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Beyond Belief: Islamic Excursions Among the Converted Peoples

Beyond Belief: Islamic Excursions Among the Converted Peoples

1999 ·
·3.75·525 Ratings ·432 Pages
“ Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind? ” ― Rumi
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