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This invaluable introductory guide provides a complete and lively summary of Islam, one of the most worldly of the great religions, in which the quest for spiritual fulfillment is inevitably bound up with political aspirations. Malise Ruthven presents a full overview of the religion in its historical, geographic, and social settings.

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The most fascinating available single volume on Islam.... A gifted writer driven by curiosity.... A pleasure. * Scott L. Malcomson, Voice Literary Supplement (on previous edition) *
An exceptionally insightful and thought-provoking introduction to Islam, explaining its basic religious beliefs, practices, and institutions as well as discussing its impact on...Muslim life today. * John L. Esposito, Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy (on previous edition) *
What is particularly valuable is its attempt to show the relationships between the formal doctrines of Islam and the ways in which Muslims live in the world. * Albert Hourani *

Islam in the World

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    A Paperback by Malise Ruthven

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      Publisher OUP USA
      Published 4/20/2006 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780195305036
      978-0195305036
      ISBN-10 0195305035
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This invaluable introductory guide provides a complete and lively summary of Islam, one of the most worldly of the great religions, in which the quest for spiritual fulfillment is inevitably bound up with political aspirations. Malise Ruthven presents a full overview of the religion in its historical, geographic, and social settings.

      Trade Review
      The most fascinating available single volume on Islam.... A gifted writer driven by curiosity.... A pleasure. * Scott L. Malcomson, Voice Literary Supplement (on previous edition) *
      An exceptionally insightful and thought-provoking introduction to Islam, explaining its basic religious beliefs, practices, and institutions as well as discussing its impact on...Muslim life today. * John L. Esposito, Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy (on previous edition) *
      What is particularly valuable is its attempt to show the relationships between the formal doctrines of Islam and the ways in which Muslims live in the world. * Albert Hourani *

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