An Introduction to Islam in the 21st Century
Aminah Beverly McCloud, Scott W. Hibbard, Laith Saud, "An Introduction to Islam in the 21st Century"
ISBN: 1405193611, 1405193603 | 2013 | PDF | 346 pages | 7 MB
This engaging introduction to Islam examines its lived reality,its worldwide presence, and the variety of beliefs and practicesencompassed by the religion. The global perspective uniquelycaptures the diversity of Islam expressed throughout differentcountries in the present day. * A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, and global introduction toIslam, covering its history as well as current issues, experiences,and challenges * Incorporates key new research on Muslims from a variety ofcountries across Europe, Latin America, Indonesia, and MalaysiaCentral Asia * Directly addresses controversial issues, including politicalviolence and terrorism , anti-western sentiments, andIslamophobia * Explores different responses from various Islamic communitiesto globalizing trends * Highlights key patterns within Islamic history that shed lightupon the origins and evolution of current movements andthought