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AUTHOR |
Radley, Gail. |
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TITLE |
Understanding Islam [electronic resource] / by Gail Radley ; content consultant, Sana Tayyen. |
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IMPRINT |
Minneapolis, MN : Abdo Publishing, 2019. |
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DESCRIPTION |
1 online resource (112 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.), maps, port. |
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SERIES |
Gale eBooks. |
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SERIES |
Understanding world religions and beliefs. |
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NOTE |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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CONTENT NOTE |
ch. 1. Fasting and feasting -- ch. 2. The prophet Muhammad -- ch. 3. The years after the prophet -- ch. 4. Core beliefs -- ch. 5. The practice of Islam -- ch. 6. East meets west -- ch. 7. Debates and misconceptions -- ch. 8. Islam today and into the future. |
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SUMMARY |
This book covers the history of Islam and how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about worship practices, women's roles, and the world contributions Muslims have made. It also discusses the discrimination Muslims have faced in the West, and explores controversies surrounding terrorism. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. |
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SUBJECT |
Faith. |
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SUBJECT |
Islam -- Doctrines. |
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SUBJECT |
Islam -- History. |
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Islam and culture. |
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SUBJECT |
Islam. |
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SUBJECT |
Religions. |
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DISCIPLINE |
Biblical Knowledge. |
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DISCIPLINE |
Internet Resources. |
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OTHER AUTHOR |
Tayyen, Sana, consultant. |
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LINK |
Available via Gale Virtual Reference Library. Click here to access (Password can be acquired from eClass public announcement) |
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ISBN |
9781532153167 (ebk.). |