Discovering Islam by Akbar S Ahmed

Discovering Islam by Akbar S Ahmed

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Discovering Islam by Akbar S Ahmed

Akbar S. Ahmed provides a classic account of how the history of Islam and western relations have shaped Islamic society today. Written in the tradition of Ibn Khaldun, Discovering Islam is readable, wide ranging and uncovers the roots of Islamic discontent and celebrates its strength.

Instructive, entertaining and even stimulating - Middle East International

Through an exploration of his experiences as a Muslim and his personal search for understanding, (Akbar Ahmed) sets before us the kindlier face of Islam and the dynamics of its history. - History Today

This is a most readable book which will set Muslims and non-Muslims thinking. - Islam, Christian and Muslim Relations

An in-depth analysis of Islamic history and society... required reading for students and researchers. - Colonel Ghulam Sarwar, The Voice of Islam

Akbars Ahmed is a fellow of Selwyn College in Cambridge, England, and has taught at Princeton and Harvard Universities.

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ISBN 13 9780415285254
ISBN 10 0415285259
Title Discovering Islam
Author Akbar S Ahmed
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2002-02-21
Number of pages 272
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