Overview
This book sets out the basic framework of Islamic belief and practice. It provides a picture of the Islamic faith as an integrated whole based on the central concept of tawhid. The role of Muhammad, the Qur'an, the five pillars, and the family are discussed, as well as all aspects of the Islamic faith.The book addresses the early philosophical controversies, and focuses on the impact of Islamic belief in the modern world, in social areas, such as the role of women, and in political areas, such as the Iranian revolution.
Synopsis
This book sets out the basic framework of Islamic belief and practice. It provides a picture of the Islamic faith as an integrated whole based on the central concept of tawhid. The role of Muhammad, the Qur'an, the five pillars, and the family are discussed, as well as all aspects of the Islamic faith.
The book addresses the early philosophical controversies, and focuses on the impact of Islamic belief in the modern world, in social areas, such as the role of women, and in political areas, such as the Iranian revolution.
Booknews
In an introduction for students of religion and general readers, Norcliffe (U. of Wales-Newport) integrates the core beliefs with the resulting political and economic theories to show how and why Muslims place religion at the center of their lives. He discusses the fundamental concept of or oneness, the role of Muhammad, , the Five Pillars, the family, and other aspects. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)