Islam Religion, History, and Civilization

The World's Leading Islamicist Offers a Concise Introduction to This Rich and Diverse Tradition of 1.2 Billion Adherents In this informative and clear introduction to the world of Islam, Seyyed Hossein Nasr explores the following topics in depth: * What Is Islam? * The Doctrines and Beliefs of Islam * Islamic Practices and Institutions * The History of Islam * Schools of Islamic Thought * Islam in the Contemporary World * Islam and Other Religions * The Spiritual and Religious Significance of Islam.Nasr, Seyyed Hossein is the author of 'Islam Religion, History, and Civilization', published 2003 under ISBN 9780060507145 and ISBN 0060507144.