| Description |
xviii, 333 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm |
| Series |
World religions series |
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World religions (Routledge (Firm))
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| Contents |
Introduction: Approaching the subject -- History of the community -- On the eve of Islam: the Hellenistic-Iranian world -- Arabia, Muhammad and history of Islam to about 700 -- Expansion and flowering: history of Islam from about 700 to 1700 ce -- Aspects of Islam -- Qurʾan -- Muhammad and the Sunna -- Pillars, rituals and celebrations -- Divisions in the umma: sects, political theory -- Those who know: scholars and learning -- Islamic law -- Theology & philosophy -- Sufism, spirituality -- Three major figures -- Art, literature, etc. -- Modern developments -- Modern challenges -- Turkey -- Egypt -- Iran -- Indonesia -- Globalization -- Further reading |
| Summary |
William Shepard, an experienced teacher in the field, traces the history of Islam, from its early environment and origins in the life and career of Mohammed, through its classical expressions to its interactions with the West in the modern world. Shepard devotes a chapter each to important topics such as The Qur'an, Islamic law, Islamic theology, and the Sufi movement. In addition to this, four chapters are devoted to studies of Islam in individual countries: Turkey, Iran, Egypt and Indonesia, and Shepard explores Islamic civilization through discussion of Islamic art and culture, and community rituals. -- Back cover |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Islam -- History.
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Islam.
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| LC no. |
2008051475 |
| ISBN |
0415455170 (hbk.) |
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0415455189 (paperback) |
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9780415455176 (hbk.) |
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9780415455183 (paperback) |
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