Author : Akbar S. Ahmed
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 28,65 MB
Release : 2002-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1134495439
This accessible work balances the image of Islam as aggressive and fanatical with an objective picture of the main features of Muslim history and the compulsions of Muslim society.
Author : Akbar S. Ahmed
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 24,78 MB
Release : 2002-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1134495420
First published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : Akbar S. Ahmed
Publisher : Routledge/Thoemms Press
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 34,28 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Islam
ISBN : 9780415039307
Writing in the tradition of the great Arab historian, Ibn Khaldun, Akbar S. Ahmed provides an explanation of Muslim history and society which will be of interest to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Islam is popularly seen, especially in the West, as aggressive and fanatic. This readable and accessible account, by an internationally known social scientist, balances that image, combining an astute understanding of Islamic history with sociological analysis of contemporary Muslim societies. An objective picture emerges of the main features of Muslim history and the compulsions of Muslim society.
Author : Bernard Lewis
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 18,20 MB
Release : 2001-10-17
Category : History
ISBN : 0393321657
The author examines the sources and nature of Muslim knowledge of the West. He explores the subtle ways in which Europe and Islam have influenced each other over seven centuries.
Author : Salih Sayilgan
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 23,81 MB
Release : 2021-09-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1506468039
Exploring Islam is a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the foundations of the Islamic faith, including its history, theology, and spiritual practice. The book also deals with issues such as jihad, the status of women, and the various sectarian divisions in Islam. Most distinctive about this work is its analysis of the lived experience of Muslims in modern American life. The book explores questions such as: - What are the foundations of Islam? - How do Muslims relate to and interpret the Qur'an? - Who is the Prophet Muhammad? - What does Shari'a law really mean? - What are the major themes of Islamic theology? - What are the theological and political issues that led to divisions among Muslims? - Do Muslims and Christians believe in the same God? - How do Muslims practice Islam in America? - What are the challenges and opportunities for American Muslims? In addressing these questions, Sayilgan offers readers a perspective that is scholarly, judicious, and engaging.
Author : Garry Wills
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 16,28 MB
Release : 2018-12-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1101981040
America’s leading religious scholar and public intellectual introduces lay readers to the Qur’an with a measured, powerful reading of the ancient text Garry Wills has spent a lifetime thinking and writing about Christianity. In What the Qur’an Meant, Wills invites readers to join him as he embarks on a timely and necessary reconsideration of the Qur’an, leading us through perplexing passages with insight and erudition. What does the Qur’an actually say about veiling women? Does it justify religious war? There was a time when ordinary Americans did not have to know much about Islam. That is no longer the case. We blundered into the longest war in our history without knowing basic facts about the Islamic civilization with which we were dealing. We are constantly fed false information about Islam—claims that it is essentially a religion of violence, that its sacred book is a handbook for terrorists. There is no way to assess these claims unless we have at least some knowledge of the Qur’an. In this book Wills, as a non-Muslim with an open mind, reads the Qur’an with sympathy but with rigor, trying to discover why other non-Muslims—such as Pope Francis—find it an inspiring book, worthy to guide people down through the centuries. There are many traditions that add to and distort and blunt the actual words of the text. What Wills does resembles the work of art restorers who clean away accumulated layers of dust to find the original meaning. He compares the Qur’an with other sacred books, the Old Testament and the New Testament, to show many parallels between them. There are also parallel difficulties of interpretation, which call for patient exploration—and which offer some thrills of discovery. What the Qur’an Meant is the opening of a conversation on one of the world’s most practiced religions.
Author : S. J. Sear
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 34,58 MB
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1665593210
If you have ever wondered what the religion of Islam is all about, then this is the book for you. Starting from the cradle, where all learning begins, and where religious and social values are formed, this book traces the scholastic progress of a young boy called Mustafa as he learns what it means to be a Muslim; and that Islam is not only worship and prayer but a meaningful way of life. Bursting with enthusiasm, and keen to discover as much as he can about Islam, fun-loving Mustafa invites you to share the stories and escapades of his amazing academic journey.
Author : Sayyid Moustafa Al-Qazwini
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 22,11 MB
Release : 2018-02-16
Category :
ISBN : 9781985572522
An introductory text on the fundamentals and spirit of Islam from a Shi'a perspective describing the basic principles as well as the common practices. This text is especially beneficial to those who are new to Islam, or are considering becoming Muslim.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 659 pages
File Size : 25,81 MB
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0744031044
Learn about the history and traditions of the Islamic faith in The Islam Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Islam in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Islam Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Islam, with: - Images of Islamic art, architecture, calligraphy, and historical artifacts - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Straightforward text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Islam Book is a comprehensive guide essential to understanding the world's fastest-growing religion - aimed at self-educators after a trustworthy account and religious studies students wanting to gain an overview. Here you'll find clear factual writing offering insight into terms like Sharia law, the Caliphate, and jihad; Sunni and Shia divisions; and Sufi poetry and music. Your Islam Questions, Simply Explained This essential guide to Islam covers every aspect of the Muslim faith and its history - from the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the teachings of the Koran to Islam in the 21st century. If you thought it was difficult to learn about one of the world's major religions, The Islam Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Find out about modern issues such as fundamentalism, the work of peaceful traditionalists, modernizers, and women's rights campaigners, as well as the central tenets of Islam, such as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Islam Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
Author : Eric Broug
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,33 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780500516959
Combines wide-ranging research with the author's artistic skills to reveal the techniques used to create the patterns adorning buildings in the Islamic world
