What Do Muslims Believe? (What Do We Believe?)

'The world is green and beautiful; and God has appointed you as His trustee over it' The Prophet MuhammadIslam is one of the great monotheistic religions of the world. It produced a magnificent civilization, envied for its science and learning, spanning over a thousand years. The teachings of Islam emphasize unity, humility, forgiveness and love of God. The Qur'an sings the virtues of knowledge and rationality. The life of Muhammad demonstrates the importance of tolerance, social justice and brotherhood. In Sufism, Islam presents a mystical system based on love and devotion. So why is Islam associated with hatred, violence, obstinacy and bigotry? Ziauddin Sardar examines the true teachings of Islam and explores the reality of the Muslim world today. Emphasizing the diversity of Islam and its ideals, he assesses the role Islam plays in the lives of ordinary Muslims and how Islamic beliefs and practices help Muslims understand the modern world.

Title - What Do Muslims Believe? (What Do We Believe?)

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Author - Ziauddin Sardar

ISBN 13 - 9781862078345

Imprint - Granta Books

Publisher - Granta Books

Date Published - 03/04/2006

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Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 131 x 199 x 11mm

Weight - 126 g

Languages - English