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Nasser in the Egyptian Imaginary

By: Omar Khalifah

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Nasser in the Egyptian Imaginary

By: Omar Khalifah

The late President of Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasser (1918-1970), has been represented in many major works of Egyptian literature and film, and continues to have a presence in everyday life and discourse in the country. Omar Khalifah's analysis of these representations focuses on how the historical character of Nasser has emerged in the Egyptian imaginary. He explores the recurrent images of Nasser in literature and film and shows how Nasser constitutes a perfect site for plural interpretations. He argues that Nasser has become a rhetorical device, a figure of speech, a trope that connotes specific images constantly invoked whenever he is mentioned. His study makes a case for literature and art to be seen as alternative archives that question, erase, distort and add to the official history of Nasser.

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Edinburgh University Press

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1474410219

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Sand-Catcher

By: Omar Khalifah

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Sand-Catcher

By: Omar Khalifah

A sardonic, Palestinian Citizen Kane, Sand-Catcher is a dark and thrilling fable about collective memory and the many ways it can be both saved and subverted. Four Palestinian journalists at a Jordanian newspaper are tasked with writing a profile on one of the last living witnesses of the Nakba, the violent expulsion of native Palestinians by the nascent state of Israel in 1948. Confident that the old man will be more than willing to go on record about his experiences, the reporters are nonplussed when they are repeatedly, and obscenely, rebuffed by the man and his grandchildren. This living witness to history seems to have no desire to be interviewed, no desire for his memories to be preserved, no desire to talk. As the team's editor-in-chief puts more and more pressure on the young journalists, a battle of wills escalates to ruinous consequences that will leave no one unscathed. Omar Khalifah's debut novel Sand-Catcher is at once a polyphonic satire and a tightly plotted tale of suspense. Walking the line between gallows humor, rage, and depthless heartbreak, it is a unique reflection of contemporary Palestinian identity in all its facets.

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1566897343

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9781566897341

Nasser in the Egyptian Imaginary

By: Omar Khalifah

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Books-in-Brief: Toward Our Reformation

From Legalism to Value-Oriented Islamic Law and Jurisprudence

By: Mohammad Omar Farooq

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Books-in-Brief: Toward Our Reformation

From Legalism to Value-Oriented Islamic Law and Jurisprudence

By: Mohammad Omar Farooq

It is the author’s contention that at the heart of the Muslim predicament lies ignorance and/or lack of commitment to core Islamic values, thus what is advocated throughout this work is a return to what is termed a “value-oriented” approach. We further learn that with the passage of time what we today consider to be the Shariah is in effect an original hub enveloped in a labyrinthine shroud of scholastic views and deductions hindering Muslim development, and to rely on fraudulent hadith and fallacious implementation of hudud law is not only to betray the spirit of the Qur’an and the Prophet’s message, but a disastrous exercise. Consequences being blatant abuse of the Muslim populace under cover of implementing a bogus Shariah. This abuse and misapplication is explored throughout the work.

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International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

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1565646746

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Islam in the Heartland of America

By: Imam Omar Hazim

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Islam in the Heartland of America

By: Imam Omar Hazim

The purpose of this book is to inform and educate the general public of how Islam is taught in a mosque in the heartland of America. It includes the Friday khutbah (sermons) by Imam Omar Hazim and several other Imams (Spiritual Leaders). The hope is to help to clarify some of the misconceptions and distortions about the religion of Islam. In addition to the sermons, there will be articles from other publications, excerpts of sermons and photos. Included also is information about the diversity among the Muslim population in the Heartland of America. This book is very timely, as Islam has been reported as being the fasting growing religion in the World. For anyone who ever thought about or wondered what is taught in the Friday services at a Mosque, this book is a must read for them.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1456857991

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Parent-Child Relations: A Guide to Raising Children (Revised Edition)

By: Hisham Altalib ,AbdulHamid Ahmad AbuSulayman ,Omar Hisham Altalib

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Parent-Child Relations: A Guide to Raising Children (Revised Edition)

By: Hisham Altalib ,AbdulHamid Ahmad AbuSulayman ,Omar Hisham Altalib

Modern families face challenges unprecedented in human history. The time, attention and vigilance required of parents is exhausting and consuming family life. Parents are required to balance complex schedules, be technology aware, social media informed, constantly monitor children’s screen time and media communication, cope with academic problems, shield them from the dangers of immorality, find inventive ways to overcome their boredom, organize extracurricular activities, and handle everything within financially constrained circumstances that increasingly require both to be working. Little wonder that anxiety is on the rise and parents are increasingly fearing for their children’s future. The authors in this book attempt to address parents’ concerns and equip them with the confidence and tools necessary to work towards understanding and addressing the real needs of both themselves and their children, to nurture the child’s character, self-confidence, life skills, moral boundaries, spiritual development and much more. There is no quick-fix. Myths are debunked, and practical tips offered throughout which can be implemented immediately, with fun activities outlined at the end of each chapter with the aim of improving parent-child relationships through bonding, love, patience, openness, respect and communication.

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International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

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1642056421

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Sand-Catcher

By: Omar Khalifah

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Sand-Catcher

By: Omar Khalifah

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A Tale of Two Omars

A Memoir of Family, Revolution, and Coming Out During the Arab Spring

By: Omar Sharif

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A Tale of Two Omars

A Memoir of Family, Revolution, and Coming Out During the Arab Spring

By: Omar Sharif

A powerful and essential memoir of self-discovery . . . Brimming with beautiful remembrances of his grandfather and terrifying stories of abuse and homophobia, this is an essential book that shines a much-needed light on the intersection of Arab and queer identity." —Abdi Nazemian, Lambda Literary Award–winning author of Like a Love Story, a Stonewall Honor Book The grandson of Hollywood royalty on his father’s side and Holocaust survivors on his mother’s, Omar Sharif Jr. learned early on how to move between worlds, from the Montreal suburbs to the glamorous orbit of his grandparents’ Cairo. His famous name always protected him wherever he went. When, in the wake of the Arab Spring, he made the difficult decision to come out in the pages of The Advocate, he knew his life would forever change. What he didn’t expect was the backlash that followed. From bullying, to illness, attempted suicide, becoming a victim of sex trafficking, death threats by the thousands, revolution and never being able to return to a country he once called home, Omar Sharif Jr. has overcome more challenges than one might imagine. Drawing on the lessons he learned from both sides of his family, A Tale of Two Omars charts the course of an iconoclastic life, revealing in the process the struggles and successes that attend a public journey of self-acceptance and a life dedicated in service to others.

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Catapult

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1640095586

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My Life as a Palestinian from a Place Called Bani Naim

By: Professor Omar Manasreh

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My Life as a Palestinian from a Place Called Bani Naim

By: Professor Omar Manasreh

This book is composed of short essays (stories) based on true events that the author experienced since his childhood. Many people read these poignant essays at the time when they were written and told the author they laughed and cried at the same time. These short stories reflect the sense of humor of the author as he described painful events. His journey from the Middle East to the USA was summarized in the story entitled Go West, Young Man. There are funny stories in this book, such as Neighbors in Bellbrook, Ohio, City of Outlaws, How a Puerto Rican Policeman Changed My Attitude and Ethics, and Clashes of Cultures. On the other hand, there are sad stories such as Go to Your Cousins in the East, Memories, When I Die, Bury Me in Yageen, and the Tragedy of Multiple Sclerosis. The author grew up in a very small town in Palestine called Bani Naim. This town was the subject of many of his stories, such as I Left My Soul in Bani Naim, Antiquity of Bani Naim, and Lonesome Without You. The author left his hometown (Bani Naim) at the age of sixteen, then he went back for a visit after forty-four years later to see the town was transformed into a small-sized city. In this visit, he wrote the story Bani Naim Gave Me Back My Soul to close the cycle of his painful journey. The author wrote several essays in this book that are related to the brouhaha status of the Middle East. The stories in this book were randomly listed, since the author believes there are opportunities in chaos.

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1543411347

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Barefoot in Baghdad

A Story of Identity-My Own and What It Means to Be a Woman in Chaos

By: Manal Omar

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Barefoot in Baghdad

A Story of Identity-My Own and What It Means to Be a Woman in Chaos

By: Manal Omar

Walk barefoot and the thorns will hurt you…" —Iraqi-Turkmen proverb A riveting story of hope and despair, of elation and longing, Barefoot in Baghdad takes you to the front lines of a different kind of battle, where the unsung freedom fighters are strong, vibrant—and female. An American aid worker of Arab descent, Manal Omar moves to Iraq to help as many women as she can rebuild their lives. She quickly finds herself drawn into the saga of a people determined to rise from the ashes of war and sanctions and rebuild their lives in the face of crushing chaos. This is a chronicle of Omar's friendships with several Iraqis whose lives are crumbling before her eyes. It is a tale of love, as her relationship with one Iraqi man intensifies in a country in turmoil. And it is the heartrending stories of the women of Iraq, as they grapple with what it means to be female in a homeland you no longer recognize. "Manal Omar captures the complex reality of living and working in war-torn Iraq, a reality that tells the story of love and hope in the midst of bombs and explosions."—Zainab Salbi, founder and CEO of Women for Women International, and author (with Laurie Becklund) of the national bestselling book Between Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam "A fascinating, honest, and inspiring portrait of a women's rights activist in Iraq, struggling to help local women while exploring her own identity. Manal Omar is a skilled guide into Iraq, as she understands the region, speaks Arabic, and wears the veil. At turns funny and tragic, she carries a powerful message for women, and delivers it through beautiful storytelling."—Christina Asquith, author of Sisters in War: A Story of Love, Family and Survival in the New Iraq "At turns funny and tragic…a powerful message for women, [delivered] through beautiful storytelling."—Christina Asquith, author of Sisters in War

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1402237294

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Letters to a Young Muslim

By: Omar Saif Ghobash

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Letters to a Young Muslim

By: Omar Saif Ghobash

Omar Saif Ghobash was born in 1971 in the United Arab Emirates -- the same year the country was founded -- to an Arab father and a Russian mother. After a traumatizing experience losing his father to a violent attack in 1977, when he was only six years old, Ghobash began to realize the severe violence that surrounded him in his home country. As he grew older, eventually being appointed as the UAE Ambassador to Russia in 2008, he began to reflect on what it means to be a Muslim, establishing a moral foundation rooted in the belief of the hard grind that is the crux of spiritual and practical living. This book is the result of the personal exploration Ghobash went through in the years after his father's death. The new generation of Muslims is tomorrow's leadership, and yet many are vulnerable to taking the violent shortcut to paradise and ignoring the traditions and foundations of Islam. The burning question, Ghobash argues, is how moderate Muslims will unite and find a voice that is true to Islam while actively and productively engaging in the modern world. Letters to a Young Muslim will explore how Arabs can provide themselves, their children, and their youth with a better chance of prosperity and peace in a globalized world, while attempting to explain the history and complications of the modern-day Arab landscape and how the younger generation can solve problems with extremists internally, contributing to overall world peace.

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Macmillan

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1250119847

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9781250119841

On the Shoulders of the Prophet

By: Omar Reda

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On the Shoulders of the Prophet

By: Omar Reda

Only words from the heart are able to directly speak to the heart. This book is for every mother and father, trying their best to care for the most precious gift of childhood. This book is dedicated to every little soul, suffering or struggling-because they are not alone.On the Shoulders of the Prophet is a great work by one of the prominent Muslim educators and psychiatrists in the Western hemisphere. The book is carefully written, soothing to the heart, and helpful to parents, educators, social service workers, or anyone else who works with and cares for children.

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Chehalem Press

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1594980543

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40 Hadith on Social Justice

By: Omar Sulaiman

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40 Hadith on Social Justice

By: Omar Sulaiman

A collection of 40 Hadith (sayings) of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) focusing on the notion of social justice in Islam.

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1847741436

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Existence

The Simple Truth

By: Omar Yousef

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Existence

The Simple Truth

By: Omar Yousef

This is a book of facts in a time of ‘simple lies’, where propaganda plays a major role in falsifying history. Wasn’t Palestine a "state without people”? Lies weaved in the darkness cast a shadow on the minds unknowing of the facts, soon before these lies become their undeniable "reality". The people claimed to be "non-existent" continue to have a snowball effect. You need not ask where they come from, or how their existence thrusts down the throat of the “people without a state”, Palestine is that phoenix.

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E-Kutub Ltd

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1780583648

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When You're Shoved from the Right, Look to Your Left

Metaphors of Islamic Humanism

By: Omar Imady,Bashir Al-Bani

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Metaphors of Islamic Humanism

By: Omar Imady,Bashir Al-Bani

This book contains 29 stories originally articulated in Arabic by Bashir Al-Bani, Orator of the Grand Mosque of Damascus and one of the masters of the Sufi Naqishbandi Order. They have been compiled, rendered in English, and introduced by Dr. Omar Imady, professor of humanities and political science. The stories are often comic but often deep in implication. While one story may address the motives underlying human interaction, another story may address how hidden principles guide the way in which our lives unfold. A delicate concern for the value, indeed the sacredness, of human value permeates all the stories. This concern is explicated through metaphors, the purest vocabulary of Islamic humanism.

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1933455055

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Book's by Omar Khalifah

Nasser in the Egyptian Imaginary

Nasser in the Egyptian Imaginary

Sand-Catcher

Sand-Catcher

Nasser in the Egyptian Imaginary

Nasser in the Egyptian Imaginary

Books-in-Brief: Toward Our Reformation

Books-in-Brief: Toward Our Reformation

Islam in the Heartland of America

Islam in the Heartland of America

Parent-Child Relations: A Guide to Raising Children (Revised Edition)

Parent-Child Relations: A Guide to Raising Children (Revised Edition)

Sand-Catcher

Sand-Catcher

A Tale of Two Omars

A Tale of Two Omars

My Life as a Palestinian from a Place Called Bani Naim

My Life as a Palestinian from a Place Called Bani Naim

Barefoot in Baghdad

Barefoot in Baghdad

Letters to a Young Muslim

Letters to a Young Muslim

On the Shoulders of the Prophet

On the Shoulders of the Prophet

40 Hadith on Social Justice

40 Hadith on Social Justice

Existence

Existence

When You're Shoved from the Right, Look to Your Left

When You're Shoved from the Right, Look to Your Left

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