A Brief History of Palestine
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The history of Palestine is as old as mankind. Although the ongoing crisis in the Holy Land promotes an image of violence, historically this region has hosted members of all faiths; living side by side in reasonable harmony. In this the 21st century, with unrest continuing to dominate the news from Palestine; it is timely to review the past in order to better understand the present and work towards a brighter, peaceful future. A brief history of Palestine has been prepared in a simple format to aide understand the Holy Land’s history and to grasp why this once pluralist land is now the capital of disharmony and discord.
Madina to Jerusalem: Encounters with the Byzantine Empire
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Madina to Jerusalem: Encounters with the Byzantine Empire traces one of the most energetic and dynamic episodes in the history of Islam, that follows immediately after the passing away of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him.
Women In Islam – Challenging Narratives (Ismail Adam Patel)
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Many conflicting narratives exist regarding women in Islam and this subject is the cause of much criticism from the West leveled against Islam as a religion. The discrepancies between Islamic religious discourse and the practice of Muslim communities are often disregarded. Women In Islam – Challenging Narratives intends to address certain misconceptions about women in Islam and dispel some common myths. At the same time, this book also challenges the accepted narrative that women in modern Western cultures are emancipated. The chapter titled ‘Women in Islam’ provides a more accurate representation of the lofty position conferred to women within the Islamic tradition, which is often illusive in Muslim communities around the globe. A final analysis of feminist discourse scrutinizes the impact of the feminist movement on setting new ideals for women that negate their roles within the family and home, and assesses whether this has created greater challenges for women in the modern era. Ismail Adam Patel is a writer and campaigner. He is chairman of Friends of Al-Aqsa, a UK based NGO dedicated to campaigning for a free Palestine. He has lectured widely on a number of political and social issues affecting Muslim, and has authored books and articles on an array of subjects. He also acts as an advisor for several other organizations including the Conflicts Forum and Clear Conscience. A graduate of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and technology, he is an Optometrist by profession.