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Many non–Muslims have no idea that Muslims worship the same God as Christians and Jews, and that Islam preaches compassion, charity, humility, and the brotherhood of man. And the similarities don’t end there. According to Islamic teaching, Muhammad founded Islam in 610 CE after the angel Gabriel appeared to him at Mecca and told him that God had entered him among the ranks of such great biblical prophets as Abraham, Moses, and Christ.
Whether you live or work alongside Muslims and want to relate to them better, or you simply want to gain a better understanding of the world’s second largest religion, Islam For Dummies can help you make sense of this religion and its appeal. From the Qur’an to Ramadan, this friendly guide introduces you to the origins, practices and beliefs of Islam, including:
- Muhammad, the man and the legend
- The Five Pillars of Wisdom
- The Five Essentials beliefs of Islam
- The different branches of Islam and Islamic sects
- The Qur’an and Islamic law
- Islam throughout history and its impact around the world
Professor Malcolm Clark explores the roots of Islam, how it has developed over the centuries, and it’s long and complex relationship with Christianity. He helps puts Islam in perspective as a major cultural and geopolitical force. And he provided helpful insights into, among other things:
- Muhammad, the Qur’an and the ethical teachings of Islam
- Muslim worship, customs, and rituals surrounding birth, marriage, and death
- Shi’ites, Sunnis, Sufis, Druze, and other important Muslim groups
- Islam in relation to Judaism and Christianity
In these troubled times, it is important that we try to understand the belief systems of others, for through understanding comes peace. Islam For Dummies helps you build bridges of understanding between you and your neighbors in the global village.
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Find out about customs, history, and Islamic law
From faith, prayer, and fasting to charity and pilgrimage, understand Muslim life
You don’t have to be Muslim to understand Islam. This friendly guide introduces you to the origins and practices of Islam, including the Five Pillars and life–cycle rituals. You’ll discover the significance of Muhammad and the Qur’an and meet the various Islamic sects. You’ll also see how Islam has adapted over time and read about current developments in the Islamic world.
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- "Get in, get out" information
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- Tear–out cheat sheet
- Top ten lists
- A dash of humor and fun
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In this chapter, you get a quick glance at Islam that the rest of this book expands on: how the faith began, what Muslims believe, how those beliefs diverge into various branches of the faith, and where and how many Muslims practice their faith around the world today. Read the first page
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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I think this book is a good foundation if you are interested in developing you knowledge of islam. it gives a good basic understanding to islamic history, culture and the religion as a whole. i have also read Catholicism for dummies and the bible for dummies and found that this book didn't have the same free-flowing nature to it. i also felt that the authors opinion leant slightly against islam on some issues and although anyone is welcome to their opinions i felt this shouldn't have come through in the text.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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With all that is happening in the world a good, readable and informative book on Islam is very welcome and the fact that it's written in the very successful "for Dummies" format helps to make it more accessible. There are many books about Islam on the market of course, pitched at various levels, and that means there are simpler ones than this out there as well as more detailed ones. However having looked at many of them I cannot recall one that balances readability and thoroughness as well as "Islam for Dummies", and I recommend it heartily for the general reader who wants more than the basic information.
I would have given it five stars but was disappointed to find several silly mistakes in dates, probably originating as typos - the sort of thing that really should have been picked up in the final checking before publication.
I would have given it five stars but was disappointed to find several silly mistakes in dates, probably originating as typos - the sort of thing that really should have been picked up in the final checking before publication.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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As a complete ignoramus, I found it incredibly informative. I would definitely reccomend it to anyone wishing to learn about Islam. I feel really rather knowledgable now.
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