Opis: Islam The Basics - Turner

From the doctrines of Islam and the practices of Muslims, to the significance of Islam in the modern world, this clear, jargon-free text provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the Islamic faith.

An important and timely addition to the successful Basics series, key areas covered include:

* the Koran and its teachings
* the life of the Prophet Muhammad
* women in Islam
* Sufism and Shi?ism
* Islam and the modern world
* non-Muslim approaches to Islam.

In line with other titles in the series, the book also includes a glossary of terms, annotated further reading, and a chronology of key dates - making it an engaging learning aid and a highly useful springboard for further study.

From the historical to the topical, Islam: The Basics provides an invaluable overview of a fascinating subject, ideal for those studying the area, as well as for anyone wanting to learn more about a topic of intense interest in today?s world.

Introduction  1. The Messenger  2. The Message  3. Belief  4. Practice  5. Spirituality  6. Revival, Reform and the Challenges of Modernity  Appendix A: The Succession Crisis and the Birth of Shi'ism.  Appendix B: The Verses of the Koran.  Appendix C: Muslim Theology  Appendix D: The Notion of Islamic Law  Chronology  Glossary

Szczegóły: Islam The Basics - Turner

Tytuł: Islam The Basics
Autor: Turner
Producent: Routledge
ISBN: 9780415341066
Rok produkcji: 2005
Ilość stron: 248
Oprawa: brak formatu
Waga: 0.24 kg

Recenzje: Islam The Basics - Turner