Title:
Islam : core beliefs and practices / Nasreen Mahdi ; introduction by Camille Pecastaing, Ph. D.
ISBN:
9781422236727
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Publication Information:
Broomall, PA : Mason Crest, an imprint of National Highlights, Inc., [2017]
©2017
Physical Description:
112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 26 cm.
Contents:
Introduction / by Camille Pecastaing, Ph. D. -- Islam's Role in the World -- Allah's Final Prophet -- Central Beliefs -- Islam Divided: The Major and Minor Sects -- Law and Practice -- Islamic Celebrations -- Issues in Contemporary Islam.
Summary:
"Provides the historical background of Islam's emergence on the Arabian Peninsula during the seventh century and traces the spread of the faith throughout the world during the centuries that followed, along with information about the major Islamic sects, an explanation of Islamic laws and practices, details of important Islamic celebrations and festivals, and a discussion of important issues that Muslims face today"-- Page 4 of cover.
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OCLC Number:
ocn960055878
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