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Islam: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant versions, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand the nature of Islam. Malise Ruthven's Very Short Introduction contains essential insights into issues such as why Islam has such major divisions between movements such as the Shi'ites, the Sunnis, and the Wahhabis, and the central importance of the Shar'ia (Islamic law) in Islamic life. It also offers fresh perspectives on contemporary questions: Why is the greatest 'Jihad' (holy war) now against the enemies of Islam, rather than the struggle against evil? Can women find fulfilment in Islamic societies? How must Islam adapt as it confronts the modern world?
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #21427 in Books
- Published on: 2000-02-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 176 pages
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About the Author
Malise Ruthven is a lecturer in comparative religion specializing in Islamic affairs at the University of Aberdeen.
