Islam: Religion, History, and Civilization
The world's leading Islamicist offers a concise introduction to this rich and diverse tradition of 1.2 billion adherents.
In this informative and clear introduction to the world of Islam, Seyyed Hossein Nasr explores the following topics in depth:
*What Is Islam?
*The Doctrines and Beliefs of Islam
*Islamic Practices and Institutions
*The History of Islam
*Schools of Islamic Thought
*Islam in the Contemporary World
*Islam and Other Religions
*The Spiritual and Religious Significance of Islam
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| From: Amazon Posted: Mar 17, 2007 Type: User Review |
slanted towards the Muslim view.
The book was helpful for me to gain an understanding of the Muslim point of view. However it definetly was biased in its view without any recognition of the wrongs that Islam has inflicted on society for the last 1400 years.
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 2.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Mar 17, 2007 Type: User Review |
slanted towards the Muslim view.
The book was helpful for me to gain an understanding of the Muslim point of view. However it definetly was biased in its view without any recognition of the wrongs that Islam has inflicted on society for the last 1400 years.
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2.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 08, 2004 Type: User Review |
Islam and its Contrasting Contribution to Humanity
Seyyed Hossein Nasr concisely describes the rich diversity of the Islamic faith in the world. Nasr explains in plain English how the different Islamic communities came to life, spread and evolved over time (pg. 18 - 24). Nasr's journey through...
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 4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 08, 2004 Type: User Review |
Islam and its Contrasting Contribution to Humanity
Seyyed Hossein Nasr concisely describes the rich diversity of the Islamic faith in the world. Nasr explains in plain English how the different Islamic communities came to life, spread and evolved over time (pg. 18 - 24). Nasr's journey through...
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4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 16, 2004 Type: User Review |
An Excellent Historical Perspective of Islam
This book turned out to be exactly what I was looking for, a historical book on Islam. The author is an Islamic scholar, and his credentials impress me a little more than Karen Armstrong, though I hold no grudge against her. I wanted to get an...
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 5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 16, 2004 Type: User Review |
An Excellent Historical Perspective of Islam
This book turned out to be exactly what I was looking for, a historical book on Islam. The author is an Islamic scholar, and his credentials impress me a little more than Karen Armstrong, though I hold no grudge against her. I wanted to get an...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 08, 2003 Type: User Review |
Just a taste of Nasr's insight....
Seyyed Hosseein Nasr is the most profound and eloquent spokesman of Islamic thought in the United States today. This book is a mere introduction into the ocean of his thought. The other reviewer is simply trying to peddle his own book. The George...
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4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 08, 2003 Type: User Review |
Just a taste of Nasr's insight....
Seyyed Hosseein Nasr is the most profound and eloquent spokesman of Islamic thought in the United States today. This book is a mere introduction into the ocean of his thought. The other reviewer is simply trying to peddle his own book. The George...
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4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 24, 2003 Type: User Review |
AtheistWorld.Com Book Review
Very good book but NOT as good as "Islam Exposed" by Solomon Tulbure The author is trying very hard not to step on toes and as a result leaves many important details out.
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 3.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 24, 2003 Type: User Review |
AtheistWorld.Com Book Review
Very good book but NOT as good as "Islam Exposed" by Solomon Tulbure The author is trying very hard not to step on toes and as a result leaves many important details out.
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3.00/5 |
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