{"product_id":"the-handy-islam-answer-book-9781578595105","title":"The Handy Islam Answer Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Handy Islam Answer Book is clearly and eloquently written by John Renard, Ph.D., a scholar of Islam with more than 40 years of research and teaching experience. He provides detailed descriptions of the history, beliefs, symbols, rituals, observations, customs, leaders and organisation of the world's second largest religion. Renard explains the significance of the Five Pillars, Muhammad, various sects, the Qur'an, Islamic law and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"... a helpful and comprehensive introduction to Islam ... an invaluable asset for schools, libraries, and individuals seeking an informed and organized reference book for those curious about Islam and its role in today’s world.\"— \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eStarred Review.\u003c\/b\u003e This highly accessible and satisfying book ... well-written and captivating resource explains Islam using an accessible and balanced approach … A strong choice for anyone of high school age and above who wishes to know about Islam and for those who provide ready reference.\"— \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Renard, a professor in the Department of Theological Studies at Saint Louis University, clearly knows his subject ...\"— \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eThe Handy Islam Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e by John Rendard, PhD, you’ll find the answers to the things you wonder: history, legal matters, and basic beliefs, all at your fingertips.\"— \u003ci\u003eBookworm Sez\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface and Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003ePart One: Historical Perspectives\u003cbr\u003e1. Origins and early expansion\u003cbr\u003e2. Islam’s Growth into a Global Community\u003cbr\u003e3. Politics and Contemporary Global Affairs\u003cbr\u003ePart Two: Religious Perspectives\u003cbr\u003e4. Sacred Sources and their Interpretation\u003cbr\u003e5. Essential Beliefs\u003cbr\u003e6. Symbols, Rituals, and Religious Observances\u003cbr\u003e7. Themes in Islamic Spirituality\u003cbr\u003e8. Authority, Law and Ethics\u003cbr\u003e9. Islam and Other Faiths\u003cbr\u003ePart Three: Cultural Perspectives – Learning and Communicating Islamic Values\u003cbr\u003e10. Culture and Religion\u003cbr\u003e11. Knowledge, Scholarship, and the Islamic Humanities\u003cbr\u003e12. Aesthetics, Literature, the Visual and Spatial Arts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuggestions for Further Reading\u003cbr\u003eGlobal Timeline\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Visible Ink Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359634358615,"sku":"9781578595105","price":30.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781578595105.jpg?v=1754125242","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-handy-islam-answer-book-9781578595105","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}