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Islam

Autor Neal Robinson
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 9 apr 1999
Provides an overview of Islam. To place Islam in perspective, the author discusses the problems raised by Western perceptions of Islam and provides a brief account of Islamic history down to the present. He also explains major topics in Islamic worship to help readers understand it as a living faith.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780878402243
ISBN-10: 0878402241
Pagini: 216
Ilustrații: black & white illustrations
Dimensiuni: 138 x 216 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.27 kg
Editura: Georgetown University Press

Recenzii

"This accurate overview for the general reader includes discussion of recent issues such as the Taliban in Afghanistan. The opening chapter...makes readers reconsider the stereotypes and misunderstandings they may have." -- "Library Journal"

Cuprins

Chapter 1 What do you know about Islam?; Chapter 2 Defining Islam; Chapter 3 Islam in History; Chapter 4 Islam in the modern world; Chapter 5 The Quran; Chapter 6 No God but God; Chapter 7 Muhammad the Messenger of God; Chapter 8 Ritual prayer; Chapter 9|6 pages; Zakat; Chapter 10 Ramadan; Chapter 11 The Pilgrimage; Chapter 12 The Sharia; Chapter 13 Denominations and sects;

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This user-friendly reference work provides an accessible introduction to Islam for the general reader and student alike. It includes a historical overview, a description of Islam as a living faith along with a discussion of the problems raised by Western perceptions of Islam.