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

By: Material type: TextTextPublication 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
Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Judith Thomas Library General Stacks BKS 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."