Introducing Islam: A New Look For The Introducing Series For Fall 2004 - Couverture souple

Sardar, Ziauddin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1840465824 ISBN 13 : 9781840465822

Editeur : Icon Books, 2004

Synopsis

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, including millions from diverse ethnic backgrounds in the US and Europe, is largely seen in the West in terms of fundamentalism, bigotry and violence, a perception reinforced by the terrorist atrocities in New York and Washington in 2001 and subsequent outrages. But the real message of Islam is very far indeed from this picture, making it perhaps the least understood religion in the world. This informative guide recounts the history of Islam from the birth of Phophet Muhammad in the 6th century to its status as a global culture and political force today. Charting the achievements of Muslim civilization, 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. This book shows how Muslims everywhere are trying to live their faith and are struggling to shape new Islamic ideas and ideals in a globalized world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Icon Books
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1840465824
• ISBN 13: 9781840465822
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible