteries in Daniel reveal crucial insights into the signs, timeline, and events of the last days
- God’s ability to use Daniel’s faith in powerful ways shows how He can work through us too
Discovering Daniel reveals how the words, actions, and visions of the prophet Daniel can provide you with purpose and hope in today’s chaotic world, encouraging you to live with confidence in God’s supreme sovereignty and love in the time we have left on this earth.
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Why I Am Not A Muslim
First published in 1995, Why I Am Not A Muslim is Ibn Warraq’s personal statement of the reasons for his departure from Islam. The book, a critical look at the origins and theology of Islam, has been well-received and widely read around the world, and now enters its second edition, including a newly-written Foreward by Ayaan Hirsi Ali.Read more
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Religion For Dummies
Why are we here?
How should we live?
What happens after we die?
Why does evil exist?Religion For Dummies explains how the world’s great religions answer questions that persist through generations. Authors Rabbi Marc Gellman and Monsignor Thomas Hartman are trusted religious advisors known as the God Squad. With wonderful wit and incredible wisdom, they host a daily talk show which reaches nearly 4 million homes in the New York area, and have appeared on numerous TV and radio shows.
This book is not a scholarly theological treatise; it’s a lively, practical, hands-on resource that will help you better understand your own religion and others. You’ll explore:
- Religion’s role in the family and in the workplace
- The beliefs and practices of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and other religions
- Religion’s impact during major passages in life such as birth, death, and marriage
- How to join a religion and how to pray
- How religion can help you deal with issues in every day life such as conflict, adversity, marriage, divorce, and more
- Religious rituals and ethics
Religion for Dummies touches on lesser-known religions (such as, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Sikhism). It explores how people of various faiths pray, celebrate life and death, and view moral issues. The book does not tell you what to believe, but rather encourages you to live as you believe and let your religion infuse every aspect of your life. It doesn’t give simple answers to haunting, complex questions; it helps you find your own answers and pursue your own spiritual path!
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The Nature of Consciousness: Essays on the Unity of Mind and Matter
Our world culture is founded on the assumption that the Big Bang gave rise to matter, which in time evolved into the world, into which the body was born, inside which a brain appeared, out of which consciousness at some late stage developed. As a result of this “matter model,” most of us believe that consciousness is a property of the body. We feel that it is “I,” this body, that knows or is aware of the world. We believe and feel that the knowing with which we are aware of our experience is located in and shares the limits and destiny of the body. This is the fundamental presumption of mind and matter that underpins almost all our thoughts and feelings and is expressed in our activities and relationships.
The Nature of Consciousness suggests that the matter model has outlived its function and is now destroying the very values it once sought to promote. For many people, the debate as to the ultimate reality of the universe is an academic one, far removed from the concerns and demands of everyday life. After all, life happens independently of our models of it. However, The Nature of Consciousness will clearly show that the materialist paradigm is a philosophy of despair and, as such, the root cause of unhappiness in individuals. It is a philosophy of conflict and, as such, the root cause of hostilities between families, communities, and nations. Far from being abstract and philosophical, its implications touch each one of us directly and intimately.
An exploration of the nature of consciousness has the power to reveal the peace and happiness that truly lie at the heart of experience. Our experience never ceases to change, but the knowing element in all experience-consciousness, or what we call “I”-itself never changes. The knowing with which all experience is known is always the same knowing. Being the common, unchanging element in all experience, consciousness does not share the qualities of any particular experience: it is not qualified, conditioned, or limited by experience. The knowing with which a feeling of loneliness or sorrow is known is the same knowing with which the thought of a friend, the sight of a sunset, or the taste of ice cream is known. Just as a screen is never disturbed by the action in a movie, so consciousness is never disturbed by experience; thus it is inherently peaceful. The peace that is inherent in us-indeed that is us-is not dependent on the situations or conditions we find ourselves in. In a series of essays that draw you, through your own direct experience, into an exploration of the nature of this knowing element that each of us calls “I,” The Nature of Consciousness posits that consciousness is the fundamental reality of the apparent duality of mind and matter. It shows that the overlooking or ignoring of this reality is the root cause of the existential unhappiness that pervades and motivates most people’s lives, as well as the wider conflicts that exist between communities and nations. Conversely, the book suggests that the recognition of the fundamental reality of consciousness is the first step in the quest for lasting happiness and the foundation for world peace.
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When sorrows like sea billows roll
Upon his wife’s sudden death, Brad was left a single father of seven children. Life became harder, and the grief almost overwhelming. We all grieve. We lose something or someone we love. And it hurts. Sorrows seem to crash like stormy waves against the boats of our lives. How do we respond to loss? Let alone glorify God in it? In this book, Brad recounts his story in thirty-two short reflections. With a pastor’s heart, he charts a course through these waves of grief – applying Bible truths to times of sorrow. This book is not merely a memoir, it’s a Godcentred travel guide through grief. Its aim: to help you become more like Christ in your sorrows. To glorify God in your grief. This book can help us to say: ‘It is well with my soul.’Read more
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Les Secrets de L’amour Divin: Voyage spirituel au cœur de l’islam (livres islamiques inspirants)
Aspirez-vous à vivre une relation plus étroite et aimante avec Allah ?
Vos imperfections vous donnent-elles le sentiment d’être indigne de l’amour d’un Créateur parfait ? Votre cheminement spirituel vous a-t-il apporté plus de questions que de réponses ? A. Helwa, autrice primée et de renommée internationale a inspiré plus d’un demi million de lecteurs par son approche poétique et passionnée de la foi. Aujourd’hui elle vous aide à libérer votre potentiel spirituel et à dévoiler votre véritable but.
Les secrets de l’amour Divin puise dans les secrets spirituels du Coran, la poésie mystique ancienne, les histoires des grands prophètes et des maîtres spirituels pour vous aider à raviver votre foi, surmonter vos doutes et approfondir votre lien avec Dieu.
A travers l’usage de preuves scientifiques, d’exercices pratiques et de méditations guidées, vous développerez les outils et la conscience nécessaires pour discerner et surmonter votre critique négative intérieure qui vous empêche de faire l’expérience de l’amour universel de Dieu. Les passages de ce livre servent de boussole et de lumière directrice vous ramenant vers la source de paix divine. A travers les principes et les pratiques de l’islam, vous apprendrez à libérer votre potentiel spirituel et dévoiler votre but divin. Les secrets de l’amour Divin utilise une approche du Coran rationnelle, tout en étant basée sur l’amour, qui éclaire l’esprit et inspire l’âme à une relation plus étroite avec Dieu.
Les secrets de l’amour Divin : voyage au cœur de l’islam est un guide inspirant qui vous mènera vers le sens caché du Coran dans la passion et la joie. Écrites avec soin et précision, les réflexions métaphoriques de Helwa vous invitent à participer à sa quête sincère de vérité et de compréhension. En accédant aux mécanismes internes de la tradition islamique, vos doutes dans la foi seront confrontés à une connexion plus profonde avec Allah, enracinée dans la compassion.
Dans Les secrets de l’amour Divin, vous découvrirez :
- Qui est Dieu et à quel point Il vous aime inconditionnellement, exactement tel que vous êtes
- Pourquoi vous avez été crée et quel est votre but divin
- Comment Dieu vous a déjà donné tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour l’atteindre
- Comment maîtriser votre ego et éveiller votre cœur
- Comment avoir une relation étroite avec un Dieu transcendant
- Comment ce qui vous distrait durant la prière peut vous aider à vous rapprocher de Dieu
- Comment se repentir de façon à transformer vos péchés en bonnes actions
- Comment polir le miroir de son cœur et faire l’expérience de Dieu partout
- Pourquoi la mort n’est pas la fin, mais le commencement d’une vie éternelle
- Pourquoi vous avez été crée pour bien plus que mourir et aller au paradis
- Comment vos distractions durant vos actes de dévotion quotidiens peuvent paradoxalement vous rapprocher de Dieu, et bien plus encore !
Les secrets de l’amour Divin guide les lecteurs, quelle que soit leur appartenance religieuse, à travers les enseignements du Prophète Mohammed (psl), Rumi et d’autres sommités. Si vous aimez la théologie étayée par la science et la psychologie modernes et les leçons inspirantes du Coran à l’usage des musulmans contemporains, alors le livre éclairé d’A. Helwa est fait pour vous.
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Religion within the Bounds of Bare Reason
Werner S. Pluhar’s masterful rendering of Kant’s major work on religion is meticulously annotated and presented here with a selected bibliography, glossary, and generous index. Stephen R. Palmquist’s engaging Introduction provides historical background, discusses Religion in the context of Kant’s philosophical system, elucidates Kant’s main arguments, and explores the implications and ongoing relevance of the work.Read more
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Grimoire Girl Journal: A Guide to Adding Mischief and Magic into Your Daily Life
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Publication date7 Nov. 2024
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