Islam

Al-Faruqi, Isma'il R

ISBN 10: 0915957213 / ISBN 13: 9780915957217

Published by Amana Publications (edition 3rd), 1994

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Islam
• Publisher: Amana Publications (edition 3rd)
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0915957213
• ISBN 13: 9780915957217
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The second half of the twentieth century has brought about a new awareness of Islam and Muslims to the inhabitants of Europe and North America. Due to our increased political, economic, and social contacts with Muslims, it is becoming ever more important - nay, crucial - for us to understand the religion and culture of Islam.

Such an understanding is not easy, author Ismail R. al Faruqi points out, for Western thinking is clouded by prejudices about Islam, its culture, and its adherents. It is time to launch a new effort that will seek to bridge the gulf separating westerners and Muslims. Professor al Faruqi's book is an invitation to the reader to attempt such an understanding.

This volume seeks to portray the beliefs, practices, institutions, and history of Islam from the inside - as its adherents see them. The seven chapters explore these subjects: (1) who are the Muslims and what are their basic beliefs; (2) the five pillars, or basic tenets, of Islam; (3) the prophethood of Muhammad and major Muslim celebrations; (4,5,6) the social, economic, and political ideals and institutions of Islam; and (7) the effect of Islamic beliefs on artistic expression and an overview of Islamic history.

About the Author

The late Dr. Isma'il al Faruqi (1921-1986)is widely recognized as an authority on Islam and comparative religion. He was professor of religion at Temple University, where he founded and chaired the Islamic Studies program. He has written a number of books including: Chistian Ethics (1967),The Great Asian Religions (1969), Historical Atlas of the Religions of the World (1974,The Life of Muhammad (1976) and The Cultural Atlas of islam (1986).