Islam Today A Short Introduction to the Muslim World

Name: Islam Today A Short Introduction to the Muslim World
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ISBN: 9781860642579

ISBN-10: 1860642578

ISBN-13: 9781860642579

Edition: 1999 (Revised)

Authors: Akbar S. Ahmed

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Although there are over one billion Muslims in the world, most discussion of Islam is based on cliches or outright prejudice. This book sets out to bridge the gulfs of misunderstanding. It is ideal for non-Muslims and Muslims alike.

Book details

List price: $24.00
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited
Publication date: 3/15/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 5.50" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



This is a compelling book--it goes a long way toward bridging the gulfs of misunderstanding that hinder most discussions of Islam


Introduction: Raising Questions


What is Islam?


The Challenge of the Past: Empires and Dynasties


When Worlds Collide: Muslim Nations and Western Modernity


Muslims as Minorities


Islam in the Age of the Western Media


Concluding Thoughts


Index