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Discovering Islam: Making Sense of Muslim History and Society

By Akbar S. Ahmed

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2002
ISBN
0415285259, 9780415285254
Open Library ID
OL22551778M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1118706 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
272\261
Topic
History
Time added
2011-02-14 12:09:19

Description

Now reissued with a new introduction, Discovering Islam is a classic account of how the history of Islam and its relations with the West have shaped Islamic society today. Islam is often caricatured as aggressive and fanatic. Written in the tradition of Ibn Khaldun, this readable and wide-ranging book balances that image, uncovers the roots of Islamic discontent and celebrates the sources of its strength. From the four "ideal Caliphs" who succeeded the Prophet to the refugee camps of Peshawar, an objective picture emerges of the main features of Muslim history and the compulsions of Muslim society.

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