Islam: The Basics
2nd Edition
Published on 20. April 2011
272 pages
978-1-136-80963-7 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its second edition, Islam: The Basics provides an introduction to the Islamic faith, examining the doctrines of the religion, the practises of Muslims and the history and significance of Islam in modern contexts. Key topics covered include:
the Qur'an and its teachings
the life of the Prophet Muhammad
gender, women and Islam
Sufism and Shi'ism
Islam and the western world
non-Muslim approaches to Islam.
With updated further reading, illustrative maps and an expanded chronology of turning points in the Islamic world, this book is essential reading for students of religious studies and all those new to the subject of Islam.
the Qur'an and its teachings
the life of the Prophet Muhammad
gender, women and Islam
Sufism and Shi'ism
Islam and the western world
non-Muslim approaches to Islam.
With updated further reading, illustrative maps and an expanded chronology of turning points in the Islamic world, this book is essential reading for students of religious studies and all those new to the subject of Islam.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
8 s/w Zeichnungen
8 Line drawings, black and white
File size
3,11 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-80963-7 (9781136809637)
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Person
Colin Turner is Reader in Islamic Thought in the School of Government and International Affairs at the University of Durham, UK.
Content
Introduction 1. The Messenger 2. The Message 3. The Rise of Muslim Civilisation 4. Belief 5. Practice 6. Spirituality 7. Revival, Reform and the Challenges of Modernity. A Timeline of Events in Muslim History. Glossary of Arabic Terms. Index
