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Learn about the history and traditions of the Islamic faith in The Islam Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Islam in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Islam Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Islam, with: - Images of Islamic art, architecture, calligraphy, and historical artifacts - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Straightforward text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Islam Book is a comprehensive guide essential to understanding the world’s fastest-growing religion - aimed at self-educators after a trustworthy account and religious studies students wanting to gain an overview. Here you’ll find clear factual writing offering insight into terms like Sharia law, the Caliphate, and jihad; Sunni and Shia divisions; and Sufi poetry and music. Your Islam Questions, Simply Explained This essential guide to Islam covers every aspect of the Muslim faith and its history – from the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the teachings of the Koran to Islam in the 21st century. If you thought it was difficult to learn about one of the world’s major religions, The Islam Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Find out about modern issues such as fundamentalism, the work of peaceful traditionalists, modernizers, and women's rights campaigners, as well as the central tenets of Islam, such as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Islam Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand. CONTENTS FOREWORD INTRODUCTION MUHAMMAD 570–632 You knew nothing of the book or belief Muhammad is God’s final messenger Your blood will be my blood The noblest community ever raised up for mankind A beacon for the nations There is no god but God Hurry to prayer, hurry to salvation I show [mercy] to those that ... give alms Believers, fasting is decreed for you I am here O Lord, I am here Muhammad is no more than a messenger: other messengers have passed away before him What are these images to which you are so devoted? THE QURAN This book is not to be doubted A guide for the righteous In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate The Lord of All Being There shall be no compulsion in religion And all things we have made in pairs Believers, have faith in God None may touch except the purified New in every age, fresh for every people Enter Paradise and abide therein for ever Cursed be the inmates of the conflagration AN ISLAMIC IDENTITY 632–786 All the Earth is a mosque He was superior to us as a Muslim I am placing on the Earth one that shall rule as my deputy The Imam is God’s chosen leader And for the moon, we have ordained phases Whoever turns from my way is not from me He has forbidden you ... the flesh of swine Wine and games of chance ... are abominations God has laid His curse on usury We have ordained a law and assigned a path The supreme jihad is against oneself Part of the completion of Islam Grant me then the beauty of Your face THE GOLDEN AGE OF ISLAM 756–1526 Seeking knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim There is no conflict between Islam and science We should not be ashamed to acknowledge truth The reunion of broken parts Have they never observed the sky above them ...? People need stories more than bread itself The brilliant ornament of the world The knowledge of anything is not complete unless it is known by its causes Everything in the universe is within you The Earth is round like a sphere May God grant victory to Islam God opened the heart of the king to Islam Put on the holy mantle and pray to God The first thing God created was the pen The shadow of God on Earth God is beautiful and He loves beauty The righteous shall be lodged ... amid gardens Most worshippers of God are intent on the advancement of their own destiny REFORM AND REVIVAL 1527–1979 Better Turkish than Popish Unifiers of Islamic practice A problematic European attitude toward Islam Purification by the sword I have been commissioned and I am the first of the believers The center of attention is no longer Islam as a religion America needs to understand Islam Provided it does not interfere with sane reason Our constitution is the Quran Islam is the solution Land of the Pure Islam is politics or it is nothing ISLAM TODAY We belong to God, and to Him we shall return The seven houses of Islam An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab Democracy and Islam are not incompatible Should you disagree about anything refer it to God More political than religious No negotiations, no conferences, and no dialogues People really live Islam here All too many Muslims fail to grasp Islam Why do I have to prove to you that I’m a good guy? Don’t panic, I’m Islamic My identity Z Islam & umma is my family What Muslims consume affects who they are Ethical finance can be a force for good Islam is a religion that empowers women Beautiful to God rather than people The best people are those living in my generation Islam has been a progressive faith since the beginning DIRECTORY GLOSSARY INDEX ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This comprehensive, accessible, and factual guide to Islam is essential to understanding the world's fastest-growing religion. This essential guide to Islam covers every aspect of the Muslim faith and its history - from the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the teachings of the Koran to Islam in the 21st century. Celebrating the scientific, literary, and artistic achievements of the Islamic Golden Age and the ideas of philosophers and theologians across the centuries, it opens a window on the Islamic world. The series' trademark graphics and mind maps unpick the central tenets of Islam, such as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage. Clear factual writing offers insight into terms like Sharia law, the Caliphate, and jihad; Sunni and Shia divisions; and Sufi poetry and music. Images of Islamic art, architecture, calligraphy, and historical artefacts illustrate the articles. Modern issues such as fundamentalism are discussed in context alongside the work of peaceful traditionalists, modernizers, and women's rights campaigners, among others. Packed with more than 80 inspiring quotations, and bold, intriguing illustrations, The Islam Book is an invaluable source of information both for members of one of the world's major religions and any interested reader who wants a clear unbiased guide to the meaning of this faith This comprehensive, accessible, and authenticated guide to Islam is essential to understanding the world's fastest-growing religion. This essential guide to Islam covers every aspect of the Muslim faith and its history - from the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the teachings of the Koran to Islam in the 21st century. Celebrating the scientific, literary, and artistic achievements of the Islamic Golden Age and the ideas of philosophers and theologians across the centuries, it opens a window on the Islamic world. Clear factual writing offers insight into terms like Sharia law, the Caliphate, and jihad; Sunni and Shia divisions; and Sufi poetry and music. Images of Islamic art, architecture, calligraphy, and historical artifacts illustrate the articles while the Big Ideas' trademark infographics and flowcharts explore and explain the central tenets of Islam, such as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage. Modern issues such as fundamentalism are discussed in context alongside the work of peaceful traditionalists, modernizers, and women's rights campaigners, among others. Packed with inspiring quotations and bold illustrations, The Islam Book is an invaluable source of information both for members of one of the world's major religions and readers looking for a clear unbiased guide to the meaning of this faith.