The foundations of Judaism -- The foundations of Christianity -- The foundation of Islam.
From the starting point of his own spiritual journey, author Mahmoud Ayoub explores all aspects of Islam - from its origins to the modern-day challenges of the world; from the Qu'ran and Islamic law to the epic poetry of the Sufis; and from the spread of Islam worldwide to the p…
Islam: faith and history
Islam: faith and history
From the origins of the word 'Islam' to contemporary debates, the author outlines the key aspects of the tradition as it developed over the centuries and across the world ... [This book] will be of value to scholars and to students alike. It will also prove essential reading for…
Combining the personal with the scholarly, this innovative introduction gives the reader an insight into Islam and its rich history.
"Framed by his personal experience of Islam, Mahmoud Ayoub's survey covers every element of the Muslim faith, placing significant events, issues and figures in historical context. From the origins of the world 'Islam' to contemporary debates, the author outlines the key aspects …
"In this book, Tawhidi takes you on a unique journey detailing the highlights of his life that prompted his transition from an extremist into a reformist. He then emphasizes the theological, jurisprudential and historical difficulties of Islamic thought and Islamic governance, i…
This book deals with the controversial value of the sources on which the biography of Muhammad, the founder of Islam, is based. Discussions on this topic have been going on for more than a century but it has become especially debated during the last two decades. This volume cont…