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Islam : A Primer.
- Format:
- Book
- Government document
- Author/Creator:
- Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- History.
- Islam.
- Women.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (6 pages) : digital, PDF file
- monochrome
- Place of Publication:
- [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2003.
- System Details:
- System requirements: PDF reader software.
- text file
- Summary:
- Provides an introduction to Islam, including religious history and divisions within the religion, and describes daily and annual religious rituals, ceremonies, and restrictions. Introduces Islamic fundamentalism and extremism as opposed to more mainstream Islam, and the various understandings of jihad. Discusses women's postion within the religion and the relevance of Mecca, Medina, and Jersusalem.
- Notes:
- CRS Report.
- Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed July 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.
- Other Format:
- Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Islam
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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