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Islam Explained

Tahar Ben Jelloun

3.6/5 ( ratings)

In an accessible question-and-answer format, Islam Explained clarifies the main tenets of Islam, the major landmarks in Islamic history, and the current politics of Islamic fundamentalism. The book also sheds light on the key words that have come to dominate the media—terrorist, crusade, jihad, fundamentalist, fatwa—offering lucid and balanced explanations, not only for youngsters but also for the general reader.

Islam Explained is at once an essential introduction to one of the world’s great religions and a cry for tolerance and understanding in deeply troubled times.

Language: English

Pages: 128

Format: Paperback

Publisher: The New Press

Release: April 24, 2004

ISBN: 1565848977

ISBN 13: 9781565848979

Islam Explained

Tahar Ben Jelloun

3.6/5 ( ratings)

In an accessible question-and-answer format, Islam Explained clarifies the main tenets of Islam, the major landmarks in Islamic history, and the current politics of Islamic fundamentalism. The book also sheds light on the key words that have come to dominate the media—terrorist, crusade, jihad, fundamentalist, fatwa—offering lucid and balanced explanations, not only for youngsters but also for the general reader.

Islam Explained is at once an essential introduction to one of the world’s great religions and a cry for tolerance and understanding in deeply troubled times.

Language: English

Pages: 128

Format: Paperback

Publisher: The New Press

Release: April 24, 2004

ISBN: 1565848977

ISBN 13: 9781565848979

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