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Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan: From Arabia to Empire (Makers of the Muslim World)
by R. Stephen HumphreysIn this accessible study, Stephen Humphreys introduces the most elusive of the early caliphs, Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan (602-680). Throughout history, some have accused him of being the first caliph to diverge from Muhammed's model of ideal Muslim leadership whilst others credit him with uniting an empire in disarray and transforming the Caliphate into a practicable form of government. In light of this, Humphreys critically analyses his sources, and seeks to get as close as possible to a historical account of the great man.
Much Ado About a Latte (A Maple Falls Romance #2)
by Kathleen FullerA coffee war is brewing in Maple Falls, where Anita and Tanner are serving up plenty of sparks to keep the town buzzing.Anita Bedford needs to face reality. It&’s time to decaffeinate the dream that she and Tanner will ever be more than friends. Growing up in small-town Maple Falls, she&’s had a crush on Tanner for years. But he&’ll only ever see her as good, old, dependable Anita. Now she&’s finally ready to make her own goals a reality. In fact, that deserted building next door to Sunshine Diner looks like a promising location to open her own café . . .Tanner Castillo may know how to operate a diner, but he doesn&’t know beans about love. After pouring his life savings into buying the Sunshine Diner, he needs to keep his mind on making a success of it and supporting his widowed mother, not on kissing Anita Bedford. First order of business: improve his customers&’ coffee experience. Next, he should probably find out who bought the building next door . . .It&’s a bitter cup to swallow when ambition turns longtime friends and coworkers Anita and Tanner into rivals. Now that they own competing businesses, how could they ever compete for each other&’s hearts? Or will the two of them come to see what&’s obvious to the whole, quirky town of Maple Falls: potential for a full-roast romance, with an extra splash of dream?Welcome to Maple Falls, where everyone knows your name, your coffee order, and your relationship status.Praise for Much Ado About a Latte:&“You&’ve heard of friends to lovers; now get ready for childhood friends, to coworkers, to fake-dating coworkers, to business rivals, to lovers. Much Ado About a Latte has it all—charming and sweet, with delectable dialogue and just enough biting tension to keep you on the edge of your seat. Readers will love the beautiful setting of Maple Falls, the gratuitous food descriptions at Sunshine Diner, and Anita&’s adorable cat, Peanut.&” —Carolyn Brown, New York Times bestselling author&“Something&’s brewing in Maple Falls and you&’re going to be rooting for the romance every step of the way. Kathleen Fuller has created a wonderful small-town setting for this sweet reunion romance. How these two first-kiss kids ever kept their distance until now is beyond me! Just goes to show if true love is meant to be, there&’s no escaping it.&” —Nancy Naigle, ECPA bestselling author of The Shell CollectorSweet contemporary romanceSecond book in the Maple Falls series, but can be read as a stand-aloneBook length: 77,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Much Ado About Marriage
by Shawna DelacorteWHEN BRITT MET ASHLEYBritt Carlton wasn't looking to fall in love-he'd been there, done that...and didn't want to do it again! Then Ashley Thornton moved in to his apartment complex, all smiles and sass-and incredibly sexy-and Britt knew there was only one safe course of action: they had to be strictly friends. Nothing more. Uh-uh, no way.But...No matter how hard they resisted the pull between them, no matter how vehemently they rejected the idea of love and marriage, Britt and Ashley couldn't get away from on inescapable fact: they might have started out as just friends, but that just wasn't enough anymore....
Much Madness Is Divinest Sense: Wisdom in Memoirs of Soul-Suffering
by Kathleen J. GreiderIn MUCH MADNESS IS DIVINEST SENSE readers are invited to 'listen in' on memoirs of soul-suffering as Greider amplifies the spiritual wisom found there on surviving severe emotional suffering along and with others; recognizing healing when curing isn't an option; caring for ourselves and others when our hearts and minds are broken; understanding that sometimes our illnesses come from the 'madness' of the societies we have built.
Mucho más que números
by Pastor David Yonggi ChoEl autor, pastor de la iglesia más numerosa del mundo, expone los principios del crecimiento eficaz de la iglesia. El pastor Cho asimismo basa el crecimiento de la iglesia sobre un sólido fundamento espiritual y no sobre una mera técnica.
Muck: A Novel
by Dror Burstein“An absurdist blending of ancient and contemporary details . . . in the kvetching style of Joseph Heller.” —Sam Sacks, The Wall Street JournalIn a Jerusalem both ancient and modern, where the First Temple squats over the populace like a Trump casino, where the streets are literally crawling with prophets and heathen helicopters buzz over Old Testament sovereigns, two young poets are about to have their lives turned upside down.Struggling Jeremiah is worried that he is wasting his time trying to be a writer; the great critic Broch just beat him over the head with his own computer keyboard. Mattaniah, on the other hand, is a real up-and-comer—but he has a secret he wouldn’t want anyone in the literary world to know: his late father was king of Judah.Then Jeremiah has a vision: that Jerusalem is doomed, and that Mattaniah will be forced to ascend to the throne only to witness his people slaughtered and exiled. But what does it mean to tell a friend and rival that his future is bleak? What sort of grudges and biases turn true vision into false prophecy? Can the very act of speaking a prediction aloud make it come true? And, if so, does that make you a seer, or just a schmuck?Dror Burstein’s Muck is a brilliant and subversive modern-dress retelling of the book of Jeremiah: a comedy with apocalyptic stakes by a star of Israeli fiction.“Influenced by such masterworks as Philip Roth’s scabrous Sabbath’s Theater, Joseph Heller’s satirical Catch-22, and the modernist works of Thomas Pynchon, [Muck] is alternately hilarious . . . and gripping.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Muçulmanos latinos: nossas jornadas para o Islã
by Juan Galvan"Muçulmanos latinos: nossas jornadas para o Islã" é uma coleção de histórias sobre a jornada particular de cada uma das pessoas participantes para a verdade. Esse livro trata das dificuldades, descobertas e revelações durante essa jornada e sobre encontrar, por fim, a paz no Islã. Elogiado por Michael Wolfe, autor de The Hadj: An American’s Pilgrimage to Mecca... “Esse é um livro que encherá seus ouvidos com o coro de vozes que talvez você nunca tenha ouvido tão claramente. O que eu gosto nesta grande coleção cuidadosamente apresentada de dissertativas testemunhantes é a sua variedade, inquietude, abertura e amplitude. Por um lado, os leitores conhecerão um pouco sobre o Islã e sua história será uma surpresa pela ideia de convertidos de raízes hispânicas ao Islã. Eles devem se preparar para alguns lembretes: que o idioma espanhol está cheio de palavras árabes, que a semelhança arquitetônica entre o México e o Oriente Médio não é acidental, que a Espanha, a pérola social, cultural e intelectual da Europa Medieval esteve cheia de muçulmanos de Meca, Damasco e Marrocos por pelo menos oito séculos, que um grande número de católicos romanos e pessoas seculares que agora vivem na Espanha e suas ex-colônias remotas do novo mundo, pode, se quiser, rastrear suas linhagens até as famílias islâmicas de séculos atrás, e que Jesus sempre teve um papel essencial na teologia islâmica e na vida dos muçulmanos. Por outro lado, os muçulmanos que têm todas essas informações também podem se surpreender com o livro de Juan Galvan porque as vozes aqui são particularmente claras ou não suavizam os aspectos problemáticos ao assumir uma nova religião por escolha. Nossas jornadas é uma coleção de vozes humanas atuais e vivas que revelam a beleza da descoberta, mas que também lutam fisicamente com o estresse e pressões de uma decisão que pode facilmente confundir vizinhos e mesmo, talvez pri
Mud and Water
by Bassui Tokusho Arthur BravermanThe fourteenth-century Zen master Bassui was recognized as one of the most important Zen teachers of his time. Accessible and eloquent, these teachings cut to the heart of the great matter of Zen, pointing directly to the importance of seeing our own original nature and recognizing it as Buddhahood itself. Bassui is taking familiar concepts in Buddhism and recasting them in an essential Zen light. Though he lived centuries ago in a culture vastly different from our own, Zen Master Bassui speaks with a voice that spans time and space to address our own modern challenges - in our lives and spiritual practice. Like the revered Master Dogen several generations before him, Bassui was dissatisfied with what passed for Zen training, and taught a radically reenergized form of Zen, emphasizing deep and direct penetration into one's own true nature. And also like Dogen, Bassui uses powerful and often poetic language to take familiar Buddhist concepts recast them in a radically non-dual Zen light, making ancient doctrines vividly relevant. This edition of Mud and Water contains several teachings never before translated.
Mud Pie Annie: God's Recipe for Doing Your Best (I Can Read! #Level 1)
by Joy Allen Sue Buchanan Dana ShaferRefusing to be deterred by grown-ups, Mud Pie Annie uses her God-given creativity to make wonderful mud pies and other culinary masterpieces. Includes full-color illustrations and perforated recipe cards in the back so kids can make their own (edible) "dirt" or "mud" dishes.
The Mudhole Mystery (The Cul-de-Sac Kids #10)
by Beverly LewisDunkum's persistence in digging out a mysterious object that he discovers in a mudhole yields some interesting information about previous residents in the neighborhood.
Mudra
by Chogyam TrungpaA mudra is a symbolic gesture or action that gives physical expression to an inner state. This book of poetry and songs of devotion, written by Chögyam Trungpa between 1959 and 1971, is spontaneous and celebratory. This volume also includes the ten traditional Zen oxherding pictures accompanied by a unique commentary that offers an unmistakably Tibetan flavor. Fans of this renowned teacher will enjoy the heartfelt devotional quality of this early work.
Muerte y Luego Juicio
by Dr Johnny Woodard DdJohnny y Jewel Woodard han servido al Señor a través del Compañerismo Misionero Bautista Pan de Vida desde 1995. El Dr. Woodard es Presidente del Instituto Bíblico Internacional por Correspondencia de Pan de Vida, que tiene más de 4.000 estudiantes en 114 países, incluyendo los 50 estados de América. Diseñó todos los cursos de estudio de la Biblia para las lecciones de los cursos de estudio de la Biblia. También es autor de varios libros, junto con 12 tratados del Evangelio que han sido distribuidos en todo el mundo. Él y su esposa Jewel fueron salvados a temprana edad en las Iglesias Bautistas. El Dr. Woodard ha pastoreado 7 iglesias, incluyendo una de las que fundó. Este libro es un estudio sobre las verdades acerca de la muerte y el juicio tomadas de la Palabra de Dios, la Biblia KJV. Rezamos para que sea una bendición para usted y le ayude a comprender mejor lo que le sucede a todos después de que la muerte los reclama.
Muéstrame tu Gloria - Pocket Book: El deseo de un corazón apasionado
by Marco BarrientosMarco Barrientos nos invita a sumergirnos en el rio de una verdadera adoración delante del trono del Señor hasta anhelar ver su gloria. Con la participación de Danilo Montero, Mike Fehlauer, Larry Hill, John Burns y Aquiles Azar, Marco nos presenta un libro lleno de intimidad y pasión por el verdadero aliento del cielo.A través de estas páginas comprenderá que la gloria de Dios se manifestará en su vida:- sana espiritual y emocionalmente- dispuesta a llegar a niveles de adoración- que anhela con desesperación ver el rostro de Dios
Muévase a más: Las sorpesas ilimitadas de un Dios fiel
by Choco De JesusEn el mundo actual la gente está cansada y llena de temores, viven temporadas difíciles en sus vidas. La firme seguridad de que Dios nos ha llamado para una vida abundante nos da la fortaleza, el aliento y la perspectiva necesarios para los tiempos difíciles. Y de la misma manera, esa seguridad nos infunde humildad con cada bendición que recibimos.La gente está cansada, viven temporadas difíciles en sus vidas. Tal vez están batallando con un cónyuge que ha roto las promesas y les ha traicionado, viven bajo un presupuesto muy ajustado o están criando a sus hijos en un hogar sin uno de los padres. Otros están cuidando a un padre enfermo o angustiados ante la pérdida de uno de ellos.Este libro exhorta a los lectores a recordar que hay algo más, que Dios nos ha prometido y planeado una vida más abundante que la que vivimos en estos momentos. Su «más» es infinito; no tiene límite. Su Palabra promete que podemos aprender a vivir en su plenitud. Relatando su historia personal en cuanto a experimentar ese «más», el autor comparte con los lectores que ellos también han sido escogidos por Dios; destinados a vivir en Su plenitud.El autor analiza también ciertos impedimentos específicos que nos impiden llevar una vida abundante, como el temor, las múltiples ocupaciones, las heridas que nos hacemos a nosotros mismos y el egoísmo. Cuando llenamos nuestra vida con lo que nosotros queremos, no le abrimos espacio a ese «más» de Dios, el cual exige también menos de nosotros mismos. Desafiando la mentalidad estadounidense de que «más» se refiere al dinero y a las riquezas, el autor aclara que no se trata de una recompensa («Si yo hago esto, consigo aquello»). Sino que nos da aliento con la verdad bíblica de que Dios, desde el principio, ha planeado que vivamos en su «más», la vida abundante que nace al dar un paso tras otro en obediencia y fidelidad.Cuando aprendas a vivir en el «más» de Dios, sabrás:• Experimentar la plenitud de Dios• Caminar paso a paso, dedicado completamente al presente• Adquirir fortaleza y gozo en medio de las pruebas• Descubrir orden en el caos• Encontrar descanso en medio de las ocupaciones Today people are weary and fearful, living in uncertain and difficult seasons of life. Maybe they’re struggling with a spouse’s broken promises and betrayal, living paycheck-to-paycheck or raising children in a single-parent home. Some are caring for a sick parent or grieving over the loss of one. This book encourages readers that there is something more, and that God has promised and planned a richer, more abundant life than the one they’re living now. His “more” is infinite with no ceiling. His Word promise that we can learn to live in his fullness.Sharing his own life story of experiencing “more,” De Jesús tells readers that they, too, have been marked by God, destined to live in His fullness. Confidently knowing that God has marked us for abundant life gives us the strength, encouragement, and perspective to go through difficult times. In the same way, that confidence instills humility with each blessing.
Mueve montañas: Orar con pasión, confianza y autoridad
by John EldredgeJohn Eldredge, autor bestselling del New York Times ofrece una guía paso a paso hacia una oración eficaz. Los discípulos le preguntaron a Jesús «¡enséñanos como orar!». La mayoría de cristianos--la gran mayoría de gente--quiere orar y en verdad oran, pero no se sienten confiados en el proceso. Este libro ofrece una guía paso a paso a través de diversas ocasiones en las que las oraciones pueden ser aplicadas, incluyendo el fundamento bíblico que respalda «la técnica», anécdotas alentadoras y modelos de oraciones. Durante veinte años, John Eldredge ha enseñado a la gente como orar y ha tenido resultados asombrosos. Por su experiencia, él conoce lo que se interpone en el camino de un oración eficaz y como ayudar a la gente hacia una oración realmente efectiva. Este libro inicia con un replanteamiento libertador acerca de que es la oración. La mayoría de cristianos sostienen el equivocado concepto de que la oración es esencialmente «pedirle a Dios que intervenga». Esta suposición ha llevado a una confusión y dolor incalculables a muchos que hacen sus peticiones pero Dios parece no escuchar... o no le importa. Mientras Jesús dijo a sus discípulos «Te daré las llaves del reino de los cielos; todo lo que ates en la tierra quedará atado en el cielo, y todo lo que desates en la tierra quedará desatado en el cielo» (Mateo 16.19 NVI). Cuando actuamos desde nuestra posición de autoridad en Cristo, abordamos la oración con mucho más seguridad. Así como un padre espera que sus hijos crezcan y puedan vestirse ellos mismos y conseguir un empleo, Dios no quiere que sus hijos sean tan simples con respecto a algo tan esencial como la oración. La oración madura es una «relación de compañerismo con Dios para llevar a cabo las cosas».
Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet
by Karen ArmstrongIn a meticulous quest for the historical Muhammad, Armstrong first traces the West's long history of hostility toward Islam, which it has stigmatized as a "religion of the sword." This sympathetic, engrossing biography portrays Muhammad (ca. 570-632) as a passionate, complex, fallible human being--a charismatic leader possessed of political as well as spiritual gifts, and a prophet whose monotheistic vision intuitively answered the deepest longings of his people. Armstrong (The Gospel According to Woman) refutes the Western image of Muhammad as an impostor who used religion as a means to power, an attitude encapsulated in a psychotic dream episode in Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses. Denying that Islam preaches total intransigence, she finds in the Prophet's teachings a theology of peace and tolerance. The "holy war" urged by the Koran, in Armstrong's reading, alludes to each Muslim's duty to fight for a just, decent society. She draws significant parallels between the spiritual aspirations of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Muhammad: Biography of the Prophet
by Karen ArmstrongA life of the prophet Muhammad by bestselling author Karen Armstrong.'Armstrong has a dazzling ability: she can take a long and complex subject and reduce it to its fundamentals, without over-simplifying' SUNDAY TIMES'One of our best living writers on religion' FINANCIAL TIMES'Not just a sympathetic book that would dispel the misconceptions and misgivings of its western readers, but also a book that is of considerable importance to Muslims' MUSLIM NEWSMost people in the West know very little about the prophet Muhammad. The acclaimed religious writer Karen Armstrong has written a biography which will give us a more accurate and profound understanding of Islam and the people who adhere to it so strongly. Muhammad also offers challenging comparisons with the two religions most closely related to it - Judaism and Christianity.
Muhammad: Biography of the Prophet
by Karen ArmstrongA life of the prophet Muhammad by bestselling author Karen Armstrong.'Armstrong has a dazzling ability: she can take a long and complex subject and reduce it to its fundamentals, without over-simplifying' SUNDAY TIMES'One of our best living writers on religion' FINANCIAL TIMES'Not just a sympathetic book that would dispel the misconceptions and misgivings of its western readers, but also a book that is of considerable importance to Muslims' MUSLIM NEWSMost people in the West know very little about the prophet Muhammad. The acclaimed religious writer Karen Armstrong has written a biography which will give us a more accurate and profound understanding of Islam and the people who adhere to it so strongly. Muhammad also offers challenging comparisons with the two religions most closely related to it - Judaism and Christianity.
Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time (Eminent Lives)
by Karen ArmstrongNew York Times–Bestselling Author: This biography of the man who inspired the world’s fastest-growing religion “paints a portrait of a very human prophet” (The Wall Street Journal).Muhammad presents a fascinating portrait of the founder of a religion that continues to change the course of world history. Muhammad’s story is more relevant than ever, because it offers crucial insight into the true origins of an increasingly radicalized Islam. Countering those who dismiss Islam as fanatical and violent, Karen Armstrong, author of Islam and A History of God, offers a clear, accessible, and balanced portrait of the central figure of one of the world’s great religions.“A good glimpse of how the vast majority of the world’s Muslims understand their prophet.” —The New York Times“Respectful, knowledgeable, and, above all, readable. It succeeds because [Armstrong] brings Muhammad to life as a fully rounded human being.” —The Economist
Muhammad: A Novel
by Nadia Benabid Driss ChraïbiIt is the 26th day of Ramadan in the year 610, and a handsome man named Muhammad is meditating in a cave on Mount Hira. Fear grips him as he tries to sort out the visions and voices washing over him; and terrified that he is possessed, he leaves the cave to return to Mecca. The day that will transform Muhammad's life - and change the world - has begun. That day becomes a fluid intermingling of the ordinary and a dreamlike conviction that something indescribable is about to happen. Finally, his disquiet increasing, invading his sleep and forcing him to leave his wife's side, Muhammad returns to the cave on Mount Hira to give birth to the momentous revelations within him.This finely crafted, poetic novel captures the mystery of religious revelation as it unfolds in all its intensity, providing a unique window on Islam's Prophet. Winner of Morocco's prestigious Grand Prix Atlas in 1996, it was first published in French in 1995 as "L'homme du Livre".
Muhammad: A Very Short Introduction
by Jonathan A. C. BrownAs the founder of Islam, a religion with over one billion followers, Muhammad is beyond all doubt one of the most influential figures in world history. But learning about his life and understanding his importance has always proven difficult, as our only source of knowledge comes from the biography of him written by his followers, the reliability of which has been questioned by Western scholars. This Very Short Introduction provides a superb introduction to the major aspects of Muhammad's life and its importance, providing both Muslim and Western historical perspectives. It explains the prominent roles that Muhammad's persona has played in the Islamic world throughout history, from the medieval to the modern period. The book also sheds light on modern controversies such as the Satanic Verses, for which author Salman Rushdie was condemned for blasphemy, and the uproar over Danish cartoons of Muhammad, which triggered violent protests around the world. As these recent events show, whatever the truth about Muhammad's life, his persona still plays a crucial role in Muslim life and civilization. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.
Muhammad: A Story of the Last Prophet
by Deepak ChopraHistorical fiction story about the life of Muhammad. Born into the factious world of war-torn Arabia, Muhammad's life is a gripping and inspiring story of one man's tireless fight for unity and peace. In a world where greed and injustice ruled, Muhammad created change by affecting hearts and minds. Just as the story of Jesus embodies the message of Christianity, Muhammad's life reveals the core of Islam. Deepak Chopra shares the life of Muhammad as never before, putting his teachings in a new light. Following the historical record but offering a unique perspective, Chopra's Muhammad captures the historical prophet but more importantly shows us why his teachings are more important now than ever before.
Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires
by Juan ColeIn the midst of the dramatic seventh-century war between two empires, Muhammad was a spiritual seeker in search of community and sanctuary. Many observers stereotype Islam and its scripture as inherently extreme or violent-a narrative that has overshadowed the truth of its roots. In this masterfully told account, preeminent Middle East expert Juan Cole takes us back to Islam's-and the Prophet Muhammad's-origin story. Cole shows how Muhammad came of age in an era of unparalleled violence. The eastern Roman Empire and the Sasanian Empire of Iran fought savagely throughout the Near East and Asia Minor. Muhammad's profound distress at the carnage of his times led him to envision an alternative movement, one firmly grounded in peace. The religion Muhammad founded, Islam, spread widely during his lifetime, relying on soft power instead of military might, and sought armistices even when militarily attacked. Cole sheds light on this forgotten history, reminding us that in the Qur'an, the legacy of that spiritual message endures. A vibrant history that brings to life the fascinating and complex world of the Prophet, Muhammad is the story of how peace is the rule and not the exception for one of the world's most practiced religions.
Muhammad: The Story of a Prophet and Reformer
by Sarah ConoverIn the pages of Muhammad: The Story of a Prophet and Reformer, young readers will encounter a man very different from the figure often presented in Western popular culture. Drawing from biographies, the Quran, and hadith, Sarah Conover, co-author of Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful Signs: A Treasury of Islamic Wisdom for Children and Parents, relates the story of a radical prophet who challenged the rich and powerful, guided his community of followers through a dangerous time of persecution and exile, formed alliances with people of different beliefs, and preached "love for humanity what you love for yourself. " Before he became one of the most venerated, and most misunderstood, religious leaders in history, Muhammad was an orphaned child and a shepherd. Written for readers 12 and up, and with a foreword by Eboo Patel (founder of Interfaith Youth Core and a member of the President's Council on Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnerships), Muhammad: The Story of a Prophet and Reformer will educate and inspire young adults and adults of all faiths.
Muhammad: The man who transformed Arabia
by Peter CotterellMuhammad: the man who transformed Arabia. The man whose life in some measure determines the everyday behaviour of more than a billion of his followers across the world. And yet a man it is difficult to know. As the author of this book points out, biographies of Muhammad have tended to present him either as a man who could do nothing right or else as a man who could do nothing wrong. Somewhere in between is the real Muhammad.