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An introduction to the development of Islam from its birth among the nomadic peoples of seventh-century Arabia to its present status as one of the world's great religions. The book includes a brief account of the life and teachings of Muhammad, the creation of the Arab nation, the spread of Islam to Africa, Asia and Europe, and the flowering of Arab civilization. The author also provides a balanced examination of contemporary developments such as fundamentalism, jihad and the status of women.Product Identifiers
PublisherOneworld Publications
ISBN-139781851681099
eBay Product ID (ePID)88331487
Product Key Features
Book TitleShort History of Islam
AuthorProf. W. Montgomery Watt
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicIslam, Religious History
Publication Year1996
Dimensions
Item Height225mm
Item Width146mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorProf. W. Montgomery Watt
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom