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PublisherOneworld Publications

ISBN-101851686851

ISBN-139781851686858

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Book TitleWhat Muslims Believe

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicIslam / Theology, Islam / General

Publication Year2009

GenreReligion

AuthorJohn Bowker

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight7.8 Oz

Item Length7.8 in

Item Width5.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition21

Reviews'...an interesting and accurate representation of some very important trends in contemporary Islamic thinking.', Opens up some of the most topical and current issues relating to Islam, and its accessibility makes it a useful contribution to the literature on contemporary Islam., Essential reading for not only students of Islam and RE but for everyone since it helps us to break down myths and stereotypes., 'Provides a refreshing insight into a much neglected side of Muslim life today and one that anyone seriously engaged in inter-faith dialogue with Muslims should certainly read.'

Dewey Decimal297

Table Of ContentPreface vii 1 Authority and Community: Revelation, the Qur'an, and the Foundations of Islam 1 2 The Interpretation of the Qur'an and Issues of Judgment: Interest, Theft, Adultery and Homosexuality 33 3 Muslims and Non-Muslims: The State and Holy War, Other Religions, Apostasy and Treason 63 4 The Nature of Women and Their Status 117 5 Education and Freedom of Enquiry 137 Postscript 167 Glossary 173 Index 181

SynopsisTaken from interviews with Muslims of all persuasions and from across the globe, this is a perfect introduction to one of the world s largest and most controversial faiths. Honest and thought-provoking, What Muslims Believe examines Islamic opinions on a vast range of issues, from The Satanic Verses and homosexuality, to the nature of Islamic law and the role of women in society. A living testimony to the rich diversity of Islam, Muslims and non-Muslims alike will find this book both informative and insightful. John Bowker is a highly respected lecturer and writer on religious affairs. He is a fellow at Gresham College in London and Adjunct Professor at North Carolina State University. Editor of the Oxford Dictionary of World Religions, he is the author of numerous books on Islam.", Drawing on interviews with Muslims across the broad spectrum of Islamic thought, this book offers an insightful introduction to a major world faith. A living testimony to the rich diversity of Islam, Professor Bowker's interviewees provide thought-provoking commentary on a wide range of issues, from the interpretation of Qur'an and the nature of Islamic law to the role of women and the concept of holy war. In its coverage of such modern topics as homosexuality and Salman Rushdie's controversial "Satanic Verses", this book is an eloquent tribute to Islam as a living and evolving faith. For anyone interested in a fresh investigation of Islam, "What Muslims Believe" is a unique study revealing an insider's view of this broad and fascinating religion., The interviewees in this bestselling book provide thought-provoking commentary on a wide range of issues, from the interpretation of the Qur'an and the nature of Islamic law to the role of women and the concept of holy war., For anyone interested in a fresh investigation of Islam, What Muslims Believe is a unique study revealing an insider's view of this broad and fascinating religion.

LC Classification NumberBP1