Islamic Thought is a fresh and contemporary introduction to the philosophies and doctrines of Islam. Abdullah Saeed, a distinguished Muslim scholar, traces the development of religious knowledge in Islam, from the pre-modern to the modern period. The book focuses on Muslim thought, as well as the development, production and transmission of religious knowledge, and the trends, schools and movements that have contributed to the production of this knowledge. Key topics in Islamic culture are explored, including the development of the Islamic intellectual tradition, the two foundation texts, the Qur’an and Hadith, legal thought, theological thought, mystical thought, Islamic Art, philosophical thought, political thought, and renewal, reform and rethinking today. Through this rich and varied discussion, Saeed presents a fascinating depiction of how Islam was lived in the past and how its adherents practise it in the present. Islamic Thought is essential reading for students beginning the study of Islam but will also interest anyone seeking to learn more about one of the world’s great religions.
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'Islamic Thought is ideal for anyone who wants to understand more about Muslim beliefs and the Islamic faith.' - Oliver Leaman, University of Kentucky, USA
'Saeed’s book is simple and admirably concise and would serve as a good introduction' - Anthony McRoy
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Abdullah Saeed is the Sultan of Oman Professor of Arab and Islamic Studies, and the Director of the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Islam at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He has written widely on Islam and contemporary Muslim issues and is the author and editor of a number of books, including Interpreting the Qur'an (2006), Approaches to the Qur'an in Contemporary Indonesia (editor, 2005), Freedom of Religion, Apostasy and Islam (co-author 2004), Islam and Political Legitimacy (co-editor 2004), Islam in Australia (2003) and Islamic Banking and Interest (1996).
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Consisely covers most of the basics you need to know about various strands of Islamic Thought.
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Good introductory overview of Islamic thought.
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I am a Religious Studies major (double majoring in Anthropology). This book was required reading for an introduction course on Islamic thought.
As an atheist and a student of world religions, I must say that this book was unbiased. It covers a lot of material very quickly. The book is also organized very well. Categories are concise and to the point.
For the more advanced student, it may be too brief of an overview. If so, try Majid Fakhry's "A History of Islamic Philosophy" for a medium-sized overview (A History of Islamic Philosophy)... or pick up Fakhry's book after finishing this one.
I have read the Qu'ran and thousands of hadiths, but I was uninformed on extra-textual developments within a historical context. I was also uninformed on various sects and movements within Islam. This book will catch you up on the basic history of Islamic thought. A good introductory book.
As an atheist and a student of world religions, I must say that this book was unbiased. It covers a lot of material very quickly. The book is also organized very well. Categories are concise and to the point.
For the more advanced student, it may be too brief of an overview. If so, try Majid Fakhry's "A History of Islamic Philosophy" for a medium-sized overview (A History of Islamic Philosophy)... or pick up Fakhry's book after finishing this one.
I have read the Qu'ran and thousands of hadiths, but I was uninformed on extra-textual developments within a historical context. I was also uninformed on various sects and movements within Islam. This book will catch you up on the basic history of Islamic thought. A good introductory book.
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