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Religions of the World Series: Islam 1/e
Jamal J. Elias
Ninian Smart
Published November 1998 by Prentice Hall
Copyright 1999, 128 pp., Paper
ISBN: 0-13-266263-9
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$24.00
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Summary

Islam is a concise and readable survey of the history of Islam from the birth of Muhammad in seventh century Arabia to the differing situations of Muslims throughout today's world. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary Muslim beliefs and practices and looks at the ways in which this rapidly growing religion is meeting the challenges of the modern world. Written in an accessible and informative style, and assuming little or no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, this book gives a basic introduction to the faith—its history, beliefs, and practices. KEY TOPICS: Provides valuable pedagogy, including: timeline; maps; glossary; list of sacred days/festivals; suggested reading; pronunciation guide; index; feature boxes focusing on some aspects of the arts; 11 black and white pictures and artworks. MARKET:Readers interested in learning more about the world's religions.

Features

  • Provides valuable pedagogy to help students, including:

    • timeline Pg.___

    • maps Pg.___

    • glossary Pg.___

    • list of sacred days/festivals Pg.___

    • suggested reading Pg.___

    • pronunciation guide Pg.___

    • index Pg.___

    • feature boxes focusing on some aspects of the arts Pg.___

    • 11 black and white pictures and artworks Pg.___
Table of Contents



List of Maps and Illustrations.


Preface.


 1. Islam in Everyday Life and Society.


 2. The Birth of Islam.


 3. Theology, Law, and Mysticism.


 4. Beliefs, Rituals, and Practices.


 5. Islamic Thought in the Modern World.


 6. Into the New Millennium.


Chronology.


Glossary.


Annotated Bibliography.


Index.


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