Islam : origin and belief.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bogle, Emory C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islamic Empire--History.

Islamic Empire.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (172 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

: University of Texas Press, 1998.

Summary:

Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world today. An understanding of its beliefs and practices has become essential knowledge not only for religious and political leaders but also for ordinary citizens who increasingly interact with Muslims as neighbors, coworkers, and schoolmates. This book is designed to offer the general public a concise overview of the origins, basic beliefs, and common practices of Islam, as well as the reasons for its dramatic resurgence in recent times. Emory Bogle details the life mission of the prophet Muhammad and describes the spread of Islam after his death. He accounts for the rise and contemporary influence of Shi'i Islam, a topic of particular interest to Western readers. Bogle also explains the basic beliefs ("The Five Pillars") of Islam, as well as the role played by the Qur'an (Islam's scriptures), the hadith (the words and behavior of Muhammad), and the shari'a (Islamic law).

Contents:

Introduction

Chronology of Islam

Muhammad and the origin of Islam

Islamic belief and practice

Islamic expansion : 570 to 1517

Shi'i Islam

Confrontation with modern secularism

Shi'i response to secularism.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Bogle, Emory C. Islam

ISBN:

9780292799455

OCLC:

1312157004