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Just what is Islam and what does it mean to be a Muslim in the world today? Since the events of 9/11 and 7/7, Islam has become one of the most controversial and misunderstood religions in the world. Introducing Islam encourages students to put aside their preconceptions and explore this fascinating religion.William Shepard traces the history of Islam from its origins in the life and career of Mohammed, through its classical expressions, to its interactions with the West in the modern world. A chapter is devoted to each major topic, including The Quran, Islamic law, Islamic theology, and the Sufi movement, as well as community rituals and Islamic art and culture. There is a survey of modern developments and four chapters are dedicated to individual countries, Turkey, Iran, Egypt and Indonesia.Fully revised and updated, the second edition of this core textbook adds crucial material on contemporary issues such as women in Islam and democratization and human rights. Illustrated throughout, the book also includes learning objectives, a glossary of key Arabic terms, comprehensive further reading lists and critical thinking boxes, helping students to critically engage with the material in each chapter. Further teaching and learning resources are available on the companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/shepard .This book continues to be essential reading for students of Islam worldwide.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Introducing Islam (World Religions)'? A: The book focuses on providing an overview of Islam, exploring its history, key beliefs, practices, and contemporary issues affecting Muslims today.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Introducing Islam'? A: The author of 'Introducing Islam' is William E. Shepard.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers various topics including the Quran, Islamic law, theology, the Sufi movement, community rituals, Islamic art, and cultural practices, as well as modern developments in several countries.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Islamic studies? A: Yes, 'Introducing Islam' is designed as a core textbook, making it suitable for students and beginners who want to understand the fundamentals of Islam.
- Q: How many pages does 'Introducing Islam' have? A: The book contains 424 pages.
- Q: What edition is 'Introducing Islam'? A: This is the second edition of 'Introducing Islam', which has been fully revised and updated.
- Q: Does the book provide additional learning resources? A: Yes, the book includes learning objectives, a glossary of key Arabic terms, further reading lists, and critical thinking boxes, along with additional resources available on its companion website.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Introducing Islam'? A: The book was published on January 21, 2014.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic courses? A: Yes, 'Introducing Islam' is often used as a core textbook for academic courses related to religious studies and Islamic culture.