Discovering Islam: Making Sense of Muslim History and Society.

Ahmed, Akbar:

ISBN 10: 0415039304 / ISBN 13: 9780415039307

Published by London: Routledge, 1988

About this Item

x 252p large paperback, dark blue card cover, a common title with an uncommon author inscription in large letters, also inserted a related offprint (Wright, Ethnic Conflict in Pakistan) Language: English.

Seller Inventory # 222180

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Discovering Islam: Making Sense of Muslim History and Society.
• Publisher: London: Routledge
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415039304
• ISBN 13: 9780415039307
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Islam

About this title

Synopsis

First published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Review

'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