A little over thirteen centuries ago, the prophet Muhammad
converted a few Arab desert tribes to the belief in a single god,
Allah, thus founding the religion of Islam. Within a century, that
belief had created one of history's mightiest empires--and today
Islam continues to shape events around the globe.
This comprehensive guide offers an informative and insightful
introduction to Islam both as a religion and as a
political-economic force. It tells the story of Muhammad--and the
rise of Islam; outlines the sacred book, the Koran; explains "the
five pillars of faith"; explores the interplay between religion and
government; describes the differences that divide Islam; and, above
all, shows the influence of Islam on world affairs. This second
revised edition provides crucial new material on the Islamic
community today, including discussion of the Gulf War and the
Salman Rushdie affair; the rise and ebb of fundamentalist fervor in
Iran, Algeria, and elsewhere; and the relationships among different
factions of the Islamic faith. There are also updated descriptions
of internal politics in Syria, Egypt, Pakistan, and other Islamic
nations. Complete with glossary, bibliography. and index,
Understanding Islam is engrossing, essential reading for both
students and all who seek a clearer understanding of the world in
which we live.
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