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Islam Today: A Short Introduction to the Muslim World
Akbar S. Ahmed
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Description for Islam Today: A Short Introduction to the Muslim World
Paperback. Islam, argues the author, does not mean the subordination of women, contempt for other religions, opposition to the modern world or 'barbaric punishments' for petty crime. This title starts with the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the Qur'an's five pillars which govern the beliefs and behaviour of Muslims everywhere. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 20. Weight in Grams: 278.
Although there are over one billion Muslims in the world, and over 10 million in the West, most discussion of Islam is based on cliches or outright prejudice. This lively and compelling book sets out to bridge the gulfs of misunderstanding. Islam, argues Akbar Ahmed, does not mean the subordination of women, contempt for other religions, opposition to the modern world or 'barbaric punishments' for petty crime. But outsiders can understand the realities of Islamic tradition only by explaining its sources. Islam Today starts with the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the Qur'an's five pillars which govern ... Read more
Although there are over one billion Muslims in the world, and over 10 million in the West, most discussion of Islam is based on cliches or outright prejudice. This lively and compelling book sets out to bridge the gulfs of misunderstanding. Islam, argues Akbar Ahmed, does not mean the subordination of women, contempt for other religions, opposition to the modern world or 'barbaric punishments' for petty crime. But outsiders can understand the realities of Islamic tradition only by explaining its sources. Islam Today starts with the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the Qur'an's five pillars which govern ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
I B Tauris & Co Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781860642579
SKU
V9781860642579
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99-10
About Akbar S. Ahmed
Akbar S. Ahmed is a Fellow of Selwyn College, Cambridge, and has been a Visiting Professor at Princeton and Harvard Universities. He is the author of numerous books and articles.
Reviews for Islam Today: A Short Introduction to the Muslim World
Get a true picture of the religion distorted by Osama bin Laden in this Oprah recommended guide to the Muslim world. - Guardian