Islam: A Concise Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 1136817808
- ISBN-13
- 9781136817809
- Series
- Islam
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 197
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-11-05
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Neal Robinson
Description
This user-friendly reference work provides an accessible introduction to Islam for the general reader and student alike. It presents a historical overview, a description of Islam as a living faith along with a discussion of the problems raised by Western perceptions of Islam. Including key dates and simple definitions, the book provides readers with explanations of technical matters such as the structure of Arabic names and the various ways of transliterating Arabic.
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