Understanding Islam and the Muslims (Paperback)

T.J. Winter

ISBN 10: 1887752471 / ISBN 13: 9781887752473

Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2002

About this Item

Paperback. Myths and misunderstanding continue to proliferate about Islam and its millions of followers worldwide. Through stunning photography and an accessible question and answer format, this newly-expanded edition of one of the most popular short introductions to the key precepts of Islam offers succinct, and sometimes surprising, answers to frequently asked questions about the Muslim faith. This version has the endorsement of Al Azhar University of Cairo, which is the centre of Islamic study for the entire Muslim world. An introduction to Islam, using photographs and a question-and-answer format. It offers succinct, and sometimes surprising, answers to frequently-asked questions about the Muslim faith. Key questions addressed include: "What do Muslims believe?" and "Does Islam encourage violence?". Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Islam and the Muslims (Paperback)
• Publisher: Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1887752471
• ISBN 13: 9781887752473
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Myths and misunderstandings continue to proliferate about Islam and its millions of followers worldwide. To refute these misconceptions, this newly-expanded, magnificently illustrated version offers succinct, and sometimes surprising, answers to the frequent questions about the Muslim faith in an accessible question and answer format.

About the Author

Eminent scholars T.J. Winter, lecturer in Islamic Studies at Cambridge University, and John A. Williams of the College of William and Mary Department of Religion contributed to this work.