Author:
Shepard, William E., 1933-
Imprint:New York, NY : Routledge, 2009.
Descriptionxviii, 333 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Note:Introduction: Approaching the subject - History of the community - On the eve of Islam: the Hellenistic-Iranian world - Arabia, Muhammad and history of Islam to about 700 - Expansion and flowering: history of Islam from about 700 to 1700 ce - Aspects of Islam - Qur’an - Muhammad and the Sunna - Pillars, rituals and celebrations - Divisions in the umma: sects, political theory - Those who know: scholars and learning - Islamic law - Theology & philosophy - Sufism, spirituality - Three major figures - Art, literature, etc. - Modern developments - Modern challenges - Turkey - Egypt - Iran - Indonesia - Globalization -- Further reading.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
