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And I Quote... 70 books / 457 members / 475 posts I'm constantly dog-ear-ing pages of books because of a line that has the potential to be a wonderful quote. We need a place to share the quotes. Feel free to contribute a great line (or couple of sentences). Any genre, any age, anything G-rated. C'mon there are plenty with that restriction.

islam 61 books / 76 members / 41 posts islam is the religion of peace.it gives us guidance at every stage of life.

50 Book Challenge! 3080 books / 3104 members / 18030 posts When asked about the new Amazon Kindle product, Steve Jobs CEO of Apple computer had this to say: “It doesn’t matter how good or bad the product is, the fact is that people don’t read anymore,” he said. “Forty percent of the people in the U.S. read one book or less last year. The whole conception is flawed at the top because people don’t read anymore.” Welcome to the the 50 Book Challenge, where we fly in the face of Steve Jobs. Basically .... the challenge is to read 50 books in one year. OR ... establish a goal for yourself more or less, it's up to you, just because we say 50 books doesn't mean that has to be your goal too. Start a thread, WITH YOUR NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR ORIGINAL POST, and log your books. It is a very good idea to bookmark (when in your post, add it to your internet browser's favorites) your post for easy location for future updates. Things move quickly around here. If you haven't been keeping track of the books you've read, start when you join. Thanks for being here and have fun. If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to contact me. The books we loved in 2007: 1. Harry Potter the final - 15 votes 2. The Kite Runner - 12 votes 3. A Thousand Splendid Suns - 11 votes 4. Twilight - 5 votes 4. The Thirteenth Tale - 5 votes With 4 votes each: Water For Elephants, The Road, The Red Tent, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Middlesex, Eat, Pray, Love With 3 votes each: Eclipse, My Sister's Keeper, Suite Francaise, Shadow of the Wind, The Lovely Bones, Jane Eyre, His Dark Materials (plus 3 honorable mentions), The Glass Castle, Girl With the Pearl Earring, Darkly Dreaming Dexter With 2 votes each: 19 Minutes, Black Swan Green, Dogs of Babel, Heart-Shaped Box, In the Woods, Into the Wild, Kafka on the Shore, On Chesil Beach, The Book Thief, The Memory Keepers Daughter, The Stolen Child, No Country for Old Men, Marley and Me, New Moon

Book Chat 819 books / 1815 members / 5928 posts Welcome to Book Chat! Instead of being about a particular book, author or genre this group is about books and reading in general. Discussions have covered a wide variety of topics, from bookmarks, to book type preference (paperback, hardcover or trade paperback) to book-to-movie tie-ins, to where and when you read and even what started you reading. We also have some fun new projects starting and we hope you will join us. Tenia has started a Secret Reader (aka Secret Santa) where we will exchange gently used books. Tenia has also started a monthly book read. Our first group read will start in January and we are currently taking votes on several books that were nominated for the fiction genre. We are also currently taking nominations for books for February and March. Our February read will be horror and our March read will be chick lit. A discussion book raffle of sorts will be starting very soon so be sure to check back for details. Feel free to pop-in and have a look around. We would love to have you join us for some discussion and fun. Your admins...Kelly and Tenia

Muslim Revival -- The re-establishment of Khilafah (Caliphate) 39 books / 258 members / 53 posts This group is for discussion of the re-establishment of Khilafah (Caliphate). A caliphate (from the Arabic khālifah), is the Islamic form of government representing the political unity and leadership of the Muslim world. The head of state (Caliph) has a position based on the notion of a successor to Muhammad's (p.b.u.h.) political authority; according to Sunnis ideally elected by the people or their representatives. From the time of Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) until 1924, successive caliphates were held by various dynasties, including the Umayyads, Abbasids, and finally Ottomans. The caliphate is the only form of governance that has full approval in traditional Islamic theology, and "is the core political concept of Sunni Islam, by the consensus of the Muslim majority in the early centuries." Group Rules are being set in attempt to avoid any unnecessary conflict and maintain a positive experience for everyone. At all times, treat people with respect. We treat people with the same respect as we treat our parents. If you can't do this, then this isn't the right place for you. If you think you are too smart and/or evolved for religion, and want to prove to other people why religion doesn’t make sense, then this group isn’t for you. Note: This group is moderated. Those who come to spread hate and are here to start arguments will be removed from the group and their comments deleted. Racist, bigoted, Islamophobic or any other type of hate speech will not be tolerated. You may be interested in these other groups on Shelfari. Please see: ©*´¯`·.¸¸(Al-ISLAM)¸¸.·´¯`*© ---The general purpose of this group is for the discussion of the religion of Islam. http://www.shelfari.com/groups/16847/about and The "Israeli"/Palestinian conflict - Anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism ---This group is for the discussion of anti-zionism and the "Israeli"/Palestinian conflict. http://www.shelfari.com/groups/16769/about

The Shelfari Reading Room 268 books / 194 members / 333 posts This group is for people of all ages who would like to exchange their reading experiences with others. Let's talk about our favorite books, what stories mean to us and why, and anything else that helps to describe our reading experiences. I've added the link to a good online book club, Zooba, too... make a reading list and they'll send you the books

Islam 44 books / 41 members / 23 posts Anything and everything about a religion of peace. Discuss contemporary issues and recommend books related to Islam.

dawah 25 books / 17 members / 22 posts

Discussing Reality 45 books / 63 members / 39 posts This group will be to discuss books that deal with different aspects of reality, mainly from the viewpoint of science, but with overlap into history,philosophy and spirituality. The Category structure here doesn't really have a single place for a group like this. One of the things to explore is consensus reality - the view of the universe we generally share, and the fact that there is no one such - science vs. religion, Western history vs. Eastern history, Western philosophy vs. Eastern philosophy, disparate views of history, psychology, cosmology, evolution. The books that are discussed here are mainly about subverting the dominant paradigm, shattering the currently held consensus, linking disparate realms, rethinking what is, what was, and what could be. There is a starter group shelf to illustrate the types of books to discuss.

"Non-Fiction" 387 books / 347 members / 137 posts A place to find, recommend, and discuss all things non-fiction.

"Can you Recommend a Book about?" 124 books / 695 members / 1148 posts "I Need a Book About" Here is a place to ask your fellow Shelfarians to recommend a book on a subject or genre that your craving for one reason or another. Please join in and tell us what you need a book about.

Wide and Deep: Reading for Life 35 books / 199 members / 10 posts This group is for anyone who reads to expand their knowledge of the world, both inner and outer, and to deepen their consciousness of about life and relationships and why we are all here. From November 13--December 13, 2007 we are reading Kiran Desai's, "The Inheritance of Loss." Please join us and leave your thoughts. Have a great day. Imagination is the key to freedom. The artist's job is to cultivate and nurture her or his imagination, and that of others.

Readers' Club - University of Karachi 84 books / 17 members / 9 posts You are most welcome to join in this group if you are a book reader.

©*´¯`·.¸¸(Al-ISLAM)¸¸.·´¯`*© 103 books / 753 members / 887 posts The general purpose of this group is for the discussion of the religion of Islam. Discussions relating to Islam, Muslims and issues that pertain to the lives of Muslims are encouraged. Discussions related to dawah are welcome. http://www.whyislam.org/877/ Are you a Christian (Catholic, Baptist, Evangelical or any other denomination), Jewish or of any non-Muslim faith group and have questions about Islam? Do you know that Muslims believe Jesus was a great prophet and messenger of God? Do you know that Muslims worship the same God as Jews and Christians (The God of Adam, Abraham, Moses, Noah, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon all of them))? Did you know there's a whole chapter in the Qur'an about the blessed virgin mother of Jesus, Mary? Lets work together to build understanding, tolerance and peace. Fear and ignorance are our biggest enemy. Group Rules are being set in attempt to avoid any unnecessary conflict and maintain a positive experience for everyone. At all times, treat people with respect. We treat people with the same respect as we treat our parents. If you can't do this, then this isn't the right place for you. If you think you are too smart and/or evolved for religion, and want to prove to other people why religion doesn’t make sense, then this group isn’t for you. Note: This group is moderated. Those who come to spread hate and are here to start arguments will be removed from the group and their comments deleted. Racist, bigoted, Islamophobic or any other type of hate speech will not be tolerated. You may be interested in these other groups on Shelfari. Please see: The "Israeli"/Palestinian conflict - Anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism ---This group is for the discussion of anti-zionism and the "Israeli"/Palestinian conflict. http://www.shelfari.com/groups/16769/about and Muslim Revival -- The re-establishment of Khilafah (Caliphate) ---This group is for discussion of the re-establishment of Khilafah (Caliphate). http://www.shelfari.com/groups/13541/about

Karachi 89 books / 10 members / 12 posts Its all about life, we are yet to explore it and the best way is reading good books and sharing its contents. The life is so fast and gives very little time to read a whole book. Those who read the books and wants to share the findings and the lesson learnd are requested to share it with others.

Islamic Law 27 books / 10 members / 2 posts This group lists books about Islamic Law. Everyone is welcome to explore and contribute to this.

Islamic Theology 25 books / 4 members / 4 posts This group contains leading books on Islamic Theology

Islamic Spirituality 24 books / 9 members / 5 posts Contains leading books on Islamic Spirituality

~*All ABOUT MUSLIMS AND OUR LIFE *~ 63 books / 499 members / 1126 posts Hello and salams everyone! This group is for discussions about Islam, Muslims and issues pertaining to our lives. It is for my brothers and sisters who would like to find good books and to share with others the books they have read; it is also for people who would like to learn about Islam and about our way of life. Insha'Allah ( Allah (God) willing) everyone here will benefit and there will be a chance for people to become good friends and to gain sound Islamic knowledge. So what are you waiting for? JOIN THE GROUP! Group Rules are being set in attempt to avoid any unnecessary conflict and maintain a positive experience for everyone. At all times, treat people with respect. We treat people with the same respect as we treat our parents. If you can't do this, then this isn't the right place for you. If you think you are too smart and/or evolved for religion, and want to prove to other people why religion doesn’t make sense, then this group isn’t for you. Note: This group is moderated. Those who come to spread hate and are here to start arguments will be removed from the group and their comments deleted. Racist, bigoted, Islamophobic or any other type of hate speech will not be tolerated. ~* Hatred and bitterness can never cure the disease of fear; only love can do that. Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life. Love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love alluminates it.*~ Martin Luther King Junior

Classics 90 books / 160 members / 15 posts Charles Dickens, Saki, Mark Twain, Bernard Shaw, Shakespeare

Readers From Pakistan 103 books / 106 members / 737 posts There were already a couple of groups for Pakistan, but they were rather inactive, that's why I decided to create this group. I hope we can create a dynamic group of readers from Pakistan over here.

Islam & Contemporary Thought 26 books / 21 members / 7 posts

Dr. Zakir Naik 34 books / 23 members / 24 posts A group dedicated to the founder of Peace TV & Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), Dr. Zakir Naik, the world-renowned orator on Islam & Comparative Religion. Dr. Zakir Naik A medical doctor by professional training, Dr. Zakir Naik is renowned as a dynamic international orator on Islam and Comparative Religion. Dr. Zakir Naik clarifies Islamic viewpoints and clears misconceptions about Islam, using the Qur'an, authentic Hadith and other religious Scriptures as a basis, in conjunction with reason, logic and scientific facts. He is 42 years old. Dr. Zakir is popular for his critical analysis and convincing answers to challenging questions posed by audiences after his public talks. In the last 6 years (by the year 2002), Dr. Zakir Naik has delivered more than 600 public talks in the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, South Africa, Mauritius, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hongkong, Thailand, Guyana (South America) and many other countries, in addition to numerous public talks in India. He has successfully participated in several symposia and dialogues with prominent personalities of other faiths. His public dialogue with Dr. William Campbell (of USA), on the topic, “The Qur’an and the Bible in the light of Science” held in city of Chicago, U.S.A., on April 1, 2000 was a resounding success. Sheikh Ahmed Deedat, the world famous orator on Islam and Comparative Religion, who had called Dr. Zakir, "Deedat plus" in 1994, presented a plaque in May 2000 awarded to Dr. Zakir Abdul-Karim Naik for his achievement in the field of Da’wah and the study of Comparative Religion with the engraving "Son, what you have done in 4 years had taken me 40 years to accomplish, Alhamdullilah.” Islamic Research Foundation The Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), Mumbai, India, is a registered non-profit public charitable trust. It was established in February 1991. It promotes Islamic Da’wah - the proper presentation, understanding and appreciation of Islam, as well as removing misconceptions about Islam - amongst less aware Muslims and non-Muslims. IRF uses modern technology for its activities, wherever feasible. Its presentation of Islam reach millions of people worldwide through international satellite T.V. channels, cable T.V. networks, internet and the print media. IRF's activities and facilities provide the much needed understanding about the truth and excellence of Islamic teachings - based on the glorious Qur'an and authentic Hadith, as well as adhering to reasons, logic and scientific facts. Peace TV Peace TV is a 24-hour Islamic spiritual edutainment international satellite TV channel. Peace TV does not promote any particular Islamic sect or dogma; it provides its viewers with state-of-the-art TV programmes. These are based on authentic teachings of the Qur’an and Hadith. It is backed by the best available media technology, creativity, research and operational management. Peace TV is becoming a respected global media outlet presenting Islam and removing misconceptions about Islam. Furthermore, it promotes inter-faith dialogues, common teachings of scriptures of major religions and world peace. Peace TV would, InshaAllah, make both Muslims and Non-Muslims realize the effectiveness of Islam in solving problems of humankind. Solutions, derived from their Creator - the All Aware.

libraries and librarians 315 books / 454 members / 254 posts librarians, directors, library assistants, library school students.. anyone who works (or will be working) in a library! (or those who just enjoy libraries)

The Miracle 39 books / 109 members / 126 posts In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful the Ever-Merciful Join us on "The Miracle" group, it's an invitation to all for love peace and forgiveness.Just liberate your mind and listen to the voice of your heart...What you'll discover is the miracle. The objective:Help others to understand and live with quran Our Honor Guest : Orchid in India Strategy: Every Friday you'll receive a new subject which we'll discuss and share related books . If you've any suggestion just send me a note other email me. May God show us the right path and lead us to the real happiness in this world and in the world after. My sources:http: //www.elnaggarzr.com/en/index.php / contacts: http://www.elnaggarzr.com/en/contactus.php http://www.55a.net/firas/english/ I''ll add this website : www.harunyahya.com ; where you can find free e books on the miracles of the qu'ran and more. I want to thank all those who've chosen and will choose "The Miracle" . With Peace, Love and Forgiveness.

All About Islam 18 books / 7 members / 7 posts Assalamualikum, In order to convey the message of Islam, dialogue and debate become inevitable. The Glorious Qur’an says: “Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord, with wisdom and beautiful preaching, and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious!” [Al-Qur’an 16:125] This is a "sisters only" group. This group was started so that we can discuss any topic on Islam, books, Cds, lectures etc. Anyone who is keen to learn about Islam or want to gain more knowledge about it can join this group. This group will also discuss about comparitive religion. I would like to request all those who join this group to pls remember that we are here to discuss our views and points, be it Islam or Comparitive religion, so be careful with what you post, no one should be hurt by your remarks. Thank You. "May Allah forgive us our sins and accept whatever little that we are doing to spread the truth." (Ameen)

QURAN-and-SUNNAH 24 books / 9 members / 6 posts As Salam Ale Kum I welcome all my Islamic Brothers & Sister to the teaching of :- QURAN & SUNNAH OF MUHAMMAD (S.A.W) QURAN: 32.2. This is the revelation of the Book in which there is no doubt, from the Lord of the Worlds. 69.43. (This is) a Message sent down from the Lord of the Worlds