num_pages: 255
description: The faith of a billion Muslims today, developed over fourteen centuries, is sympathetically and skillfully presented in this marvelous introduction. Hewer's extensive knowledge and contextually sensitive presentation yield an exceptionally rich and faithful account, presupposing no prior knowledge of the traditions, without orientalist, Western, or Christian biases. Includes diagrams, glossary, and easy to follow references to the Qur'an.
language: English
title: Understanding Islam: An Introduction
titlecomplete: Understanding Islam: An Introduction
ratings_count: 20
publisher: Fortress Press