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Islamic perspectives on twentieth-century English literature
Published 2017“…The arguments in this book show the concrete relevance of Islam to issues discussed in the selected works of major authors of twentieth-century English literature, such as: Joseph Conrad (1857 – 1924), Rudyard Kipling (1865 – 1936), Virginia Woolf (1882 – 1941), T. …”
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Voices from the Darker Side of Development
Published 2021“…From mining projects on Indigenous lands to the harmful impacts of seemingly positive programs like clinical volunteerism and welfare, the book shows how the notion of “development” is weaponised to justify the denial of vulnerable peoples’ human rights. …”
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Balaghah as an instrument of Qur'an interpretation: a study of al-Kashshaf
Published 2008“…This book shows that in balaghah, or the science of rhetoric, there are theories and principles which could help a reader of the Qur'an achieve a better understanding of its message because they specify certain things to look for in a text and provide procedures for making sense of why they are there. …”
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Understanding punishment in Islamic Law from the educational perspective
Published 2015“…Nevertheless, the process of tarbiyyah Islamiyyah (Islamic education) is given the priority compared to the punishment, where punishment is considered as a last resort.This book shows the long process of tarbiyyah Islamiyyah (Islamic education) which is considered crucial in an individual’s life in order to develop and inculcate husnul khuluq (good character). …”
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State-building under foreign occupation: the case of Iraq, 2003-2008
Published 2017“…Elite behavior is examined in terms of a grand coalition, segmental autonomy, proportional representation and mutual veto. The book shows that Iraq’s political elites have been confrontational and non-cooperative which normally leads to political instability. …”
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Socio-political role of adat perpatih in Negeri Sembilan during British period
Published 2017“…Using the qualitative research technique based on primary and secondary sources, the book shows that even though the influence of Adat Perpatih was overshadowed by the British bureaucratic system, particularly in terms of politics, the customary law continued to have impact especially on the social affairs of the Malays as indicated in the British’s land regulation in Negeri Sembilan. …”
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Rumi and Aşkın Therapy
Published 2005“…This book shows Mawlana Jalaladdin Rumi as a life coach to modern people. …”
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Democracy promotion as foreign policy: Temporal othering in international relations
Published 2016“…Such understandings are useful in wake of disaster, because they leave us with something to do: danger can be managed by bringing certain people and places up-to-date. However, this book shows that there are other stories to be told, and that it is possible to read stories about history against the grain and author alternative, less oppressive, versions. …”
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Architecture and society: some lessons on Muslim architecture from India
Published 2015“…It also represents the identity of Islamic culture and civilization. The book shows how profound is the relationship between genuine Muslim architecture and a society where it is conceived, produced and utilized. …”
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