Islam For Dummies
Many non-Muslims have no idea that Muslims worship the same God as Christians and Jews, and that Islam preaches compassion, charity, humility, and the brotherhood of man. And the similarities don’t end there. According to Islamic teaching, Muhammad founded Islam in 610 CE after the angel Gabriel appeared to him at Mecca and told him that God had entered him among the ranks of such great biblical prophets as Abraham, Moses, and Christ.
Whether you live or work alongside Muslims and want to relate to them better, or you simply want to gain a better understanding of the world’s second largest religion, Islam For Dummies can help you make sense of this religion and its appeal. From the Qur’an to Ramadan, this friendly guide introduces you to the origins, practices and beliefs of Islam, including:
Professor Malcolm Clark explores the roots of Islam, how it has developed over the centuries, and it’s long and complex relationship with Christianity. He helps puts Islam in perspective as a major cultural and geopolitical force. And he provided helpful insights into, among other things:
In these troubled times, it is important that we try to understand the belief systems of others, for through understanding comes peace. Islam For Dummies helps you build bridges of understanding between you and your neighbors in the global village. |
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User Review - MarthaJeanne - LibraryThingGood basic desription, but without any emotion behind it, as the writer is not a Muslim. Tried to be very up-to-date at the time of writing, which makes it outdated 10 years on. Read full review
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User Review - dickmanikowski - LibraryThingOver the years, I've wondered about the fervor with which so many Muslims adhere to their religion. Living in metro Detroit and having worked in both academic and public libraries, I've been ... Read full review
Contents
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What Muslims Believe
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Standing Before God Heaven and Hell
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Muhammad The Man the Book and Rules of
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The Book The Quran
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Sufis
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Exploring LesserKnown Sects Linked to Islam
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Islam in America
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Sufis in America
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Considering Islams Concept of Abrahamic Religions
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Seeking Common Ground
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Meeting the Challenge of Modernity
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The Part of Tens
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Islamic Tradition and
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Becoming Familiar with Muslim Daily Life
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Observing Other Religious Rituals and Customs
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Muslim Ethics Living the Good Life
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Recognizing That All Muslims Arent the Same
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Physics Specifically Optics
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Ten Islamic Regions in the News Today
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Appendixes
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Glossary
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Resources Digging Deeper
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