Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam by Yahiya Emerick

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam by Yahiya Emerick

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A revised and updated handbook explains the history, doctrines, and beliefs of the Islamic faith and its relationship to Judaism and Christianity; examines the meaning of jihad and Islamic views of war and terrorism; outlines the life and philosophies of Muhammad; describes Islamic contributions to

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Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam by Yahiya Emerick

An updated and revised guide to the often misunderstood faith of Islam, which explores the tenets of the Qu'ran (aka The Koran), as well as Islam's place in history and the conflicts that have plagued this religion. Includes an expanded section on the real story behind "jihad", as well as a myth-busting section on Islam's views on war and terrorism. A new section is devoted to the tragic events of 9/11 and what that day meant to Muslims, as well as the hot-button issues of the US presence in both Afghanistan and Iraq. Expanded sections on the importance of Islam in history and its relationship to Judaism and Christianity as well as revised and expanded sections on women in Islam with timely information on women and the Taliban and the practice of polygamy in Islam.
Yahiya Emerick is a leading commentator on Islamic affairs in the US.
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ISBN 13 9781592572724
ISBN 10 1592572723
Title Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam
Author Yahiya Emerick
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 2005-02-24
Number of pages 448
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