Nonviolent Soldier of Islam

Nonviolent Soldier of Islam
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Publisher : Nilgiri Press
Total Pages : 279
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ISBN-10 : 9781888314007
ISBN-13 : 1888314001
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Nonviolent Soldier of Islam by : Eknath Easwaran

The progeny of a Muslim tribe steeped in a tradition of blood revenge, Badshah Khan raised history's first nonviolent army and joined Mahatma Gandhi in civil disobedience to British rule in India. His story of hard-won victory offers inspiration for nonviolent solutions to today's world struggles.

The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (And the Crusades)

The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (And the Crusades)
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Publisher : Regnery Publishing
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9780895260130
ISBN-13 : 0895260131
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (And the Crusades) by : Robert Spencer

Presents a critical analysis of the differences between Christianity and Islam and maintains that Islam contains a political agenda which endorses violence and aggression against non-Muslims.

The Frontier Gandhi

The Frontier Gandhi
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Total Pages : 584
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ISBN-10 : 819496914X
ISBN-13 : 9788194969143
Rating : 4/5 (4X Downloads)

Synopsis The Frontier Gandhi by : Imtiaz Ahmad Sahibzada

Affectionately known as 'Bacha' Khan or 'Badshah' Khan amongst his people, Khan Abdul Ghaffar's life was dedicated to the social reform of the Pukhtuns, who traditionally adhere to a strict code of life called 'Pukhtunwali', which is governed by rather rigid tribal norms. Bacha Khan is an acknowledged leader in the hearts of the Pukhtuns across the world, due to his life long struggle to modernize Pukhtun society and his teachings of non-violence, adopted by his Khudai Khidmatgar (Servants of God) party, during the struggle for independence against the British. He stands tall in the pantheon of leaders of the movement for independence. A close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, his success in mobilizing the Pukhtuns of the North-West Frontier Province and the Tribal Areas through a non-violent struggle, had significant bearing on this movement, in which the Khudai Khidmatgar allied with the Indian National Congress. The Pushto edition of Bacha Khan's autobiography was first published in 1983 in Afghanistan, when he was 93 years old. Nearly four decades later the book has been translated and published for the first time in English. This translation was painstakingly done by Sahibzada at the request of Shandana Humayun Khan, to whom he has dedicated the book. Shandana's maternal great-grandfather was Qazi Ataullah, a close lieutenant of Bacha Khan's and a key figure in the Khudai Khidmatgar movement. Before the translation process started, Sahibzada and Shandana visited several members of Bacha Khan's family including his grandsons Nasir Ali Khan, Asfandayar Wali Khan and Saleem Jan. The translator shared a close friendship with Bacha Khan's son, Abdul Ghani Khan, the greatest Pukhtun poet of the century. The book is a result of the participation of several members of his family and those who have spent their lives studying Bacha Khan's philosophy. For the first time Bacha Khan's thoughts on Pukhtun society, his vision for a more equitable world achieved along the lines of non-violence have been researched, translated and made available for the world in his own words.

Militant Islam

Militant Islam
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 220
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ISBN-10 : 9781134126392
ISBN-13 : 1134126395
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Militant Islam by : Stephen Vertigans

Militant Islam provides a sociological framework for understanding the rise and character of recent Islamic militancy. It takes a systematic approach to the phenomenon and includes analysis of cases from around the world, comparisons with militancy in other religions, and their causes and consequences. The sociological concepts and theories examined in the book include those associated with social closure, social movements, nationalism, risk, fear and ‘de-civilising’. These are applied within three main themes; characteristics of militant Islam, multi-layered causes and the consequences of militancy, in particular Western reactions within the ‘war on terror’. Interrelationships between religious and secular behaviour, ‘terrorism’ and ‘counter-terrorism’, popular support and opposition are explored. Through the examination of examples from across Muslim societies and communities, the analysis challenges the popular tendency to concentrate upon ‘al-Qa’ida’ and the Middle East. This book will be of interest to students of Sociology, Political Science and International Relations, in particular those taking courses on Islam, religion, terrorism, political violence and related regional studies.

Gandhi the Man

Gandhi the Man
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Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages : 226
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ISBN-10 : 9781458778901
ISBN-13 : 1458778908
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis Gandhi the Man by : Eknath Easwaran

Gandhi the Man tells how Gandhi remade himself from a shy, tongue-tied, average little man to a Mahatma whose life can serve as an inspiration for our own transformation....

Islam and the Arab Awakening

Islam and the Arab Awakening
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9780199933730
ISBN-13 : 0199933731
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Islam and the Arab Awakening by : Tariq Ramadan

Explores the "Arab Spring" uprisings of 2010 through today--their origin, significance and possible futures.

Islam and Nonviolence

Islam and Nonviolence
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Publisher : Center for Global Nonviolenc Titute for Peace University
Total Pages : 180
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ISBN-10 : IND:30000050237274
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Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis Islam and Nonviolence by : Chaiwat Satha-Anand

This book contains papers on nonviolence in Islam from theoretical, theological and instrumental perspectives. Topics include global, national and local issues, including social and political action, women's issues, and interfaith relations.

A Man to Match His Mountains

A Man to Match His Mountains
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Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing
Total Pages : 258
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015047662559
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Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis A Man to Match His Mountains by : Easwaran Eknath

Jihad: The Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia

Jihad: The Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia
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Publisher : Orient Blackswan
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 8125022287
ISBN-13 : 9788125022282
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Jihad: The Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia by : Rashid

Ahmed Rashid, Who Masterfully Explained Afghanistan S Taliban Regime In His Previous Book, Here Turns His Skills As An Investigative Journalist To The Five Central Asian Republics Adjacent To Afghanistan That Were Part Of The Soviet Union Until Its Collapse In 1991. Religious Repression, Political Corruption, And The Region S Extreme Poverty Have Created A Fertile Climate For Militant Islamic Fundamentalism. Funded And Trained By Organisations Such As Osama Bin Laden S Al Qaeda And The Taliban, Guerrilla Movements Like The Imu (Islamic Movement Of Uzbekistan) Have Recruited A Staggering Number Of Members And Launched Insurgencies That Threaten The Stability Of All Five Nations. Based On Groundbreaking Research And Numerous Interviews, Jihad Explains The Roots Of Fundamentalist Rage In Central Asia, Describes The Goals And Activities Of These Militant Organisations, And Suggests Ways By Which This Threat Can Be Neutralised In The Future Through Diplomatic And Economic Intervention.

Unholy War

Unholy War
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 214
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ISBN-10 : 0195168860
ISBN-13 : 9780195168860
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis Unholy War by : John L. Esposito

Of the intellectual underpinnings of the more radical elements of contemporary Islam.