Islam: Religion, History, and Civilization
- ISBN13: 9780060507145
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Product Description
The world’s leading Islamicist offers a concise introduction to this rich and diverse tradition of 1.2 billion adherents.
In this informative and clear introduction to the world of Islam, Seyyed Hossein Nasr explores the following topics in depth:
What Is Islam?
The Doctrines and Beliefs of Islam
Islamic Practices and Institutions
The History of Islam
Schools of Islamic Thought
Islam in the Contemporary World
Islam and Other Religions
The Spiritual and Religions Significance of Islam
Islam: Religion, History, and Civilization
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Tagged: Civilization · History · Islam · religion
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on Mar 19th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Very good book but NOT as good as “Islam Exposed” by Solomon Tulbure
The author is trying very hard not to step on toes and as a result leaves many important details out.
Rating: 3 / 5
on Mar 19th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
The book was helpful for me to gain an understanding of the Muslim point of view. However it definetly was biased in its view without any recognition of the wrongs that Islam has inflicted on society for the last 1400 years.
Rating: 2 / 5
on Mar 19th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Islam: Religion, History and Civilization (2002) is an excellent, up-to-date, easy to read and comprehend overall introduction to the complex subject that is Islam. Hats off to Seyyed Hossein Nasr for writing an easy introduction for both Muslims and non-Muslims alike. This is the sort of level-headed prose that goes leaps and bounds in helping us all understand a subject that is so much in the world news these days. Some examples of topics covered in the book include: What is Islam?, Doctrines and Beliefs of Islam, Islamic Practices and Institutions, History of Islam, Islam and Other Religions, and Spiritual & Religious Significance of Islam.
Rating: 5 / 5
on Mar 19th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
This is an apologetic work geared towards a lay reader, which unfortunately only reinforces anti-Islamic stereotyping by being a dishonest, very slanted and very subjective “history”. It completely glosses over anything that is not an example of “peace and harmony.” I you want to really learn about Islam and are not afraid of “scholarly” introductions, try “Islam” by Fazlur Rahman. It’s an objective introduction which describes all the nuances of Islam and thus lets the reader makes his own judgments.
Rating: 1 / 5
on Mar 19th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
Seyyed Hosseein Nasr is the most profound and eloquent spokesman of Islamic thought in the United States today. This book is a mere introduction into the ocean of his thought. The other reviewer is simply trying to peddle his own book. The George Washington University, where Dr. Nasr is a professor, organized a conference in 2001 honoring his unparalled contributions to Islamic studies. Check out the site, ….., if you would like to have a sense of the depth and breadth of Nasr’s thought.
Rating: 4 / 5