Exploring Islam : theology and spiritual practice in America
(2021)
By:
Sayilgan, Salih
Nonfiction
Book
Call Numbers:
297.5/SAYILGAN,S
Availability
Details
PUBLISHED
Minneapolis, MN : Fortress Press, [2021]
DESCRIPTION
xvii, 251 pages ; 23 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9781506468020, 1506468020 :, 1506468020, 9781506468020
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
Exploring Islam is a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the foundations of the Islamic faith, including its history, theology, and spiritual practice. The book also deals with issues such as jihad, the status of women, and the various sectarian divisions in Islam. Most distinctive about this work is its analysis of the lived experience of Muslims in modern American life. Sayilgan offers readers a perspective that is scholarly, judicious, and engaging