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Illuminates the lives and beliefs of six young Muslims, highlighting the historic mosques in which they play. Follows each individual on their pilgrimage to Mecca, the Muslim holy city, and provides a brief overview of Islam as a whole.

Presents historical re-enactments that show the rise of Islamic power and faith during its first 1,000 years. Spans the time periods of the Prophet Muhammed's birth to the Ottoman Empire under Suleyman the Magnificent's reign. Explores Islamic art, artifacts, and architecture. Features interviews about early Islamic civilization.

This book examines theocratic governments, from ancient Egypt to present-day Iran. It explores how different theocracies arose, how their leaders maintained authority, and what it was like for ordinary people living under religious rule.

Retraces the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad, from his beginnings in Mecca to his struggles with accepting his prophetic role; from his flight to Medina to his subsequent military and political successes and failures, through to his death and his legacy.

"Eid al-Adha is about celebrating! It is a Muslim festival remembering the sacrifice Ibrahim was willing to make. People mark the festival with prayer, visiting family, and gifts. Some people sacrifice an animal and share the meat with their community. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--Provided by publisher.

This book explores Islam, as a faith and as a political power, which rose to world dominance in an astoundingly brief timespan--little more than one hundred years. From the events of Muhammad's life to the founding of a vast empire, the rise of Islam is the story of a people, a vibrant culture, and the growth of a civilization.

Provides historical information on Islam and the Muslim world, including the religion's founding by the Prophet Muhammad, the spread of Islam outside the Arabian Peninsula, and political rule by various dynasties.

Discusses various aspects of Islam, covering topics such as the importance of the Prophet in the Muslim community, the Qur'an, the Five Pillars, holy days, attitudes toward life and death, law, the various branches of Islam, and other related topics.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Eid al-Fitr through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"A boy named Muhammad receives a special salat rug on his seventh birthday. Seven is the age when Muslim children are encouraged to pray, and Muhammad is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day---and he's worried about being seen praying at school . . . In the end, with help from his teacher, he finds the perfect place to pray"--Provided by publisher.