Preface this book has evolved from a presentation intended for non muslims in north america. For these reasons some simple and perhaps elementary demonstrations are used in this presentation. This introduction to islam for western readers explores the fundamental religious beliefs held by muslims for nearly 1400 years. Chapter 2, table slide word document chapter 3 powerpoint. What exactly is islam and what does it mean to be a muslim in the world today. Similarly, one cannot write an introductory book about islam while trying to present a new version. Routledge row library reserves schedule of classes and assignments 825 introduction 830 range of study, sourcecritical problems, and the current historical moment shepard, 1 david waines, excursus on islamic origins library reserves. Discuss the liberalprogressive interpretations of islam by one or two of the thinkers mentioned in this chapter or of the neomodernists of indonesia. William shepard, an experienced teacher in the field, since the events of 911 and 77, islam has become one of the most controversial and misunderstood religions in the world.
O therw ise, there are very few typographical errors. William shepard traces the history of islam from its origins in the life and career of mohammed, through its classical expressions, to its interactions with the west in the modern world. Students taking rels 324 and those who wish to learn more about different aspects of islam are also recommended to study. Hajj is highly spiritual but at the same time highly social and universal activity of islam. William shepard, introducing islam london and new york. William shepard traces the history of islam from its origins in the life and career of mohammed, through its. Rent introducing islam 2nd edition 9780415533454 and save up to 80% on.
This book is specifically written for nonmuslims to help them better understand islam, muslims moslems, and the holy quran koran. A chapter is devoted to each major topic, including the quran, islamic law, islamic theology, and the sufi movement, as well as community rituals and islamic. Introducing islam world religions by shepard, william e. The basrelief in the lower left of the picture is the roman emperor valerian, who had been captured in battle in 260 submitting ti to the sasasian ruler shapur. Since the events of 911 and 77, islam has become one of the most controversial and misunderstood religions in the world. Pals, nine theories of religion, 3rd edition oxford university press, 2015, for oup, 2017. Click download or read online button to get introducing islam from within book now.
Introducing islam, by william shepard, new york, taylor. The root slm also means peace coming from the end of opposition and struggle. Today, simply known as medina, it is the second holiest site for muslims, after mecca. A chapter is devoted to each major topic, including the quran, islamic law, islamic theology, and the sufi movement, as well as community rituals and islamic art and culture. Profile of william shepard, author of introducing islam shepard, my main field of interest is modern islamic ideologies, especially the writings of the radical islamist, sayyid qutb, but i also deal with the islamic tradition generally, and to some extent with other religions. Preceding gh amid i is an illustrious series of names who. Just what is islam and what does it mean to be a muslim in the world today. Introducing islam encourages students to put aside their preconceptions and explore this fascinating religion. A retired associate professor of religious studies from.
Introducing islam from within download ebook pdf, epub. One cannot write a book introducing others to islam while, at the same time, twisting or distorting the true meaning of islam as believed in by millions of people, as opposed to the individual version held by the author of such a book. A comprehensive introduction 1 is an extensive study of the contents of islam by javed ah mad ghamid i b. Kirby a good shepherd protects the flock and defends it from anything harmful or dangerous. It is brief and simple to read, yet contains much scientific knowledge. William shepard is the author of introducing islam 3. The task of writing a critical and wellinformed introduction to the study of islam that includes the rise of a religious tradition, its texts, the development of the society, its institutions and. William shepard, an experienced teacher in the field, traces the history of islam from its origins in the jewish and christian traditions and the arabian peninsula, including the life and career of mohammed, to the rise and decline of islam through the ages, and its interactions with the modern world. The name islam means submission that is, to the will of god. It covers the four dimensions of islam practice, faith, spirituality and the islamic view of history, as outlined in the hadith of gabriel. Introducing islam shepard flashcards and study sets quizlet. William daoud peachy michael abdulhakim thomas tony abukhaliyl sylvester idris palmer jamaal zarabozo ali altimimi general editors. Choose from 31 different sets of introducing islam shepard flashcards on quizlet.
Late postings will receive, at best, only partial credit. Islam and established the first islamist government in the twentieth century. It is an effort which spans almost two decades of both creative and critical thinking. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. New zealands muslims and their organisations nzasia. Learn introducing islam shepard with free interactive flashcards. To download the entire book entitled a brief illustrated guide to understanding islam in pdf format, rightclick on the link below, then in explorer choose save target as, and in netscape choose save link as. Multiple copies are available in multiple copies are available in maughan library.
This attempt to expound the contents of islam is not a new one. The muslim community in new zealand is small, remote and relatively new. The literature on books that introduce islam is abundant, but it is felt that this book fills a void that exists in the literature. Also an integral p art o f the adjustm ent picture. Rels 207 324 the religion of islam university of otago. William shepard, an experienced teacher in the field, traces the history of. Pdf downloads showing all 27 results default sorting sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by latest sort by price. Paul, morris, shepard, william,trebilco, paul, and tidswell,toni eds. Every textbook comes with a 21day any reason guarantee. Achaemenid tombs at naqshi rustam, near persepolis.
Rent introducing islam 2nd edition 9780415533454 today, or search our site for other textbooks by william e. It is a practical demonstration of islams call for one people under one god. Another consideration here is that the concept of god in islam is distorted in the minds of many nonmuslims who are socalled believers in god and advocates of religion. A reader on classical islam princeton shepard, william e. Introducing islam 2e editie is een boek van william e. Shortly after, in 622, the remainder of the muslims in mecca migrated to yathrib which became known as madinat alnabi, the city of the prophet. What exactly is islam and what does it mean to be a muslim in. The priest, as the shepherd making present jesus the good shepherd, does this through the function of teaching as well as by. It is rich in information, references, bibliography, and illustrations. William shepard traces the history of islam from its origins in the life and.