Many of his books and essays focus on islam s place in the west and, after 11 september, in particular, in the. Health and medicine in the islamic tradition based on the book of medicine kitab altibb of sahih albukhari dr. Amana publications by murad wilfried hofmann paperback 170 pages amana publications usa introduction to islam by a prominent convert to islam an intellectual response to the claim that secular democracy and capitalism are the pinnacle of civilization, this book introduces islam for westerners who seek to understand islam on a personal level. Cudgeling socially unacceptable religious beliefs is a longstanding american tradition dating back to the witch trials of puritans 1692, the doomsday cult of johannes kelpius 1708, the polygamy of the mormons 1849, and the. After its publication, hoffman a former german diplomat, diretor of information for nato, and a harvard law graduate was attacked by the german media. Apr 15, 2011 islamic dress code for men the islam instructs both muslim men and women to dress in a modest way. The muslim ummah is in slumber and unaware of things going on around them and against them. Maulana abul hasans outstanding contribution to the study of islam has won global.
Unfortunately, the western media, especially in the united states, promulgates a plethora of misinformation, myths and even disinformation about islam. The quran and modern science compatible or incompatible. This work, firmly rooted in classical islam, is written by a muslim. The compulsory prayers required every muslim is required to offer a minimum of five daily prayers to be offered at set times. Islam on the other hand, does not allow the person to surrender themselves to lust and desire, as in contemporary civilisation.
He has authored several books on islam, including journey to makkah isbn 091595785x and islam. Another consideration here is that the concept of god in islam is distorted in the minds of many nonmuslims who are socalled believers in god and advocates of religion. But it provides a limit for the amount of this worldly pleasure which we require, and reminds us of the life in the hereafter. He has spoken at many universities and institutes, and has had articles published in the. That he is also a german diplomat in morocco and a convert to islam gives his work unique importance amongst those europeans who seek to understand islam on. Hereunder are some islamic articles for one to read, reflect and act upon in order to increase their knowledge of islam. Pdf born a catholic in germanys aschaffenburg, murad hofmann began.
A political perspective on culture and terrorism abstract the link between islam and terrorism became a central media concern following september 11, resulting in new rounds of culture talk. In 1992 his book, islam the alternative caused a public scandal and he was viciously attacked as a fundamentalist by leftists and feminist circles in the german media and parliament. Please click on a category to see the articles contained on a particular subject. He has authored several books on islam, including journey to makkah isbn x and islam. A prolific author of about a dozen books and an eloquent speaker, hofmann embraced islam in 1980, performed hajj in 1992 and describes his hajj experiences and his thoughts and reflections on. Islam recognises the love a man has for women, children, gold, silver, and other possessions. This talk has turned religious experience into a political category, differentiating good muslims from bad mus. He wrote several books on islam, including journey to makkah isbn 0 91595785x and islam. The effect of holy quran voice on mental health springerlink. For a long time, the need has been felt for an augmentation of the current islamic studies programs. Muslims must study both allahs word and allahs world. He would advise them to resort to medicine first and then pray to god to get rid of the disease. The shaikh, the great scholar, the ocean of knowledge, muhammad alameen ashshanqeetee rahimahullaah the one whom no knowledge of the science of tafseer and the arabic language was comparable to during his lifetime used to respect shaikh alalbaanee so remarkably to the point that when he.
In 1992 his book, islam the alternative caused a public scandal and he was viciously. Islam without extremes california state university, northridge. Pdf healing is a natural gift inherent in every human being which can be used to heal oneself as well as others. The author, a former german diplomat and a convert to islam. You no longer need to visit the local libraries or browse endless online catalogs to find by murad hofmann islam. Murad wilfried hofmann born 1931 in aschaffenburg, germany is a german diplomat and author. This column is to wake up the muslims to do the right things to protect themselves, their families, their ummah and their deen from the onslaught of anti islam demagogues and liars. This twovolume series is an attempt to guide those who want to understand the language of the quran and read it with comprehension. Murad wilfried hofmann, a prominent german diplomat and writer, passed away on monday at 89 years of age. Islam and the fate of others mohammad hassan khalil. The circumstances of this early period and the character of muhammad and his companions all played a major role in. The concept of alruh soul in islam federal university of.
The author has presented the dual subject of islam and quran in a most nonpartisan and reliable manner. Scholars over the islamic history have indeed contributed on the topic. The rationality of radical islam university of akron. Jul 11, 2011 the perception of islam being associated with setback, uncivilized religion has been redefined in this book by going back to the early history of islam and how it shaped the modern islam in the view of a turkish.
Parents rights after their death from the view point of islam. Murad wilfried hofmann 1931 january 2020 was a german diplomat and author. This is an illuminating study of four of the most prominent figures in the history of islam. Prominent german diplomat murad hofmann passes away. Brief introductory ebooks on islam pdf format a brief illustrated guide to understanding islam. After its publication, hoffman a former german diplomat, diretor of. This book was originally a section of ibn alqayyims book miftaahu daar issaaadah key to the abode of happiness. Is there a muslim here who is man enough or woman enough to. Jan 14, 2014 the effect of holy quran voice on mental health. Amana publications by murad wilfried hofmann paperback 170 pages amana publications usa introduction to. At the heart of islam stands the reality of god, the one, the absolute and the in.
The arab in the pre islam paganism epoch was the origin of many rules, rituals, regulations and legislations that islam had founded, so we can say with great certainty. Murad wilfried hofmann is a german diplomat and author. Isbn 1 85042 425 5 a reading guide prepared by sameer kassam for the department of community relations, 2010. This ebook is a brief guide to understanding islam. Whether you are looking for a handbook or a rare ebook, the chances are that they are available for downloading from our website in txt, djvu, epub, pdf formats. Islam, soul, body, greek philosophy, alruh, alnafs 1. Radical islam lacks the moral clarity to serve as our president. His university education began in 1950 at union college in schenectady, n. Nurdeen deuraseh senior lecturer faculty of human ecology universiti putra malaysia 43400 upm serdang, selangor, malaysia email. The defeat of progressive group in islam was the corner stone of radical islam until present time. The alternative by murad hofmann and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. Sources of islam pagan sources pagan rituals kabah. Islamic thought in the twentieth century edited by suha taji.
Murad wilfried hofmann is a prominent muslim german expert on islam and. It gives me pleasure to say that the book my faith, islam represents a positive attempt to address this challenge. This work, firmly rooted in classical islam, is written by a muslim schooled in law and philosophy, with an intimate knowledge of the arab world. For those who accepted the movement ideology and sought salvation, a refusal to engage in highcostrisk activism was tanta. This first volume guides the student in a stepwise progression to learn the fundamentals of quranic grammar. Diary of a german diplomat,journey to makkah and islam. The rise of isis is the direct result of policy decisions made by president obama and secretary clinton lets look back at the middle east at the very beginning of 2009, before the obamaclinton administration took over. From dawa to jihad the various threats from radical islam to. An innitiative was undertaken to address this need. He has authored several books on islam, including journey to. The rationality of radical islam 297 from this strategy mean that an individual will not enter paradise, thus eroding tendencies toward freeriding. In this sense, it attempts to discuss islam and the west, from past and contemporary discourse and, through the lens of murad hofmann. In islam and the fate of others, mohammad hassan khalil examines the writings of influential medieval and modern muslim scholars on the controversial and consequential question of nonmuslim salvation.
Islam without extremes a muslim case of liberty monday, october 29 12. Islam the alternative murad hofmann alhuda bookstore. Murad wilfried hofmann born in aschaffenburg, germany is a german diplomat and author. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. It is very fitting and a great honour that the first almutawwa lecture should be given by the founding chairman of the trustees of the oxford centre for islamic studies, maulana abul hasan ali nadwi. This book caused a public scandal when it first appeared in europe because of peoples shock that the prominent german author acceppted islam. For these reasons some simple and perhaps elementary demonstrations are used in this presentation. Hope as medicine there are many prophetic hadiths in bukhari, muslim and others that show that people were accustomed to go to the prophet regularly and tell him about their ailments. Introduction the objective of this paper is to contribute with explanations on the concept of alruh soul in islam, using the quran and sunnah as the main reference and source of knowledge. Since 2002 he has been a regular commentator in the turkish media. Quran hadeeth duas ramadan hajj seerah of prophet muhammad pbuh biographies marriage stories islamic manners death students continue reading islamic articles. The heart of islam is the islam of the heart modern man lives in a mediasaturated society, and media have become a source of knowledge to many people across the globe. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hofmann was born in 1931 in germanys aschaffenburg.
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