Islam

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 83 pages
• Published by: Amana Publications
• Edition: 3rd Edition November 1, 1994
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0915957213
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0915957217
• Book Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Weighs: 6.4 ounces

Product Description
A primer for understanding Islam as a religion and culture. The author portrays the beliefs and practices of Islam and an overview of its institutions,culture,history and artistic expression as viewed by its adherents.

About The Author
The late Dr. Isma'il al Faruqi (1921-1986)is widely recognized as an authority on Islam and comparative religion. He was professor of religion at Temple University, where he founded and chaired the Islamic Studies program. He has written a number of books including: Chistian Ethics (1967),The Great Asian Religions (1969), Historical Atlas of the Religions of the World (1974,The Life of Muhammad (1976) and The Cultural Atlas of islam (1986).