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Islam:

A Very Short Introduction
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1997 - Religion - 176 pages
Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant versions. But few people in the non-Muslim world really understand the nature of Islam, both as Ideology and religion. Islam: A Very Short Introduction offers essential insight into the structure and beliefs of this major world religion.
Malise Ruthven answers fundamental questions about the nature and scope of Islam such as why the greatest Jihad (holy war) is now against the enemies of Islam, rather than the struggle against evil, why Islam has such major divisions between movements such as the Shiis, the Sunnis, and the Wahhabis, and how the Sharia (Islamic law) has become such an important aspect of Islamic life. In addition, he prompts further questioning into the ideas of Islamic resurgence as both an old and new concept, whether or not women can find fulfillment and equality within an Islamic framework, and the sort of problems facing Islam and its confrontations with the modern world.
Offering fresh insights and new information, Islam: A Very Short Introduction provides a much needed discussion of Islam's past, present, and future, and its place in modern world religions.

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Review: Islam: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions #7)

User Review  - Elana Metz - Goodreads

Great introduction to the historical, social and political aspects of Islam. Read full review

Review: Islam: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions #7)

User Review  - Eric Lee - Goodreads

Very helpful introduction but appears to assume a bit too much pre-knowledge for 'a very short introduction'. It's also rather out of date at this point. Read full review

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About the author (1997)


Malise Ruthven is renowned as a commentator on Islam and the Arab world. A former scriptwriter with the BBC Arabic and World Services, his previous publications include Islam in the World and The Divine Supermarket: Shopping for God in America.

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TitleIslam: A Very Short Introduction
Volume 7 of Very short introductions / Very short introductions
AuthorMalise Ruthven
Editionillustrated, reprint, reissue
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated, 1997
ISBN0192853899, 9780192853899
Length176 pages
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