Islam in Global History: Volume One: From the Death of Prophet Muhammed to the First World War [Paperback]

Dr. Nazeer Ahmed (Author)

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Publication Date: May 16, 2001

With the scope of a philosopher and the precision of a scientist, Dr. Ahmed takes us on a journey through the labyrinth of Islamic history offering unique insights into its own internal dialectic as well as its interactions with Western civilization. Using pivotal personalities and critical events as guideposts, he has brought forth the complex interplay of political, social, economic, spiritual and religious currents within the large and diverse Muslim world and their interconnections with global developments. It is a book for the layman, the historian, the pundit and the policy maker alike at a time when Islam takes roots in America and as it becomes a major force in shaping the destiny of man. "Dr. Ahmed has used his clarity of thought and his lucid prose to convey the meaning of the Muslim experience in history. Those who are interested in getting new perspectives and insights from the emerging community of Muslim intellectuals in the West can find much food for thought in this book". Professor Sulayman S. Nyang, Ph.D., Department of African Studies, Howard University, Washington, D.C. Legislator, scientist, educator, and community leader, Dr. Nazeer Ahmed is Executive Director of the American Institute of Islamic History and Culture based in California. After his graduation with distinction from the University of Mysore, India, he entered the California Institute of Technology as an Institute Scholar (1961) where he earned MS and Ae. E. degrees. Later, he received a Doctor of Philosophy degree (1967) from Cornell University and an MBA from Rider University. Dr. Ahmed was an elected Member of the Legislative Assembly in Bangalore, India (1978). He was an elected delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, GA (1988) from the 46th Congressional district in California. He is an inventor and holds fourteen United States Patents. His articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times and he has conducted extensive lecture tours in the United States,

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Scientist, educator, inventor, legislator and community leader, Dr. Nazeer Ahmed is Executive Director of the American Institute of Islamic History and Culture based in California. He holds a BS from the University of Mysore, MS and Ae E degrees from the California Institute of Technology, an MBA from Rider University, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Cornell University. Dr. Ahmed was a senior scientist on the Moon Landing and Hubble Space Telescope Projects. His work with the space sciences reinforced his spiritual insights into man and his interrelationship with nature. This pursuit has led him to in depth studies of the meaning of time, spiritual geometry, history and culture. Dr. Ahmed was an elected Member of the Legislative Assembly in Bangalore, India (1978) and was elected as delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, GA (1988) from the 46th Congressional District in California. He is an inventor and holds fourteen United States Patents. His articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times and he has conducted extensive lecture tours in the United States, India and Malaysia, speaking on history, science and culture.

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris (May 16, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738859621
• ISBN-13: 978-0738859620
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,700,314 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An AWAIR Pick!!!, June 3, 2011

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This review is from: Islam in Global History: Volume One: From the Death of Prophet Muhammed to the First World War (Paperback)

Covering Muslim history from the death of the Prophet Muhammad to World War I, this work in two volumes has the distinction of being a book onhistory as well as a book on the philosophy of history. More than merely a chronicle of events of the Muslim world, it is a book which provides insights into the causes of victories and defeats of dynasties, as well as successes and failures of movements in Islamic history. Here is a work that sets all this history within the bigger picture, reminding us of other stalwarts who likewise made remarkable contributions in this field - Ibn Khaldun and Toynbee.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Islam in Global History, Volume 1, November 25, 2001

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Syed Kazi (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Islam in Global History: Volume One: From the Death of Prophet Muhammed to the First World War (Paperback)

A unique work that goes beyond the Middle East and presents a global view of the events that have shaped Islamic history.