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Now in its second edition, Islam: The Basics provides an introduction to the Islamic faith, examining the doctrines of the religion, the practises of Muslims and the history and significance of Islam in modern contexts.  Key topics covered include:

  • the Qur''an and its teachings
  • the life of the Prophet Muhammad
  • gender, women and Islam
  • Sufism and Shi'ism
  • Islam and the western world
  • non-Muslim approaches to Islam.

With updated further reading, illustrative maps and an expanded chronology of turning points in the Islamic world, this book is essential reading for students of religious studies and all those new to the subject of Islam.



Table of Contents

Introduction 1. The Messenger 2. The Message 3. The Rise of Muslim Civilisation 4. Belief 5. Practice 6. Spirituality 7. Revival, Reform and the Challenges of Modernity. A Timeline of Events in Muslim History. Glossary of Arabic Terms. Index

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
      Published 4/21/2011 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780415584920
      978-0415584920
      ISBN-10 0415584922

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Now in its second edition, Islam: The Basics provides an introduction to the Islamic faith, examining the doctrines of the religion, the practises of Muslims and the history and significance of Islam in modern contexts.  Key topics covered include:

      • the Qur''an and its teachings
      • the life of the Prophet Muhammad
      • gender, women and Islam
      • Sufism and Shi'ism
      • Islam and the western world
      • non-Muslim approaches to Islam.

      With updated further reading, illustrative maps and an expanded chronology of turning points in the Islamic world, this book is essential reading for students of religious studies and all those new to the subject of Islam.



      Table of Contents

      Introduction 1. The Messenger 2. The Message 3. The Rise of Muslim Civilisation 4. Belief 5. Practice 6. Spirituality 7. Revival, Reform and the Challenges of Modernity. A Timeline of Events in Muslim History. Glossary of Arabic Terms. Index

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