An Introduction to Islam by David Waines

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An Introduction to Islam by David Waines

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Part of Introduction To Religion series

Summary

This comprehensive and up-to-date introduction offers a thematic approach to the beliefs and practices of Muslims together with a historical treatment of Muslim thought and concerns in the pre-modern and modern periods. Attention is given to Khumayni and the Iranian revolution and to the so-called Rushdie Affair.

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An Introduction to Islam by David Waines

Islam is a world-wide religion embracing many cultures and nations, comprising today nearly 900 million people. Muslims believe that God (Allah) revealed to the Prophet Muhammad guidance for proper conduct in this world and salvation in the next. These revelations are contained in the Muslims' scripture, the Qur'an. From modest beginnings in Mecca fourteen centuries ago, Islam spread rapidly throughout the Middle East and then into south-east Asia. This book is the story of the Muslims' beliefs and practices as they developed during the formative period. Separate chapters are devoted to a description of the sacred law (the Shar'iah), theology, and mysticism. Attention is given also to the beliefs and practices of the important Shi'ah minority of Muslims. The story comes down to the present day, recounting the period over the last two centuries during which Muslims have been challenged by Western hegemony and have sought to establish a modern sense of identity.

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ISBN 13 9780521429290
ISBN 10 0521429293
Title An Introduction to Islam
Author David Waines
Series Introduction To Religion
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 1995-03-09
Number of pages 344
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.