Islam: A Very Short Introduction
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Islam dominates the news, often in stories filled with images of violence. Yet these disturbing images are at odds with a faith that most adherentswho now number over a billion worldwidewould regard as no less pacific than Buddhism or Christianity. Indeed, the word Islam in Arabic means "self-surrender" and is closely related to salaam, the word for peace.
In this thoroughly revised new edition, Malise Ruthven offers a balance, compact, and reliable overview of Islam. An internationally r...
In this thoroughly revised new edition, Malise Ruthven offers a balance, compact, and reliable overview of Islam. An internationally r...






















