Exploring Islam by Salih Sayilgan

Exploring Islam by Salih Sayilgan

Exploring Islamis a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the foundations of the Islamic faith, including its history, theology, and spiritual practice. The book also deals with issues such as jihad, the status of women, and the various sectarian divisions in Islam. Most distinctive about this work is its analysis of the lived experience of Muslims in modern American life. The book explores questions such as:

- What are the foundations of Islam?

- How do Muslims relate to and interpret the Qur'an?

- Who is the Prophet Muhammad?

- What does Shari'a law really mean?

- What are the major themes of Islamic theology?

- What are the theological and political issues that led to divisions among Muslims?

- Do Muslims and Christians believe in the same God?

- How do Muslims practice Islam in America?

- What are the challenges and opportunities for American Muslims?

In addressing these questions, Sayilgan offers readers a perspective that is scholarly, judicious, and engaging.

Sayilgan, Salih: - Salih Sayilgan is an assistant teaching professor at Georgetown University. and managing editor of the Journal of Interreligious Studies and Intercultural Theology. Sayilgan holds an MA in religious studies from the University of Alberta and a PhD in religion and culture from the Catholic University of America. His research concentrates on Islamic theology and practice, Qur'anic studies, Islam in America, and Christian-Muslim relations.

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ISBN 13	9781506468020
ISBN 10	1506468020
Title	Exploring Islam
Author	Salih Sayilgan
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Fortress Press
Year published	2021-09-21
Number of pages	251
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