Fifty Key Figures in Islam [Routledge Key Guides].

Jackson, Roy.

ISBN 10: 0415354684 / ISBN 13: 9780415354684

Published by Routledge, Oxon, 2006

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Paperback trade, very good condition, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. 261 pp. A fascinating examination of the lives and thoughts of 50 influential figures in Islam and surveys a heritage which covers 1500 years. Includes key figures such as the Prophet Muhammad, Suleiman the Magnificent, and also El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X). The book is fully cross-referenced. For each key figure, the book provides: biographical details, presentation and analysis of their main ideas, an account of their impact and influence within and, if appropriate, beyond the Islamic tradition. There is also a list of major works and further reading. (First edition stated. One of the Routledge Key Guides series.). Seller Inventory # 40240

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fifty Key Figures in Islam [Routledge Key ...

Publisher: Routledge, Oxon

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Soft cover

Edition: 1st p/b ed.

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Synopsis:

The perfect resource for those wishing to learn more about the Muslim culture, its people and its teachings, Fifty Key Figures in Islam explores the lives and thoughts of fifty influential individuals in Islam and surveys a heritage that spans 1,500 years.

Covering key figures such as the Prophet Muhammad, Suleiman 'the Magnificent' and El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X), the entry for each figure includes:

• biographical details
• a presentation and analysis of their main ideas
• an account of their impact and influence within and, if appropriate, beyond the Islamic tradition
• list of major works and additional reading.

Fully cross-referenced for ease of use, this clearly presented work is ideal for those interested in or studying the area, and could not have come at a more fascinating time in history for Islam.

About the Author:

Dr. Roy Ahmad Jackson has been a lecturer and writer of religion and philosophy for over fifteen years. He has lectured in Islamic Studies at various universities, including University of Durham and Kings’ College London. He has previously written books on Nietzsche, Plato, Islam and Philosophy of Religion.