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.
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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.
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Introduction 1.The Messenger 2. The Message 3.The Rise of Muslim Civilisation4.Belief 5. Practice 6. Spirituality7. Revival, Reform and the Challenges of Modernity. A Timeline of Events in Muslim History. Glossary of Arabic Terms. Index
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780415584920
Publisert
2011-04-21
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
300 gr
Høyde
262 mm
Bredde
198 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
260

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Om bidragsyterne

Colin Turner is Reader in Islamic Thought in the School of Government and International Affairs at the University of Durham, UK.