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River spirit : a novel / by Aboulela, Leila,1964-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."This enchanting and eye-opening new novel from Caine Prize winner Leila Aboulela follows an embattled young woman coming of age during the Mahdist War in nineteenth-century Sudan, and illuminates the tensions that shape her course: between Britain and Sudan, Christianity and Islam, colonizer and colonized. In River Spirit, Aboulela gives us the unforgettable story of a people who -- against the odds and for a brief time -- gained independence from foreign rule through their willpower, subterfuge, and sacrifice."--Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Belief and doubt; Faith (Islam); Imperialism; Life change events; Man-woman relationships; Merchants; Muslims; Orphans; Prophets; Slaves; Violence;
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Land of no regrets : a novel / by Muktadir, Sadi,author.;
"Nabil, freshly plucked from middle school in Scarborough, is struggling to find his place at Al Haque Islamic Academy. Between the intense religious studies and new rules, he still longs for his past life of baseball, video games, comic books and girls. When he stumbles upon two students, Maaz and Nawaaz, doing something they shouldn't be doing, he quickly falls into their company and joins them in their misdeeds. Together with the new transfer student and unruly class clown, Farid, the group executes their rebellion. One day, while exploring the Madrasa at night, the boys discover the diary of a student who lived on the grounds when it was an all-girls Catholic school. Cynthia Lewis' words connect them to a bygone era and inspires them to hatch a plot to escape. They form a pact, and together, their ultimate decision sends them hurtling down a path that changes their lives forever. Strikingly original, and as poignant as it is humorous, Land of No Regrets is a vibrant, compassionate exploration of faith, friendship, identity, and the true value of freedom."--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Novels.; Faith; Friendship; Identity (Psychology); Islamic religious education; Madrasahs; Schools;
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Allah, liberty & love : the courage to reconcile faith and freedom / by Manji, Irshad.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Democracy; Islam and politics.; Liberty; Muslims;
© c2011., Random House Canada,
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Islam : worship, festivals, and ceremonies from around the world / by Barnes, Trevor.;
Subjects: Islam;
© c2005., Kingfisher,
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I belong to the Muslim faith / by Dicker, Katie.; Azizi, Zohal.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 23) and index.Zohal, a young Muslim, shares her experiences of worship, festivals, and ceremonial observances as well as the effect of her faith on lifestyle, daily activities, and dress.
Subjects: Islam;
© 2010., PowerKids,
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How do we look? : the body, the divine, and the question of civilisation / by Beard, Mary,1955-author.; Beard, Mary,1955-Civilisations : how do we look : the eye of faith.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 211-226) and index."From prehistoric Mexico to modern Istanbul, Mary Beard looks beyond the familiar canon of Western imagery to explore the history of art, religion, and humanity"--
Subjects: Art and religion.; Human beings in art; Civilization.;
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Lost to the world : a memoir of faith, family, and five years in terrorist captivity / by Taseer, Shahbaz,1983-author.;
"Shahbaz Taseer's memoir of his experience leading up to and throughout his kidnapping by Islamic extremists, one of Pakistan's highest-profile kidnapping incidents"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Taseer, Shahbaz, 1983-; Kidnapping victims; Kidnapping; Victims of terrorism;
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World religions : a beginner's guide : questions and answers for humanity's 7 oldest and largest faiths / by Carroll, Jill,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Your guide to understanding seven of the world's most prominent religions. If you're interested in learning about world religions, this book is the place to start. Packed with informative fact sheets and answers to common questions, this beginner's guide fills you in on the most important aspects of each religion. You'll learn about fascinating histories, rituals, and festivals as you grow to better understand the belief systems that offer meaning and purpose to billions of people around the globe.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Religions; Religions;
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Do you even know me? / by Faruqi, Reem.; Bushry, Ani.;
Includes bibliographical references."An empowering picture book about a girl who stands up for her Muslim culture and identity and counters bullying with love, peace, and kindness. My name is Salma, which means peace. Islam also means peace. I wish more people knew that. Salma is Muslim, an identity she takes pride in. But not everyone understands Salma's religion the way she does, including news reporters, and even a boy in her class, who bullies Salma for belonging to the culture and faith she loves. However, when things go too far, Salma says, "Enough is enough!" and finds the courage to defend herself while also spreading a message of peace.Ages 4-8.
Subjects: Picture books.; Cultural pluralism; Peace; Muslims; Bullying;
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The colour of God / by Chaudhry, Ayesha S.,author.;
At the age of 23, Ayesha Chaudhry removed her face veil to begin her studies in New York City. Braiding together Western, South Asian and Quranic storytelling styles, Chaudhry weaves her personal experiences with incisive social commentary to uncover the meaning of faith and belonging, love and betrayal, family and womanhood. In so doing, she offers us a vision of freedom that isnt measured in fabric.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Chaudhry, Ayesha S.; Chaudhry, Ayesha S.; Islamic fundamentalism.;
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