Islam: Origin & Belief

by Emory C. Bogle

Overview

Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world today. An understanding of its beliefs and practices has become essential knowledge not only for religious and political leaders but also for ordinary citizens who increasingly interact with Muslims as neighbors, coworkers, and schoolmates.

This book is designed to offer the general public a concise overview of the origins, basic beliefs, and common practices of Islam, as well as the reasons for its dramatic resurgence in recent times. Emory Bogle details the life mission of the prophet Muhammad and describes the spread of Islam after his death. He accounts for the rise and contemporary influence of Shi'i Islam, a topic of particular interest to Western readers. Bogle also explains the basic beliefs ("The Five Pillars") of Islam, as well as the role played by the Qur'an (Islam's scriptures), the hadith (the words and behavior of Muhammad), and the shari'a (Islamic law).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780292799455
Publisher:	University of Texas Press
Publication date:	02/24/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	861 KB

About the Author

Emory C. Bogle, Professor of History at the University of Richmond, has traveled in and studied the Middle East for nearly thirty years. His close association with Islamic leaders and adherents of all sects of Islam well qualifies him to define its essenc

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	ix
	Introduction	xi
	Chronology of Islam	xiii
1	Muhammad and the Origin of Islam	1
2	Islamic Belief and Practice	26
3	Islamic Expansion 570 to 1517	47
4	Shi'i Islam	71
5	Confrontation with Modern Secularism	95
6	Shi'i Response to Secularism	118
	Notes	133
	Glossary	139
	Select Bibliography	149
	Index	151
	Maps and Charts
	Maps
1.	The Heartland of Early Islam	13
2.	Islam in the Middle East	54
3.	Persia (Iran): Center of Shi'i Islam	76
	Charts
1.	Genealogy of the Early Islamic Leaders	50
2.	The Shi'i Imams and Their Rivals for the Imamate	74

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"This book will be extremely useful to general readers who are interested in Islam. It should draw an audience from nonspecialists such as church groups, business organizations, and employees of American corporations that work in or otherwise have an interest in the Islamic world."

Editorial Reviews

US historian Bogle has traveled in and studied the Middle East for nearly 30 years, and has interacted with leaders and adherents of all sects of Islam. He turns all that into a concise overview for the general public of the origins, basic beliefs, and common practices of Muslims. He also details the life of Muhammad, outlines the history of the faith, and offers explanations for its recent resurgence. Paper edition (unseen), $14.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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