Emory C. Bogle

Islam (eBook, ePUB)

Origin & Belief

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This introduction to Islam offers a detailed overview of the history, beliefs, and traditions of the world's fastest-growing religion. Today, an understanding of Islam is essential not only for religious and political leaders but also for ordinary citizens who increasingly interact with Muslims as neighbors, coworkers, and schoolmates. This book is designed to offer the general public a concise overview of the origins, basic beliefs, and common practices of Islam, as well as the reasons for its dramatic resurgence in recent times. Historian and Middle East scholar Emory Bogle details the life and mission of the prophet Muhammad and describes how Islam spread after his death. Bogle accounts for the rise and contemporary influence of Shi'i Islam, a topic of particular interest to Western readers. He also explains the basic beliefs ("The Five Pillars") of Islam, as well as the role played by the Qur'an (Islam's scriptures), the hadith (the words and behavior of Muhammad), and the shari'a (Islamic law).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Texas Press
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Februar 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780292783102
• Artikelnr.: 63555511

Autorenporträt

Emory C. Bogle, Professor of History at the University of Richmond, has traveled in and studied the Middle East for nearly thirty years. His close association with Islamic leaders and adherents of all sects of Islam well qualifies him to define its essence for non-Muslims.

Inhaltsangabe

Maps and Charts
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chronology
Chapter 1. Muhammad and the Origin of Islam
Chapter 2. Islamic Belief and Practice
Chapter 3. Islamic Expansion: 570 to 1517
Chapter 4. Shi'i Islam
Chapter 5. Confrontation with Modern Secularism
Chapter 6. Shi'i Response to Secularism
Notes
Select Bibliography
Glossary
Index