Introducing Islam (World Religions)
'This is a model textbook, which manages to be both comprehensive and concise at the same time. Shepard conveys not merely the fundamental formal teachings of Islam, but also the kaleidoscope of its lived practice, addressing the diverse responses that Muslims across the world have had to the Prophet's initial call some fourteen hundred years ago.'–Paul M. Cobb, University of Pennsylvania, USA'Shepard writes cogently, thoughtfully, and sensibly about the Islamic civilization. Introducing Islam is a timely textbook and an informative reference for students and the public.' – Professor Ahmed E. Souaiaia, author of Contesting Justice.'The author deserves special appreciation for bringing to the forefront such an informative and comprehensive work on Islamic history and civilization. A remarkable and valuable contribution, not to mention an excellent source on Islam’s history, culture, and modern trends, this book will prove useful to students and scholars alike.'–Tauseef Ahmad Parray, PhD Research Scholar/Doctoral Candidate, Aligarh Muslim University, India 'Introducing Islamwould make an ideal core text for an undergraduate course on Islam, especially given the thorough course syllabus, PowerPoint lecture slides, and up-to-date material available on the companion website.' –Amir Dastmalchian, The Islamic College, UK