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Islam: The Basics

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• ISBN: 978-0-415-34106-6
• Binding: Paperback
• Published by: Routledge
• Publication Date: 10th November 2005
• Pages: 248

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About the Book

From the doctrines of Islam and the practices of Muslims, to the significance of Islam in the modern world, this clear, jargon-free text provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the Islamic faith.

An important addition to the successful Basics series, key areas covered include:

• the Koran and its teachings
• the life of the Prophet Muhammad
• women in Islam
• Sufism and Shi’ism
• Islam and the modern world
• non-Muslim approaches to Islam.

In line with other titles in the series, the book also includes a glossary of terms, annotated further reading, and a chronology of key dates – making it an engaging learning aid and a highly useful springboard for further study.

From the historical to the topical, Islam: The Basics provides an invaluable overview of a fascinating subject, ideal for those studying the area, as well as for anyone wanting to learn more about a topic of intense interest in today’s world.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. The Messenger 2. The Message 3. Belief 4. Practice 5. Spirituality 6. Revival, Reform and the Challenges of Modernity. Appendix A: The Succession Crisis and the Birth of Shi'ism. Appendix B: The Verses of the Koran. Appendix C: Muslim Theology. Appendix D: The Notion of Islamic Law

About the Author(s)

Colin Turner is a lecturer at the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, University of Durham.