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Essential Islam

Diane Morgan

Published by ABC-CLIO 2009-11-12, Santa Barbara, Calif., 2009
ISBN 10: 0313360251 / ISBN 13: 9780313360251
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Language: eng. Seller Inventory # 9780313360251

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Synopsis:

An introductory guide to the important elements of the world's largest religion, including the Quran, the Pillars of Faith, and the life of Muhammad, as well as Islamic history, customs and rituals, and contributions to world culture.


· Introductory section provides extensive background and context

· Frequent subheads maximize organization and ease of reading

· Provides a helpful bibliography referencing print and online sources for further reading

Book Description:

Islam is the world's fastest growing religion. One in every five people on Earth is Muslim—roughly the equivalent of the population of China. And while the world knows all too well that some use their Muslim faith to justify acts of terror, those groups don't begin to suggest the extraordinary breadth and historic and cultural legacy of Islam.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Essential Islam
Publisher: ABC-CLIO 2009-11-12, Santa Barbara, Calif.
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: hardback
Condition: New