The Islamic World: Past and PresentJohn L. Esposito, Abdulaziz Abdulhussein Sachedina Even though Islam is a major religion with more than one billion followers worldwide and more than six million in the United States alone, there's still uncertainty and misunderstanding about its ideas, tenets, and practice. Understanding Islam and the people who believe in it has become crucially important in the greater world; this set seeks to foster understanding and answer questions. |
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The Islamic World: Past and Present John L. Esposito,Abdulaziz Abdulhussein Sachedina No preview available - 2004 |
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