Aspects of Islam / Ron Geaves.
| Author/creator | Geaves, Ron |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : Georgetown University Press, 2005. |
| Description | viii, 264 pages ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- The Western media : a misrepresentation or a factual account? -- Doctrine and architecture : manifestations of tawhid -- The Shariʼa : the law of God or a cultural construct? -- The Umma : an homogenous unity or deeply divided? -- Martyrdom : the Shiʼa doctrine of suffering opposed to the Sunni doctrine of 'manifest success' -- Sufism : an aberration or the voice of traditional Islam? -- The prophet of God : human messenger or a manifestation of divine qualities? -- Jihad : Islamic warfare or spiritual effort? -- Muslim fundamentalism : a misnomer or the heart of the faith? -- Muslim women : Islam's oppressed or victims of patriarchy?. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-255) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005009496 |
| ISBN | 1589010736 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BP161.3 .G435 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |