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.

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Title

Discovering Islam: Making Sense of Muslim History and Society. ((HARDCOVER EDITION)))

Publisher

Routledge & K. Paul

Publication Date

1988

Language

English

ISBN 10

0710210493

ISBN 13

9780710210494

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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ISLAMIC STUDIES

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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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