Islam in Australia

In this clear and accessible introduction to the world of Islam, the history, beliefs, practices, and laws of this ancient religion are introduced. With a special focus on Muslims in Australia, the book addresses such issues as the identities of practitioners of Islam in Australia, what they believe and how they practice their beliefs, and the reality behind the often negative stereotypes presented in the media. The emergence of Islam and its remarkable contributions to philosophy, science, astrology, and medicine are outlined.

A clear and complete introduction to the world of Islam: the history, beliefs, practices and laws of this ancient religion, with particular focus on the contemporary Muslim world, and on Islam in Australia.

In this clear and accessible introduction to the world of Islam, the history, beliefs, practices, and laws of this ancient religion are introduced. With a special focus on Muslims in Australia, the book addresses such issues as the identities of practitioners of Islam in Australia, what they believe and how they practice their beliefs, and the reality behind the often negative stereotypes presented in the media. The emergence of Islam and its remarkable contributions to philosophy, science, astrology, and medicine are outlined.

Abdullah Saeed is the head of the Arabic and Islamic studies program at the University of Melbourne in Australia. He is the coeditor of Muslim Communities in Australia, the coauthor of Essential Dictionary of Islamic Thought, and the author of Islamic Banking and Interest.