The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam |
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| Author:
| Emerick, Yahiya |
| Series title: | The Complete Idiot's Guide Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59257-272-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2004 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Alpha Books |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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An updated and revised guide to the often misunderstood faith of Islam, which explores the tenets of the Qu'ran (aka Koran), as well as Islam's place in history and the conflicts that have plagued this religion.
- Expanded and revised section on the real story behind 'jihad,' as well as a myth-busting section on Islam's views on war and terrorism.
- New material on the tragic events of September 11th and what that day meant to Muslims, as well as the hot-button issues of...
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An updated and revised guide to the often misunderstood faith of Islam, which explores the tenets of the Qu'ran (aka Koran), as well as Islam's place in history and the conflicts that have plagued this religion.
- Expanded and revised section on the real story behind 'jihad,' as well as a myth-busting section on Islam's views on war and terrorism.
- New material on the tragic events of September 11th and what that day meant to Muslims, as well as the hot-button issues of the U.S. presence in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Expanded sections on the importance of Islam in history and Islam's relationship to Judaism and Christianity.
- Revised and expanded coverage of women in Islam with timely information on women and the Taliban and the practice of polygamy in Islam.