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Islam is one of the world's great monotheistic religions. Islamic culture, spanning 1,500 years, has produced some of the finest achievements of humanity. Yet the religion followed by a fifth of humankind is too often seen in the West in terms of fundamentalism, bigotry and violence- a perception that couldn't be more wrong.
Introducing Islam recounts the history of Islam from the birth of Prophet Muhammad in the 6th century to its status as a global culture and political force today. Charting the achievements of Muslim civilisation, it explains the nature and message of the Qur'an, outlines the basic features of Islamic law, and assesses the impact of colonialism on Muslim societies.
Ziauddin Sardar and Zafar Abbas Malik show how Muslims everywhere are trying to live their faith and are shaping new Islamic ideas and ideals for a globalised world.
Download PDF Introducing Islam A Graphic Guide Introducing edition by Ziauddin Sardar Zafar Abbas Malik Politics Social Sciences eBooks
"I've read several of the Introducing...series, including Introducing Christianity. I purchased Introducing Islam, as I'll be spending alot of time in the middle east next year, and would like to have a better understanding and appreciation of the religion and culture.
Where it works: Introducing Islam provides a good historical overview of Islam, including it's powerful influence on science, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, art, poetry, government, and the legal system.
Where it doesn't work so well: The Introducing series are popular because they delve into the philosophical aspects of whatever they are discussing, including the controversial. Introducing Christianity does an excellent job of this. However, in Introducing Islam, you sometimes get the impression Sardar is walking on eggshells. The text is mostly apologetic. There is a perception, whether deserved or not, that Islam is an intolerant religion. Sardar could have pointed out the philosphical differences and conflicts within Islam, which he does not.
Why is there a prohibition on publishing an image of Mohammed? Why do women live under such heavy restrictions in the Muslim world? Why did large parts of the Muslim world slip back into cultural, artistic, and scientific oblivion after dominating all three of these areas for centuries? Why was there no universal outcry in established Islam after the events of 9/11? None of these issues were answered. For 9/11, Sardar includes a picture of the twin towers and the simple statement "There is no relationship between Islam and the events of 9/11." but says nothing else. One almost suspects that Sardar fears the same monstrous intolerance that has dominated the headlines-both real and imagined-in the Western world. This was an opportunity for Sardar to really set the record straight, but in this regard, mostly says nothing.
So ultimately, very much worth reading, but in some ways a lost opportunity."
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Introducing Islam A Graphic Guide Introducing edition by Ziauddin Sardar Zafar Abbas Malik Politics Social Sciences eBooks Reviews :
Introducing Islam A Graphic Guide Introducing edition by Ziauddin Sardar Zafar Abbas Malik Politics Social Sciences eBooks Reviews
- This book has a topic that doesn't fit the format. The comics are not really as irrelevant or irreverent as they are in other parts of the series, and the book definitely adopts a moderate Sunnah interpretation of Islam. However, it actually avoids a lot of the content of the Hadith or the complicated structure of the Suras. There is a brief discussion of the highlights of Islamic civilization, and a simplified to the point of being problematic explanation of the relationship between classical Islam and the West. It does give a pretty digestible version of the history around the Prophet himself, but even things like the Shia-Sunnah debates are just not given enough time given the genre of the book. Still for a basic introduction, it works fairly well.
- I've read several of the Introducing...series, including Introducing Christianity. I purchased Introducing Islam, as I'll be spending alot of time in the middle east next year, and would like to have a better understanding and appreciation of the religion and culture.
Where it works Introducing Islam provides a good historical overview of Islam, including it's powerful influence on science, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, art, poetry, government, and the legal system.
Where it doesn't work so well The Introducing series are popular because they delve into the philosophical aspects of whatever they are discussing, including the controversial. Introducing Christianity does an excellent job of this. However, in Introducing Islam, you sometimes get the impression Sardar is walking on eggshells. The text is mostly apologetic. There is a perception, whether deserved or not, that Islam is an intolerant religion. Sardar could have pointed out the philosphical differences and conflicts within Islam, which he does not.
Why is there a prohibition on publishing an image of Mohammed? Why do women live under such heavy restrictions in the Muslim world? Why did large parts of the Muslim world slip back into cultural, artistic, and scientific oblivion after dominating all three of these areas for centuries? Why was there no universal outcry in established Islam after the events of 9/11? None of these issues were answered. For 9/11, Sardar includes a picture of the twin towers and the simple statement "There is no relationship between Islam and the events of 9/11." but says nothing else. One almost suspects that Sardar fears the same monstrous intolerance that has dominated the headlines-both real and imagined-in the Western world. This was an opportunity for Sardar to really set the record straight, but in this regard, mostly says nothing.
So ultimately, very much worth reading, but in some ways a lost opportunity. - Wanted a book about Islam, instead got a book about the achievements of the Arab world. A bit of a letdown, the theology is lacking, even if the history isn't.
- I found this book very interesting but a bit one-sided. Yes, Islam produced many brilliant authors, jurists and scientists, but the authors make it appear they were the first to do many things (e.g. Eratosthenes measured the circumference of the earth way before it was done by the Muslims) but that is not to take away from what Islamic science has contributed to the world. I do have to agree strongly with the section on Colonialism. European white men have been known to abuse and destroy other cultures throughout history (for the record I am a European white male).
- I have read a few books on the Islamic religion (The Qur’an and the politically incorrect guide to Islam and other texts) over the years. I am always looking for more information on the subject in hopes of understanding better what the actual truth is concerning this religion. I purchased this 176 page soft cover paperback (Introducing Islam A graphic guide by Ziauddin Sardar and Zafar Abbas Malik) on for a bargain price.
I have read other basic graphic guides from this publisher and found them to be surprisingly informative on a wide range of topics. This volume covers a lot of material, some of which I did not fully understand; nevertheless, it did approach the subject in a more objective and positive way than other books on Islam I have read in the past.
This volume begins by explaining how Muhammad, according to the authors, “is the most influential man in history. But he is not an ordinary man. He is a Prophet-the last Prophet of God.†As an admitted religious skeptic (of ALL RELIGIONS) I could see where this book was going. This text explains the life of Muhammad and how the word of God, spoken to him in Arabic through the Archangel Gabriel revealed the essence of the Islamic faith. According to Muhammad, “Islam is the Qur’an.â€
This book also lists the many accomplishments in a wide variety of fields where the influence of Islam has created progress in the world. It also explains the misunderstanding in the west of many of the terms used in the Qur’an. It gives numerous explanations of what “Jihad†means, the spread of Islam in the world and the role women play in the Islamic religion.
I did like this book but it also plays a rosy picture of Islam and fails to go into any detail about the present day violence which sometimes seems to be ignored by the main stream Islamic followers. If the picture portrayed in this volume is the REAL AND CORRECT interpretation of the religion of Islam than why does it seem that “Radical Islamic terrorists†are winning the propaganda war? Further, if the Qur'an is the true word of God, why are there so many different radical interpretations? Indeed, the truth is, whether it is the Bible, new and old testament, the Tore or the Qur'an they are all written by men supposedly inspired by some supreme being that can't be known, understood or seen.
In any case, reading this volume will give anyone who is interested in the Islamic religion a different perspective than we see on the news these days. Just as their are moderate Christians, Jews and Muslims, in the same respect, there are radical Christians (Check the Crusades), Jews and Muslims.
Rating 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author The Samurai Soul An old warrior’s poetic tribute). - this was a good book. overall i like this series. i've read about 20 from this series
