Islam

by Gordon, Matthew S.; O'Brien, Joanne; Palmer, Martin

• ISBN13: 9781604131093
• ISBN10: 1604131098
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-05-30
• Publisher: Facts on File

Summary

With more than a billion followers worldwide, Islam is the second-largest religion and at the forefront of discussions concerning religious matters. Islam, Fourth Edition outlines the religion's founding by the prophet Muhammad, its different sects, and how it continues to grow and thrive throughout the world. The volume dispels the myths and mysteries surrounding Islam and provides readers with a modern understanding of this often misinterpreted faith.

Author Biography

Matthew S. Gordon is associate professor of history at Miami University of Ohio. He is the author of The Breaking of a Thousand Swords: A History of the Turkish Military of Samarra and coeditor of Franco-Arab Encounters.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 6
Introduction: The Modern Islamic World	p. 8
Muhammad and the Founding of Islam	p. 16
The Spread of Islam	p. 34
Quran, Hadith, and the Law	p. 52
The Variety of Religious Life in Islam	p. 66
Muslim Ritual Life	p. 84
The Patterns of Islamic Life	p. 98
Islam and the Modern World	p. 116
Fact File and Bibliography	p. 138
Further Reading and Web Sites	p. 139
Glossary	p. 140
Index	p. 142
About the Author and Series Editors	p. 144
Picture Credits	p. 144
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Excerpts

With a growing awareness of the presence of Islamic societies around the world and the varying Islamic religious bodies that play such a key role, Islam has emerged in the forefront of today's religious discussions.Islam, Fourth Editiondispels many of the myths and mysteries surrounding this major world religion, providing readers with an up-to-date understanding of the relationship between religion and politics in today's society.Coverage includes:The founding of IslamThe spread of IslamThe Koran, Hadith, and Islamic lawBranches of Islam and their basic beliefsMuslim customs and ritualsThe pattern of Islamic lifeIslam and the modern world.

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