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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.
Publisher
I B Tauris & Co Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860642579
ISBN
9781860642579
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.85

Hardcover. In "Islam Translated", the author uses the "Book of One Thousand Questions" as a means to consider connections that linked Muslims across divides of distance and culture. This book examines the circulation of this Islamic text and its varied literary forms. Series: South Asia Across the Disciplines. Num Pages: 312 pages, 4 halftones, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1F; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 599.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226710884
ISBN
9780226710884
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.65
€ 78.49

Hardback. * Examines the role of Islam in the 21st century and its increasingly forceful presence on the world stage. * Written by a Muslim and leading social scientist (who has worked in the Muslim world but lives in the West), the book explains what is going wrong in society by referring to Islamic history and beliefs. Series: Themes for the 21st Century Series. Num Pages: 228 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JM; HRAX; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 196 x 149 x 21. Weight in Grams: 342. Living Dangerously in a Post-honor World. Series: Themes for the 21st Century Series. 228 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. * Examines the role of Islam in the 21st century and its increasingly forceful presence on the world stage. * Written by a Muslim and leading social scientist (who has worked in the Muslim world but lives in the West), the book explains what is going wrong in society by referring to Islamic history and beliefs. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 3JM; HRAX; HRH; JFSR2. Dimension: 196 x 149 x 21. Weight: 342.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
228
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745622095
ISBN
9780745622095
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.01

Paperback. * Examines the role of Islam in the 21st century and its increasingly forceful presence on the world stage. * Written by a Muslim and leading social scientist (who has worked in the Muslim world but lives in the West), the book explains what is going wrong in society by referring to Islamic history and beliefs. Series: Themes for the 21st Century Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 3JM; HRAX; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 234.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745622101
ISBN
9780745622101
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.23

Paperback. Takes on the hard questions about what the Islamic religion actually teaches. This book sets forth the potentially ominous implications of those teachings for the future of both the Muslim world and the West. Num Pages: 202 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 174 x 13. Weight in Grams: 316.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Encounter Books,USA United States
Edition
1st Pbk. Ed
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
SKU
V9781893554771
ISBN
9781893554771
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.49

hardcover. Kazakhstan, a former Soviet republic in Central Asia that has been under the leadership of President Nursultan Nazarbayev since independence in 1991, has proven that a mostly Muslim nation can be active on the international scene. Num Pages: 228 pages, 6 b 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FCZ; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
228
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597977319
ISBN
9781597977319
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.43

Paperback. "A delightfully original take on..the prospects for liberal democracy in the broader Islamic Middle East."-Matthew Kaminski, Wall Street Journal Num Pages: 368 pages, maps. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 209 x 22. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393347241
ISBN
9780393347241
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.42

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253216267
ISBN
9780253216267
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.02

Paperback. This distinctive comparison of Islamic and Christian mysticism focuses on the mystic journey in the two faith traditions. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRCS1; HRHX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 352. A Comparative Exploration. 232 pages. This distinctive comparison of Islamic and Christian mysticism focuses on the mystic journey in the two faith traditions. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRCS1; HRHX. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 13. Weight: 350.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748640812
ISBN
9780748640812
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.46

Paperback. This book offers a unique comparative exploration of the role of tradition in Islam and Christianity. In comparing the role of tradition in Islam and Christianity, key themes are explored such as the roles of authority, fundamentalism, the use of reason, and ijtihad (independent thinking). Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM; HRH; HRLB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748623921
ISBN
9780748623921
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.54

Hardback. This book offers a unique comparative exploration of the role of tradition in Islam and Christianity. In comparing the role of tradition in Islam and Christianity, key themes are explored such as the roles of authority, fundamentalism, the use of reason, and ijtihad (independent thinking). Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM; HRH; HRLB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 524.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748623914
ISBN
9780748623914
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 141.98
€ 134.99

Paperback. Contains a series of essays that explain the misconceptions that lie at the heart of Western attitudes towards Islam. This book includes a essay on the role of women in Islam, a chapter contains insights into the concept of Jihad, and three chapters that bring the discussion with global situation. Editor(s): Lombard, Joseph. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM2; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 153 x 226 x 25. Weight in Grams: 510.
Publisher
World Wisdom Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
REV and Expanded ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781933316666
ISBN
9781933316666
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.75

Hardcover. This collection reframes the debate around Islam and women's rights within a broader comparative literature that examines the complex and contingent historical relationships between religion, secularism, democracy, law, and gender equality. Editor(s): Cesari, Jocelyne; Casanova, Jose. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HRHC; HRHP; HRHT; JHBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198788553
ISBN
9780198788553
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 156.04

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
James Clarke & Co Ltd United Kingdom
Condition
New
SKU
V9780227174227
ISBN
9780227174227
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.46

Paperback. The first introduction to leading British Muslim intellectual, author, journalist and cultural commentator, Zia Sardar. Editor(s): Inayatullah, Sohail; Boxwell, Gail. Num Pages: 336 pages, 3 figures. BIC Classification: HRH; JFC; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Pluto Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745319841
ISBN
9780745319841
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.60

Paperback. Examines the significance of scientific knowledge and situates the culture of science in relation to other cultural forces in Muslim societies. This title traces the ways in which the realms of scientific knowledge and religious authority were delineated historically. Series: The Terry Lectures. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2 line-drawings. BIC Classification: HBTB; HRH; PDR; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300177718
ISBN
9780300177718
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.86

Paperback. Introduces Islam to readers with Christian or Jewish backgrounds. This book starts with the central feature of Muslim faith and life: the Quran. It compares Jesus and Muhammad, describes Islamic commandments and rituals, details the structures of Sunni and Shi'ite communities, and lays out central Islamic beliefs on war, women, and mysticism. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 457.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691122335
ISBN
9780691122335
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.59

Paperback. Suitable as a reference for those requiring information on the Islamic religion and culture, this companion outlines the development of Islam from its beginnings in Mecca to its growth into a major world religion. It also includes biographies of individuals who have influenced the interpretation of Islamic dogma, politics, and culture. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 235 x 32. Weight in Grams: 510.
Publisher
The History Press LTD
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752438696
ISBN
9780752438696
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.75

Paperback. Offers a fresh understanding of the history of Muslims and their faith, from the life of Muhammad to the religion practised by 1.6 billion people around the world today. This introductory text is suitable for courses in Middle Eastern studies, in religious studies, or on Islam and its history. Num Pages: 312 pages, 80 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 232 x 19. Weight in Grams: 776.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500110270
ISBN
9780500110270
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.54

Paperback. Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant forms, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand its nature. Malise Ruthven's Very Short Introduction, offers essential insights into the big issues, provides fresh perspectives on contemporary questions, and guides us through the complex debates. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 200 pages, approx 13 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 150 x 11. Weight in Grams: 152.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199642878
ISBN
9780199642878
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.81

Hardback. Translator(s): Delogu, C. Jon. Series: Religion, Culture and Public Life. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; JPHV; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231176804
ISBN
9780231176804
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.06

Hardback. Assessing Islam as a truly global phenomenon, this title explains the significance of the revelation of the Prophet Muhammad and the origins of the different Sunni and Shi'a groups within Islam, giving comprehensive coverage to Muslim ritual life and Islamic ethics. Series: I.B. Tauris Introductions to Religion. Num Pages: 304 pages, 20 integrated bw illustrations, 3 maps. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 216 x 134 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848850835
ISBN
9781848850835
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 153.81
€ 137.06

Hardback. In what is essentially a 'Guide for the Modern Muslim', Charfi spells out what for him is the essential message of Islam, followed by a history of its unfolding through the person of the Prophet Muhammad. Editor(s): Filali-Ansary, Abdou; Karmali Ahmed, Sikeena. Translator(s): Bond, David. Series: In Translation: Modern Muslim Thinkers. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 225 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748639670
ISBN
9780748639670
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.32
€ 112.54

Hardback. Editor(s): Peters, Doreen. Num Pages: 183 pages. BIC Classification: 3JM; HRH; JFSR2; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 231 x 16. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634856508
ISBN
9781634856508
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 220.05
€ 164.32

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