| Islam in Australia Contributor(s): Saeed, Abdullah (Author) |
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ISBN: 1865088641 ISBN-13: 9781865088648 Publisher: Allen & Unwin OUR PRICE: $21.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2003 Annotation: In this clear and accessible introduction to the world of Islam, the history, beliefs, practices, and laws of this ancient religion are introduced. With a special focus on Muslims in Australia, the book addresses such issues as the identities of practitioners of Islam in Australia, what they believe and how they practice their beliefs, and the reality behind the often negative stereotypes presented in the media. The emergence of Islam and its remarkable contributions to philosophy, science, astrology, and medicine are outlined. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Islam - General - Religion | Christian Theology - General - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 297.099 |
| LCCN: 2003446981 |
| Lexile Measure: 1310 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 5.18" W x 7.64" (0.65 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this clear and accessible introduction to the world of Islam, the history, beliefs, practices, and laws of this ancient religion are introduced. With a special focus on Muslims in Australia, the book addresses such issues as the identities of practitioners of Islam in Australia, what they believe and how they practice their beliefs, and the reality behind the often negative stereotypes presented in the media. The emergence of Islam and its remarkable contributions to philosophy, science, astrology, and medicine are outlined. |