Islam is a concise and readable survey of the history of Islam from the birth of Muhammad in seventh century Arabia to the differing situations of Muslims throughout today's world. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary Muslim beliefs and practices and looks at the ways in which this rapidly growing religion is meeting the challenges of the modern world. Written in an accessible and informative style, and assuming little or no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, this book gives a basic introduction to the faith—its history, beliefs, and practices. Provides valuable pedagogy, including: timeline; maps; glossary; list of sacred days/festivals; suggested reading; pronunciation guide; index; feature boxes focusing on some aspects of the arts; 11 black and white pictures and artworks. Readers interested in learning more about the world's religions.
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Islam is a concise and readable survey of the history of Islam from the birth of Muhammad in seventh century Arabia to the differing situations of Muslims throughout today's world. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary Muslim beliefs and practices and looks at the ways in which this rapidly growing religion is meeting the challenges of the modern world. Written in an accessible and informative style, and assuming little or no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, this book gives a basic introduction to the faith—its history, beliefs, and practices. Provides valuable pedagogy, including: timeline; maps; glossary; list of sacred days/festivals; suggested reading; pronunciation guide; index; feature boxes focusing on some aspects of the arts; 11 black and white pictures and artworks. Readers interested in learning more about the world's religions.
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This book was required reading for a course I took on Islam. It introduces you to mainstream Islamic beliefs and actions. It also gives a brief history of Islam during the time of the prophet and after. It discusses Islamic law (Qur'an, Hadith, Sunna) and the different sects of the religion Including Sunni (Ahl al-Jama'ah wa-al-Sunna), Twelver Shi'i, Sevener Shi'i (Isma'ili), Zaydi, and Sufi. The only complaint I have is that it is rather pricey considering the size (only 126 pgs.). Also, the chapter discussing Islamic thought (CH 5) is way too short and simplistic to be effective (although the intent of the book is to be just a brief introduction). My favorite part of the book is the last chapter (CH 6) in which the author discusses what constitutes "authentic" Islam. All in all a good introduction to Islam especially for those who only want a very brief and quick read.
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