The No-Nonsense Guide to Islam (No-Nonsense Guides)
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (919 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1904456618 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Steve James said Refreshingly to the point, without the rhetoric. This is not a book for scholars of Islam, those looking to delve deeply into the theology of this belief, rather it is a primer for the basic tenants of the faith. Well written and openly critical of some of the modern interpretations of this faith it was a refreshing read. I have recommended this book to many people who have also found it a great way to get handle on the beliefs that drive this growing religion t. Mr. Sardar did the Blogging of the Quran for Maqbool Qurashi Mr. Sardar did the Blogging of the Quran for Guardian that was very impressive. His book is giving me food for my research. His knowledge of Islam is vast and he communicates his ideas very clearly.
She is the author of Introducing Anthropology and Knowing One Another: shaping an Islamic anthropology. She is co-author, with Sardar, of the bestseller Why do People Hate America?. He is co-author, with Davis, of the bestseller Why do People Hate America? Merryl Wyn Davis is a writer and anthropologist and former producer of religious programs for the BBC. Ziaddin sardar is a writer, bro
The book examines the history and principles of Islam, how the faith which emphasised justice, creativity and tolerance, drifted from education to despotism and mediocrity, and what Islam could and should become in future." Observer, London My school library contains many books about Islam. However, no books explain the conflicts which have arisen A teenage student investigating Islamic views as an issue, rather than a system of beliefs would have been very short of material before the addtion of this volume.' - School Librarian, UK "Sardar and Davies show what Islam has achieved; and what it is capable of achieving. "The latest in the New Internationalist's excellent series of No-Nonsense Guides to all things is timely, as the peaceful and humane idealogy of the world's second-lar
The author of Knowing One Another: Shaping an Islamic Anthropology, she also co-authored the international bestseller Why Do People Hate America?Ziauddin Sardar is a writer, broadcaster, and cultural critic. It analyzes the struggle within the faith for a more humane interpretation of the religion, issues surrounding women, democracy, and economic development, and the outlook post-9/11 and the Iraq war.Merryl Wyn Davies is a writer, anthropologist, and TV producer. This guide explains Islamic history, the Qur’an, sharia law, and Islam’s relationship with the West. H