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Introduction: In search of the Islamic state -- Of shaykhs and kings : the making of Sudanese Islam -- Civilizing religion -- In search of certainty -- The coun

Weems's pioneering study explores the puzzling ways in which the Hebrew prophets' portrayals of divine love, compassion, and conventional commitment often becam

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Embark on a journey beyond the dos and don'ts to see the Muslim prophets as benchmarks or a mirror devoid of imperfection that can help us human beings see our