Muhammad's People : An Anthology of Muslim Civilization

Muhammad's People : An Anthology of Muslim Civilization

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Book Description
A treasury of revelation and religious wisdom--enhanced by elements of statecraft, humor, and poetry--this profile of Muslim culture offers a remarkably authentic and intimate overview. It covers the birth of Islam and the rise, decline, and fall of the caliphate; the development of a sophisticated modern mentality; and the religion's evolution from basic piety to more specialized sects. A biography of Muhammad, which incorporates a beautiful translation of approximately one-tenth of the Koran, is also included. Other subjects focus on the caliph Harun al-Rashid, a description of dervish life, and an introduction to Sufi ideas. Examples of Arab literary art, poetry, fables, speeches, letters, and songs further enliven this work.

Muhammad's People: An Anthology of Muslim Civilization,Eric Schroeder,Dover Publications,0486425029,Civilization,Civilization, Islamic,History - General History,Islam - General,Islam - History,Islamic Empire,Religion,World - General,Philosophy,Philosophy / General

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