Author : William E. Shepard
Publisher : World Religions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,35 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Islam
ISBN : 9780415533454
Just what is Islam and what does it mean to be a Muslim in the world today? Since the events of 9/11 and 7/7, Islam has become one of the most controversial and misunderstood religions in the world. Introducing Islam encourages students to put aside their preconceptions and explore this fascinating religion.Fully revised and updated, the second edition of this core textbook adds crucial material on contemporary issues such as women in Islam and democratization and human rights.
Author : William E. Shepard
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,19 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Islam
ISBN : 9780415455176
William Shepard, an experienced teacher in the field, traces the history of Islam, from its early environment and origins in the life and career of Mohammed, through its classical expressions to its interactions with the West in the modern world. Shepard devotes a chapter each to important topics such as The Qur'an, Islamic law, Islamic theology, and the Sufi movement. In addition to this, four chapters are devoted to studies of Islam in individual countries: Turkey, Iran, Egypt and Indonesia, and Shepard explores Islamic civilization through discussion of Islamic art and culture, and community rituals. -- Back cover.
Author : Walter H. Wagner
Publisher :
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 48,68 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN :
"Walter H. Wagner "opens" the Qur'an by offering a comprehensive and extraordinarily readable, step-by-step introduction to the text, making it accessible to students, teachers, clergy, and general readers interested in Islam and Islam's holy Book." "Wagner first places the prophet Muhammad, the Qur'an, and the early Muslim community in their historical, geographical, and theological contexts. This background is a basis for interpreting the Qur'an and understanding its role in later Muslim developments, as well as for relationships between Muslims, Jews, and Christians. He then looks in detail at specific passages, moving from cherished devotional texts to increasingly difficult and provocative subjects. The selected bibliography serves as a resource for further reading and study. Woven into the discussion are references to Islamic beliefs and practices. Wagner shows great sensitivity toward the challenges to non-Muslims who attempt to interpret the Qur'an, and sympathy for the long struggle to build bridges of mutual trust and honest appreciation between Muslims and non-Muslims."--Jacket.
Author : Ziauddin Sardar
Publisher : Icon Books Ltd
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 10,64 MB
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1848317743
Islam is one of the world's great monotheistic religions. Islamic culture, spanning 1,500 years, has produced some of the finest achievements of humanity. Yet the religion followed by a fifth of humankind is too often seen in the West in terms of fundamentalism, bigotry and violence- a perception that couldn't be more wrong. Introducing Islam recounts the history of Islam from the birth of Prophet Muhammad in the 6th century to its status as a global culture and political force today. Charting the achievements of Muslim civilisation, it explains the nature and message of the Qur'an, outlines the basic features of Islamic law, and assesses the impact of colonialism on Muslim societies. Ziauddin Sardar and Zafar Abbas Malik show how Muslims everywhere are trying to live their faith and are shaping new Islamic ideas and ideals for a globalised world.
Author : David Waines
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 21,70 MB
Release : 2003-11-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521539067
A revised and updated edition of Waines' wide-ranging account of the history and theology of Islam.
Author : Daniel W. Brown
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 27,46 MB
Release : 2011-08-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1444357727
The second edition of this student-friendly textbook explores the origins, major features and lasting influence of the Islamic tradition. Traces the development of Muslim beliefs and practices against the background of social and cultural contexts extending from North Africa to South and Southeast Asia Fully revised for the second edition, with completely new opening and closing chapters considering key issues facing Islam in the 21st century Focuses greater attention on everyday practices, the role of women in Muslim societies, and offers additional material on Islam in America Includes detailed chronologies, tables summarizing key information, useful maps and diagrams, and many more illustrations
Author : The Sincere Seeker
Publisher :
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 46,41 MB
Release : 2020-06-29
Category :
ISBN : 9781735326009
The love of Allah is already instilled in our children's hearts, and it is our duty as parents to help nurture and sustain that love. We must teach our children at an early stage what Islam is, who our Creator is, and what the Holy Quran is, so they can develop a strong and loving bond for them, making it easier for them to grow up with a healthy Islamic mindset and lifestyle. Getting to Know and Love Islam Early. This children's book aims to introduce the basics of the religion and lifestyle of Islam in an easy, fun, and educational way. Every page introduces a vital component of Islam, along with an image for your child to better understand and appreciate.
Author : Reuven Firestone
Publisher : Jewish Publication Society
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,85 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0827610491
Helping Jews understand Islam--a reasoned and candid view
Author : Frederick Denny
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 36,71 MB
Release : 2015-09-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1317347277
An Introduction to Islam, Fourth Edition, provides students with a thorough, unified and topical introduction to the global religious community of Islam. In addition, the author's extensive field work, experience, and scholarship combined with his engaging writing style and passion for the subject also sets his text apart. An Introduction to Islam places Islam within a cultural, political, social, and religious context, and examines its connections with Judeo-Christian morals. Its integration of the doctrinal and devotional elements of Islam enables readers to see how Muslims think and live, engendering understanding and breaking down stereotypes. This text also reviews pre-Islamic history, so readers can see how Islam developed historically.
Author : Edward E. Curtis IV
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 23,53 MB
Release : 2017-12-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1479882674
"Muslims have always been part of the United States, but very little is known about how Muslim Americans practice their religion. How do they pray? What's it like to go on pilgrimage to Mecca? What rituals accompany the birth of a child, a wedding, or the death of a loved one? What holidays do Muslims celebrate and what charities do they support? How do they learn about the Qur'an? [This book] introduces readers to the way Islam is lived in the United States, offering ... portraits of Muslim American life passages, ethical actions, religious holidays, prayer, pilgrimage, and other religious activities"--Back cover.
