{"product_id":"understanding-islam-an-introduction-to-the-muslim-world","title":"Understanding Islam: An Introduction to the Muslim World","description":"\u003cp\u003eA little over thirteen centuries ago  the prophet Muhammad converted a few Arab desert tribes to the belief in a single god  Allah  thus founding the religion of Islam. Within a century  that belief had created one of historys mightiest empires - and today Islam continues to shape events around the globe. This comprehensive guide offers an informative and insightful introduction to Islam both as a religion and as a political-economic force. It tells the story of Muhammad - and the rise of Islam; outlines the sacred book  the Koran; explains \"the five pillars of faith\"; explores the interplay between religion and government; describes the differences that divide Islam; and  above all  shows the influence of Islam on world affairs. This second revised edition provides crucial new material on the Islamic community today  including discussion of the Gulf War and the Salman Rushdie affair; the rise and ebb of fundamentalist fervor in Iran  Algeria  and elsewhere; and the relationships among different factions of the Islamic faith. There are also updated descriptions of internal politics in Syria  Egypt  Pakistan  and other Islamic nations. Complete with glossary  bibliography. and index  Understanding Islam is engrossing  essential reading for both students and all who seek a clearer understanding of the world in which we live.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966198968373,"sku":"ByrdShop_0451620798","price":226.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780451620798.jpg?v=1770557102","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/understanding-islam-an-introduction-to-the-muslim-world","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}