Islam: An IntroductionA comprehensive introduction to Islam. |
Contents
Arabia Before Islam | 7 |
Muhammad | 11 |
The Expansion of Islam | 19 |
The Koran and Its Teachings | 29 |
The Tradition | 51 |
The Law | 59 |
Theology and Philosophy | 73 |
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