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9780071747554

Islam -- An Introduction: A Teach Yourself Guide

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  • ISBN13:

    9780071747554

  • ISBN10:

    0071747559

  • Edition: 4th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2010-10-12
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill
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Summary

A complete guide to the history, beliefs, and practicalities of this often misunderstood faith

Fully updated, Islam--An Introduction addresses the key questions currently surrounding the religion, including women’s rights, terrorism and fundamentalism, to give you a better understanding of Islam in the world today.

Table of Contents

introduction / Muhammad / the life of the blessed prophet Muhammad / the succession / the Qur’an and its teachings / the Qur’an / the key teachings of Islam / Islamic worship / worship - Ibadah / the pillars of Islam / the practical worship of Islam / Hajj - pilgrimage to Makkah / Jihad / festivals and special days / places of worship / mosques / shariah - the Islamic way of life / shariah - the Prophet’s way / sufism / human rights / the sanctity of life / justice, crime and punishment / work and wealth / sex / women’s rights / drugs, alcohol and tobacco / friendship and hospitality / unity and khilafah and Muslim organisation / green Islam / Islamic ethics / rites of passage / birth / marriage / divorce / the twilight years / death and burial / social Islam / Islamic dress / Islamic diet / problems for Muslims in non-Muslim societies / Racism and Islamaphobia / glossary / taking it further / index

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