The first teacher to bring Islamic mysticism to the West presents music’s divine nature and its connection to our daily lives in this poetic classic of Sufi literature   Music, according to Sufi teaching, is really a small expression of the overwhelming and perfect harmony of the whole universe—and that is the secret of its amazing power to move us. The Indian Sufi master Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882–1927), the first teacher to bring the Islamic mystical tradition to the West, was an accomplished musician himself. His lucid exposition of music's divine nature has become a modern classic, beloved not only by those interested in Sufism but by musicians of all kinds. Read more

The Five Pillars of Islam | Easy Islamic Books For Kids and Beginners AlikePresented in a friendly, fun way, this 'Five Pillars of Islam' book is a perfect introduction to help children of all ages learn about the importance of the Pillars. The content is presented with Images designed to attract children and the written language is kept simple and factual so it's easy to understand. How this Book can helpThe book is designed to help parents, grandparents and children connect and have an honest conversation about Islam with the focus being on the Five Pillars of Islam. It's ideal for kids aged between 4 and 12, but can also be for any person wanting to learn more about Ramadan in an easily digestible way. Included is a Bonus at the end of the book are short additional interesting facts about Islam.High-quality color pages and images making the message easy and fun to understandThe book covers the following topics:What are the Five Pillars of IslamWhat is ShahadaWhat is SalahWhat is ZakatWhat is SaumWhat is Hajj Interesting facts about IslamThis book makes for a great birthday or Ramadan present or gift. Collect the Series of Books! Read more

The first teacher to bring Islamic mysticism to the West presents music’s divine nature and its connection to our daily lives in this poetic classic of Sufi literature   Music, according to Sufi teaching, is really a small expression of the overwhelming and perfect harmony of the whole universe—and that is the secret of its amazing power to move us. The Indian Sufi master Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882–1927), the first teacher to bring the Islamic mystical tradition to the West, was an accomplished musician himself. His lucid exposition of music's divine nature has become a modern classic, beloved not only by those interested in Sufism but by musicians of all kinds. Read more

"The story you are about to read is the story of a light-bringer....Salman Ahmad inspires me to reach always for the greatest heights and never to fear....Know that his story is a part of our history." -- Melissa Etheridge, from the Introduction With 30 million record sales under his belt, and with fans including Bono and Al Gore, Pakistanborn Salman Ahmad is renowned for being the first rock & roll star to destroy the wall that divides the West and the Muslim world. Rock & Roll Jihad is the story of his incredible journey. Facing down angry mullahs and oppressive dictators who wanted all music to be banned from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Salman Ahmad rocketed to the top of the music charts, bringing Westernstyle rock and pop to Pakistani teenagers for the first time. His band Junoon became the U2 of Asia, a sufi - rock group that broke boundaries and sold a record number of albums. But Salman's story began in New York, where he spent his teen years learning to play guitar, listening to Led Zeppelin, hanging out at rock clubs and Beatles Fests, making American friends, and dreaming of rock-star fame. That dream seemed destined to die when his family returned to Pakistan and Salman was forced to follow the strictures of a newly religious -- and stratified -- society. He finished medical school, met his soul mate, and watched his beloved funkytown of Lahore transform with the rest of Pakistan under the rule of Zia into a fundamentalist dictatorship: morality police arrested couples holding hands in public, Little House on the Prairie and Live Aid were banned from television broadcasts, and Kalashnikovs and rocket launchers proliferated on college campuses via the Afghani resistance to Soviet occupation in the north. Undeterred, the teenage Salman created his own underground jihad: his mission was to bring his beloved rock music to an enthusiastic new audience in South Asia and beyond. He started a traveling guitar club that met in private Lahore spaces, mixing Urdu love poems with Casio synthesizers, tablas with Fender Stratocasters, and ragas with power chords, eventually joining his first pop band, Vital Signs. Later, he founded Junoon, South Asia's biggest rock band, which was followed to every corner of the world by a loyal legion of fans called Junoonis. As his music climbed the charts, Salman found himself the target of religious fanatics and power-mad politicians desperate to take him and his band down. But in the center of a new generation of young Pakistanis who go to mosques as well as McDonald's, whose religion gives them compassion for and not fear of the West, and who see modern music as a "rainbow bridge" that links their lives to the rest of the world, nothing could stop Salman's star from rising. Today, Salman continues to play music and is also a UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador, traveling the world as a spokesperson and using the lessons he learned as a musical pioneer to help heal the wounds between East and West -- lessons he shares in this illuminating memoir. Read more

"Few books on popular music treat their subject so comprehensively, with thoughtful attention to ideology, history, and verbal and musical rhetoric. Miyakawa's approach is at once comprehensive and streamlined, making for an especially effective presentation of the issues as well as a good read." ―Albin Zak, author of The Poetics of Rock: Cutting Tracks, Making Records"Miyakaya provides a great deal of information and analysis that is impossible to come by elsewhere. A sterling example of culturally-engaged musicology, her book is also a significant contribution to American history." ―Joseph Schloss, author of Making Beats: The Art of Sample-Based Hip-HopThe Five Percent Nation is a controversial organization and a substantial cultural force. Also known as Five Percenters, this offshoot of the Nation of Islam has employed commercial rap, or "God Hop," to teach its beliefs, comment on relevant issues, and recruit new members. Rap artists such as Erykah Badu and Queen Latifah are past members of the Five Percent Nation; GURU and Wu-Tang Clan are currently affiliated.Five Percenter Rap: God Hop's Music, Message, and Black Muslim Mission examines the phenomenon from musical, historical, and cultural perspectives. Such a kaleidoscopic approach is necessary given the Five Percent Nation's complex theology―grounded in Black Muslim traditions, black nationalism, Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) symbolism, Masonic mysticism, and Gnostic spirituality―its historical ties to major movements and moments in American history, and its deep involvement with popular culture.After establishing the theological and historical underpinnings of Five Percenter Rap, Felicia Miyakawa considers its marketing approaches and its use of specific musical techniques such as sampling, groove, and layering (often in significant numerical groupings). These techniques, she argues, are in service to the greater goal of Five Percenter rappers, who see themselves primarily as teachers and as bringers of a specific type of redemption and self-knowledge to benighted souls.Vividly written and solidly researched, Five Percenter Rap will appeal to readers interested in popular music, American music and history, and African American religion and culture. Read more

Make the most out of Ramadan with this beautiful journal and planner. Chic Floral Watercolor Modern Design for Men women, girls, and teens features 2 pages for each day of Ramadan, with a mood tracker, prayer tracker, suhoor and iftar meal planner, daily goals, to-dos, and an hourly schedule. Take time for spiritual reflection with three daily journaling prompts: dua of the day, Quran reflections, and daily gratitude.WHAT’S INSIDE:◉ Brief Introduction to Ramadan◉ Intention to Fast (du’a)◉ Du’a for Breaking Fast◉ Ramadan Month at a glance (Monthly Calendar Undated)◉ Pre Ramadan-Checklist◉ Ramadan Goals Setting◉ 30 Days of Qur’an Recitation and Surah Memorization Planner◉ Charity/Sadaqat Planner◉ 2 Spread of Detailed Daily Planner◉ Page 1: 30-day Daily Planning with Prayer/Salah Tracker, Imaan Boosters, Qur’an Tracker with Verse(s), Surah(s), and Juz(s)◉ Page 2: Gratitude Journal section (Today I’m Grateful For)◉ Du’a of the Day in Arabic and in English Meaning◉ Today’s Reflections◉ 8 Blank Lined Pages for Journaling/Reflections Read more

Half Lined Half Blank Write and Illustrate Book with Wide Ruled Lines (Similar to College Ruled, not Dashed Handwriting Lines but There is a Handwriting Story Book with the Same Cover). Can be used as a journal, story book and more.Make your own story bookStory GridUnlined NotebookWriter JournalSketch and WriteTeacher to Student GiftHalf blank half linedCute composition notebooksActivity BookStory grid Read more

RAMADAN PLANNER: 30 Day Organizer and Scheduler for Islamic Holiday This 8.5" x 11" book has 96 pages and will help you to stay organized and inspired during the holy month. This is a month long workbook to record you goals, daily plans and weekly to-do lists, space to write down your good deeds, thoughts, there is a also a page to write down your study of the Koran, a fasting tracking and daily pages for goals, tasks, prayers/salah made, and boxes to plan iftar meals as well as a dua per day in addition to a page to write notes or a diary entry each day.DETAILS:Dimensions: 8.5" x 11"96 Pages including 30 DuasPlanner is undated so you can customize as neededThis beautiful Ramadan planner is ithe perfect gift for women who want to stay organized and productive during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Read more

Dive into the enchanting world of Arabic music with Professor Andre Msane's groundbreaking e-book, Al Msann Oud Musical Instrument Methodology 1 (منهج لآلة العود), the first installment in a captivating series of five. This comprehensive guide is meticulously crafted for musicians, enthusiasts, and scholars alike, offering an unparalleled exploration of the oud instrument, a cornerstone of Arabic traditional music.With its 78 meticulously crafted pages, this Kindle e-book provides you with everything you need to kick-start your Oud-playing journey. Each exercise is thoughtfully depicted and described, ensuring that learning becomes a breeze. You'll be amazed at how quickly you grasp the fundamentals and start strumming your favourite tunes!For Beginners and Maestros Alike:Whether you are a novice eager to strum your first note or a seasoned maestro seeking to refine your technique, this e-book offers valuable insights and exercises. Its structured approach ensures a progressive learning experience, catering to all levels of musical expertise.But wait, there's more! The Al Msann Oud Methodology Level 1, also has a video learning subscription from Learn Oriental Music. Immerse yourself in interactive lessons that bring the content to life and enhance your understanding of each concept. This dynamic combination of written instructions and visual demonstrations guarantees an engaging and effective learning experience. Read more

Do you or someone in your life want to preserve a legacy? An easy way to tell your life story in your own words?This guided journal for parents, grandparents or anybody at any stage of life will help to tell your story.With the prompt at the top of each right-hand writing page, you won’t be lost for words. Each left-hand facing page is set aside for photos and keepsakes, or you could even ask a family member to write you a note.This comprehensive journal provides space for information and data, but also for personal reflections and memories. There are even 10 pages to record the best day of your life (so far)!This beautiful journal would make a lovely gift for Mom, Dad or your Grandmother or Grandfather.Large 8.5 x 11-inch softcoverCream paper128 pagesRight-hand page for writing, each with a cute illustrationLeft-hand page for photos and keepsakesNumbered pagesNotes section at the backA lovely glossy back cover continuing from the front cover. Whether the journal is upside down or right side up, it’ll look great.Lots of guiding prompts:My BeginningAbout My MotherAbout My FatherAbout My Brothers And SistersMy Faith And Related EventsChildhood Stories About My SiblingsChildhood MemoriesChildhood PetsMy EducationMy Teenage YearsMy College YearsMy EmploymentMeeting The Love Of My LifeOur EngagementOur WeddingOur Children’s Dates Of Birth And Where They Were BornIntroducing Our Children…Memories Of Our FamilyWhere I Have LivedMy PetsMy Favorite MusicMy Favorite MoviesMy Favorite Movie StarsMy Favorite BooksMy Favorite AuthorsMy Favorite ArtistsMy Favorite Foods And DrinksMy Little-Known SkillsMy Biggest AdventureMy Saddest DayMy TravelsMy Artistic CreationsMy HobbiesMy Cars And Other VehiclesMemories Of The SensesChanges I Have Seen In The WorldMy Greatest AchievementHow I Would Describe MyselfI Am Grateful For….My Wish For The WorldMy Bucket ListThe Best Day Of My Life (So Far) (10 pages)Advice For My Grandchildren (And Their Kids)Notes (10 pages)Click on the Look Inside feature to see for yourself.Do your future self a favor by ordering this memory preserving journal now.Please be sure to click on our author name under the book title to check out our other listings! Read more

The first teacher to bring Islamic mysticism to the West presents music’s divine nature and its connection to our daily lives in this poetic classic of Sufi literature   Music, according to Sufi teaching, is really a small expression of the overwhelming and perfect harmony of the whole universe—and that is the secret of its amazing power to move us. The Indian Sufi master Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882–1927), the first teacher to bring the Islamic mystical tradition to the West, was an accomplished musician himself. His lucid exposition of music's divine nature has become a modern classic, beloved not only by those interested in Sufism but by musicians of all kinds. Read more

Creative home school (homeschool) activities are important. This journal gives your student a creative outlet to express themselves by writing their own short stories on the half lined half blank pages and logging them in the table of contents. A lesson plan could be to give the child a subject to write about or give them prompts. Creative writing is a great activity to include in your homeschooling lesson plans. Half Lined Half Blank Write and Illustrate Book with Wide Ruled Lines (Similar to College Ruled, not Dashed Handwriting Lines but There is a Handwriting Story Book with the Same Cover). Can be used as a journal, story book and more.Make your own story bookStory GridUnlined NotebookWriter JournalSketch and WriteTeacher to Student GiftHalf blank half linedCute composition notebooksActivity BookStory grid Read more

How do Muslims who grew up after September 11 balance their love for hip-hop with their devotion to Islam? How do they live the piety and modesty called for by their faith while celebrating an art form defined, in part, by overt sexuality, violence, and profanity? In Representing Islam, Kamaludeen Mohamed Nasir explores the tension between Islam and the global popularity of hip-hop, including attempts by the hip-hop ummah, or community, to draw from the struggles of African Americans in order to articulate the human rights abuses Muslims face. Nasir explores state management of hip-hop culture and how Muslim hip-hoppers are attempting to "Islamize" the genre's performance and jargon to bring the music more in line with religious requirements, which are perhaps even more fraught for female artists who struggle with who has the right to speak for Muslim women. Nasir also investigates the vibrant underground hip-hop culture that exists online. For fans living in conservative countries, social media offers an opportunity to explore and discuss hip-hop when more traditional avenues have been closed. Representing Islam considers the complex and multifaceted rise of hip-hop on a global stage and, in doing so, asks broader questions about how Islam is represented in this global community. Read more

China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regionis experiencing a crisis of securitization and mass incarceration. In Soundscapes of Uyghur Islam, author Rachel Harris examines the religious practice of a group of Uyghur women in a small village now engulfed in this chaos. Despite their remote location, these village women are mobile and connected, and their religious soundscapes flow out across transnational networks. Harris explores the spiritual and political geographies they inhabit, moving outward from the village to trace connections with Mecca, Istanbul, Bishkek, and Beijing. Sound, embodiment, and territoriality illuminate both the patterns of religious change among Uyghurs and the policies of cultural erasure used by the Chinese state to reassert its control over the land the Uyghurs occupy. By drawing on contemporary approaches to the circulation of popular music, Harris considers how various forms of Islam that arrive via travel and the internet come into dialogue with local embodied practices. Synthesized together, these practicies create new forms that facilitate powerful, affective experiences of faith. Read more

Music in Conflict studies the complex relationship of musical culture to political life in Palestine-Israel, where conflict has both shaped and claimed the lives of Palestinians and Jews. In the context of the geography of violence that characterizes the conflict, borders and boundaries are material and social manifestations of the ways in which the production of knowledge is conditioned by political and structural violence. Ethical and aesthetic positions that shape artistic production in this context are informed by profound imbalances of power and contingent exposure to violence. Viewing expressive culture as a potent site for understanding these dynamics, the book examines the politics of sound to show how music-making reflects and forms identities, and in the process, shapes communities.The ethnography is based on fieldwork conducted in Israel and the West Bank in 2011–2012 and other excursions since then. Author has "followed the conflict" by "following the music," from concert halls to demonstrations, mixed-city community centers to Palestinian refugee camp children’s clubs, alternative urban scenes and even a checkpoint. In all the different contexts presented, the monograph is thematically and theoretically underpinned by the ways in which music is used to culturally assert or reterritorialize both spatial and social boundaries in a situation of conflict. Read more

This book is one of the first in the English language to explore the subject of the daff, or frame drum, used by Muslims around the world to accompany nasheed and qasida singers. After exploring the background and history of the daff, Abdurrahman Smith uses pictures and tables to explain the main holding positions, strokes and rhythms used by daff players, helping readers to learn the daff on their own. A collection of online videos demonstrating how to play ten different daff rhythms is also available to readers.Includes:History of the daff.Colour pictures of holding positions and strokes.More than 30 rhythm transcriptions.List of more than 30 famous nasheed rhythms.Access to more than 40 exclusive demonstration videos.Having studied music in his youth and after accepting Islam in his teens, Abdurrahman Smith taught himself how to play the daff and was able to understand the theory behind its use in Islamic settings. He now has a popular YouTube channel on which he demonstrates how to play the daff and the various rhythms that can be used to accompany some of the world’s most famous nasheeds. Read more

Ramadan Planner & Activities Book for Kids – Fun, Faith & Learning!Make this Ramadan an unforgettable journey for your child! This bestselling activity book is packed with engaging Islamic lessons, fun educational activities, and essential duas to help kids develop a love for Ramadan.🌙 What’s Inside?✅ Interactive activities like word searches, tracing, and coloring✅ Essential Ramadan duas & Sunnah lessons✅ A 30 Days Salah and Qur’an tracker for daily motivation✅ Good deeds journal to encourage kindness and gratitude✅ Perfect for kids aged 4-10 to learn while having fun!Designed to enhance spiritual growth and build Islamic knowledge, this planner is a must-have for every family.Order now and make this Ramadan the best one yet! Read more

\x22Traditional Arab Folk Songs By Assaf Golani (Editor) This collection of well\-known popular songs in Arabic includes children\x27s songs, songs for festive occasions, love songs, folksongs and songs about the natural world. All the lyrics are provided in Arabic, in precise scholarly Hebrew transliteration and in meticulous Hebrew translation; musical notation is also supplied. Students and teachers of Arabic will find this book to be a useful tool that will enrich study and add welcome variety to lessons. The audio CD provided will enable you to listen to all the songs as arranged by composer Suheil Radwan and performed by his music students at Haifa\x27s Academic Arab College of Education.\x22 Read more

Sufism, the mystical path of Islam, is a key feature of the complex Islamic culture of South Asia today. Influenced by philosophies and traditions from other Muslim lands and by pre-Islamic rites and practices, Sufism offers a corrective to the image of Islam as monolithic and uniform.In Sacred Spaces, Pakistani artist and educator Samina Quraeshi provides a locally inflected vision of Islam in South Asia that is enriched by art and by a female perspective on the diversity of Islamic expressions of faith. A unique account of a journey through the author’s childhood homeland in search of the wisdom of the Sufis, the book reveals the deeply spiritual nature of major centers of Sufism in the central and northwestern heartlands of South Asia. Illuminating essays by Ali S. Asani, Carl W. Ernst, and Kamil Khan Mumtaz provide context to the journey, discussing aspects of Sufi music and dance, the role of Sufism in current South Asian culture and politics, and the spiritual geometry of Sufi architecture.Quraeshi relies on memory, storytelling, and image making to create an imaginative personal history using a rich body of photographs and works of art to reflect the seeking heart of the Sufi way and to demonstrate the diversity of this global religion. Her vision builds on the centuries-old Sufi tradition of mystical messages of love, freedom, and tolerance that continue to offer the promise of building cultural and spiritual bridges between peoples of different faiths. Read more

From the cymbals and gongs used by Chinese priests use to invoke deities to the oboes and drums of Turkish weddings, music and its related instruments are an integral part of life throughout Asia. Sounds of the Silk Road surveys the instruments of Asia and the traditions that have engendered them, offering the reader ways to approach these often unfamiliar objects and the music they produce. This beautiful book is the first to deal with this topic in such depth and breadth, and is the first to feature of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's world-renowned collection of Asian instruments. Each chapter focuses on a specific country's musical traditions and instruments. Some 50 instruments are highlighted, ranging from silk-stringed zithers to shell trumpets and from double-headed drums made from human skulls to the complex Javanese gamelan. Intended for the general reader, this visually stunning volume introduces the uses, sounds, history, playing technique, decoration and symbolism of Asia's skillfully crafted and fascinatingly diverse musical instruments. Read more