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Understanding Islam : an introduction to the Muslim world / Thomas W. Lippman.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: New York : PLUME, c2002.Edition: 3rd rev. & updated edDescription: x, 198 p. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 0452011604
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 297 20
LOC classification:
  • BP 161.2 .L56 2002
Contents:
Contents:
Basic beliefs and practices -- The prophet Muhammad -- The Koran -- Law and government in Islam -- The advance of Islam -- Schism and mysticism -- The Islamic community today.
Summary: Summary:Summary: "The author explains fundamental Islamic beliefs and practices. The life and work of Mohammed is examined in depth."
Item type: Books
Holdings
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Judith Thomas Library General Stacks Books BP 161.2 .L56 2002 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA000956 Available AUA000956

Includes bibliographical references (p. 190-192) and index.

Contents:

Basic beliefs and practices --
The prophet Muhammad --
The Koran --
Law and government in Islam --
The advance of Islam --
Schism and mysticism --
The Islamic community today.

Summary:


"The author explains fundamental Islamic beliefs and practices. The life and work of Mohammed is examined in depth."