Islam
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A foundational work in the study of world religions, Islam by Alfred Guillaume presents a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to one of the world's major faiths. Guillaume, a distinguished scholar of Arabic and Islamic studies, chronicles the life of the Prophet Muhammad, the origins of the Quran, and the theological and legal doctrines that shape Muslim belief and practice. The book details the historical development of Islam from its seventh-century Arabian roots through its rapid expansion across continents, examining the Hadith, Islamic law (Sharia), and the divergent schools of thought that arose within the tradition. Written with academic rigour yet accessible clarity, it remains an essential primer for anyone seeking to understand the spiritual, cultural, and political dimensions of Islam.
Author: Alfred Guillaume
Format: Paperback
Published: 1954, Pelican Books (Penguin)
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A foundational work in the study of world religions, Islam by Alfred Guillaume presents a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to one of the world's major faiths. Guillaume, a distinguished scholar of Arabic and Islamic studies, chronicles the life of the Prophet Muhammad, the origins of the Quran, and the theological and legal doctrines that shape Muslim belief and practice. The book details the historical development of Islam from its seventh-century Arabian roots through its rapid expansion across continents, examining the Hadith, Islamic law (Sharia), and the divergent schools of thought that arose within the tradition. Written with academic rigour yet accessible clarity, it remains an essential primer for anyone seeking to understand the spiritual, cultural, and political dimensions of Islam.