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Celebrating 250 years under one sky.

May freedom, unity, service, and the common good guide us always.

Happy Independence Day from Blue Dome Press.

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What draws a scientist to chase a falling star across the desert? In The Empty Quarter, the sequel to The Prisoner of Al-Hakim, Bradley Steffens returns to the world of Ibn al-Haytham, the brilliant mathematician and astronomer of the Islamic Golden Age. His curiosity about strange green light in the night sky leads him toward the fabled Crystal Oasis, while his wife Sadeem carries his discoveries about light and vision into the halls of power. Two journeys, one unyielding spirit of discovery. Available now.

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From the scientific genius of Ibn Al Haytham to the mystical poetry of Yunus Emre. From the halls of The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts to the kitchens of Seljuk Cuisine.
📚 Blue Dome Press's 2026 catalog spans disciplines, cultures, and centuries — with one unifying thread: the belief that knowledge connects us. Scholars, historians, and readers alike will find something essential here.

Explore the full catalog.

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In this sequel to The Prisoner of Al-Hakim, Alhasan Ibn al-Haytham—mathematician, astronomer, and physicist of the Islamic Golden Age—continues his lifelong pursuit of knowledge, embarking on a daring journey with a new purpose. What begins with his curiosity about the green streaks that light up the sky leads him to The Empty Quarter in search of the fabled Crystal Oasis. Guided by Qur’anic verses and his relentless curiosity, Alhasan believes the site may hold the remnants of a fallen star.
While Alhasan chases after celestial mysteries and seeks the iron hidden in the earth, Sadeem, his newlywed wife, undertakes a journey of her own. Summoned by Governor Jalal al-Dawla, she introduces him to her husband’s groundbreaking discoveries about light and vision.
The Empty Quarter takes readers on two parallel adventures—one into the vast desert sands, the other into the halls of power. Both are filled with challenges, revelations, and the unyielding spirit of discovery that defined one of history’s greatest scientific minds.

https://t.co/MsKd8UmdSG

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Practical Recipes in Turkish Cuisine
Though the peoples of Anatolia have known many different cultures, food has always been at the center of those cultures. Combining the incredibly diverse influences with a geography rich in fresh ingredients, Turkish culture has developed a rich food history which stands at the center of Turkish social life. In Practical Recipes in Turkish Cuisine, chef Omur Akkor explores some of the most well known staples of Turkey’s rich culinary heritage so that you can bring the delicious tastes of Anatolia into your home.

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Hearts & Minds: Hizmet Schools and Interethnic Relations
This book is a comparative, qualitative research study of an educational phenomenon still functioning worldwide: Hizmet. Dr. Parrillo and Dr. Ansari present a cross-cultural study of Hizmet schools in seven countries of varying histories and ethnic compositions. Some are fairly homogeneous, while others are longstanding multicultural, multiracial societies. Some have Muslim-majority populations, others a small Muslim minority.
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Predestination & Free Will: A Comparative Theological Study by @OmerAtillaErgi
This book is based on an examination and analysis of the theological arguments proposed by mainstream Islamic theologians and Fethullah Gülen, a contemporary Muslim scholar, and his theoretical framework on the reconciliation of predestination and free will. The methodology of this project includes comparative and detailed analysis of arguments put forward by formative, classical and contemporary Islamic scholars and examination of arguments proposed by Western theologians and philosophers.

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A Thanksgiving Message from Blue Dome Press
This Thanksgiving, we pause with heartfelt gratitude for the readers, authors, scholars, and lifelong learners who make our work meaningful.
At Bluedome Press, we believe that books are more than printed pages — they are bridges between hearts, cultures, and generations. 📷📷
Today reminds us of the quiet power of reflection, the healing presence of gratitude, and the timeless importance of sharing stories that nurture understanding and compassion. 📷📷📷
We are thankful for the voices who trust us with their manuscripts,
for the readers who explore new ideas with courage,
and for the global community that continues to seek knowledge, dialogue, and peace. 📷📷
📷 Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, thoughtful, and inspiring Thanksgiving.
May the season bring renewal, hope, and the gentle light of meaningful narratives. 📷📷
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It is with a heavy heart that we've learned the passing of one of our authors, Fr. Thomas Michel (November 24, 2025). Fr. Michel, a Jesuit priest and scholar, was a tireless advocate for interfaith dialogue.  A life devoted to building bridges between Muslims and Christians, his journey took him from the Vatican to Southeast Asia, from Turkish universities to the hearts of all who met him. Through education, humility, and sincere friendship, he showed what peace in action looks like. May his legacy continue to guide all who strive for understanding, unity, and compassion.

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Peace and Dialogue in a Plural Society by Thomas Michel

In a world that is too often seen as a “clash of civilizations,” some believe there is another way—a path that involves engagement, dialogue, and respect. In Thomas Michel’s new book, Peace and Dialogue in a Plural Society, he explores how Fethullah Gulen is one of those speaking most vocally in favor of a world community, where different faiths and nations can come together at one table to solve the multitude of problems facing today’s world. Exploring the spiritual roots of Gulen and the Hizmet Movement, as well as drawing parallels between his own work as a Catholic priest, Michel shows how Hizmet has helped build a blueprint for intercultural communication in a time when too many voices are trying to stoke the fires of discord. Through education, dialogue, and a respect for basic human dignity, Michel finds a foundation in Gulen’s faith and Hizmet’s service upon which a healthy, diverse society can be built.

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Predestination & Free Will: A Comparative Theological Study
This book is based on an examination and analysis of the theological arguments proposed by mainstream Islamic theologians and Fethullah Gülen, a contemporary Muslim scholar, and his theoretical framework on the reconciliation of predestination and free will. The methodology of this project includes comparative and detailed analysis of arguments put forward by formative, classical and contemporary Islamic scholars and examination of arguments proposed by Western theologians and philosophers.
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The Ultimatum: Does the Qur’an Command Killing Non-Muslims?
Certain verses in the Qur’an and traditions of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, are abused by extremists to legitimize their acts of terrorism and violence. In the light of the context of revelation and the universal purposes of Islamic message, this book aims to explain certain verses (Al-Baqarah 2:190-195, At-Tawbah 9:1-24, An-Nisa 4:88-89) and a particular hadith of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, which are intensely debated and abused.
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Between Thought and Action: An Intellectual Biography of Fethullah Gulen by Ori Z. Oltes

'A brief discussion of his life and thought has been supplemented by the voices of more than 70 interviews conducted over several years, with individuals intimate and more distant but all inspired to be part of the process of serving humanity.'

https://t.co/7gE0sScFp8

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Erdogan’s Civil Death Project

“An outstanding book describing the devastating effect Erdoğan’s attack on the Gülen Movement has had not only on the innocent victims of his ‘hate campaign’ but also on the freedom, democracy and prosperity he promised in his early years.”

—Andrea Barron, International human rights observer and advocate for torture survivors

Washington, D.C.

“… a harrowing and meticulously documented analysis of President Erdoğan’s campaign to eradicate the Hizmet movement.”

—Johan Heymans, Managing Partner at Van Steenbrugge Advocaten; Johan Vande Lanotte, Former Deputy Prime Minister, Belgium (from the Afterword)
https://t.co/U51ulOOlYT

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In this sequel to The Prisoner of Al-Hakim, Alhasan Ibn al-Haytham—mathematician, astronomer, and physicist of the Islamic Golden Age—continues his lifelong pursuit of knowledge, embarking on a daring journey with a new purpose. What begins with his curiosity about the green streaks that light up the sky leads him to The Empty Quarter in search of the fabled Crystal Oasis. Guided by Qur’anic verses and his relentless curiosity, Alhasan believes the site may hold the remnants of a fallen star.

While Alhasan chases after celestial mysteries and seeks the iron hidden in the earth, Sadeem, his newlywed wife, undertakes a journey of her own. Summoned by Governor Jalal al-Dawla, she introduces him to her husband’s groundbreaking discoveries about light and vision.

The Empty Quarter takes readers on two parallel adventures—one into the vast desert sands, the other into the halls of power. Both are filled with challenges, revelations, and the unyielding spirit of discovery that defined one of history’s greatest scientific minds.

https://t.co/MsKd8UmdSG

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Predestination & Free Will: A Comparative Theological Study by @OmerAtillaErgi
This book is based on an examination and analysis of the theological arguments proposed by mainstream Islamic theologians and Fethullah Gülen, a contemporary Muslim scholar, and his theoretical framework on the reconciliation of predestination and free will. The methodology of this project includes comparative and detailed analysis of arguments put forward by formative, classical and contemporary Islamic scholars and examination of arguments proposed by Western theologians and philosophers.

https://t.co/TIFJkAQMsi

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Fethullah Gulen: A Life of Hizmet
In this first critical biography of Fethullah Gülen in English, historian Jon Pahl takes us on a journey where we discover wisdom and controversy, from 1940’s Turkey to the U.S. https://t.co/3ODjFGS8hL

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The Empty Quarter

In this sequel to The Prisoner of Al-Hakim, Alhasan Ibn al-Haytham—mathematician, astronomer, and physicist of the Islamic Golden Age—continues his lifelong pursuit of knowledge, embarking on a daring journey with a new purpose. What begins with his curiosity about the green streaks that light up the sky leads him to The Empty Quarter in search of the fabled Crystal Oasis. Guided by Qur’anic verses and his relentless curiosity, Alhasan believes the site may hold the remnants of a fallen star.

While Alhasan chases after celestial mysteries and seeks the iron hidden in the earth, Sadeem, his newlywed wife, undertakes a journey of her own. Summoned by Governor Jalal al-Dawla, she introduces him to her husband’s groundbreaking discoveries about light and vision.

The Empty Quarter takes readers on two parallel adventures—one into the vast desert sands, the other into the halls of power. Both are filled with challenges, revelations, and the unyielding spirit of discovery that defined one of history’s greatest scientific minds.

https://t.co/MsKd8UmdSG

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The Empty Quarter

In this sequel to The Prisoner of Al-Hakim, Alhasan Ibn al-Haytham—mathematician, astronomer, and physicist of the Islamic Golden Age—continues his lifelong pursuit of knowledge, embarking on a daring journey with a new purpose. What begins with his curiosity about the green streaks that light up the sky leads him to The Empty Quarter in search of the fabled Crystal Oasis. Guided by Qur’anic verses and his relentless curiosity, Alhasan believes the site may hold the remnants of a fallen star.

While Alhasan chases after celestial mysteries and seeks the iron hidden in the earth, Sadeem, his newlywed wife, undertakes a journey of her own. Summoned by Governor Jalal al-Dawla, she introduces him to her husband’s groundbreaking discoveries about light and vision.

The Empty Quarter takes readers on two parallel adventures—one into the vast desert sands, the other into the halls of power. Both are filled with challenges, revelations, and the unyielding spirit of discovery that defined one of history’s greatest scientific minds.

https://t.co/MsKd8UmdSG

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In this sequel to The Prisoner of Al-Hakim, Alhasan Ibn al-Haytham—mathematician, astronomer, and physicist of the Islamic Golden Age—continues his lifelong pursuit of knowledge, embarking on a daring journey with a new purpose. What begins with his curiosity about the green streaks that light up the sky leads him to The Empty Quarter in search of the fabled Crystal Oasis. Guided by Qur’anic verses and his relentless curiosity, Alhasan believes the site may hold the remnants of a fallen star.

While Alhasan chases after celestial mysteries and seeks the iron hidden in the earth, Sadeem, his newlywed wife, undertakes a journey of her own. Summoned by Governor Jalal al-Dawla, she introduces him to her husband’s groundbreaking discoveries about light and vision.

The Empty Quarter takes readers on two parallel adventures—one into the vast desert sands, the other into the halls of power. Both are filled with challenges, revelations, and the unyielding spirit of discovery that defined one of history’s greatest scientific minds.

https://t.co/MsKd8UmLIe