Ahmed, Shahab

What Is Islam?

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ISBN 13:
9780691178318
author:
Ahmed, Shahab
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Princeton University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
624
Dimensions:
15.75 x 24.13 x 3.56 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Islamic Studies,
Condition:
New
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Description

A bold new conceptualization of Islam challenges dominant understandings of the faith. In "What Is Islam?", Shahab Ahmed presents a fresh perspective that seeks to grasp the complexities and contradictions of Islamic thought. This book formulates a new language for analyzing Islam, one that enables us to understand how Muslims have historically understood divine revelation and lived with Islamic norms and truths. By exploring the intersections of Islamic philosophy, art, and culture, Ahmed offers a nuanced understanding of the faith's rich diversity. A provocative and thought-provoking work, "What Is Islam?" is likely to spark debate and alter our understanding of this complex and multifaceted phenomenon.

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