Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood

Islam - An Introduction: Teach Yourself (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Do you want to learn more about this fascinating and complex world religion? Islam - an Introduction is a complete guide to the history, beliefs, and practicalities of this often misunderstood faith. Fully updated, it also addresses the key questions currently surrounding the religion, including women's rights, terrorism and fundamentalism, to give you a better understanding of Islam in the world today.

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?

One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS

Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

TEST YOURSELF

Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of psychology.

FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER

Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

TRY THIS

Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Murray Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Mai 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781444130737
• Artikelnr.: 39269869

Autorenporträt

Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood

Inhaltsangabe

1. : introduction
2. : Muhammad
3.
* : the life of the blessed prophet Muhammad
* : the succession
4. : the Qur'an and its teachings
5.
* : the Qur'an
* : the key teachings of Islam
6. : Islamic worship
7.
* : worship - Ibadah
* : the pillars of Islam
* : the practical worship of Islam
* : Hajj - pilgrimage to Makkah
* : Jihad
* : festivals and special days
8. : places of worship
9.
* : mosques
10. : shariah - the Islamic way of life
11.
* : shariah - the Prophet's way
* : sufism
* : human rights
* : the sanctity of life
* : justice, crime and punishment
* : work and wealth
* : sex
* : women's rights
* : drugs, alcohol and tobacco
* : friendship and hospitality
* : unity and khilafah and Muslim organisation
* : green Islam
* : Islamic ethics
12. : rites of passage
13.
* : birth
* : marriage
* : divorce
* : the twilight years
* : death and burial
14. : social Islam
15.
* : Islamic dress
* : Islamic diet
* : problems for Muslims in non-Muslim societies
* : Racism and Islamaphobia
16. : glossary
17. : taking it further
18. : index