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The individuals and movements in Islam and the Question of Reform are determined to push aside existing political and social elites and the historically accepted interpretations of Islam and its place in society. The perspectives examined in this volume scrutinise the Islam's public role, often questioning the validity of dogmas that have acted as tools of empowerment for centuries.

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Originally published in hardcover in 2011 by Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

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The issue of veiling has been intensively debated in Western society and has implications for religious liberty, inter-communal relationships and cultural interaction. This book seeks to generate open and objective discussion of this highly important, though controversial, subject, with contributions from female practitioners of Islam.

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This book introduces some of Islam's greatest military figures and analyzes significant events that are shaping the modern world.

Nafziger and Walton detail the rich and diverse military histories of dozens of empires, nations, tribes, clans, and peoples.

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Clarifying the main tenets of Islam, the major landmarks in Islamic history and the modern politics of Islamic fundamentalism, this book also sheds light on the key words that have come to dominate coverage of the modern crisis: terrorist, crusade, jihad, fundamentalist and fatwa.

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This volume offers a summary of key developments concerning scholarship on Islam in China and presents a record of research on this topic. The first part of the book is a narrative introduction to the history of Islam in China, the coexistence of Chinese and Muslim cultures, and contemporary issues.

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In the Middle Ages, a varied and vibrant Islamic culture flourished in all its aspects, from religious institutions to legal and scientific endeavors. The authors explore the role that non-Muslim minorities played within this culture and they detail the splits within the Muslim world that continue to this day.

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A sociological study of the recontextualisation of Islam as school knowledge in the UK education system.

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A sociological study of the recontextualisation of Islam as school knowledge in the UK education system. It explores the conceptualisation of school-based Islam on two levels: as a symbolic category in English religious education as a consequence of policy shifts, and as pedagogic discourse at the local community level in state and Muslim schools.

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Islam in World Cultures analyzes differences in Islamic culture and practice by looking not simply at matters of doctrine, but also at how Islam interacts with local cultures.

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Offers an introduction to the contemporary challenges and key issues facing Islam. Illustrated with examples and case studies taken from lived religion, this title looks at Islam in a modern context, and modern issues relevant to the religion. It provides an overview of the Islamic faith, its history and basic theological tenets.

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An introduction to the contemporary challenges and key issues facing Islam. Illustrated with examples and case studies taken from lived religion, it looks at Islam in a modern context, and modern issues relevant to the religion. It provides an overview of the Islamic faith, its history and basic theological tenets.

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A guide to three global religions that have established local communities in South Africa. A resource for exploring the rich diversity of religion.

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Tackles the issue of how should Muslims respond to challenges of modernity without betraying their identity

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Introduces Islam to readers with Christian or Jewish backgrounds. This book starts with the central feature of Muslim faith and life: the Quran. It compares Jesus and Muhammad, describes Islamic commandments and rituals, details the structures of Sunni and Shi'ite communities, and lays out central Islamic beliefs on war, women, and mysticism.

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In this succinct, powerful survey of Islam, the author focuses on Muslim diversity and division, portraying the faith and its people as a mosaic, not a monolith.

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Narrates the history of the spread of Islam all over the world, from its birth in Arabia in the seventh century. With 180 maps and 200 illustrations, this book appeals to readers interested in political, dynastic, and contemporary developments.