Discovering Islam: Making Sense of Muslim History and Society - Hardcover

Akbar Ahmed

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415285240 ISBN 13: 9780415285247

Publisher: Routledge, 2002

Synopsis

Now reissued with a new introduction, Discovering Islam is a classic account of how the history of Islam and its relations with the West have shaped Islamic society today. Islam is often caricatured as aggressive and fanatic. Written in the tradition of Ibn Khaldun, this readable and wide-ranging book balances that image, uncovers the roots of Islamic discontent and celebrates the sources of its strength. From the four "ideal Caliphs" who succeeded the Prophet to the refugee camps of Peshawar, an objective picture emerges of the main features of Muslim history and the compulsions of Muslim society.

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Review:

'Instructive, entertaining and even stimulating.' - Middle East International

'Through an exploration of his experiences as a Muslim and his personal search for understanding, (Akbar Ahmed) sets before us the kindlier face of Islam and the dynamics of its history.' - History Today

'This is a most readable book which will set Muslims and non-Muslims thinking.' - Islam, Christian and Muslim Relations

'An in-depth analysis of Islamic history and society... required reading for students and researchers.' - Colonel Ghulam Sarwar, The Voice of Islam

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0415285240
• ISBN 13: 9780415285247
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272