The Islam Book, DK
The Islam Book, DK
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The Islam Book
Big Ideas Simply Explained

Author: DK

Narrator: Ajjaz Awad

Unabridged: 15 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 08/18/2020

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Islam


Synopsis

This comprehensive, accessible, and factual guide to Islam is essential to understanding the world's fastest-growing religion.

This essential guide to Islam covers every aspect of the Muslim faith and its history - from the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the teachings of the Koran to Islam in the 21st century. Celebrating the scientific, literary, and artistic achievements of the Islamic Golden Age and the ideas of philosophers and theologians across the centuries, it opens a window on the Islamic world.

The series' trademark unpicks the central tenets of Islam, such as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage. Clear factual writing offers insight into terms like Sharia law, the Caliphate, and jihad; Sunni and Shia divisions; and Sufi poetry and music. Modern issues such as fundamentalism are discussed in context alongside the work of peaceful traditionalists, modernizers, and women's rights campaigners, among others.

Packed with more than 80 inspiring quotations, and bold, intriguing text, The Islam Book audiobook is an invaluable source of information both for members of one of the world's major religions and any interested reader who wants a clear unbiased guide to the meaning of this faith.

© 2020 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2020 DK Audio

About The Author

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Reviews

Goodreads review by Aiza Idris on March 21, 2021

"You can't talk about Muslims or Islam if you don't know it" - Ghostface Killah (American rapper) The Islam Book is an authentic and comprehensive overview of Islam, its history, its contributions to science, literature, art, and architecture over the centuries. There are 6 main topics provided in th......more

Goodreads review by Earl Grey Tea on December 16, 2024

Islam is a large topic to cover. I have heard bits and pieces about this religion but have never really been able to put all this knowledge together into a coherent picture. The Islam Book helped me organize everything I have learned over the years, correct misconceptions that I have had, and fill in......more

Goodreads review by Ryan on October 19, 2020

I've been curious about Islam and when I saw this pop at the library I figured I'd give it a try. This book exceeded my expectations. First a disclaimer, reading this book is somewhat like reading a text book although a good text book. That said, this book enlightened me on a huge hole in my educati......more

Goodreads review by Victor on December 19, 2020

A beautiful journey into the world of Islam, crossing multiple areas such as religion, history, sociology and politics. It starts with a summary on the life of Muhammad, continuing with the Coran and the five pillars of Islam, followed by a history of the main Islamic empires, Islamic art and Islam......more

Goodreads review by Oleksandr on January 21, 2021

Great book for non Muslims Really good clear information and great layout. Easy enough to read, not complicated. Really good book for anyone looking to learn about islam. I wanted to learn more about Islam as I am a Christian myself. I'm glad I did read it.......more