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"Fifth in the series of ten playful stories with fascinating illustrations. When our grandparents give us a gift, we say thank you. When our friends say something kind, we say thank you. We thank everyone around us, but how can we say thank you to Allah, who Created us and takes care of us? Read Be Thankful to Allah to find out all the creative ways you can truly thank Allah, the One who has given us everything!"--Amazon.

Readers can explore the traditions, culture, and history of Islam, one of the world's largest religions.

Twenty-four articles examine the world of Islam, covering the religion's beliefs and practices, law, treatment of women, politics, and relationship with the other Abrahamic religions, as well as the practice of Islam in the West.

To achieve accuracy, the translator has made use of the best works of old and modern tafsir (Quran commentaries), and shared the work with several Imams in North America for feedback and insight. For clarity, every effort has been made to select easy to understand words and phrases that reflect the original text. Along with informative footnotes and Sura (chapter) introductions, verses have been grouped and titled based on their themes for a better...

Despite heightened interest in the study of the Muslim faith, for many people Islam remains shrouded in mystery and confusion. What really is Shariah law? How is a Muslim to understand Jihad? Does Islam oppose Western values such as free speech or freedom of religion? What place do women have according to Islam? Understanding that this confusion has as much to do with the behavior and words of Muslims as it does with allegations made by anti-Islam...

Mohammed's actions and words are called the Sunna. They are found in the Traditions of Mohammed called the Hadith. The Koran commands all Muslims to follow the perfect example of Mohammed's life. The Hadith has all that is needed to practice Islam and is an easy place to begin cultivating an understanding of Islamic doctrine.

"First in the series of ten playful stories with fascinating illustrations. Mommy show you she loves you through her kisses and hugs. Baba show you he loves you through the way he plays with you. But...how does Allah show us He loves us? Read Allah Loves You to discover different ways Allah shows us He LOVES us!"--Amazon.

This book provides a comprehensive look at the beginnings of Islam, its principal teachings, scriptures, important figures, historical events, festivals, places of worship, and community life.

"Addresses ... questions at the interface of Islam and Christianity: How do the two religions differ? Are the differences significant? Can we be confident that either Christianity or Islam is true? And most important, is it worth sacrificing everything for the truth?"--Page 4 of cover.