Introduction to Islam : beliefs and practices in historical perspective /

A comprehensive history of Islam and the diverse beliefs and practices of Muslims, written by one of the most eminent historians of Islam working today. Carole Hillenbrand, long acknowledged as a preeminent authority on Islam, has now written a superb introduction to this great world religion, a boo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hillenbrand, Carole (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Thames & Hudson, 2015.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Preface: Timeline of Islamic history
  • Introduction
  • Muhammad
  • The Qur'an
  • Faith
  • Law
  • Diversity
  • Thought
  • Sufism
  • Jihad
  • Women
  • Tomorrow.