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Islam: The Tradition And Contemporary Orientation Of Islam (1961)

Islam: The Tradition And Contemporary Orientation Of Islam (1961)

Williams, John Alden

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ISBN10: 1169830099
ISBN13: 9781169830097
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Islam: The Tradition and Contemporary Orientation of Islam is a book written by John Alden Williams in 1961. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Islamic religion, its history, and its contemporary practices. Williams delves into the origins of Islam, the life of the Prophet Muhammad, and the spread of the religion throughout the world. He also explores the major tenets of Islam, including the Five Pillars, and the various sects and schools of thought within the religion. In addition to discussing the theological aspects of Islam, Williams also examines the social, political, and cultural dimensions of the religion. He looks at the role of Islam in shaping the societies of the Middle East and North Africa, and the impact of colonialism on the region. Williams also discusses the contemporary challenges facing Islam, including the rise of fundamentalism and the tension between tradition and modernity.Overall, Islam: The Tradition and Contemporary Orientation of Islam is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the Islamic religion and its place in the world today. It provides a balanced and nuanced perspective on a complex and multifaceted subject, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Islamic world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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