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With nearly 1500 rich years of history and culture to its name, Islam is one of the world’s great faiths and, in modern times, the subject of increasingly passionate debate by believers and non-believers alike. Islam: The Basics is a concise and timely introduction to all aspects of Muslim belief and practice. Topics covered include:
- The Koran and its teachings
- The life of the Prophet Muhammad
- Women in Islam
- Sufism and Shi’ism
- Islam and the modern world
- Non-Muslim approaches to Islam
Complete with a glossary of terms, pointers to further reading and a chronology of key dates, Islam: The Basics provides an invaluable overview of the history and the contemporary relevance of this always fascinating and important subject.
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Synopsis:
From the doctrines of Islam and the practices of Muslims, to the significance of Islam in the modern world, this clear, jargon-free text provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the Islamic faith. An important and timely addition to the successful "Basics" series, key areas covered include: the Koran and its teachings; the life of the Prophet Muhammad; women in Islam; Sufism and Shi'ism; Islam and the modern world; and non-Muslim approaches to Islam. In line with other titles in the series, the book also includes a glossary of terms, annotated further reading, and a chronology of key dates - making it an engaging learning aid and a highly useful springboard for further study. From the historical to the topical, "Islam: The Basics" provides an invaluable overview of a fascinating subject, ideal for those studying the area, as well as for anyone wanting to learn more about a topic of intense interest in today's world.
About the Author:
Colin Turner is a lecturer at the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, University of Durham.
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- PublisherRoutledge
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0415341051
- ISBN 13 9780415341059
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages248
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