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

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 2003

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:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Islam

Publisher Number:

CRS-2003-FDT-0008

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license