Author: Shaul Bartal File Type: pdf p lead box-sizing border-box margin 24px max-width 68Sheikh Yusuf al- Qaradawi is regarded as the most influential contemporary Muslim religious figure. His best-selling book,span box-sizing border-boxAl-Halalspanfont face=Segoe UI, serif size=2fontspan box-sizing border-boxwal-Haram fi al-Islamspanfont face=Segoe UI, serif size=2(The Forbidden and the Permitted in Islam) is perhaps one of the most widely read Islamic works, after the Quran. The subject of jihad in Palestine is a salient feature of Qaradawis thought and is addressed frequently in his books. His views on Israel and on the Jews shape those of many Muslims throughout the world.fontp box-sizing border-box margin 16px max-width 68This book paints al- Qaradawis portrait within the context of the subject of the struggle for Palestine and assesses why he is committed so fervently to the Palestinian course. It also sheds light on another important aspect of al-Qaradawis thought, namely the marked contrast between his ideas regarding the Muslim world and his views on relations with other religions and countries. Whereas al- Qaradawi is considered to be a moderate in Islamic matters, his attitude toward the Jews and to Israel is one of abiding hatred and uncompromising struggle. The book aims to classify Qaradawis thought along the axis of moderation and extremism by drawing comparisons between Qaradawis teachings and those of other Muslim jurists. Furthermore, it compares the features of antisemitic writing with that of Qaradawi in order to answer the question as to whether Qaradawis teachings actually constitute an expression of anti-semitism.p box-sizing border-box margin 16px max-width 68Despite the subject of jihad in Palestine being so central to Qaradawis thought, there has not been a comprehensive and systematic academic study of this to date. The book therefore represents a major contribution to the field and will appeal to anyone studying the Israel-Palestine conflict, Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies, Terrorism and Political Violence.

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Author: Eleanor Shipley Duckett File Type: pdf Filled with drama and action, here is the story of the ninth-century life and times of Alfredwarrior, conqueror, lawmaker, scholar, and the only king whom England has ever called The Great. Based on up-to-date information on ninth-century history, geography, philosophy, literature, and social life, it vividly presents exciting views of Alfred in every stage of his long career and leaves the reader with a sharply-etched picture of the world of the Middle Ages. **

Author: Jacqueline Wernimont File Type: pdf A wide-ranging, interconnected anthology presents a diversity of feminist contributions to digital humanitiesIn recent years, the digital humanities has been shaken by important debates about inclusivity and scopebut what change will these conversations ultimately bring about? Can the digital humanities complicate the basic assumptions of tech culture, or will this body of scholarship and practices simply reinforce preexisting biases? Bodies of Information addresses this crucial question by assembling a varied group of leading voices, showcasing feminist contributions to a panoply of topics, including ubiquitous computing, game studies, new materialisms, and cultural phenomena like hashtag activism, hacktivism, and campaigns against online misogyny.Taking intersectional feminism as the starting point for doing digital humanities, Bodies of Information is diverse in discipline, identity, location, and method. Helpfully organized around keywords of materiality, values, embodiment, affect, labor, and situatedness, this comprehensive volume is ideal for classrooms. And with its multiplicity of viewpoints and arguments, its also an important addition to the evolving conversations around one of the fastest growing fields in the academy.Contributors Babalola Titilola Aiyegbusi, U of Lethbridge Moya Bailey, Northeastern U Bridget Blodgett, U of Baltimore Barbara Bordalejo, KU Leuven Jason Boyd, Ryerson U Christina Boyles, Trinity College Susan Brown, U of Guelph Lisa Brundage, CUNY micha cardenas, U of Washington Bothell Marcia Chatelain, Georgetown U Danielle Cole Beth Coleman, U of Waterloo T. L. Cowan, U of Toronto Constance Crompton, U of Ottawa Amy E. Earhart, Texas A&M Nickoal Eichmann-Kalwara, U of Colorado Boulder Julia Flanders, Northeastern U Library Sandra Gabriele, Concordia U Brian Getnick Karen Gregory, U of Edinburgh Alison Hedley, Ryerson U Kathryn Holland, MacEwan U James Howe, Rutgers U Jeana Jorgensen, Indiana U Alexandra Juhasz, Brooklyn College, CUNY Dorothy Kim, Vassar College Kimberly Knight, U of Texas, Dallas Lorraine Janzen Kooistra, Ryerson U Sharon M. Leon, Michigan State Izetta Autumn Mobley, U of Maryland Padmini Ray Murray, Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology Veronica Paredes, U of Illinois Roopika Risam, Salem State Bonnie Ruberg, U of California, Irvine Laila Shereen Sakr (VJ Um Amel), U of California, Santa Barbara Anastasia Salter, U of Central Florida Michelle Schwartz, Ryerson U Emily Sherwood, U of Rochester Deb Verhoeven, U of Technology, Sydney Scott B. Weingart, Carnegie Mellon U.**About the AuthorElizabeth Losh is associate professor of English and American studies at The College of William & Mary with a specialization in new media ecologies. She is author of Virtualpolitik and The War on Learning Gaining Ground in the Digital University and coauthor of Understanding Rhetoric A Graphic Guide to Writing. Jacqueline Wernimont is assistant professor at Arizona State University, where she directs the Human Security Collaboratory and the Nexus Digital Research Co-op. She is author of Numbered Lives Life and Death in Quantum Media.