Understanding Islam and Muslim traditions
Subtitle: an introduction to the religious practices, celebrations, festivals, observances, beliefs, folklore, customs, and calendar system of the world's Muslim communities, including an overview of Islamic history and geography
By: by Tanya Gulevich ; foreword by Frederick S. Colby
Publisher: Omnigraphics
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Detroit, Mich
Language: eng
Number of pages: 496
Subjects: Islam; Muslims; Islam -- Essence, genius, nature; Islam -- Doctrines; Islam -- Customs and practices
Description: Presents an introduction to the history, beliefs, and practices of Islam, focusing on the cultural aspects of the religion and the diversity of interpretation, practice, and custom within the Muslim world.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 443-473) and index
Table of contents: title: 1. The teachings of Islam; title: 2. Religious customs and folklore; title: 3. Calendar system, holidays and other days of observance