Description |
1 online resource (viii, 261 pages) : illustrations, maps |
Series |
I.B. Tauris introductions to religion |
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I.B. Tauris introductions to religion.
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Contents |
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: past and present -- The early history of Islam and Muhammad as a historical person -- The canonical texts of Islam : historical documents and personal piety -- Sharia : the law of Allah and human free will -- The festivals of the Muslim year and lifecycle rituals : community and celebration --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 |
Summary |
Assesses Islam as a global phenomenon, examining history and universal values, social and ritual practices, in both Islamic countries and diaspora communities |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 12, 2018) |
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Print version record |
Subject |
Islam.
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Islam
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Islam.
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RELIGION -- Islam -- General.
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Islam
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Islam.
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9780857738264 |
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0857738267 |
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0755625285 |
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9780755625284 |
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1786739933 |
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9781786739933 |
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