| Description |
viii, 231 pages ; 20 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Introduction -- 1. Who are Australia's Muslims? -- 2. The story of Islam and Islamic civilisation -- 3. Islamic world view -- 4. Essential beliefs and practices -- 5. Unity and diversity -- 6. The life cycle of a Muslim -- 7. Sacred times and places -- 8. Living as an Australian practising Muslim -- 9. Muslim community leadership -- 10. Halal food -- 11. Islamic schools -- 12. Muslim women -- 13. Perceptions of Islam and Muslims -- 14. Committment to fundamental Australian values -- Epilogue -- Glossary |
| Summary |
A clear and complete introduction to the world of Islam: the history, beliefs, practices and laws of this ancient religion, with particular focus on the contemporary Muslim world, and on Islam in Australia |
| Analysis |
Islam |
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Social conditions |
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Cultural values |
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Islam (Australia ) Islamic studies |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliography (pages 217-222) and index |
| Notes |
Also available online |
| Subject |
Islam.
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Islam -- Customs and practices.
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Islam -- Study and teaching.
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Muslims -- Australia.
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Islam -- Doctrines.
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Islam -- Australia.
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| LC no. |
2003446981 |
| ISBN |
1865088641 |
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9781865088648 |
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