Islam: The Basics

by Colin Turner

Book Overview

Now in its second edition, Islam: The Basics provides an introduction to the Islamic faith, examining the doctrines of the religion, the practises of Muslims and the history and significance of Islam in modern contexts. Key topics covered include:

the Qur'an and its teachings the life of the Prophet Muhammad gender, women and Islam Sufism and Shi'ism Islam and the western world non-Muslim approaches to Islam.

With updated further...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415584922
• ISBN13: 9780415584920
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

A solid foundation for understanding.

While ISLAM: THE BASICS joins others in the basics series, it's a powerful stand-alone pick for any collection, college-level, high school or public library, providing all the basics on key areas from the Koran and women in Islam to key dates, ideas, and Islam culture. From social life and practice to spirituality, ISLAM: THE BASICS provides a solid foundation for understanding. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch