Published in the year, Islam: State And Society is a valuable contribution to the field of Middle Eastern Studies.
In What Is Islam?, Shahab Ahmed presents a bold new conceptualization of Islam that challenges dominant understandings grounded in the categories of "religion" and "culture" or those that privilege law and scripture.
Learn about the history and traditions of the Islamic faith in The Islam Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format.
In Blaming Islam, John Bowen uncovers the myths about Islam and Muslim integration into Western society, with a focus on the histories, policy, and rhetoric associated with Muslim immigration in Europe, the British experiment with sharia ...
The dictionary focuses primarily on the 19th and 20th centuries, stressing topics of most interest to Westerners. What emerges is a highly informative look at the religious, political, and social spheres of the modern Islamic world.
Of the many books explaining Islam, few specifically address the concerns and questions of those from a Christian background.
He also analyzes the concept of Jihad, the role of women in Islam and the values that Islam cherishes. The development of Islam in America and the roles that Muslims play in the United States are also elaborated upon in this volume.
This book is designed to offer the general public a concise overview of the origins, basic beliefs, and common practices of Islam, as well as the reasons for its dramatic resurgence in recent times.
There are many reasons for this deterioration, among them the legacy of colonialism, the emergence of the puritanical and anti—historical Wahhabi and Salafi movements, economic problems, the breakdown of private endowments supporting ...
As long as Islam and Muslims are in the news, this book will serve as an excellent resource for students, the media, and the broader reading public.
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