Islam - Simple Guides

Offers an introduction to Islam. This guide presents descriptions of the key concepts, beliefs and practices of Islam.

This pocket-sized paperback is ideal for travelers, students and spiritual seekers. Simple Guides Islam will help you to understand what it means to follow the teachings of the Prophet - ''the Messenger of God'', recognize Islam''s key practices and traditional beliefs. The guide will also help you to avoid faux pas in conversation, in travelling and in personal relationships.Contents: . Muhammad, the Messenger of God (including Power and Reconciliation and The Revelations and Rivalries). Islamic History (including Decline of Muslim Empires and New Arab identity). Islamic Architecture (including Muhammad''s ''Mosque'' and Four Architectural Innovations). Holy Texts: the Quran and Hadith (including How the Quran Came Into Being). Prayer- Salat (including Daily Prayers and the Call to Prayer). Pilgrimage - Hajj (including Visit to Medina). Festivals and Calendar: the Muslim yearly Cycle (including Ramadan and How ''Giving'' is Calculated). From Cradle to Grave: the Muslim Life-Cycle (including Women and Islam). Denomination and Sects (including Early Crises and The Shites)