Islam

Islamis a concise and readable survey of the history of Islam, from the birth of Muhammad in seventh-century Arabia to the differing situations of Muslim's throughout today's world. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary Muslim beliefs and practices and looks at the ways in which this rapidly growing religion is meeting the challenges of the modern world.

Jamal J. Elias is Associate Professor of Religion at Amherst College, Massachusetts.

Foreword	p. 5
Preface	p. 7
Islam in Everyday Life and Society	p. 13
The Birth of Islam	p. 28
Theology, Law, and Mysticism	p. 44
Beliefs, Rituals, and Practices	p. 61
Islamic Thought in the Modern World	p. 82
Looking to the Future	p. 98
Notes	p. 110
Glossary	p. 113
Holy Days and Festivals	p. 119
Pronunciation Guide	p. 120
Suggested Further Reading	p. 121
Internet Resources	p. 125
Index	p. 127
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