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Islam : an introduction / by Catharina Raudvere.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Raudvere, Catharina, author.
- Series:
- I.B. Tauris introductions to religion
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Islam.
- Physical Description:
- viii, 261 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- London : I.B. Tauris & Co., 2015.
- Contents:
- Chapter I The Muslim World: Past and Present 1
- Chapter II The Early History of Islam and Muhammad as a Historical Person 29
- Chapter III The Canonical Texts of Islam: Historical Documents and Personal Piety 59
- Chapter IV Sharia: The Law of Allah and Human Free Will 83
- Chapter V The Festivals of the Muslim Year and Lifecycle Rituals: Community and Celebration 107
- Chapter VI Between Canonical Obligations and Devotional Practices: Everyday Religiosity 133
- Chapter VII Shi'i Islam: Religious Authority and Remembered Martyrdom 167
- Chapter VIII Muslim Ethics: Ideals, Responsibilities and the Challenges of Modern Life 185
- Chapter IX Political Islam: Visions and Nightmares 213.
- ISBN:
- 9781848850835
- 1848850832
- 9781848850842
- 1848850840
- OCLC:
- 897485458
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