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This work balances the image of Islam as aggressive and fanatical with a picture of the main features of Muslim history and the compulsions of Muslim society.
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'At a time of great international unrest in which the issue of faith has risen up the agenda of us all, Professor Akbar Ahmed's book Discovering Islam is essential reading for thinking people who wish to understand this great world religion. This is an incisive, intelligent book and I am delighted to commend it.'- The Right Hon. George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury; 'A personal statement written with grace and flair.' The Middle East; 'Instructive, entertaining and even stimulating.' - Middle East International; 'Through an exploration of his experiences as a Muslim and his personal search for understanding, (Akbar Ahmed) sets before us the kindlier face of Islam and the dynamics of its history'-History Today; 'This is a most readable book which will set Muslims and non Muslims thinking'-Islam, Christian and Muslim Relations; 'An in-depth analysis of Islamic history and society... required reading for students and researchers'-Colonel Ghulam Sarwar, The Voice of Islam
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Discovering Islam : Making Sense of Muslim History
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Discovering Islam: Making Sense of Muslim History and Society
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Discovering Islam: Making sense of Muslim history and society
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Discovering Islam: Making Sense of Muslim History and Society. ((HARDCOVER EDITION)))
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ISBN 10: 0710210493
ISBN 13: 9780710210494
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Former owner's name on rear of front cover. This work balances the image of Islam as aggressive and fanatical with a picture of the main features of Muslim history and the compulsions of Muslim society. Seller Inventory # HG275L
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Discovering Islam - Making Sense of Muslim History and Society
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. (vii-x) 251pp including an appendix listing Muslim chronology and glossary of Muslim terminology, bibliography and index. The blue boards have gilt lettering on the spine wrapped in a complete dust jacket which has a small tear on the outside edge at the top back and brown stains on the back inside flap. The text is clean, the paste down end page has a name and date in arabic. It is a tight copy. Seller Inventory # 003620
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Discovering Islam: Making Sense of Muslim History and Society
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ISBN 10: 0710210493
ISBN 13: 9780710210494
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Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # F03OS-01085
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