What Is Islam?. A Comprehensive Introduction

Chris Horrie and Peter Chippindale

ISBN 10: 0352326360 / ISBN 13: 9780352326362

Editore: Virgin, London England, 2001

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Paperback. Islam will have a billion followers by the year 2000, and the news media reminds us daily of its relevance to world events. But it is a religion of which most Westerners have only a limited understanding. This book is a comprehenaive and factual introduction. Set out in clearly defined and concise sections, it covers all aspects of the religion and includes: The original of Islam, with an explanation of the Koranic lawa dn how it is dispensed. A breakdown of the Islamic sects and an account of the rise of militan Islan in the twentieth century. The major events of Islamic history. A directory of Islamic nations in order of size and importance. This book is the indispensable guide for all those interested in Islan as a world political force. 261 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.). Codice articolo 086356

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Titolo: What Is Islam?. A Comprehensive Introduction

Casa editrice: Virgin, London England

Data di pubblicazione: 2001

Legatura: Soft cover

Condizione: Very Good

Edizione: Reprint

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A comprehensive introduction to Islam. It covers the origins of Islam, with an explanation of the Koranic law and how it is dispensed. It discusses the breakdown of the Islamic sects and gives an account of the rise of militant Islam in the 20th century. It includes a directory of Islamic nations.