Islam: Faith and Practice

Islam: Faith and Practice
ISBN-10
1898723869
ISBN-13
9781898723868
Series
Islam
Category
Religion
Pages
254
Language
English
Published
1999
Author
David Norcliffe

Description

This book sets out the basic framework of Islamic belief and practice. It provides a picture of the Islamic faith as an integrated whole based on the central concept of tawhid- oneness. The role of Muhammad, the Qur'an, the Five Pillars, and the family are discussed, as well as all aspects of the Islamic faith.The book discusses the origins of Islam, addresses the early theological controversies in the context of Islamic history, and focuses on the impact of Islamic belief in the modern world: in social terms, such as the role of women, and in political terms, such as the Iranian revolution. Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world today. The social, political and economic manifestations of this growth impact on all countries and on all religions. Conflict and misunderstanding are legion, as evidenced daily in news reports of how Muslims perceive western actions and vice versa. This book explains why Muslims wish to place their religious beliefs at the heart of their social, political and economic lives.

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