No-Nonsense Guide to Islam
Merryl Wyn Davies, Zia Sardar
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Publisher:
Between the Lines
Between the Lines
DRM:
Watermark
Watermark
Publication Year:
2004
2004
ISBN-13:
9781771130615
Description:
<p>Even before September 11, 2001, Muslims were often framed by Western media and many non-Muslims as enemies of “freedom” and “progress.” Like other religions, Islam is not without its ongoing tensions and struggles. However, like other religions, there is a depth and richness to the Islamic faith that is too often overlooked because of stereotypes.</p>
<p>This <em>No-Nonsense Guide</em> looks at the complexities of Islam and how its adherents are reconciling their faith with the social realities of the twenty-first century. In so doing, Merryl Wyn Davies and Zia Sardar examine the Qur’an and Islamic law (<em>sharia</em>), how world history has been shaped by Islam, Islam’s rocky relationship with the Western world, and the many challenges within and without Islam.</p>
<p>This <em>No-Nonsense Guide</em> looks at the complexities of Islam and how its adherents are reconciling their faith with the social realities of the twenty-first century. In so doing, Merryl Wyn Davies and Zia Sardar examine the Qur’an and Islamic law (<em>sharia</em>), how world history has been shaped by Islam, Islam’s rocky relationship with the Western world, and the many challenges within and without Islam.</p>