In an age of continued Middle East volatility, religious
extremists, and terrorist threats, the mere mention of Islam and
Muslims too often provokes misunderstanding and even rancor. Often
overlooked are the important links between the Qur'an and the
Bible. Also ignored are the significant historical overlap between
Islamic interpretation of history with those of Christianity and
Judaism, including the monotheistic belief in a single God. Islam
is too often confusing and even opaque to those unfamiliar with it.
"The Handy Islam Answer Book," is clearly and eloquently written by
John Renard, Ph.D., a scholar of Islam with more than 40 years of
research and teaching experience. He provides detailed descriptions
of the history, beliefs, symbols, rituals, observations, customs,
leaders, and organization of the world's second largest religion.
Renard explains the significance of the Five Pillars, Muhammad,
various sects, the Qur'an, Islamic law, and much more. This
engaging primer is a resource for reliable information about Islam
and Muslims and it brings an understanding of the shared humanity
that joins Muslims and non-Muslims far more deeply than cultural or
religious differences separate them. Truly a must-have reference
for our changing and trying times, this user-friendly guide answers
nearly 800 questions and offers fun facts that cover Islamic
history, religious practices, and Muslim cultural perspectives,
including ...
- When did Islam begin?
- Why is Mecca a holy city for Muslims?
- Do Muslims worship Muhammad?
- What was the fate of Medieval Christian pilgrims to the Holy
Land?
- What do Muslims mean by the term "Allah"?
- What does the crescent moon and star symbol mean to
Muslims?
- What is the Muslim "call to prayer"? Is it similar to "church
bells"?
- Do Muslims believe that God "tests" people?
- Does Muhammad play a role in Islamic spirituality in a manner
similar to Jesus' role in Christianity?
- Is jihad a legal concept for Muslims?
- Is it true that Muhammad both preached and engaged in military
campaigns?
- Do Muslims, Christians, and Jews worship the "same God"?
- Why do Jews, Christians, and Muslims all claim parts of
Israel/Palestine as "Holy Land"?
- Why do some people, such as the Taliban, not want girls to get an
education?
- Does Islam require wearing face veils?
- Does Islam have theologians like Augustine and Thomas Aquinas and
the other great Christian thinkers?
- Is there any similarity between Muslim and Christian art?
Muslims are diverse, and they have a vast spectrum of views about
Islam. "The Handy Islam Answer Book" aims for understanding, which
is the first step to uniting, instead of dividing. This helpful
books provides a historic timeline, a glossary of commonly used
terms, a genealogy from Adam to Muhammad and beyond, a calendar of
major observances, and a bibliography help further exploration of
one of the world's great religions.
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