Islam: Belief and Practices

by A.S. Tritton

Overview

Originally published in 1951, this book provides a thorough explanation of the essential elements of Islam: Muhammad and the Quran, Faith, Prayer, Alms, Fasting, Pilgrimage, Holy War, Hadith, and Sunna, Creed, Prophets, Philosophy, Law, Sects, Mysticism, Social Life and Modern Movements.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415438971
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/29/2007
Pages:	202
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

A. S. Tritton was Professor of Arabic at SOAS, University of London, UK.

Table of Contents

1. Muhammad and the Koran 2. Pillars of Islam 3. Hadīth and Sunna 4. Beliefs 5. Law 6. Sects 7. Mysticism 8. State 9. Social Life and Popular Ideas 10. Modern Movements 11. Conclusion.