We know peace is more than the absence of war And love is much more than the absence of hate And yes, life is so much more than the absence of death So much more . . . How long would it take for us to say, Every human life is sacred in every tongue, Seven and a half billion times? Could it take a lifetime? Or so much more? And in that time, no one could die At the hand of another? No fair, filling the air with bullets, rockets, and bombs Staining the walls of houses of worship With the blo...

The ‘Miyah’ community of the Northeast Indian state of Assam is formed from the descendants of migrant Bengali-Muslims living in the chars (low-lying islands prone to floods and erosion). Very rarely do we see translations of literature from India’s Northeast, a contested region seen as ‘off the map’ of India proper, or from the hundreds of languages which are not official at either the national or state level. In poetry and song originally written mostly in Assamese or local dialects spok...

A tried and tested course over 40 years with proven track record of success, it is ideal in terms of the the topics covered and short time taken to learn. It is suitable for schools and colleges in the UK and other Western English speaking countries. Whilst there are now several courses available on the market for the teaching of the Arabic language, the unique features of this particular one are: It is very concise, consisting of only three books, all of which are short but extensive in t...

Motivation for writing this book derives from the strategic paradigm shift in USA that President Donald J. Trump has introduced with respect to the relationship with Iran that the new paradigm seeks to transform. The new direction is to acknowledge Iran as a regional power and devise a framework to accommodate and manage it. It is a departure from previous direction in which USA sought to contain and isolate Iran using maximum pressure. President Trump may have seen the need for and the wi...

"Scientist of the Islamic Era" is a book series encompassing eight volumes; the present book is volume 4 titled "Religious Scientists of the Islamic Era". It covers 83 religious Scientists encompassing people of tafsir and ta'wil, ilm-al-kalam, hadith, fiqh, justice, ijtihad, and ruhaniyyaat. The period of coverage is part 1 of the Islamic Era, from AD 610 to 1400. They commanded exceptional breadth in their learning and deepest insights in their specializations. They formulated the founda...

"Scientist of the Islamic Era" is a book series encompassing eight volumes; the present book is volume 3 titled "Social Scientists of the Islamic Era". It covers 74 Social Scientists encompassing philosophers, historians, physical geographers, and qadhis, as well as the conventional sociology, political science, management sciences, economics, business, trade, anthropology, and linguists including letters. The period of coverage is part 1 of the Islamic Era, from AD 610 to 1400. They comma...

My quest for a genuinely spiritual living started as a personal quest though it soon became evident that this quest is universal. I did find answers to my quest, and discovered the meaning of my happiness, fulfillment and peace. It is a sweet life that this discovery naturally has enabled for me. There was still work to be done to offer this sweet life universally for everyone - not just for some but for everyone. I discovered that everyone is born genuinely spiritual with potential for a ...

"Dive into a world of inspiration and courage with this collection of fifty heartwarming stories for children. Each tale features a small protagonist with big dreams, teaching valuable lessons of perseverance, bravery, and the power of believing in oneself. From a tiny seedling reaching for the sun to a small firefly lighting up the night, these stories encourage young readers to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams with determination. Whether it's a little fish saving the day or a ...

Nanomaterial-Based Metal Organic Frameworks for Single Atom Catalysis covers nanoparticles and their properties, including tunable pore size, efficient reacting capability, large surface area, and morphology, which make them effective catalytic agents. In addition, the book covers catalytic systems, in which nanomaterial-based metal organic frameworks can be applied efficiently as single atom catalysis to enable enhanced functionalities and activities of the reactions in various applicatio...

Poems of Longing are the songs of the heart. They exalt in the ecstasy of love, and also grieve in the trials of life. They bring joy that comes from the fountain of the Soul, and they invite contemplation that brings freedom in a world so full of limitations.Poems of Longing express the poetic emotions on matters of human longing, soul of the society, and visions and reflections of ecstasy. The book embodies the wisdom of life from a journey of Self Disc...

It is understood that Quranic Ayahs deliver their message within a context. Besides, there is a "sea of concepts" that provides the "living" background for the individual Surahs of Quran and the individual Ayahs of the Surahs. This background is alive with overarching themes that provide the dynamism for the Surahs and Ayahs to interact coherently to produce "a symphony of nature" with which life of a person and life of a society resonate. This living background is referred to as the "Hikm...

Zucchini and a steak may not have much in common, but, like steak, zucchini takes incredibly well to the method of quickly searing in a smoking hot pan. Zucchini has high water content, so cooking it fast means it retains its structure and doesn’t release too much water, and doing so over high heat yields a beautiful char. A quick baste with brown butter, rosemary and garlic add an even more steakhouse-like flavor. The recipe calls for 1½ tablespoons butter, but feel free to use a bit more...