The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Islam: A Comprehensive Guide to the History, Philosophy and Practice of Islam: A Comprehensive Guide to the History, . with More Than 500 Beautiful Illustrations

Charles Phillips

ISBN 10: 0754819558 / ISBN 13: 9780754819554

Editore: Lorenz Books, 2010

The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Codice articolo GOR005387604

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An in-depth history of the Islamic faith, from Allah's revelations to Muhammad in the 7th century, to the thriving Muslim world of the 21st Century

A fascinating overview of the spiritual aspects of Islam, as well as its wider influence on social institutions---including marriage, the family, businesses, courts and government

Describes the distinguishing features of the Sunni, Shia and Sufi denominations

A stunning visual study of one of the world's great and diverse religions

Islam is a powerful force in today's world. Statistically, Muslims represent around a quarter of the global population, some 1.4 billion people. Their religion - often misunderstood by outsiders - is one of the world's younger faiths, but in its 1400-year history its impact around the globe has been astonishing and immense. This book offers a refreshing, balanced portrait of Islam, its core beliefs and doctrine, religious practices and history.

Essential to any understanding of Islam is the message and life story of its founder, the Prophet Muhammad. With a vivid account of the early medieval Arabian society into which Muhammad was born around 570 CE, the book sets the scene for his prophetic mission. It describes the retreat in 610, when Muhammad received a visit from Archangel Jibril (Gabriel), who revealed to him the first few verses of the Quran.

Enshrined in the Quranic revelations is the divine law, Shariah. The Islamic community is also guided by Muhammad's prophetic teachings, which encourage Muslims to establish themselves as the ummatun wasata - `the middle nation'. The book explains this vital concept of a moderation placed between the extremes of disbelief and idolatry on the one hand, and religious zealotry and extremism on the other.

Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 paintings, sculptures, maps and photographs, the book unfolds the richness of the Islamic tradition and its comprehensive embrace. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand a religion that has powerfully shaped the world we live in and continues to do so.

Informazioni sull'autore: Raana Bokhari lectures on Islam and Muslim women at Lancaster and Cardiff universities in the UK. She is a qualified solicitor and is currently completing a doctorate at the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge.
Dr Mohammad Seddon is a lecturer in Muslim Studies in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Chester, UK. He is an Executive Member of the Association of Muslim Social Scientists (UK). His publications include British Muslims Between Assimilation and Segregation: Historical, Legal & Social Realities (2004).
Charles Phillips, contributor, is author of more than 20 books, including histories of religion.
Dr Riad Nourallah, consultant, is Senior Lecturer at the Diplomatic Academy of London. He has PhD from the University of Cambridge and has taught at the American University of Beirut, and Durham and Cambridge universities in the UK.

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Titolo: The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Islam: A ...
Casa editrice: Lorenz Books
Data di pubblicazione: 2010
Legatura: Hardback
Condizione: Good