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Author Sonn, Tamara, 1949-
Title Islam : a brief history / Tamara Sonn.
Publication Info Chichester : Wiley-Blackwell, c2010.
Edition 2nd ed.


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Descript xix, 226 p. : ill., maps
Edition 2nd ed.
Note 1st ed. published in 2004 under the title: A brief history of Islam.
Contents List of Illustrations Foreword Preface Preface to the First Edition Maps 1. Many Paths to One God: Establishing the Ideals The Quran The Quran and Other Scriptures Themes of the Quran The Exemplary Life of Muhammad, Prophet of Islam: The Sunna The Early Muslim Community and the Pillars of Islam The Successors ("Caliphs") Early Communal Disputes Conclusion 2. The Pursuit of Knowledge in the Service of God and Humanity: The Golden Age Institutions Law Political Structure Cultural Achievements Spirituality and the Mystical Tradition: Sufism Conclusion 3. Division and Reorganization The Crusades and Other Disasters The Decline of the Abbasids and Rise of the Ottomans Persia: The Safavid Empire India and the Rise of the Mughals Understanding Developments in Islamic History Conclusion 4. Colonialism and Reform Colonialism The Outcome of World War I The Effects of Colonialism: The Challenge of Islamic Reform Themes of Islamic Reform: Personal Initiative and Social Solidarity Themes of Islamic Reform: Ijtihad Themes of Islamic Reform: Commitment to Learning Conclusion 5. Obstacles and Prospects for Islamic Reform Obstacles: The Impact of Colonialism Prospects for the Future Islam, Human Rights, and Democracy Islam among World Religions Notes Further Reading Source Acknowledgments Index
Note 400 annual accesses. UkHlHU
ISBN 9781444317848 (e-book)
9781405180948 (hbk.)
9781405180931 (pbk.)
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Author Sonn, Tamara, 1949-
Series Blackwell brief histories of religion series
Blackwell brief histories of religion.
Subject Islam -- History.
Islam -- Essence, genius, nature.
Alt author Sonn, Tamara, 1949- Brief history of Islam.
Descript xix, 226 p. : ill., maps
Edition 2nd ed.
Note 1st ed. published in 2004 under the title: A brief history of Islam.
Contents List of Illustrations Foreword Preface Preface to the First Edition Maps 1. Many Paths to One God: Establishing the Ideals The Quran The Quran and Other Scriptures Themes of the Quran The Exemplary Life of Muhammad, Prophet of Islam: The Sunna The Early Muslim Community and the Pillars of Islam The Successors ("Caliphs") Early Communal Disputes Conclusion 2. The Pursuit of Knowledge in the Service of God and Humanity: The Golden Age Institutions Law Political Structure Cultural Achievements Spirituality and the Mystical Tradition: Sufism Conclusion 3. Division and Reorganization The Crusades and Other Disasters The Decline of the Abbasids and Rise of the Ottomans Persia: The Safavid Empire India and the Rise of the Mughals Understanding Developments in Islamic History Conclusion 4. Colonialism and Reform Colonialism The Outcome of World War I The Effects of Colonialism: The Challenge of Islamic Reform Themes of Islamic Reform: Personal Initiative and Social Solidarity Themes of Islamic Reform: Ijtihad Themes of Islamic Reform: Commitment to Learning Conclusion 5. Obstacles and Prospects for Islamic Reform Obstacles: The Impact of Colonialism Prospects for the Future Islam, Human Rights, and Democracy Islam among World Religions Notes Further Reading Source Acknowledgments Index
Note 400 annual accesses. UkHlHU
ISBN 9781444317848 (e-book)
9781405180948 (hbk.)
9781405180931 (pbk.)
Author Sonn, Tamara, 1949-
Series Blackwell brief histories of religion series
Blackwell brief histories of religion.
Subject Islam -- History.
Islam -- Essence, genius, nature.
Alt author Sonn, Tamara, 1949- Brief history of Islam.

Subject Islam -- History.
Islam -- Essence, genius, nature.
Descript xix, 226 p. : ill., maps
Note 1st ed. published in 2004 under the title: A brief history of Islam.
Contents List of Illustrations Foreword Preface Preface to the First Edition Maps 1. Many Paths to One God: Establishing the Ideals The Quran The Quran and Other Scriptures Themes of the Quran The Exemplary Life of Muhammad, Prophet of Islam: The Sunna The Early Muslim Community and the Pillars of Islam The Successors ("Caliphs") Early Communal Disputes Conclusion 2. The Pursuit of Knowledge in the Service of God and Humanity: The Golden Age Institutions Law Political Structure Cultural Achievements Spirituality and the Mystical Tradition: Sufism Conclusion 3. Division and Reorganization The Crusades and Other Disasters The Decline of the Abbasids and Rise of the Ottomans Persia: The Safavid Empire India and the Rise of the Mughals Understanding Developments in Islamic History Conclusion 4. Colonialism and Reform Colonialism The Outcome of World War I The Effects of Colonialism: The Challenge of Islamic Reform Themes of Islamic Reform: Personal Initiative and Social Solidarity Themes of Islamic Reform: Ijtihad Themes of Islamic Reform: Commitment to Learning Conclusion 5. Obstacles and Prospects for Islamic Reform Obstacles: The Impact of Colonialism Prospects for the Future Islam, Human Rights, and Democracy Islam among World Religions Notes Further Reading Source Acknowledgments Index
Note 400 annual accesses. UkHlHU
Alt author Sonn, Tamara, 1949- Brief history of Islam.
ISBN 9781444317848 (e-book)
9781405180948 (hbk.)
9781405180931 (pbk.)
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