What Muslims believe
By: John Bowker
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 186
ISBN-13: 9781851686858
Subjects: Doctrines; Islam
Description: Drawing on interviews with Muslims across the broad spectrum of Islamic thought, this book offers an introduction to a major world faith. It provides commentary on a wide range of issues, from the interpretation of Qur'an and the nature of Islamic law to the role of women and the concept of holy war.
Notes: Originally published by Oneworld Publications as Voices of Islam, 1995.
Table of contents: title: Authority and community : revelation, the Qur'an and the foundations of Islam; title: The interpretation of the Qur'an and issues of judgement : interest, theft, adultery and homosexuality; title: Muslims and non-Muslims : the state and holy war, other religions, apostasy and treason; title: The nature of women and their status; title: Education and freedom of enquiry.