Introducing Islam

Name: Introducing Islam
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ISBN: 9780415533454

ISBN-10: 0415533457

ISBN-13: 9780415533454

Edition: 2nd 2014 (Revised)

Authors: William E. Shepard

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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. William Shepard traces the history of Islam from its origins in the life and career of Mohammed, through its classical expressions, to its interactions with the West in the modern world. A chapter is devoted to each major topic, including The Quran, Islamic law, Islamic theology, and the Sufi movement, as well as community rituals and Islamic art and culture. There is a survey of modern…

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List price: $42.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 1/21/2014
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 424
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.156
Language: English



List of Illustrations


Acknowledgements


Preface to the Second Edition


Notes on Transliteration and Pronunciation



Introduction: Approaching the Subject



History of the Community



On the Eve of Islam



The Beginnings of Islam



Expansion and Flowering: of Islam



Aspects of Islam



The Qur'an



The Prophet Muhammad



Rituals and Ceremonies



Divisions in the Umma and Political Thought



Scholars and learning



To Know God's Will:IslamicLaw



Theology and Philosophy



The Sufi Path to God



A Philosopher, a scholar-mystic, and a Reformer



Culture and Counter-culture



Modern Developments



Western Imperialism and Muslim Response



Turkey: Secularist Reform



Egypt: Between Secularism and Islamism



Iran: From Secularism to Islamic Revolution



Indonesia: Islamic Society or Islamic State?



Globalisation: Challenge and Opportunity



Three Cultural Flashpoints: Gender, Democracy and Human Rights



Glossary of Names andTerms



Chronology



The Islamic Calendar



Classical Arabic Names



Muhammad's Wives


Further Reading


References


Index