A concise survey of the history of Islam, from the birth of Muhammad in 7th-century Arabia to the differing situations of Muslims throughout today's world. The text focuses particularly on the modern period, providing an introduction to contemporary Muslim beliefs and practices, and looks at the ways in which this rapidly growing religion is meeting the challenges of the modern world.
A concise survey of the history of Islam, from the birth of Muhammad in 7th-century Arabia to the differing situations of Muslims throughout today's w...
Light upon Light: Essays in Islamic Thought and History in Honor of Gerhard Bowering brings together studies that explore the richness of Islamic intellectual life in the pre-modern period. Leading scholars around the world present nineteen studies that explore diverse areas of Islamic Studies, in honor of a renowned scholar and teacher: Professor Dr. Gerhard Bowering (Yale University). The volume includes contributions in four main areas: (1) Quran and Early Islam; (2) Sufism, Shiʿism, and Esotericism; (3) Philosophy; (4) Literature and Culture. These areas reflect the enormous breadth of...
Light upon Light: Essays in Islamic Thought and History in Honor of Gerhard Bowering brings together studies that explore the richness of Islamic inte...
