| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 261 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
I.B. Tauris introductions to religion
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I.B. Tauris introductions to religion.
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| Contents |
The Muslim world : past and present -- The early history of Islam and Muhammad as a historical person -- The canonical texts of Islam : historical documents and personal piety -- Sharia : the law of Allah and human free will -- The festivals of the Muslim year and lifecycle rituals : community and celebration -- Between canonical obligations and devotional practices : everyday religiosity -- Shiʻi Islam : religious authority and remembered martyrdom -- Muslim ethics : ideals, responsibilities and the challenges of modern life -- Political Islam : visions and nightmares. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Assesses Islam as a global phenomenon, examining history and universal values, social and ritual practices, in both Islamic countries and diaspora communities. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Islam.
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Islam. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| ISBN |
9780857738264 (electronic book) |
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0857738267 (electronic book) |
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9781848850835 |
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1848850832 |
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9781848850842 |
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1848850840 |
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