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Understanding Islam Nelson's Quick Guide To Religions
A quick but thorough introduction to the culture, history, and practices of the world's second largest religion!
What Muslims really believe about God, the world, and their place in it
How Muhammad established a religion that now stretches around the world
The meaning of Jihad, and how it fits into Islamic teaching
The role of terrorism in an Islamic worldview
The place of women in the Muslim world
Why Palestine continues to be a point of contention with the Muslim people
How Christians should relate to people from Muslim countries
Also includes:
20 recently asked questions about Islam
Glossary of key terms
List of resources
What Muslims really believe about God, the world, and their place in it
How Muhammad established a religion that now stretches around the world
The meaning of Jihad, and how it fits into Islamic teaching
The role of terrorism in an Islamic worldview
The place of women in the Muslim world
Why Palestine continues to be a point of contention with the Muslim people
How Christians should relate to people from Muslim countries
Also includes:
20 recently asked questions about Islam
Glossary of key terms
List of resources
- GenresNonfiction
96 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2001
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July 11, 2008
Very good source for an introduction to understanding Islam.
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