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Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Two Billion Caliphs advocates for a way of being Muslim in the world, ready for today and prepared for tomorrow. Unlike stale summaries, which restrict themselves to facts and figures, Haroon Moghul presents a deeply Muslim perspective on the world, providing Islamic answers to universal questions: Who are we? What are we doing here? What happens to us when we die? And from description, Moghul moves to prescription, aspiring to something outrageous...
Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Reveals a young man coping with the crushing pressure of a world that fears Muslims, struggling with his faith and searching for intellectual forebears, and suffering the onset of bipolar disorder. This is the story of the second-generation immigrant, of what it's like to lose yourself between cultures and how to pick up the pieces"--back cover.
Author
Publisher
Tilbury House
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Nine-year-old Shirin wants to join her family and other Muslims in fasting for Ramadan but is told she is too young, and so she seeks other ways to participate including, perhaps, getting along better with her older brother, Ali.
Author
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Over the past 15 years, the town of Lewiston, Maine-once a booming mill town that had fallen on harder times-- has improbably become one of the most Islamic towns in America. Some 6000 Somali immigrants have settled there, drastically changing the makeup of a town of 36,000 people in total. Lewiston now has the third highest per capita Muslim population of any U.S. city Cynthia Anderson tells the story of this fractious yet resilient town and how...
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series for middle readers. Illustrated with color photographs, this book examines the origins and traditions of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Throughout the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast during the day and break the fast together as a family each night. Ramadan provides the opportunity to focus on positive thoughts and actions. It is a time to become more grateful for the blessings people often take for granted...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Image
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
We are living in a time of unrest for many members of the Islamic faith around the globe. Enter Muslims of the World, a book based on the popular Instagram account @MuslimsoftheWorld1. Like the account, the books mission is to tell the diverse stories of Muslims living in the US and around the world. Illustrated throughout with moving photographs, each chapter will focus on different aspects of the Islamic faith and the many varying cultures it encompasses,...
Author
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Since 9/11, some 300 Americans--born and raised in Minnesota, Alabama, New Jersey, and elsewhere--have been indicted or convicted of terrorism charges. Some have taken the fight abroad: Americans were among those who planned the attacks in Mumbai, and more recently a dozen US citizens have sought to join ISIS. Others have acted entirely on American soil. What motivates them, how are they trained, and what do we sacrifice in our aggressive efforts...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
A thrilling account of the brutal decades-long battle between Christendom and Islam for the soul of Europe. This struggle's brutal climax came between 1565 and 1571, seven years that witnessed a fight to the finish decided in a series of bloody set pieces: the epic siege of Malta, in which a tiny band of Christian defenders defied the might of the Ottoman army; the savage battle for Cyprus; and the apocalyptic last-ditch defense of southern Europe...
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Sophie tries to fast for Ramadan for the first time, but her grumbling stomach and her little brother's cookies are too much and she must find a different way to celebrate.
Author
Series
Publisher
Islamic Foundation
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Muslims say alhamdulillah many times in a day. Alhamdulillah means 'praise be to God' in Arabic. Nabil and Noura learn to say alhamdulillah after finishing something, and after sneezing in this simple and attractive little book. Will they remember to say alhamdulillah, or will they forget? The second title in the I Say series that will also include: I Say Bismillah, I Say As-salamu 'alaykum, and I Say Mashallah.
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtaking picture book celebrates the shapesand traditionsof the Muslim world. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets is equally at home in a classroom reading circle and on a parent's lap being read to a child.
Author
Publisher
Interlink Books, an imprint of Interlink Pub Group, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
''90 easy, delicious South-Asian inspired recipes for Ramadan, Eid, and beyond. Desified is a celebration of South Asian flavors and spices. Inspired by the core principles of Ramadan, this book has more than 90 recipes, including show-stopping breakfasts, simple and satisfying dinners, and feasting dishes to share. Whether you're looking for the best ways to break your fast or you simply want to eat well throughout the year, a desi twist is always...
100) Salat in secret
Author
Publisher
Random House Studio
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From the critically acclaimed author of Your Name Is a Song and the bestselling illustrator of The Proudest Blue comes a story about a Muslim boy who receives a salat (prayer) rug on his seventh birthday and becomes empowered about his faith. In this beautiful story of community, family, and acceptance, a boy named Muhammad receives a special salat rug on his seventh birthday. Seven is the age when Muslim children are encouraged to pray, and Muhammad...
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