Islam: The Basics

Colin Turner

In stock
Regular price 12.000 KD inc. VAT
License
Book details
  • Vendor Taylor & Francis
  • SKU 9781136809620
  • ISBN-13 9781136809620
  • Author Colin Turner
  • Edition 2nd
  • Category Religion
  • Subject History

Do you have questions about this book?

Ask an expert!

Now in its second edition, Islam: The Basics provides an introduction to the Islamic faith, examining the doctrines of the religion, the practises of Muslims and the history and significance of Islam in modern contexts. Key topics covered include: the Qur'an and its teachings the life of the Prophet Muhammad gender, women and Islam Sufism and Shi’ism Islam and the western world non-Muslim approaches to Islam. With updated further reading, illustrative maps and an expanded chronology of turning points in the Islamic world, this book is essential reading for students of religious studies and all those new to the subject of Islam.