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# Introduction to Islam: Beliefs and Practices in Historical Perspective

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## Description

Carole Hillenbrand, long acknowledged as a preeminent authority on Islam, has now written a superb introduction to this great world religion, a book that promises to be the most lucid, nuanced text of its kind on the market. Beginning with the life of Muhammad, Hillenbrand firmly establishes in historical and global context the beliefs and ideals of Muslims and the branches and movements within the faith. Rather than portraying Islam as a monolithic entity, Hillenbrand emphasizes its diversity and variety. Featured chapters include, but are not limited to: Law, Diversity, Sufism, Jihad, and Women. Finally, a concluding chapter on Islam in the globalized twenty-first century is bound to appeal to instructors and students alike.

Review: Good Book! - If you wonder what Islam is and what it believes this is the book for you. Clear and concise, it discusses the major and some minor beliefs in Islam. It explains the context and the historical background in which they developed and why. Superb!
Review: Well written and really interesting (as a non-Muslim) - I had to buy this book for a college class, but have found it to be really well written and interesting to read as a non-Muslim. The author gives great historical context and background in the book and explains things in a clear way. It and the course I'm taking have sparked a greater interest in Islam in general within me.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,515,284 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #423 in Islamic Theology (Books) #543 in Islamic Rituals & Practice (Books) #704 in History of Islam |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 42 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Book!
*by R***N on August 11, 2023*

If you wonder what Islam is and what it believes this is the book for you. Clear and concise, it discusses the major and some minor beliefs in Islam. It explains the context and the historical background in which they developed and why. Superb!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written and really interesting (as a non-Muslim)
*by J***. on March 26, 2019*

I had to buy this book for a college class, but have found it to be really well written and interesting to read as a non-Muslim. The author gives great historical context and background in the book and explains things in a clear way. It and the course I'm taking have sparked a greater interest in Islam in general within me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars
*by M***S on October 19, 2015*

Overall, a comprehensive outline for beginners.

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