Discovering Islam Making Sense of Muslim History and Society

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Synopsis

Now reissued with a new introduction, Discovering Islam is a classic account of how the history of Islam and its relations with the West have shaped Islamic society today. Islam is often caricatured as aggressive and fanatic. Written in the tradition of Ibn Khaldun, this readable and wide-ranging book balances that image, uncovers the roots of Islamic discontent and celebrates the sources of its strength. From the four "ideal Caliphs" who succeeded the Prophet to the refugee camps of Peshawar, an objective picture emerges of the main features of Muslim history and the compulsions of Muslim society.

Book details

Author:
Akbar S. Ahmed
ISBN:
9781040280409
Related ISBNs:
9781040284896, 9780415285247, 9781134495429, 9780415285254, 9781003572374
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2024-11-01
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2002
Copyright by:
Akbar S. Ahmed 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies, Sociology