Quranic Geography

Author : Dan Gibson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Islamic Empire
ISBN : 0973364289

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Quranic Geography by Dan Gibson Pdf

Gibson believes that four times in ancient history the Arab people united and poured out of the deserts to conquer other nations. The first is described in the Qur'an as the people of 'Ad. Gibson identifies 'Ad with the Edomites and the Hyksos supported by various archaeological proofs. Years later Arabia united again under the Midianites. Some centuries later the Nabataeans unite Arabia. The Qur'an calls them the people of Thamud. In 600 AD the Arabian Peninsula was united under the flag of Islam.But there is more to this book than a study of the four times when the Arabs demonstrated their greatness. This book also examines the geographical references in the Qur'an cross-referencing them with historical locations. The surprise comes when Gibson examines the Holy City of Islam, known as Mecca. Here Gibson finds evidence that the original Holy City was in northern Arabia in the city of Petra. He theorizes that during an Islamic civil war the Ka'ba was destroyed and the Black Rock moved to its present location. Gibson examines archaeological, historical and literary evidence that support this theory. This book contains many references, as well as some useful appendices including a 32 page time line of Islamic history from 550 AD - 1095 AD, and a 20 page annotated selected bibliography of early Islamic sources in chronological order from 724 AD - 1100 AD plus a list of many early Qur'anic manuscripts. Easy to read, fully referenced with many illustrations and photos.

Author : Muzaffar Uddin Nadvi (Syed)
Publisher : The Other Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1936
Category : Arabian Peninsula
ISBN : 9789675062186

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A Geographical History of the Qur'an by Muzaffar Uddin Nadvi (Syed) Pdf

Author : Josef W. Meri
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 980 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Islam
ISBN : 9780415966900

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Medieval Islamic Civilization by Josef W. Meri Pdf

Examines the socio-cultural history of the regions where Islam took hold between the 7th and 16th century. This two-volume work contains 700 alphabetically arranged entries, and provides a portrait of Islamic civilization. It is of use in understanding the roots of Islamic society as well to explore the culture of medieval civilization.

Author : Siddiq Abdullah
Publisher : Partridge Publishing Singapore
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781543757200

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Islam in the Light of History and Revelations by Siddiq Abdullah Pdf

While most countries today adopt secularism, Islamic nations are still actively embracing religion. As nations forge ahead in the fields of science and technological innovation, some Islamic societies appear frozen in time. Will Muslims join the ranks of those preparing for the challenges of the 21st century or slip back into an age where they close the doors to reason, insist on archaic laws, and are intolerant of dissent? Muslims today seem to be in a dilemma. Historians are questioning the integrity of their history. Islamic scholars are concerned about contradictions within the Hadith Literature, the backbone of Islam, and pressing for a complete review. Then there are the Quranists who are urging Muslims to revert to the fundamentals of the Quran. In this book, the author describes his quest to find the answers about God and discovers the Quran. He examines the evolution of the religion of Islam, its history, beliefs, the causes of Islam’s Golden Age, and what the future holds for Muslims.

Author : Hlumelo Biko
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781040038635

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The God in Us by Hlumelo Biko Pdf

This book traces the unitary source of all of the world’s major religions. The book underscores the fact that there are many ways in which humanity has sought revelation of God, yet there is a common inspiration behind humanity’s God concept. The author’s analysis of world religions or faiths adopts a multi-interdisciplinary approach taking the reader through historical, anthropological, archaeological, and theological viewpoints to make juxtapositions. God in us is a rich resource that helps the readers understand the origins of human civilisation and how humans began to worship God, domesticate animals like sheep, invent astrology and create languages. Biko’s research also delves deeper into unveiling African indigenous knowledge systems and science that predate the arrival of the colonisers on the African soil. Print edition not for sale in Sub Saharan Africa.

Author : Ralph W. Brauer
Publisher : American Philosophical Society
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : 0871698560

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Boundaries and Frontiers in Medieval Muslim Geography by Ralph W. Brauer Pdf

Contents: Section 1: The Geographical Concepts: Boundaries in Arabo-Islamic Cartography; and Boundaries in the Arabo-Islamic Geographic and Historical Texts; Section 2: Travelers' Experiences at Internal Boundaries, the Area Concept in Arabo-Islamic Geography, and the Relation of Zone-Boundaries to Basic Tenets of Arabo-Islamic Culture; Boundaries in the Writings of Travelers in the Islamic Empire; The Concept of Area in Muslim Geographic Thought; and Boundary Characteristics as a Consequence of Embedded Attidues of the Culture: Section 3: Genesis of Boundary Zones Involving non-Arab Muslim States; Section 4: Summary and Conclusions. Illustrations. A reprint of the American Philosophical Society Transactions 85-6 (1985)

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Darussalam
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Atlas
ISBN : 9960897540

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Atlas of the Qurʼān by Anonim Pdf

This Atlas is new in its subject, a subject that has not been touched before. It helps whoever recites the Qur'an or studies it to specify the locations mentioned by the Noble Verses, and to mark those places of ancient people mentioned in the Qur'an. This is besides locating areas where the incidents of the prophetic Seerah occurred. Eventually the diligent reader will easily recognize those places, learn about them, and take heed of them while reciting. Eventually the diligent reader will easily recognize those places, learn about them, and take heed of them while reciting. The Atlas has also revealed obscure places we used to pass through inattentively, like the site where Nuh's Ark settled, the site of the curved Sand-hills {Al Ahqah}, the cave of the young faithful men, the houses of median, the site of Sodom and other places determined by the Atlas depending on reliable sources. Thus the Atlas eliminates all the guessing and the fantasies we used to encounter when reciting the Noble Quran, and takes us to the specific place.

Author : Noble Din
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781641919203

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Unmasking Islam by Noble Din Pdf

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, but what effect is it having in society, governments, and what effect could it potentially have in the future? Unmasking Islam uncovers urgent truths about Islam that Westerners, Christians, Jews, and even Muslims must learn. This is a study of these truths that are taken directly from the writings and sayings of Islamic texts and scholars. Islam is not a religion of peace and never was. Who is Allah and Muhammad? Many young Muslims are not aware of what the Qur'an teaches as they do not read, speak or write Arabic. What is the media not telling the world about Sharia law, radical Islam and atrocities worldwide in the name of Allah? Most importantly, Muslims are children of God just like all of us. The purpose of this book is to explain the truth about what the Qur'an teaches. Christians today must share the truth and love of Christ so that we can truly live in a more peaceful world and retain the freedoms we have fought so diligently to preserve.

Author : Afzalur Rahman
Publisher : Seerah Foundation
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1981-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780907052128

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Quranic Sciences by Afzalur Rahman Pdf

This book introduces everyone to the wealth of knowledge that sprang from the teaching of the Quran and influenced human studies and culture in diverse ways that has led to scientific inventions and growth of knowledge in the Muslim world between the 7th and 14th centuries and brought about the Renaissance in Europe and introduced the Europeans to the fundamental elements (i.e. knowledge, inquiry, reason and freedom) which opened the door for modern scientific inventions. This book establishes that Quran and science are two aspects of the same truth and there is no contradiction between them. The first revelation of the Quran inspired the Prophet of Islam to acquire knowledge and emphasised the importance of learning in human life. (96:1-5) It also advised him to pray to Allah for increase in knowledge. (20:114) According to the Quran, only men of knowledge really fear Allah most (35:28) because they observe and see Signs and Attributes of Allah both in the Qur'an and in the material universe. They reflect, think and understand the parables of the Quran and His manifestations all around them and draw right and beneficial conclusions from them. (29:43) The Quran makes it absolutely clear that the whole material structure is full of His Signs but only men of knowledge observe them and understand them. It invites them to meditate on it (4:82) and on His creation. The Quran introduces new dimensions into the study of religion and its philosophy and seeks to bring men of knowledge (scientists) closer to Allah through the study of His Attributes and manifestations in the material world. We hope and pray this introductory study of the Qur'an as a science will initiate and encourage investigation and research in this direction and lead to the revival of scientific knowledge as it did in the early period of the Islamic history.

Author : David King
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 1142 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2005-06-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789047406754

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In Synchrony with the Heavens, Volume 2 Instruments of Mass Calculation by David King Pdf

This is the first investigation of one of the main interests of astronomy in Islamic civilization, namely, timekeeping by the sun and stars and the regulation of the astronomically-defined times of Muslim prayer. The study is based on over 500 medieval astronomical manuscripts first identified by the author, now preserved in libraries all over the world and originally from the entire Islamic world from the Maghrib to Central Asia and the Yemen. The materials presented provide new insights into the early development of the prayer ritual in Islam. They also call into question the popular notion that religion could not inspire serious scientific activity. Only one of the hundreds of astronomical tables discussed here was known in medieval Europe, which is one reason why the entire corpus has remained unknown until the present. A second volume, also to be published by Brill, deals with astronomical instruments for timekeeping and other computing devices.

Author : Syed Riazuddin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Classification
ISBN : UOM:39015058856744

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Classification of Islamic Literature by Syed Riazuddin Pdf

Author : Christian Lange
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004301368

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Locating Hell in Islamic Traditions by Christian Lange Pdf

Islam is often seen as a religious tradition in which hell does not play a particularly prominent role. This volume challenges this hackneyed view. Locating Hell in Islamic Traditions is the first book-length analytic study of the Muslim hell. It maps out a broad spectrum of Islamic attitudes toward hell, from the Quranic vision(s) of hell to the pious cultivation of the fear of the afterlife, theological speculations, metaphorical and psychological understandings, and the modern transformations of hell. Contributors: Frederick Colby, Daniel de Smet, Christiane Gruber, Jon Hoover, Mohammad Hassan Khalil, Christian Lange, Christopher Melchert, Simon O’Meara, Samuela Pagani, Tommaso Tesei, Roberto Tottoli, Wim Raven, and Richard van Leeuwen.

Author : Kurt A. Raaflaub,Richard J. A. Talbert
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-17
Category : History
ISBN : 1444315668

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Geography and Ethnography by Kurt A. Raaflaub,Richard J. A. Talbert Pdf

This fascinating volume brings together leading specialists, whohave analyzed the thoughts and records documenting the worldviewsof a wide range of pre-modern societies. Presents evidence from across the ages; from antiquity throughto the Age of Discovery Provides cross-cultural comparison of ancient societies aroundthe globe, from the Chinese to the Incas and Aztecs, from theGreeks and Romans to the peoples of ancient India Explores newly discovered medieval Islamic materials

Author : S. Maqbul Ahmad
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Geographers
ISBN : UOM:39015041332266

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A History of Arab-Islamic Geography by S. Maqbul Ahmad Pdf

Author : Daniel Ness,Chia-Ling Lin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 879 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317467502

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International Education by Daniel Ness,Chia-Ling Lin Pdf

This encyclopedia is the most current and exhaustive reference available on international education. It provides thorough, up-to-date coverage of key topics, concepts, and issues, as well as in-depth studies of approximately 180 national educational systems throughout the world. Articles examine education broadly and at all levels--from primary grades through higher education, formal to informal education, country studies to global organizations.