Islam For DummiesFrom the Qur’an to Ramadan, this friendly guide introduces you to the origins, practices and beliefs of Islam Whether you live or work alongside Muslims and want to relate to them better, or you simply want to gain a better understanding of the world’s second largest religion, Islam For Dummies can help you make sense of this religion and its appeal, including:
Professor Malcolm Clark explores the roots of Islam, how it has developed over the centuries, and it’s long and complex relationship with Christianity. He helps puts Islam in perspective as a major cultural and geopolitical force. And he provided helpful insights into, among other things:
In these troubled times, it is important that we try to understand the belief systems of others, for through understanding comes peace. Islam For Dummies helps you build bridges of understanding between you and your neighbors in the global village.
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Contents
Introduction | 1 |
MUHAMMAD THE MAN THE BOOK | 4 |
UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS 7 | 9 |
Tracing the Path of Islamic History | 15 |
The Golden Age | 24 |
Submitting to God | 37 |
What Muslims Believe | 47 |
Standing Before God Heaven and Hell | 63 |
Sufis | 221 |
Exploring LesserKnown Sects Linked to Islam | 239 |
Islam in America | 251 |
Considering Islams Concept of Abrahamic | 265 |
Seeking Common Roots Abrahamic | 267 |
Seeking Common Ground | 283 |
Meeting the Challenge of Modernity | 295 |
The Part of Tens | 305 |
Muhammad The Man the Book | 77 |
The Book The Quran | 99 |
Islamic Tradition and Law | 119 |
Becoming Familiar with Muslim Daily Life | 137 |
Observing Other Religious Rituals and Customs | 163 |
Marking Lifes Transitions | 171 |
Observing Everyday Customs | 179 |
Muslim Ethics Living the Good Life | 185 |
Recognizing That All Muslims Arent the Same | 203 |
Ten Noteworthy Muslims Past and Present | 315 |
Ten Islamic Regions in the News Today | 325 |
APPENDIXES | 339 |
Glossary | 345 |
Resources Digging Deeper | 351 |
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