The Roots and Realities of Modern Islam Sardar. Ziauddin creator text xxu New York, N.Y Walker & Company c. 2007 First published in the United Kingdom 2006 monographic eng

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xviii, 140 p: illus. 20 cm Summary: Presents readers with an explanation of the roots and beliefs of Islam, and seeks to provide an objective view of this often misinterpreted religion. Author Ziauddin Sardar explains what makes a Muslim; where Muslims come from and who they are today; what, exactly, they believe and how they reflect those beliefs; and where Islam is headed. Includes a chronology of Islamic history from A.D. 632 to the present, a glossary of terms, selections from the Qur'an and the Hadith, as well as list of further reading. Includes maps, a chronology,glossary, selections from the Qur'an and the Hadith, further reading ,contacts listing, and index Islam Custom and Pratices Social life and customs History BP 68 .S27 2007 9780802716422 www.walkerbooks.com www.walkerbooks.com 111130 20151123115136.0