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Islam: A Very Short Introduction

By Malise Ruthven

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
2000
ISBN
978-0-19-285389-9, 0-19-285389-9, 0-19-284091-6
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
831 kB (850856 bytes)
Series
Very short introductions 7
Pages
157\0
Time added
2019-09-24 23:51:18
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Description

Offering fresh insights and new information, Islam: A Very Short Introduction provides a much needed discussion of Islam's past, present, and future, and its place in modern world religions. Abstract: Contains insights into issues such as why Islam has such major divisions between movements such as the Shi'ites, the Sunnis, and the importance of the Shar'ia (Islamic law) in Islamic life. This book also deals with contemporary questions: can women find fulfilment in Islamic societies? How must Islam adapt as it confronts the modern world?  Read more... Content: Islam, Muslims, and Islamism -- The Quran and the prophet -- Divine unicity -- The Shari'a and it sconsequences -- Women and family -- The two Jihads -- Appendix: The five pillars of Islam.

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