{"product_id":"islam-for-dummies-9781119642978","title":"Islam for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Qur'an to Ramadan, this friendly guide introduces you to the origins, practices and beliefs of Islam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany non-Muslims have no idea that Muslims worship the same God as Christians and Jews, and that Islam preaches compassion, charity, humility, and the brotherhood of man. And the similarities don't end there. According to Islamic teaching, Muhammad founded Islam in 610 CE after the angel Gabriel appeared to him at Mecca and told him that God had entered him among the ranks of such great biblical prophets as Abraham, Moses, and Christ. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you live or work alongside Muslims and want to relate to them better, or you simply want to gain a better understanding of the world's second largest religion, \u003ci\u003eIslam For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e can help you make sense of this religion and its appeal, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMuhammad, the man and the legend\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Five Pillars of Wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Five Essentials beliefs of Islam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe different branches of Islam and Islamic sects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Qur'an and Islamic law\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIslam throughout history and its impact around the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessor Malcolm Clark explores the roots of Islam, how it has developed over the centuries, and it's long and complex relationship with Christianity. He helps puts Islam in perspective as a major cultural and geopolitical force. And he provided helpful insights into, among other things: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMuhammad, the Qur'an and the ethical teachings of Islam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMuslim worship, customs, and rituals surrounding birth, marriage, and death\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShi'ites, Sunnis, Sufis, Druze, and other important Muslim groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIslam in relation to Judaism and Christianity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn these troubled times, it is important that we try to understand the belief systems of others, for through understanding comes peace. \u003ci\u003eIslam For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you build bridges of understanding between you and your neighbors in the global village.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eP.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Islam For Dummies (9780764555039). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics  .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor Malcolm Clark\u003c\/b\u003e taught in the Department of Religion at Butler University for 30 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50670615396626,"sku":"9781119642978","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_47087954-d601-4456-b82a-2fa6473b9088.jpg?v=1733785335","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/islam-for-dummies-9781119642978","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}