Islam, Muslims and America [electronic resource] : Understanding the Basis of Their Conflict

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Khan, Arshad.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islam.

Local Subjects:

Islam.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (271 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Algora Publishing, 2007.

Summary:

""Rational, evenhanded, educated, and well-researched, the book summarizes centuries of history culminating in the aftermath of the September 11 attack, with an eye toward explaining the conscious and unconscious motivations behind individual and group per

Contents:

Chapter 1: The Evolution and Rise of Islam; Chapter 2: The Decline of Islamic Civilization and Present Status; Chapter 3: Defining Events And How Muslims View Them; Chapter 4: Perceived Western Role and Muslim Reaction; Chapter 5: Where Lies the Truth; Chapter 6: Failure of Muslim Leadership; Chapter 7: Jehad Hijacked; Chapter 8: Building a Better Future; Part II; Chapter 9: Muhammadp; Chapter 10: Basic Elements of Islam; Chapter 11: The Six Beliefs; Chapter 12: The Five Pillars; Chapter 13: The Islamic Concept of God; Chapter 14: Koran, Sunnah, Sharia, and Government

Chapter 15: Islamic Morals System and Muslim CharacteristicsChapter 16: Bad Deeds, Day-To-Day Living, and Common Issues; Chapter 17: Rights and Obligations; Chapter 18: Women; Chapter 19: Sectarian and External Difference; Afterword; Appendix: Chronology of Historical Events; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

0-87586-194-6

OCLC:

123113492