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Ottoman Puritanism and its Discontents

Ahmad al-Rumi al-Aqhisari and the Qadizadelis

By: Mustapha Sheikh

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Ottoman Puritanism and its Discontents

Ahmad al-Rumi al-Aqhisari and the Qadizadelis

By: Mustapha Sheikh

This book is about the emergence of a new activist Sufism in the Muslim world from the sixteenth century onwards, which emphasized personal responsibility for putting Godâs guidance into practice. It focuses specifically on developments at the centre of the Ottoman Empire, but also considers both how they might have been influenced by the wider connections and engagements of learned and holy men and how their influence might have been spread from the Ottoman Empire to South Asia in particular. The immediate focus is on the Qadizadeli movement which flourished in Istanbul from the 1620s to the 1680s and which inveighed against corrupt scholars and heterodox Sufis. The book aims by studying the relationship between Ahmad al-Rumi al-Aqhisariâs magisterial Majalis al-abrar and Qadizadeli beliefs to place both author and the movement in an Ottoman, Hanafi, and Sufi milieu. In so doing, it breaks new ground, both in bringing to light al-Aqhisariâs writings, and methodologically, in Ottoman studies at least, in employing line-by-line textual comparisons to ascertain the borrowings and influences linking al-Aqhisari to medieval Islamic thinkers such as Ahmad b. Taymiyya and Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya, as well as to several near-contemporaries. Most significantly, the book finally puts to rest the strict dichotomy between Qadizadeli reformism and Sufism, a dichotomy that with too few exceptions continues to be the mainstay of the existing literature.

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Oxford University Press

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0192508091

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The Guardian of the present

The protector of time

By: Mustapha Bouktab

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The Guardian of the present

The protector of time

By: Mustapha Bouktab

Immerse yourself in a universe where the boundaries between reality and fiction become blurred, offering a tale that is both spellbinding and enlightening. The central characters in this fantastic autofiction, imbued with a palpable humanity, stand like intangible walls against the dark forces, driven by an unshakeable quest for the peace of civilisations. Where universal love transcends barriers, it becomes more than a feeling: it becomes a power capable of illuminating souls and changing destinies. Embark on a journey of initiation, rich in mysticism, where each stage is a resonance of the sacrifices, passions and determinations that unite the protagonists from the farthest reaches of the Earth. Under the aegis of the Guardian of the Present, Moussafir, explore the twists and turns of the past. This exploration will lead you to question the veracity of history as it has been passed down, perhaps revealing buried truths. As the pages turn, key figures from the sacred texts emerge, not just as witnesses to their time, but as mirrors, reflecting bold ideas and provoking deep introspection.

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334

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2322493422

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9782322493425

The Memoirs of Mustapha Hussain

Malay Nationalism Before UMNO

By: Mustapha Hussain

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The Memoirs of Mustapha Hussain

Malay Nationalism Before UMNO

By: Mustapha Hussain

The memoirs of Mustapha Hussain, from his coming of age in a Minangkabau Malay community in Perak to his part in the formation of the Young Malays Union.

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460

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Utusan Publications

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967611698X

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9789676116987

Islam in all its States

By: Mustapha K. Chamakhi

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Islam in all its States

By: Mustapha K. Chamakhi

The purpose of this book is to establish a a situational analysis of countries with a Muslim majority. There are now fifty states forming the Islamic World. The book consists of four parts: 1. The foundations of Islam 2.History of the expansion of Islam 3.The contemporary Muslim world 4.Future prospects

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232

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2322251666

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9782322251667

Economics

The Historical, Religious & Contemporary Perspectives: A Treatise

By: Nabil M. Mustapha

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Economics

The Historical, Religious & Contemporary Perspectives: A Treatise

By: Nabil M. Mustapha

This “treatise”, compiled and composed over many years, is in response to the identified need to look at the combined worth of history, religion and economics, with particular interest in the ethical, moral and philosophical aspects. With unreserved deference to experts on each of these individual subjects, the book presents the “layman’s” opinion that some simplified understanding of these issues, so critical to our everyday lives, will help maintain a balanced appreciation of the vital interaction between history, religion and economics, and will indicate that looking at only one aspect at a time could miss out on dimensions that give greater meaning and usefulness to the other/s. The book demonstrates that many of the religious “scriptures” are, in fact, also economic principles. Many are applicable even now, although their origin may not be appreciated. In addition, much of the economic thought was, and probably still is, intertwined with, or may even originate in part from, ethics and philosophy. The book describes the need for a re-think of many of the principles of economics, and how modern economics should be part of a “New World Order”, that can give greater meaning to religion and greater appreciation of history, and help shape a more wholesome future society. While the major Faiths of Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Bahá’í are discussed, others such as Hinduism and Buddhism have similar tenets. Only authentic original religious texts and references from renowned authors are used. The reference list at the end will be appreciated by anyone wishing to delve deeper into any subject presented. It is hoped that the book makes good and easy reading, but this should not detract from the value of the content. The book combines some qualities of a textbook, but the aim is to help widen the horizons of the reader.

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434

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1467003360

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A Contemporary, Rational Examination of the Sciences of the Holy Qur’An

An Admonition, Insight, and Reminder for the 99 Per Cent Turning in Repentance

By: Allama Dr. Sani Salih Mustapha

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A Contemporary, Rational Examination of the Sciences of the Holy Qur’An

An Admonition, Insight, and Reminder for the 99 Per Cent Turning in Repentance

By: Allama Dr. Sani Salih Mustapha

The Quran is that Single Heavenly Message that underwent so many passages through the evolution of mankind under the Guidance of Allah, the Lord of the universe to appear as the chosen, simplified and perfected code of conduct in the hands of Muhammad Rasulullah. Examining its Sciences convinces one of its Miraculous Nature, its conformity and confirmation of the Torah. It explains avidly that man has the faculty of discrimination, as a result of his ability to develop, grow, progress and to direct independently his own way of living. The base of this is in the Knowledge the Lord of the universe taught him. Harmony and Peace are comprehensive terms enveloping all that man needs for his survival in this world. The objective of examining the Sciences of the holy Quran is to find a safe passage and a way of living, in perfect harmony and peace, between mankind, his environment and his Creator. Secondly it enables one to understand and realize what will happen to one if he dies. Those reading the Scriptures have come across the Promise of Allah for reward and punishment in this earthly world and in the Hereafter. The holy Quran, the last of such Scriptures teaches the same. Allah summed up this in the holy Quran 53:38-41, That no burdened person (with sins) shall bear the burden (sins) of another. And that man can have nothing but what he does (good or bad). And that his deeds will be seen. The he will be recompensed with a full and the best recompense.

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1467883948

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The Calamitous and Lamentable 'Arab Spring

An Analysis of the Hypocrisy and Illiteracy of an Arab Muslim

By: Allama Sani Salih Mustapha

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The Calamitous and Lamentable 'Arab Spring

An Analysis of the Hypocrisy and Illiteracy of an Arab Muslim

By: Allama Sani Salih Mustapha

The Calamitous and Lamentable 'Arab Spring is a work that was inspired by recent events in the Middle East. Author 'All ma Dr. S ni lih Mus apha casts a critical eye on the Arab Spring and identifies what he perceives as a major missed opportunity for the Arab nations to move forward. As a firm believer in practical Islam, Dr. Mu apha regards the word of Allah in much the same manner he regarded his medical textbooks: as a practical guide for how to operate. A firm believer in the power of education, Dr. Mu apha advocates an optimistic and constructive vision of how the power of Allah's word can be a force for good in the Arab world and elsewhere. It is the author's firm belief that by understanding the physical world and how it is governed by the laws of the Creator, we may be able to find a way to live the lives we dream of in peace and light. "Or is like the darkness in a vast deep sea, overwhelmed with waves topped by waves, topped by dark clouds, darkness upon darkness; if a man stretches out his hand, he can hardly see it! And he for whom Allah has not appointed light, for him there is no light

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257

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Strategic Book Publishing

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1612047904

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9781612047904

Treatment of Petroleum Refinery Wastewater with Constructed Wetlands

By: Hassana Ibrahim Mustapha

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Treatment of Petroleum Refinery Wastewater with Constructed Wetlands

By: Hassana Ibrahim Mustapha

Pollution of waterbodies and the environment by petroleum industry is of particular concern in Nigeria. This problem can be addressed by the application of constructed wetlands (CWs) which is a nature-based system that is simple to construct, have low operational and maintenance costs in terms of supply of energy and its periodic maintenance. The application of CWs in Nigeria for polishing of petroleum refinery wastewater is an unprecedented research. This PhD thesis focused on some specific objectives which were characterization of treated secondary refinery wastewater, design, construction, operation and monitoring of planted (T. latifolia, C. alternifolius and C. dactylon) and unplanted vertical subsurface flow, horizontal subsurface flow and hybrid CWs for the removal of suspended solids, nutrients, heavy metals, organic matter and organic pollutants. The CWs effectively treated the petroleum contaminated wastewater to effluent compliance limits. In this study, T. latifolia planted CWs had consistently higher removal efficiencies for all the measured parameters than C. alternifolius and C. dactylon planted CW systems. Therefore, in order to improve the wastewater quality discharged by Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) Nigeria, meet stringent guidelines and protect the recipient streams, installation of CWs at the effluent discharge point of KRPC is strongly recommended.

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192

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CRC Press

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0429835159

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9780429835155

Contemporary Arab Broadcast Media

By: El Mustapha Lahlali

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Contemporary Arab Broadcast Media

By: El Mustapha Lahlali

This book presents a detailed study of the three dominant Arab media channels - Al-Jazeera, Al-Hurra and Al-Arabia - and their role post-9/11.

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Edinburgh University Press

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0748688641

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9780748688647

Arabic Media Coverage of Pandemics

Discourse, Strategy and Impact

By: El Mustapha Lahlali

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Arabic Media Coverage of Pandemics

Discourse, Strategy and Impact

By: El Mustapha Lahlali

Focused on two networks, Al-Jazeera and BBC Arabic, this study provides an in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of different media strategies employed in the coverage of Covid-19. The author draws primarily from Critical Discourse Analysis, supplemented by an analysis of corpora from both Al-Jazeera and BBC, comprising news items, documentaries and discussion shows. An array of key topics are examined for their language and lexis, including political leaders and governments, the public and victims of Covid-19. The two networks’ coverage of these topics are closely compared and contrasted, with both employing strategies of exemplification, nominalisation, functionalisation, naming and labelling. The analysis shows that the two networks have displayed a solidarity discourse throughout the pandemic, emphasising the need to fight the disease. In addition, the networks have consistently stressed the gravity of the pandemic, urging adherence to local regulations. It is ultimately argued that examining the coverage of Covid-19 from a dialectical perspective will enable us to unravel the social, cultural, political, and ideological motives behind the production of pandemic media discourse. The book will appeal to students and researchers in linguistics, media and communications, and Middle Eastern studies, as well as to general readers interested in conflict and pandemic response.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000865142

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9781000865141

Poverty in Nigeria

By: Mustapha C. Duze

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Poverty in Nigeria

By: Mustapha C. Duze

One of the critical concerns in Nigeria is how to alleviate poverty in the country. The general prevalence of poverty in Nigeria is paradoxical because the country is one of the biggest oil-producing countries in the world. A 1999 World Bank report for instance showed that some 70 per cent of the population lives below the bread line - usually considered as living on less than US$1.00 a day. This raises a number of very important questions: What are really responsible for the wide prevalence of poverty in Nigeria in the midst of plenty? How is poverty manifested in the country? What alleviation strategies are in place? How effective are they? And what are the implications of all these for the country's democracy project, political stability, nation-building and development discourse?Contributors to this volume address these questions and provide insights into some of the central issues in the discussion of poverty, including how the poor themselves struggle to cope or adapt to their condition. Using multidisciplinary perspectives, the contributors critique the current alleviation strategies and recommend more viable and better- targeted approaches that will sharply reduce the incidence of poverty in Nigeria.

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Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd

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1912234564

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Ottoman Puritanism and Its Discontents

Aḥmad Al-Rūmī Al-Āqḥiṣārī and the Qāḍīzādelis

By: Mustapha Sheikh

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Ottoman Puritanism and Its Discontents

Aḥmad Al-Rūmī Al-Āqḥiṣārī and the Qāḍīzādelis

By: Mustapha Sheikh

This study explores the emergence of new activist Sufism in the Muslim world from the seventeenth century onwards.

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Oxford University Press

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0198790767

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Ottoman Puritanism and its Discontents

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The Guardian of the present

The Guardian of the present

The Memoirs of Mustapha Hussain

The Memoirs of Mustapha Hussain

Islam in all its States

Islam in all its States

Economics

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A Contemporary, Rational Examination of the Sciences of the Holy Qur’An

A Contemporary, Rational Examination of the Sciences of the Holy Qur’An

The Calamitous and Lamentable 'Arab Spring

The Calamitous and Lamentable 'Arab Spring

Treatment of Petroleum Refinery Wastewater with Constructed Wetlands

Treatment of Petroleum Refinery Wastewater with Constructed Wetlands

Contemporary Arab Broadcast Media

Contemporary Arab Broadcast Media

Arabic Media Coverage of Pandemics

Arabic Media Coverage of Pandemics

Poverty in Nigeria

Poverty in Nigeria

Ottoman Puritanism and Its Discontents

Ottoman Puritanism and Its Discontents

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