Islam

在宗教差異與文化隔閡仍可能造成衝突的今日，理解不同民族與文化的信仰體系與宗教實踐，顯得格外重要。「World Faiths」系列共四冊，包含《Christianity》、《Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions》、《Islam》與《Judaism》，以簡明、適合兒童閱讀的方式，介紹世界主要宗教。書中說明各宗教的歷史起源、重要節日與宗教曆法、禮拜場所、信仰實踐，以及宗教在現代社會中的角色。透過歷代宗教藝術作品，讀者可以看見不同信仰如何被實踐並隨歷史演變；搭配現代宗教活動的照片，也能了解今日人們如何延續與展現信仰。本系列內容扎實、文字清楚，適合作為兒童認識世界宗教、文化理解與宗教教育的入門資源。In today's world, where religious divides and cultural differences so often have tragic consequences, a sound understanding of the belief systems and practices of other peoples and cultures is essential. The four books in the World Faiths series: Christianity; Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions; Islam and Judaism, offer a simple and child-friendly introduction to religion around the world. The history and origins of each religion are explained, along with information about their calendar and festivals; places of worship; religious practices and their place in modern society. Religious artwork from through the ages demonstrates how each religion has been practised, and has e

An encounter with the artistic heritage of Islam is characterized by two factors that make it very special: 1) the vast dimension of the areas involved, from Spain to Central Asia as far as China, and

This volume offers a comprehensive discussion of the contemporary debates within political Islam, providing an in-depth analysis of the specific movements, countries and regions in the Arab world and

This collection of arresting and innovative chapters applies the techniques of anthropology in analyzing the role played by Islam in the social lives of the world’s Muslims. The volume begins with an

Scholars of Islam have largely overlooked those discourses within the larger field of Religious Studies that do not take the category "religion" as a given but contend that its study ought to occur wi

In the United States and in Europe, politicians, activists, and even some scholarsargue that Islam is incompatible with Western values and that we put ourselves at risk if we believethat Muslim immigr

Max Weber and Islam is a major effort by Islamic-studies specialists to reexamine and appraise Max Weber's perspectives on Islam and its historical development. Eight specialists on Islam and two soci

Chinese scholars of Islamic studies summarize current thinking of the past and present condition of Islam in the People's Republic of China. Though they deal with Islam throughout China, they part

Hardly a day goes by without mention of Islam. And yet, for most people, and in much of the world, Islam remains a little-known religion. Whether the issue is violence, terrorism, women's rights or sl

Since the jihadist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, numerous non-Muslims, including many of our political leaders, have tried to tell Americans what Islam "is." Unfortunately,

Applying a unique perspective to studying world religions, author Iskender Ali Mihr explains the basic concepts of Islam and relates these essential ideas with the other world religions in "Islam, Hap

This four volume series brings together the most important and influential articles dealing with various aspects of the relationship between Islam and science. The studies reflect historical, epistemo

Islam: The Key Concepts is a clear and concise guide to the religion and culture of Islam. Kecia Ali and Oliver Leaman explore this highly topical subject focusing on key issues including: the Qur’an,

In the acclaimed book Muslim Evangelism, Phil Parshall devotes one chapter to "bridges" which can assist in facilitating understanding between Islam and Christianity. In Bridges to Islam he expands th

This volume examines the impact of Islam upon the nomadic and settled peoples of North-East Africa, the reactions of the population to that impact and the existing state of Islam professed by those wh

Are Islam and democracy on a collision course? Do Islamic movements seek to "hijack democracy?" How have governments in the Muslim world responded to the many challenges of Islam and democracy today?

Fazlur Rahman's Islam is aptly titled, in that this slim volume constitutes an incisive and surprisingly comprehensive history and analysis of Islam—its history, its conflicts, its legacy—and its pros

In this short book, Sam Harris and Maajid Nawaz invite you to join an urgently needed conversation: Is Islam a religion of peace or war? Is it amenable to reform? Why do so many Muslims seem drawn to

Discover Islam--the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the Islamic world.Explore the world's fastest-growing religion--from the Prophet Muhammad to Ramadan and the Qu'ran. Learn about tradit

Learn all about Islam, the world's fastest growing religion. From Ramadan and the Qur'an, to the traditional dress, feasts, and rich design - all this and more are explained in this unique guide. Fill

The relationship between Islam and modernity has generated and rich but complex literature. While competing accounts sometimes appear incommensurable, there is at least some convergence on the view th

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore the six most popular world religions through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Islam, the text an

This comparative approach to the various uses of the ethnographic method in research about Islam in anthropology and other social sciences is particularly relevant in the current climate. Political di

Arguing that Islam is a lyrical view of life in which sexuality enjoys a privileged status, this work represents an attempt to integrate the religious and the sexual. It examines the problem of whethe

Despite the intense media focus on Muslims and their religion since the tragedy of 9/11, few Western scholars or policymakers today have a clear idea of the distinctions between Islam and the politica

Whether it's the Qur'an, Prophecy, ritual, law, politics, or gender in Islam, this collection of articles will give you a glimpse of some of the leading debates in these topics. Covering the last fif

An increasing number of people have questions about Islam and Muslims. But how can we approach and study Islam after September 11th? Which is the best methodology to understand an Islam that is changi

This is a multi-volume collection by leading authors in Islamic Studies. The volumes were originally published between 1867 and 1987. The collection reprints texts carefully selected on the basis of t

An overview of the beliefs and customs of Islam, including an introduction to sacred texts, a history of the religion, important holidays, and worship practices around the world.

An overview of the beliefs and customs of Islam, including an introduction to sacred texts, a history of the religion, important holidays, and worship practices around the world.

Describes the origins, principal teachings, scriptures, important figures, historical events, holidays, places of worship, and community life of Islam.

This richly detailed study traces the shared history of Russia and Islam in expanding compass - from the Tatar civilization within the Russian heartland, to the conquered territories of the Caucasus a

The word Islam means Peace, but for nearly 1,400 years its adherents have waged war--frequently on the grandest and most successful scales in history. This book introduces some of IslaM's greatest mil

Contents: S. A. Nageeb, Stretching the horizon: a gender-based perspective on everyday life and practices in the Islamic sub-culture of Sudan; U. GA?nther & I. Niehaus, Islam in South Africa: T

Hailed as a concise survey of Islamic history and culture, An Introduction to Islam covers everything from Islamic theology and law to the development of the Arabic, Persian, and Turkish languages, f