What Is Islam?

Chris Horrie and Peter Chippindale

ISBN 10: 0352326360 / ISBN 13: 9780352326362

Published by W. H. Allen, London England, 1990

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Paperback. Previous owners name to inside cover. Tiny nip to top edge of back cover. Islam will have a billion followers by the year 2000. But it is a religion of which most Westerners have only a limited understanding. Yet daily the news media reminds us of its relevance to world events. This book is a comprehensive and factual introduction to Islam. Set out clearly defined and concise sections, it covers all aspects of the relgion and includes: The origins of Islam, with an explanation of the Koranic law and how it is dispensed. A breakdown of the Islamic sects and an account of the rise of militant Islam in the twentieth century. The major events of Islamic history. A directory of Islamic nations in order of size and importance. This book is the indspensable guide for all those interested in Islam as a world political and economic force. 261 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: What Is Islam?
• Publisher: W. H. Allen, London England
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0352326360
• ISBN 13: 9780352326362
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Paperback Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Politics.Theology Religion philosophy

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Synopsis

A comprehensive introduction to Islam. It covers the origins of Islam, with an explanation of the Koranic law and how it is dispensed. It discusses the breakdown of the Islamic sects and gives an account of the rise of militant Islam in the 20th century. It includes a directory of Islamic nations.

Book Description

The definitive introduction to the world's fastest growing religion