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Islam : an introduction / by Catharina Raudvere
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TextSeries: Introductions to religion | I.B. Tauris introductions to religionDescription: viii, 261 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cmISBN: - 9781848850842
- 1848850840
Contents:
Summary: Assesses Islam as a global phenomenon, examining history and universal values, social and ritual practices, in both Islamic countries and diaspora communities
The Muslim world : past and present -- The early history of Islam and Muhammad as a historical person -- The canonical texts of Islam : historical documents and personal piety -- Sharia : the law of Allah and human free will -- The festivals of the Muslim year and lifecycle rituals : community and celebration -- Between canonical obligations and devotional practices : everyday religiosity -- Shiʻi Islam : religious authority and remembered martyrdom -- Muslim ethics : ideals, responsibilities and the challenges of modern life -- Political Islam : visions and nightmares
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Includes bibliographical references and index
The Muslim world : past and present -- The early history of Islam and Muhammad as a historical person -- The canonical texts of Islam : historical documents and personal piety -- Sharia : the law of Allah and human free will -- The festivals of the Muslim year and lifecycle rituals : community and celebration -- Between canonical obligations and devotional practices : everyday religiosity -- Shiʻi Islam : religious authority and remembered martyrdom -- Muslim ethics : ideals, responsibilities and the challenges of modern life -- Political Islam : visions and nightmares
Assesses Islam as a global phenomenon, examining history and universal values, social and ritual practices, in both Islamic countries and diaspora communities
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