Book description
This engaging introduction to Islam examines its lived reality, its
worldwide presence, and the variety of beliefs and practices
encompassed by the religion. The global perspective uniquely captures
the diversity of Islam expressed throughout different countries in the
present day.
- A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, and global introduction to
Islam, covering its history as well as current issues, experiences,
and challenges
- Incorporates key new research on Muslims from a variety of
countries across Europe, Latin America, Indonesia, and Malaysia
Central Asia
- Directly addresses controversial issues, including political
violence and 'terrorism', anti-western sentiments, and Islamophobia
- Explores different responses from various Islamic communities to
globalizing trends
- Highlights key patterns within Islamic history that shed light
upon the origins and evolution of current movements and thought
Aminah Beverly McCloud is Professor of Islamic Studies in the
Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University and the Director
of the Islamic World Studies Program.
Scott Hibbard is an Associate Professor in the Department of
Political Science at DePaul University. He was previously Program
Officer for the Special Initiative on Religion, Ethics and Human
Rights at the United States Institute for Peace.
Laith Al-Saud is Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department
of Religious Studies at DePaul University, and an expert on Middle
East politics.
