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Alexandria

The City that Changed the World

By: Islam Issa

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Alexandria

The City that Changed the World

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An original, authoritative, and lively cultural history of the first modern city, from pre-Homeric times to the present day. Islam Issa’s father had always told him about their city's magnificence, and as he looked at the new library in Alexandria it finally hit home. This is no ordinary library. And Alexandria is no ordinary city. Combining rigorous research with myth and folklore, Alexandria is an authoritative history of a city that has shaped our modern world. Soon after being founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria became the crucible of cultural exchange between East and West for millennia and the undisputed global capital of knowledge. It was at the forefront of human progress, but it also witnessed brutal natural disasters, plagues, crusades and violence. Major empires fought over Alexandria, from the Greeks and Romans to the Arabs, Ottomans, French, and British. Key figures shaped the city from its eponymous founder to Aristotle, Cleopatra, Saint Mark the Evangelist, Napoleon Bonaparte and many others, each putting their own stamp on its identity and its fortunes. And millions of people have lived in this bustling seaport on the Mediterranean. From its humble origins to its dizzy heights and its latest incarnation, Islam Issa tells us the rich and gripping story of a city that changed the world.

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Milton in the Arab-Muslim World

By: Islam Issa

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Milton in the Arab-Muslim World

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The first full-length study of the reception of John Milton’s (1608-74) writings in the Arab-Muslim world, this book examines the responses of Arab-Muslim readers to Milton’s works, and in particular, to his epic poem: Paradise Lost. It contributes to knowledge of the history, development, and ways in which early modern writings are read and understood by Muslims. By mapping the literary and more broadly cultural consequences of the censure, translation and abridgement of Milton’s works in the Arab-Muslim world, this book analyses the diverse ways in which Arab-Muslims read and understand a range of literary and religious aspects of Milton’s writing in light of cultural, theological, socio-political, linguistic and translational issues. After providing an overview of the presence of Milton and his works in the Arab world, each chapter sheds light on how cultural and translational issues shape the ways in which Arab-Muslim readers perceive and understand the characters and motifs of Paradise Lost. Chapters outline the ways in which the figures are currently understood in Milton scholarship, before exploring how they fit into the narrative drama and theology of the poem, and their position in Islamic creed and Arab-Muslim culture. Concurrently, each chapter examines the poem’s subject matter in detail, placing particular emphasis on matters of linguistic, theological and cultural translation and accommodation. Chapter conclusions not only summarise the patterns and potentialities of reception, but point towards the practical functions of Arab-Muslim responses to Milton’s writing and their contribution to the formation of social ideas.

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Alexandria

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By: Islam Issa

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Islam is Easy (Vol. 2)

By: Aminul Islam Laskar

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Islam is Easy (Vol. 2)

By: Aminul Islam Laskar

“Islam is Easy” is a summary of the basic concepts of Islam for Sunni Muslims. The contents of the book are based on the authentic sources like the Qur’an and Hadiths. The book is written in a lucid and comprehensive manner, so that it may be used as a quick reference for Muslims regarding five pillars of Islam. There is a detailed discussion of topics such as funeral, Resurrection, supplications, virtues of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) and his family members, character, conduct and adornment. This book will hold immense appeal for the Muslim youth in particular, who can learn about the basic philosophy of Islam concomitant to their busy and competitive schedule. The book is also an invaluable source of information for readers looking for a clear meaning of Islam.

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Middle East and North Africa Economic Update

Conflict and Debt in the Middle East and North Africa

By: Roberta Gatti,Federico Bennett,Hoda Assem,Rana Lotfi,Gianluca Mele,Ilias Suvanov,Asif Islam

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Middle East and North Africa Economic Update

Conflict and Debt in the Middle East and North Africa

By: Roberta Gatti,Federico Bennett,Hoda Assem,Rana Lotfi,Gianluca Mele,Ilias Suvanov,Asif Islam

The global economy is in its third year of deceleration amidst declining inflation and oil prices. The MENA region grew at 1.9 percent in 2023 and is forecasted to grow at 2.7 percent in 2024. And for the first time since the pandemic, MENA oil exporters and importers will grow at similar rates. The tragedy of the conflict in the Middle East has increased uncertainty. Rising debt leaves many countries in the region exposed. This report unpacks the nature of debt in the region. Oil importers have been unable to either inflate or grow out of debt. Exchange rate fluctuations, and particularly stock flow adjustments (SFA) play a sizeable role. The report highlights the need to address debt transparency. Extrabudgetary items, especially for developing oil importers, need to be accounted for. Primary balances are key, but only to the extent that they capture the true state of government finances.

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1464820988

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Jobs Undone

Reshaping the Role of Governments toward Markets and Workers in the Middle East and North Africa

By: Asif M. Islam,Dalal Moosa,Federica Saliola

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Jobs Undone

Reshaping the Role of Governments toward Markets and Workers in the Middle East and North Africa

By: Asif M. Islam,Dalal Moosa,Federica Saliola

A decade since the spark of the Arab Spring, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region continues to suffer from limited creation of more and better jobs. Youth face idleness and unemployment. For those who find jobs, informality awaits. Few women attempt to enter the world of work at all. Meanwhile, the available jobs are not those of the future. These labor market outcomes are being worsened by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 'Jobs Undone: Reshaping the Role of Governments toward Markets and Workers in the Middle East and North Africa' explores ways to break these impasses, drawing on original research, survey data, wide-ranging literature, and young entrepreneurial voices from the region. The report finds that a prominent reason behind MENA's unmet jobs challenge is a lack of market contestability in the formal private sector. Few firms in the region enter the market, few grow, and those that exit are not necessarily less productive. Moreover, firms in the region invest little in physical capital, human capital, or research and development, and they tend to be politically connected. At the macro level, economic growth has been mediocre, labor productivity is not being driven by structural change, and the growth of the stock of capital per capita has declined. New evidence generated for this report shows that the lack of dynamism is due to the prevalence of state-owned enterprises (SOEs). They operate in sectors where there is little economic rationale for public activity and they enjoy favorable treatment--flouting the principles of competitive neutrality. Meanwhile, labor regulations add to market rigidity, while gendered laws restrict women's potential. To change this reality, the state must reshape its relationship toward markets, toward workers, and toward women. The region must create a level playing field between SOEs and the private sector, replace labor rigidities with appropriate social protection and labor market programs, and remove barriers to women's economic participation. Governments can also foster new sectors and occupations, gradually propelling market contestability and job creation. All reforms will have to rely on improved data capacity and transparency to create a new social contract between governments and the people of the region.

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1464817367

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Islamic Financial Markets and Institutions

By: Abul Hassan,Aktham Issa AlMaghaireh,Muhammad Shahidul Islam

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Islamic Financial Markets and Institutions

By: Abul Hassan,Aktham Issa AlMaghaireh,Muhammad Shahidul Islam

The rapid pace of progress in the Islamic financial market and investment space, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath and recovery, has provided the necessary challenges to build a strong case for Islamic investment. This timely and unique book focuses on the foundations of Islamic financial markets and institutions in the context of various products, their market application, Islamic asset management, and regulation. The authors provide a thorough overview of Islamic financing instruments and markets, such as Islamic debt and equity markets, through shares and the stock market, mutual funds, private equity, lease financing, Sukuk, green Sukuk, money market instruments, exchange-traded funds, cryptocurrencies, derivatives and so forth, which have emerged as alternative sources of financing. They offer insight into the numerous infrastructure institutions which have sprung up since the first decade of the new century, such as the Accounting and Auditing Organizations for Islamic Financial Institutions, Islamic Financial Services Board, Islamic International Rating Agency, and International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation, as well as those being established, to satisfy different industry needs. With its uniquely competitive approach to the mainstream financial market, this book facilitates a greater understanding of the concept of Islamic investment. Through a discussion of the current state and future prospects of Islamic financial markets, the book's theoretical and practical approach offers academic, practitioners, researchers, students, and general readers a well-balanced overview of Islamic financial markets, its ethics, Shari’ah foundation, the instruments and operational mechanism used by Islamic capital, money, and debt markets.

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Taylor & Francis

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100063289X

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The East African Muslim Welfare Society (1945-1968): The Case of Tanzania

By: Juma Khamis Juma,Arshad Islam

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The East African Muslim Welfare Society (1945-1968): The Case of Tanzania

By: Juma Khamis Juma,Arshad Islam

This historical study focuses on identifying the East African Muslim Welfare Society since the time of the European colonial rule which started the beginning of the Christian domination in the region.

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IIUM PRESS

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9674184988

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Current Cancer Biomarkers

By: Farhadul Islam

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Current Cancer Biomarkers

By: Farhadul Islam

Current Cancer Biomarkers is a comprehensive review on the status of biological markers for various types of cancer. It aims to update readers on current developments on the subject. The contents are divided into 5 sections covering a wide range of biomarkers and their diagnostic applications. The range of tumour biomarkers referenced here gives insights into molecular mechanisms behind cancer, including initiation, development, progression, prognosis, response to the therapeutic modalities, recurrence, and point-of-care application to detect cancer. Key features - Introduction of the basic features of cancer markers - Comprehensive and updated coverage of potential and effective biomarkers including genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, cellular and morphologic factors - Information on biomarkers in many types of cancers including breast cancer, colorectal cancer, skin cancer, leukemia, liver cancer and prostate cancer - Applications of biomarkers in cancer diagnosis - Structured contents with easy-to-understand sections and headings - References for advanced readers The updated information about different aspects of cancer markers in the experimental and clinical setting will enrich the reader's understanding of the disease. The information serves as a resource to help in better management of cancer patients and understanding cancer biology when planning medical research projects. The book is intended as a reference for a diverse audience: biomedical science students, medical students, academics, researchers, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams involved in cancer management and research.

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Bentham Science Publishers

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9815079379

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Water Diplomacy

A Negotiated Approach to Managing Complex Water Networks

By: Shafiqul Islam,Lawrence Susskind

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Water Diplomacy

A Negotiated Approach to Managing Complex Water Networks

By: Shafiqul Islam,Lawrence Susskind

At the heart of these conflicts are complex water networks.

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1617261033

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National Trials of International Crimes in Bangladesh

Transitional Justice as Reflected in Judgments

By: M. Rafiqul Islam

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National Trials of International Crimes in Bangladesh

Transitional Justice as Reflected in Judgments

By: M. Rafiqul Islam

In National Trials of International Crimes in Bangladesh, Professor Islam examines the judgments of the trials held under a domestic legislation, which is uniquely distinct from international or hybrid trials of international crimes. The book, falling under international criminal law area, is a ground-breaking original work on the first ever such trials in the ICC era. The author shows how the national law and judgments can act as a conduit to import international law to enrich and harmonise the domestic law of Bangladesh; and whether the Bangladesh experience (a) creates any precedential effect for such trials in the future; (b) offers any lessons for the ICC complementarity; and (c) contributes to the progressive development of Asian and international criminal jurisprudence.

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BRILL

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9004389385

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MENA ECONOMIC UPDATE APRIL 2021

How Institutions Shape the Tradeoff Between Short-Term Needs and Long-Term Costs of Public Debt in Middle East and North Africa

By: Roberta Gatti,Daniel Lederman,Sultan Abdulaziz Alturki,Rachel Yuting Fan,Asif Islam,Claudio Jeremias Rojas,Ha Minh Nguyen

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MENA ECONOMIC UPDATE APRIL 2021

How Institutions Shape the Tradeoff Between Short-Term Needs and Long-Term Costs of Public Debt in Middle East and North Africa

By: Roberta Gatti,Daniel Lederman,Sultan Abdulaziz Alturki,Rachel Yuting Fan,Asif Islam,Claudio Jeremias Rojas,Ha Minh Nguyen

Part I of this report discusses the short- and medium-term growth prospects for countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The region is expected to grow at a subdued rate of 0.6 percent in 2019, rising to 2.6 percent in 2020 and 2.9 percent in 2021. The growth forecast for 2019 is revised down by 0.8 percentage points from the April 2019 projection. MENA’s economic outlook is subject to substantial downside risks—most notably, intensified global economic headwinds and rising geopolitical tensions. Part II argues that promoting fair competition is key for MENA countries to complete the transition from an administered to a market economy. Part II first examines current competition policies in MENA countries and to promote fair competition calls for strengthening competition law and enforcement agencies. It also calls for corporatizing state-owned enterprises, promoting the private sector and creating a level-playing field between them. Any moves to reform MENA economies would be aided by professional management of public assets, which could tap into a new source of national wealth.

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1464816999

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Islam is Easy (Vol. 1)

By: Aminul Islam Laskar

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Islam is Easy (Vol. 1)

By: Aminul Islam Laskar

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Shakespeare and Terrorism

By: Islam Issa

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Shakespeare and Terrorism

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Shakespeare and Terrorism delves into how extremists have responded to Shakespeare – whether they’ve attacked him or been inspired by him – and investigates what the playwright and his works can tell us about the nature, psychology, and consequences of terror. Literary critic and historian Islam Issa takes readers on a journey from Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and London to a variety of locations: from Western Europe to the Balkans to the US, from North Africa to the Persian Gulf to Central Asia, and from the theatre to the digital world. Considering incidents from Shakespeare’s time through today, including the Gunpowder Plot and 9/ 11, as well as pivotal figures from Hamlet and Macbeth to Hitler and Bin Laden, this book brings to light new ideas about key characters, events, and themes both in Shakespeare’s plays and the world around them. A thrilling and accessible read, this ground-breaking book will enlighten and engage students, researchers, and general readers interested in Shakespeare, social sciences, history, and the complex relationships between life and art.

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1000459314

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Milton in the Arab-Muslim World

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Milton in the Arab-Muslim World

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Islamic Financial Markets and Institutions

By: Abul Hassan,Aktham Issa AlMaghaireh,Muhammad Shahidul Islam

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By: Abul Hassan,Aktham Issa AlMaghaireh,Muhammad Shahidul Islam

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Islam is Easy (Vol. 1)

By: Aminul Islam Laskar

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Islam is Easy (Vol. 2)

By: Aminul Islam Laskar

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Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World

By: Burhana Islam

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Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World

By: Burhana Islam

Do you think you know who first thought of the theory of evolution? Have you ever wondered who created the oldest university in the world? Is Joan of Arc is the only rebel girl who led an army that you've heard of? Then you need this stunningly illustrated treasure trove of iconic and hidden amazing Muslim heroes. You'll find people you might know, like Malala Yousafzai, Mo Farah and Muhammad Ali, as well as some you might not, such as: Hasan Ibn Al-Haytham: the first scientist to prove theories about how light travels, hundreds of years before Isaac Newton. Sultan Razia: a fearsome female ruler. G. Willow Wilson: the comic book artist who created the first ever Muslim Marvel character. Ibtihaj Muhammad: the Olympic and World Champion fencer and the first American to compete in the games wearing a hijab. Noor Inayat Khan: the Indian Princess who became a British spy during WWII. There are so many more amazing Muslim men and women who have changed our world, from pirate queens to athletes, to warriors and mathematicians. Who will your next hero be?

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024144182X

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Islam on Mercy & Compassion

By: Tahir-ul-qadri Muhammad

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Islam on Mercy & Compassion

By: Tahir-ul-qadri Muhammad

The common perception of Islam in the media is one of austerity and rigidity, and in extreme cases, severe cruelty. The situation is not helped by the strict and narrow-minded interpretation of the religion by a number its adherents. However, those who are willing to scratch below the surface and look further will see that nothing is further from the truth; that Islam does not teach anything except universal love, mercy, compassion, peace & benevolence. Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri is an eminent and internationally renowned Islamic scholar, orator and author. In this book, he presents numerous quotations from the Qur'an and authentic hadith to help the reader discover the prime position of the qualities of mercy and compassion in the Islamic faith. Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri has meticulously referenced all quotations to ensure accuracy and clarity in order to dispel any doubts about the matter. Through his distinctive solid scholarship and methodology, Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri demonstrates how Islam promotes spiritual endeavour, moderation, ease and tolerance, and is not merely concerned with ritualism and outward forms of piety. For Muslims, this book is essential reading to help reclaim Islam back from those who portray it as merely a socio-political enterprise devoid of compassion for humanity and the rest of creation. Non-Muslims, on the other hand, will be able to appreciate these lesser known aspects of Islam, which in fact form its core philosophy.

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Minhaj-Ul-Quran Publications

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1908229225

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