Islam : religion, history, and civilization

Author(s)

• Nasr, Seyyed Hossein

Bibliographic Information

Islam : religion, history, and civilization

Seyyed Hossein Nasr

HarperSanFrancisco, c2003

• : pbk.

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-191) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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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Details

• NCID: BA72791095
• ISBN:
  • 0060507144
• LCCN: 2002032810
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: [San Francisco]
• Pages/Volumes: xxv, 198 p.
• Size: 19 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BP163
  • DC21 : 297
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Islam -- Essence, genius, nature
  • LCSH : Civilization, Islamic
  • LCSH : Islam -- History